Mossy Men’s Crochet Scarf

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Are you looking for a cozy, warm scarf that’s easy to crochet and perfect for the men in your life? This free men’s crochet scarf pattern is just what you need!

Grab your favorite yarn and hook, and keep reading for all the details and the free crochet pattern, or you can purchase the ad-free PDF version here.

Whether you’re making it for yourself, a loved one, or as a thoughtful gift, this scarf works great for not only men but anyone who wants a chunky and cozy scarf.

Stitches

This scarf blends two moss stitch variations—the traditional single crochet moss stitch and a half double crochet moss stitch which creates a smooth texture with a stunningly soft, flowy drape. The stitches allow you to enjoy the warmth and coziness of the chunky yarn without the extra bulk.

Related: Easy Men’s Scarf Crochet Pattern

If you haven’t worked the moss stitch before, it is super easy and I have a step-by-step photo tutorial that you can follow.

The moss stitch is a simple stitch pattern that uses single crochets and chains. You single crochet, chain, skip a stitch, and single crochet in the next stitch. When you work the next row you’ll work the same pattern but all your single crochets will be worked into the chain spaces of the row below.

For the variation, you’ll be using half double crochet stitches every other row instead of the single crochet stitches. It creates a lovely fabric that has small holes but a smooth and warm texture.

Related: Colorful Striped Scarf

Yarn

For this scarf, I used Premier Puzzle yarn which is a category 5, Bulky weight yarn that is 100% acrylic. Puzzle yarn comes in both variegated stripes, like I used for the scarf, and solid colors.

It is an easy to work with, soft yarn and I love the variety of colors. The variegated yarns use 4 coordination colors to make the stripes. The mossy green used for this scarf uses all shades of green but some of the other colorways use different colors so you have more obvious color changes. You can easily tailor this scarf for whoever you’re going to make this for.

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Skill Level

I have this rated as an Easy skill level however I do think an adventurous beginner would be able to make this pattern.

You’ll need to know how to chain, single crochet, half double crochet, skip stitches, identify the turning chain, and work in chain spaces.

Mossy Men’s Crochet Scarf Free Pattern

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: 4”x4” = 10 rows by 13 sts (taken in scarf st pattern)

Finished Size: Approx. 7.25” wide by 72” long

Supplies

US size K/10.5, 6.5 mm crochet hook

Puzzle by Premier Yarns (Category 5 Bulky weight yarn, 328yds/300m, 7oz/200g) a

• The sample used approximately 339 yds (7.23 oz) in Maze

Large Eye Yarn Needle

Scissors

Abbreviations

ch: chain
tc: turning chain (the ch 1 to start the row)
st(s): stitch(es)
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet

Notes

To adjust the width of your scarf, keep your starting chain an even number. Keep working rows until the scarf reaches your desired length.

The starting and ending instructions of the rows may be slightly different than other versions of the moss stitch. By chaining one and the beginning of the row and working into each chain one (turning chain) to end the next row, you’ll create a smooth edge of your fabric that looks finished even without a border.

If you’d like to see step-by-step photos of this moss stitch, please visit How to Crochet the Moss Stitch.

Pattern Instructions

Ch 24

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc; repeat from * to end of row, turn.

Row 2: ch 1, *hdc in ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from *to end of row, hdc in tc, turn.

Row 3: ch 1, *sc in ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from *to end of row, sc in tc, turn.

Rows: 4-181: repeat rows 2 and 3.

Fasten off and weave in ends.