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Simple Scarf for Men Free Crochet Pattern

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December 21, 2016 Ashlea 49 Comments

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This year I am making all crocheted items for the gift exchange at work. I made a Messy Mom Bun Beanie for my co-worker that loves to go camping and hiking, another Messy Mom Bun Beanie in the most gorgeous shade of fuchsia for my super-chic artsy co-worker, a super warm beanie cap for the elderly gentleman in the office (his first year with the company was 1946!), a pair of the Dragon Tears Fingerless Gloves for another co-worker, annnnnd that left my boss with nothing crocheted.  I was stumped.  Until I came up with this super quick, super easy and “manly” simple scarf pattern, that is.  I love it so much that I decided to offer it for free. 😀

Simple Scarf for Men Free Crochet Pattern

Simple Scarf for Men

This pattern features a simple two-stitch repeat that creates a beautiful textured effect.  This is the same stitch repeat used in our Market Bag free crochet pattern, and works up beautifully for the men (or women!) in your life that you’re just not sure what to gift.

Simple Scarf for Men Free Crochet Pattern

The fact that wind chill is below zero in these parts lately means that my boss get good use out of it.

Simple Scarf for Men Free Crochet Pattern

The body of this pattern only uses TWO crochet stitches: the single crochet and the double crochet.  If you are unfamiliar with either of these stitches, we have video tutorials for each.

Simple Scarf for Men Free Crochet Pattern

Materials:

Big Twist Chunky Yarn in Slate (two skeins)

Crochet hook in size M/N

Notes:

This scarf can be as wide or as narrow as you want it to be, as we are simply repeating the same two stitches throughout. To alter this pattern, you could start with less (or more) chains if you wish it to be more narrow (or more wide).  The only rule to changing size: make sure that your chain ends on an ODD number and then follow the rest of the pattern below.

Pictured is about 9” wide and about 60” long.

Gauge:

Unimportant.

Pattern:

Row 1: Ch-25. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next. *sc in next, dc in next* to end of row. Ch-1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in first (same as ch), dc in next. *sc in next, dc in next* to end.

***in this row and all following rows the sc and dc stitches are offset, meaning you’ll sc in the dcs from the previous row and dc in the scs from previous row to create textured effect***

When desired length is reached, fasten off and weave in ends.  Clip some of the remainder of your yarn into 12” strands.  Taking three strands at a time, add fringe to every sc opening in the end of the scarf as pictured. Trim the fringe to be uniform annnnnd you’re done!  Easy, right?

Simple Scarf for Men Free Crochet Pattern

More of our crochet patterns:

Child Size Messy Bun Beanie Crochet Pattern
Triangle Crochet Scarf with Fringe (Using Caron Cake Yarn)
Reversible Boot Cuffs – Free Crochet Pattern
The Joker (Batman) Amigurumi FREE Crochet Pattern
Hair Towel with a Twist {FREE Crochet Pattern}

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Comments

  1. Austin says

    December 15, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    Which loop do we work on the chain?
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      December 16, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      Hi Austin! It doesn't really matter which loop, but I like to work into the back bump of the chain =)
      Reply
  2. Marilyn Madsen says

    December 14, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    Thank you for the wonderful patterns. Do you have a simple boys headband for 9-12 year olds.
    Reply
  3. Betty says

    December 13, 2020 at 7:15 am

    Can you make this scarf with regular yarn and not chunky? Love the pattern thanks for sharing
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      December 14, 2020 at 7:31 pm

      Hi Betty! You can but it would turn out smaller if worked up as written in pattern. You would need to increase your starting chain in multiples of 2 to widen the scarf and do more rows to get more length. Hope this helps!
      Reply
  4. Janie says

    September 27, 2020 at 7:19 am

    Wanting to make this simple scarf for men but the Big Twist Chunky yarn is discontinued...what yarn would you recommend substituting with?
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      September 30, 2020 at 8:08 pm

      Hi Janie! Any Chunky/5 weight yarn should work. =)
      Reply
  5. Ellen says

    January 10, 2020 at 6:47 pm

    I’m a beginner so I’m a little confused. Does every row start and end with a single crochet? Or would the third row start with double crochet and end with double crochet and then the fourth would be single crochet and and was single crochet and so on?
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      January 13, 2020 at 5:09 pm

      Hi Ellen! Every row starts with a single crochet and will end with a double crochet. Hope this helps!
      Reply
  6. Mickey says

    November 20, 2019 at 7:52 pm

    Does the slip knot “chain” count as one of the chains, so you actually Chain 24, or ignore it and c Chain 25? I am a true beginner, and I’m not sure what to do. Also, I’m not sure about this Chain one at the end of each row? About how long should the chain be in inches, after you have chained 25? I’m sorry for these dumb questions, but I want it to be right! Thanks for your help, and the pattern.
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      November 21, 2019 at 11:28 am

      Hi Micky! You do not count the loop on your hook (your slip know) as a chain...so you will make your slip knot, then chain 25. Your starting chain should be approximately 9" long. The chain 1 at the end of each row is simply to bring your yarn up to the height of your next row...you will not count the chain 1 as a stitch in this pattern. Hope this helps!
      Reply
  7. Nancy says

    November 15, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    Do you happen to have a crochet beanie hat to match this scarf?
    Reply
  8. Lisa says

    September 18, 2019 at 6:46 pm

    Hi!! I am making my 2nd scarf with this Pattern. It is by far the best scarf I have made. The texture is awesome. Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      September 20, 2019 at 8:29 am

      Hi Lisa! I am so glad you have been enjoying the pattern!
      Reply
  9. Jessica says

    July 26, 2019 at 4:12 pm

    I don't suppose you would have a matching beanie/hat pattern, for this scarf, would you? If so, can you post a link here or email it to me at [email protected] I'm looking for easy patterns to do scarves and hats for the Operation Gratitude drive for our service members. Thank You, Jessica
    Reply
  10. Hilary says

    June 28, 2019 at 11:09 am

    Thanks so much for this pattern! I am making my brother a scarf with a grey and white ombré color and it looks so nice!!!
    Reply
  11. Linda M says

    June 1, 2019 at 9:23 am

    You have the neatest patterns that are simple to make. I love them and want to thank you. I also love your tutorials. They are simple to catch on to any stitch. Thank you so much. You’re great.
    Reply
  12. REBECCA WILLIAMS says

    May 28, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    Oh my I don’t know where to start. Never have I seen so many patterns for men boys in one place. Thank you!!
    Reply
  13. Luz says

    February 18, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    Thank you for this easy pattern! I make scarves for charity and was looking for a quick, easy pattern, as I was bored after making so many scarves. Thanks again!
    Reply
  14. Zoe Molloy says

    December 3, 2018 at 4:44 pm

    Approximately how much yarn do I need to save for the fringe?
    Reply
  15. Wanda says

    November 23, 2018 at 7:05 am

    How do you attach the fringe? I don't see any instructions for this. Thank you.
    Reply
    • Ashlea says

      November 25, 2018 at 9:25 am

      Hi Wanda! I have a tutorial for fringe here: https://hearthookhome.com/the-easiest-way-to-make-fringe/
      Reply
      • Wanda says

        November 26, 2018 at 6:57 pm

        Thank you :-)
        Reply
  16. Kathy says

    September 5, 2018 at 8:57 am

    Beautiful pattern, but I tried making it in camo. I had trouble telling sc from dc and keeping track with the dark variegated yarn. I’m going to start over with a solid color. It works fine with worsted (group 4) yarn and size J hook.
    Reply
  17. emilee says

    August 13, 2018 at 3:44 pm

    why if pattern is free why so hard to print and why have to print 25 pages for one page of pattern
    Reply
    • PatTiley says

      August 25, 2018 at 2:36 pm

      If you install the "Print Fiendly" app, you can print only the pages that you want.
      Reply
  18. Kendall says

    July 12, 2018 at 11:07 pm

    I love the idea of making scarves for guys. I made all my friends at college scarves for Christmas. I just did a simple 9 rows of double crochet. I made them the long way by chaining 72 inches and then crocheting. I don’t know how many really appreciated them but they kept them warm against the Missouri cold. One of my friends who’s a guy actually thought it was sweet of me to make them a gift.
    Reply
    • Deb says

      November 16, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      Did you chain one after each row? Sounds like a scarf i can make!
      Reply
  19. ama says

    February 14, 2018 at 4:57 am

    I just have a quick question, there is a chain one at the end of the first row, is there a chain one at the end of each row?
    Reply
    • RochelleP says

      October 5, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      I was confused about that also. I haven’t made this scarf yet, but I’m going to use the ch 1 at the end of each row. It makes sense.
      Reply
  20. Nancy sullivan says

    February 11, 2018 at 5:10 pm

    How many skeins were used? Or how many yards did the scarf take to complete it
    Reply
  21. Margaret Welsh says

    December 30, 2017 at 6:17 pm

    Thank you so much for the men's scarf pattern. I made it 10 x70 inches. My nephew is tall. It is an awesome scarf for a man!
    Reply
  22. Rio Seven says

    November 30, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    Holy crap! I love this pattern. I made five scarves with it in only a few days. It works up fast and you can easily adjust for size. One thing I really want to mention is that sometimes it is hard to get a scarf straight. For some reason, this pattern works up straight, effortlessly. The pattern is simple, but looks unique. If you use dark colours, the pattern reads masculine, if you use feminine colours, the pattern reads feminine. Unlike other patterns. For example, hdc back loop, reads more masculine, regardless of colour. As for yarn, I made it with two types. I used Patons Canadiana, which is thinner, flexible, and so soft. I also made a couple with Vanna's Choice. This is a warmer and thicker yarn. Anyway, good job! A lot of people post patterns, and half the time they don't work. I will have fun exploring your other patterns. Thanks again for solving my problem of not having a great go-to scarf pattern for anyone :-)
    Reply
    • Melissa says

      December 18, 2017 at 10:49 am

      I just have a quick question, there is a chain one at the end of the first row, is there a chain one at the end of each row?
      Reply
      • ama says

        February 14, 2018 at 5:42 am

        i think you should..
        Reply
  23. Michelle G says

    November 10, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    Is it possible to make this with worsted weight yarn? I was asked to make a matching scarf (camoflauge pattern) to a hat I made the previous year.
    Reply
  24. Rhonda says

    November 5, 2017 at 7:58 pm

    Hi. I can't get to the Men's scarf pattern
    Reply
    • Ashlea says

      November 6, 2017 at 8:22 am

      Hello, I had previously had a file to click, but instead I just put the pattern in the actual post, so you should be able to see it now. Thank you!
      Reply
    • RochelleP says

      October 5, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      I wrote it down by hand.
      Reply
  25. Priya says

    May 1, 2017 at 12:42 am

    The patterns are gorgeous!
    Reply

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