A crochet men’s scarf every guy will love to wear
The Woodland crochet men’s scarf is an exquisite accessory that seamlessly blends comfort and fashion, making it the perfect accessory for both casual and formal attire.
The Woodland Crochet Men’s Scarf
Crocheting for men can sometimes be a bit challenging because they often prefer simple and practical items. Sometimes they view crochet as “just for girls”. However, the Woodland crochet men’s scarf is the perfect solution.
By choosing a yarn in the right colors, you can easily create a crochet men’s scarf that not only keeps him warm but also makes him feel stylish and confident.
The Woodland crochet men’s scarf ticks off all the boxes. Not only is it perfect for that special guy in your life, but it’s a fun, mindful crochet make for you.
Design + Construction of the Woodland crochet men’s scarf
When I was deciding what stitch to use for this crochet men’s scarf, I knew I wanted something sophisticated and subtle, with a bit of texture. The crochet men’s scarf needed to be the perfect blend of comfort and fashion.
The even moss stitch creates that subtle, sophisticated texture I was looking for, resulting in a denser fabric that has beautiful drape and provides cozy warmth.
The even moss stitch is a one-row repeat of alternating slip stitches and half double crochet. I’ve never used this stitch pattern before and was a bit skeptical about how it would work up.
All of the slip stitches are worked in slip stitches and the half double crochets worked in half double crochets. The beauty of this way of working the stitches means that the loop of the half double crochet adds a subtle surface texture without doing anything special with the stitches.
The crochet men’s scarf is worked lengthwise because I wanted the color stripes to run the length of the scarf. As it turns out, the subtle surface stripes of the even moss stitch run the same way for a fabulous visual effect!
As I said, this crochet men’s scarf is the perfect mindful make now that the temperatures are beginning to fall. Cozy up in your favorite chair with hook in hand and you’ll crochet away the hours in peace!
The Yarn
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Lion Brand’s “Heartland” is a gorgeous worsted weight yarn, soft with a beautiful finish and a light drape to counter the density of the even moss stitch. I’ve made a number of designs in Heartland and it’s really one of my all-time favorites.
This crochet men’s scarf uses more yarn than a typical scarf because all of those slip stitches means the rows are shorter than usual and the resulting fabric is a bit denser than most. Using Heartland means the scarf is soft to the touch and doesn’t feel restrictive at the neck.
Of course, you can use any worsted weight yarn you like. However, I highly recommend finding something like Heartland to ensure your guy will be happy with his new crochet men’s scarf!
The pattern is free here. So, why do I need to buy the PDF?
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The Just for Him blog hop hosted by Sunflower Cottage Crochet and Two Brothers Blankets
I’m excited to share that the Woodland Men’s Scarf is the featured design in this wonderful blog hop on Thursday, September 14.
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Here’s what you need to know to make your very own Woodland crochet men’s scarf
Yarn
Lion Brand “Heartland” 100% acrylic worsted weight (5oz/251yd; 142g/230m)
2 skeins or approx. 350 yards of each color
- Color 1 (C1) – Mammoth Cave (125P)
- Color 2 (C2) – Grand Canyon (122G)
Hook
US size I-9 (5.5mm)
Finished Size: Approx. 9” x 76”
Gauge: 13 sts x 17 rows = 4” in even moss stitch
Skill level: Confident beginner
Abbreviations – US crochet terminology
- beg – beginning
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- rep – repeat
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- YO – yarn over
Special Stitches
Even moss stitch – The even moss stitch is a simple stitch pattern with a one-row repeat of alternating slip stitches and half double crochet. The unique texture of the even moss stitch is a result of the drastic difference in height between the slip st and the hdc, creating a ridge of loops along the surface. The fabric of the even moss stitch is reversible.
Foundation half double crochet (Fhdc) – To start the row, ch 2, YO, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, YO, pull up a loop, YO, draw through 1 loop (this forms the chain along the bottom, YO, pull through 3 loops in hook (hdc made).
All other Fhdc in the row: YO, insert hook under both loops of the chain at bottom of previous st, YO, pull up loop, YO, draw through 1 loop (this forms the chain along the bottom), YO, draw through 3 loops on hook (hdc made).
Written Instructions for the Woodland crochet men’s scarf
Pattern Notes
- The ch-1 at the beg of the row does not count as a st.
- The Fhdc provides an even edge that visually matches the opposite edge created by the last row of the scarf. If you prefer, a foundation chain and row of hdc may be substituted.
- To avoid a slip stitch that’s too tight, keep the loop on the hook loose while pulling through to complete the stitch. This is especially true of the first and last slip st of each row.
- The last slip st of the row can be difficult to see and work into. Be sure every row ends with a slip st so the stitch count remains the same. Count often!
Pattern Instructions
Row 1: With C1, 245 Fhdc.
Alternative to Row 1: Ch 246, hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each hdc across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, slip st in same st, [hdc in the next st, slip st in the next st] across, turn. (123 slip st, 122 hdc)
Rows 3-13: Rep Row 2 11 times
Rows 14-17: With C2, rep Row 2 4 times.
Rows 18-19: With C1, rep Row 2 2 times.
Rows 20-21: With C2, rep Row 2 2 times.
Rows 22-23: With C1, rep Row 2 2 times.
Rows 24-37: With C2, rep Row 2 14 times.
Row 38: Continuing with C2, ch 1, hdc in the same st and in each st across. (245 hdc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Another Crochet Men’s Scarf from MadameStitch
What a handsome pattern.
Thanks!
I am assuming Rows 3-13: Rep Row 3 11 times, should say Rep Row 2?
Amber,
Great catch! Yes, Row 2 should be repeated throughout. I’ve fixed in the post and in the printed PDF.
Thanks for letting me know!
-Debbie
I’m a beginner. I’m going to try this. Looks like easy. Thank you
Hello Debbie, I love this pattern; however, I have a pattern question. After looking more closely, is it your intention for the C2-Grand Canyon for rows 24-37 to be repeated 14 times rather than 12, as with C1 (with rows 2-13), making the C2 2 rows wider? Row 1 and 38 are HDC all across to finish/start the same. So, I’m thinking the 2 large sections excluding
1st and last row, should be 12 HDC/Slip Stitch rows each … unless your pattern was intended to be 2 rows wider for the C2? I’m sorry if confusing, I tried to make sure I was clear in my inquiry!
Thank you so much for your review & reply! Terri
Terri,
Yes, there are 2 more rows in the C2 section than the C1 section on purpose. The color scheme is intended to be slightly asymmetrical. However, the beauty of the stitch pattern is that you can work as many rows of any color as you like. As long as you begin and end with a row of hdc, you can do whatever you like!
-Debbie
Thank you for your response! Although I love the pattern as written, can you recommend an “end border”, not necessarily tassels? I don’t know that I can change colors/turning with each row to look as nice and “finished” as yours! Thank you for your time. -Terri
See how it looks when you’re finished. If you still need to “finish” the ends, try single crochets. Or, do a quick online search for how to finish the ends of rows. That should give you the look you’re after.
-Debbie
I’m new to crocheting and having trouble understanding the directions for Row 2. Since there’s a period after Ch 1, slip st in same st., does that mean do that once and then the rest of the row is what is in the brackets?
Jill,
Welcome to crochet!
That period is actually supposed to be a comma (I’ve already updated the pattern above). Yes, everything in the bracket is repeated across the row. The slip st should be the last st you work in the row.
-Debbie
Hi Debra,
I’m still working on this and enjoying the process. I do have a couple of questions:
-When you change colors especially after 3 or more rows, do you cut the yarn or do you pick the previous color back up?
-Is there a trick or an easy way to count row stitches. It’s been tedious counting 245 stitches for every row and a few times, my stitch count was off, so I had to rip out the row. I’m using markers every 50 stitches, but is there another way?
Thanks,
Jill
Jill,
In answer to your first question, I don’t carry the yarn because there really isn’t a good way to hide it, at least that I’ve found that works.
As for keeping track of the count. stitch markers really are the best. However, you could place them at intervals of 30 stitches, making it a little easier to count.
Best,
Debbie