Crochet Scarf Pattern Free: Make This Beautiful Textured Scarf for Him & Her
The Perfect Crochet Scarf Pattern Free for Him & Her
Are you looking for a crochet scarf pattern that’s free, stylish, textured, and perfect for all genders? This beautifully designed unisex scarf features two distinct textures that complement each other, making it an elegant and timeless accessory. Designed to be worked along the long side, this technique allows the texture to flow seamlessly across the length of the scarf, creating a better drape, increased visual appeal, and an easier-to-wear design.
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The Inspiration Behind This Crochet Scarf Pattern Free
This free crochet scarf pattern was designed in honor of Husband Appreciation Day 2025, celebrating warmth, comfort, and the love shared between partners. So, naturally, I designed something that my husband would love to wear.
Whether you’re making it for your husband, father, brother, or even yourself, the classic texture and customizable design make this scarf perfect for anyone.
Using two colors, such as chocolate brown and cream, enhances its sophisticated look, but you can customize the colors to match the recipient’s personality.
Sizing & Customization Options for This Free Crochet Scarf Pattern
This particular crochet scarf pattern includes 10 sizes, ranging from age 3 to adult men’s large, ensuring a perfect fit for all. You can easily customize the design by:
- Adjusting the width of each section by increasing or decreasing the number of row repeats.
- Making the scarf in just one of the two stitch sections for a more uniform look.
- Adding more colors for a bold, eye-catching effect.
- Attaching tassels or trim to the short ends for extra flair.
The From Us to You Donation Challenge
This scarf pattern is part of the From Us to You Donation Challenge, a heartfelt initiative I co-host with SandraStitches. This challenge encourages crocheters to create and donate warm handmade items to those in need. Whether you’re crocheting for a loved one or donating to charity, this scarf is a beautiful way to give back and spread warmth.
As part of the From Us to You Event, between 23rd April 2025 and midnight EST on 25th April 2025 you can get this pattern as a free pdf download.
All you need to do is click the button ‘download the free pdf pattern’ below to get your pdf!
Video Tutorials for Stitches Used in This Free Crochet Scarf Pattern
This pattern features staggered double crochet stitches (which are easier than they sound!) and HDC in BLO to create the ridged texture. To help you along the way, I have included video tutorials demonstrating how to work the first part of this design.
Get the Printable PDF for this Pattern
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Yarn & Recommended Substitutes
This scarf is designed using Paintbox Simply Aran yarn, a soft and durable #4 weight (aran) yarn. However, if you need a substitute, consider:
- Stylecraft Special Aran – A budget-friendly acrylic yarn with great stitch definition.
- Lion Brand Heartland – A soft, heathered yarn that adds depth to the texture.
- Red Heart Soft – A smooth acrylic yarn with a slight sheen.
- Berroco Vintage – A wool-acrylic blend that provides warmth with easy care.
More Free Crochet Scarf Patterns You’ll Love
If you enjoyed this free crochet scarf pattern, you may also love these designs:
- Pomander Scarf
- Casey Set of His and Hers Scarves
- Rocky Ridges Tunisian Scarf
- Relaxing Waves Scarf
- Houndstooth Earwarmer
The Free Crochet Scarf Pattern
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Materials:
- Any 4 weight yarn of your choosing – I used Paintbox simply aran in shade 209 and 202 for mine.
- 5mm (H) hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Markers (optional) –2 for the first and last st if you prefer to mark those.
Gauge: My gauge was 9 sts and 7 rows of HDC BLO (repeats of row 5) in 2”.
Sizing: This scarf is written for several sizes:
| Age | Approx yardage |
| 3-5 | 170 yds / 156m |
| 5-7 | 200 yds / 183m |
| 8-10 | 234 yds / 214m |
| teen | 262 yds / 240m |
| Women’s small | 308 yds / 282m |
| Women’s medium | 350 yds / 321m |
| Women’s large | 423yds / 387m |
| Men’s small | 410 yds / 375m |
| Men’s medium | 456 yds / 417m |
| Men’s large | 483 yds / 442m |
Abbreviations used:
Ch(s) – chain(s)
St(s) – stitch(es)
Rep – repeat
HDC – half double crochet
Fhd – Foundation half double crochet
DC – double crochet
BLO – back loop only
DC2Tog – Double crochet 2 together
SDCP – Staggered Double crochet pairs
Ss – slip stitch
Sp(s) – space(s)
*to* – repeat between the * and *
FO – fasten off
YO – yarn over
CA – Colour A
CB – Colour B
Pattern Notes:
- Written in US terms.
- Where instructions differ for sizing these will be noted as: 3-5 (5-7, 8-10, teen, women’s sm, women’s med, women’s lg, men’s sm, men’s med, men’s lg)
- Your stitch counts for each row will remain the same i.e. 15 (15, 19, 19, 23, 23, 27, 27, 31, 31)
- This pattern is worked in long rows from side to side
- Chain stitches at the beginning of any rows do not count as a st until specifically stated.
- Chain stitches within the rows DO count as a stitch.
- Even numbered rows are the right side of your scarf.
- When working your Ch stitches, they do count as a stitch in rows 2-4 so be sure not to work them too tightly!
Special stitches:
FHDC : You can use this as an alternative to the chain starts.
STEP 1: Ch2, YO, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook and pull up a loop, YO and pull through 1 loop on hook (which creates the initial chain start) YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook (to create the hdc). This creates both the foundation chain and the first row of half double crochets at the same time.
STEP 2: YO, insert hook into the chain you just made in the first step (it will look like 2 loops or a normal “v” of the bottom of the stitch), pull up a loop; ch1 using first loop on the hook only; YO and pull thru last 2 loops. STEP 3: continue step 2 until you have desired number of foundation single crochet stitches.
You can find my tutorial on the foundation stitches with the FHDC specifically at 14:17 into the videos:
For right handed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPHOG4VIi_Q&t=10 9s
Left handed – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqkTFzCja-A
DC2Tog: *YO and insert hook into next stitch to be worked, YO and pull through, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook. Rep from * once more times. YO and pull through all 3 loops on hook. Stitch completed.
SDCP: This is effectively a DC2Tog but it is where you place the first and second leg of the stitches that create the ‘staggered double crochet pairs’. I have a blog post on this athttps://sunflowercottagecrochet.com/staggered-double-crochet-pairs-made-easy-a-beginner-friendly-tutorial/ and video tutorials:
Right handed – https://youtu.be/kg0hPSO8AH8
Left Handed – https://youtu.be/0aMi64t8zog
Back loop: The photo below shows you which loop is the back loop.
Free Always and Forever Scarf Pattern:
Row 1: In CA CH163 (199, 225, 257, 289, 293, 285, 289, 315, 337) HDC in second CH from hook and each CH across.
OR FHDC 162 (198, 224, 256, 288, 292, 284, 288, 314, 336)
(162 (198, 224, 256, 288, 292, 284, 288, 314, 336) sts)
Row 2: in CB turn, Ch4 (counts as a DC, Ch1), DC into next st, Ch1, *work the first half of the DC2Tog into the same st that you finished the last st in, sk1 st, work the second leg of the DC2Tog into the next st, Ch1.* Rep from * to * across until you have 1 st remaining. DC2Tog across the last stitch worked and the last st of the row.
Row 3: Turn, Ch4 (counts as DC, Ch1), sk next ch1 sp, *FPdc around the post of the next dc2tog st, Ch1, sk next ch1* Rep from * to * Until you have 1 st left, DC into top of turning chain from previous row.
Row 4: in CA Ch4 (counts as a Dc, Ch1) work a DC2Tog across the next 2 ch1 sps, Ch1, *Starting with the last ch1 sp worked, worked Dc2Tog across next 2 ch 1 sps, Ch1* Rep from * to * across until you have 1 st remaining, DC2Tog across the last Ch1 sp worked and the last st of the row.
Rows 5-6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10): Without changing colour, rep rows 3-4
Row 7 (7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11, 11): Turn, Ch1, HDC in each st across.
Row 8 (8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10, 12, 12, 12) : Turn, Ch1, HDC in first st, HDC BLO in each st across until you have 1 st remaining, HDC in last st.
Rows 9 (9, 9, 9, 11, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13) on: Rep row 8 until your scarf measures 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8)” wide.
FO and weave in ends.
I hope you love making this beautifully textured crochet scarf pattern! Don’t forget to share your version on social media using #FromUsToYouChallenge and tag me so I can see your wonderful creations. Happy crocheting!
