Free Crochet Scarf Pattern for Men: The Rocky Ridges Tunisian Scarf
Introducing The Rocky Ridges Tunisian Scarf—free crochet scarf pattern… A stylish and practical addition to your man’s fall wardrobe! This easy Tunisian scarf crochet pattern is designed with beginner Tunisian crocheters in mind. And I’ve included helpful video tutorials to guide you through each stitch. With #4 weight (aran) yarn and a 7mm tunisian hook, you can create a cozy, textured scarf that will become a go-to accessory year after year.
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Whether you’re new to Tunisian crochet, or looking for a free crochet scarf pattern to expand your skills, the Rocky Ridges Scarf offers the perfect balance of simplicity and style. Its rugged texture, makes it a timeless piece he’ll love wearing as the temperatures drop.
Ready to get started? Let’s dive into this free Tunisian crochet scarf pattern that’s sure to become a fall favorite!
Inspiration behind the design
The inspiration behind The Rocky Ridges Tunisian Scarf stems from my recent revisit of the Learn to Tunisian Crochet CAL. We explored 12 of the foundational Tunisian stitches. This CAL is a perfect starting point for anyone wanting to learn the basics of Tunisian crochet. It helps you build confidence stitch by stitch. After completing the CAL, I knew I wanted to continue designing beginner-friendly Tunisian crochet patterns that anyone could pick up with ease. This scarf is the first of those new designs.
I fell in love with the wide ribs stitch, which creates a bold, textured effect. It uses the very simple tunisian knit stitch and tunisian purl stitch. I used a variation of this technique to design the ribbing at the top and bottom of the scarf, giving it a unique look that’s both stylish and cozy.
The rich texture makes this scarf ideal for the men in your life, but it’s versatile enough that women could absolutely wear it too!
This design perfectly balances simplicity with a striking texture, making it a timeless addition to any wardrobe.
Construction of the design
The construction of The Rocky Ridges Tunisian Scarf is simple yet effective, making it a great project for beginners. It is worked in short rows from one end to the other, which allows it to work up fairly quickly.
By alternating two basic stitches—the Tunisian Knit Stitch (TKS) and the Tunisian Purl Stitch (TPS)—you create the beautiful wide ribs effect that gives the scarf its distinctive texture. I was immediately drawn to the way these stitches come together. They form bold, striking ridges that add a sophisticated, rugged look to the design.
This alternating stitch pattern is both easy to master and visually stunning. So it is perfect for creating a stylish scarf in no time.
The Yarn
For this free crochet scarf pattern I used 4 weight (Aran) yarn. If you have been following me for any period you will know that I love Paintbox Simply Aran yarn and have plenty of it in my stash. It really is one of my go-to yarns when it comes to looking for a pretty, soft and easy to crochet acrylic yarn.
You can use any 4 weight yarn of your choosing for this easy tunisian scarf and any fiber (keeping in mind any allergies and the ‘scratch’ or ‘itch’ factor that some wool yarns have).
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The pattern specifics:
Materials:
| Any 4 weight yarn of your choosing – for approximate yardage see sizing chart below. · 7 mm tunisian hook (depending on yarn weight used) with a 3” extender cable · Scissors · Tapestry Needle · Stitch Markers optional to mark first or last stitch of the row. |
Gauge:
| Not important for this project as you can adjust by the stitch multiple to get the correct length. However, for reference my gauge was approximately 14 sts x 12 rows in 4”. |
Sizing:
This pattern is written for 5 sizes.
Your scarf should be approximately:
| Size | Width (inches) | Length (inches) | Approx yardage |
| Age 8-10 yrs | 5 | 50 | 560 yards |
| Teen | 5 | 57 | 600 yards |
| Small | 7 | 67 | 680 yards |
| Med | 8 | 70 | 740 yards |
| Large | 8 | 75 | 785 yards |
Abbreviations used:
| F–Forward Pass R–Return Pass TKS–Tunisian Knit Stitch TPS–Tunisian Purl Stitch St(s)–Stitches Ch–Chain rep–repeat *–indicates where to start repeat |
Other notes:
| – Written in US terms. – Scarf is worked in short rows. – You will always have the right side of your work facing you. – To amend the length of your scarf adjust your starting row by multiples of 2 stitches. – Please read row 1 closely and establish which version you need to be following (it is based on your chosen yarn weight). – Where sizes differ for each yarn weight these will be identified as 8-10 (teen, adult small, adult med, adult large) within the pattern e.g. Ch 62 (78, 86, 99) – Stitch counts will remain the same throughout the pattern and will only be referenced at the end of row 1. |
Special Stitches:
Tunisian Forward pass:
Forward Pass: insert hook into 2nd chain from the hook and pull up a loop. *Insert your hook into the next chain and pull up a loop. Repeat from * to the last chain.
Return Pass: chain 1 (yo and pull through 1 loop). *Yo, pull through the next 2 loops. Rep from * to end, you will only have 1 loop left on your hook.
The Tunisian Knit Stitch:
Forward Pass (F): insert your hook between the next vertical bar and out the back, yo and pull up a loop; repeat to end, completing an edge stitch as follows: insert hook into two side loops, pull up a loop.
Return Pass (R) : ch1, *yo, pull thru 2 loops; repeat from * to end, until you have only 1 loop left.
The Tunisian Purl Stitch:
TPS are crocheted with the working yarn in FRONT of your hook. Insert the hook from right to left in the front bar and pull up a loop.
F: With the working yarn in front of your hook, insert the hook from right to left in the front bar and pull up a loop. Rep this process until you reach the left edge stitch. Work a normal left edge stitch by not putting the working yarn in front of your hook. Insert your hook into the left edge stitch going thru 2 loops and pull up a loop.
R: Normal return pass i.e. ch1, *yo, pull thru 2 loops. Repeat from * to end, until you have only 1 loop left.
The Pattern:
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Row 1: Chain 26 (26, 34, 38, 38).Complete your foundation row.
F: insert hook into 2nd chain from the hook and pull up a loop, *insert your hook into the next chain and pull up a loop; repeat from * to the last chain.
R: chain 1 (yo and pull through 1 loop), *yo, pull through the next 2 loops; rep from * to end, you will only have 1 loop left on your hook. (26 (26, 34, 38, 38) sts)
Row 2:
F: Ch1, TKS in next st, TPS in next st, *TKS in next st, TPS in next st*, Rep from * to * until you reach the left edge stitch, work a left edge stitch as normal.
R: Normal return pass
Rows 3- 4 (5, 6, 7, 7): Rep row 2.
Rows 5 (6, 7, 8, 8):
F: Ch1, TKS in next st, TPS in next 2 sts, *TKS in next 2 sts, TPS in next 2 sts*. Rep from * to * until you have 1 st plus your left edge remaining (you will have just completed 2 TPS), TKS in next st, work a left edge stitch
R: Normal return pass
Rows 6 (7, 8, 9, 9) on: Rep row 5 (6, 7, 8, 8) until scarf measures approximately 49 (56, 66, 68.5, 43.5)” long.
Row 7 (8, 9, 10, 10):
F: Ch1, TKS in next st, *TPS in next st, TKS in next st*, Rep from * to * until you reach the left edge stitch, work a left edge stitch as normal.
R: Normal return pass
Rows 8 (9, 10, 11, 11)- 9 (11, 13, 16, 16): Rep row 7 (8, 9, 10, 10).
And that is all there is to the easy Rocky Ridges Tunisian Scarf pattern! Please do tag me in your makes on Facebook and Instagram!
