Crochet Pattern: Go West, Young Man Scarf

I’m excited to share a new pattern for a textured crochet scarf for men, just as the temperatures are really dropping. The Go West, Young Man Scarf makes a great gift for a special guy in your life. (It also works for the ladies – it’s super cozy!)

This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation (at no added cost to you) if you make a purchase using these links.The yarn for the sample was generously provided by Lion Brand. Shawl pins were generously provided by CraftyFlutterbyC.

Alternating post stitches create the look of directional arrows pointing westwards. Holding two strands of yarn together creates a tweedy look while also making this scarf extra warm to protect against a harsh winter.

I have a carefully positioned shawl pin from CraftyFlutterbyC to close the tiny gap that usually forms between the wrap around part of the scarf and the hanging ends. For the menfolk in your life, this mariner themed shawl pin works great with the Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool.

I just love how vibrant the texture is on this crochet scarf for men, without making it too froufrou. As I’ve said before, this scarf also works well for women and other genders.

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Go West, Young Man Scarf

Crochet Scarf for Men Pattern by Underground Crafter

Updated 12/23/2024

03-intermediate
US terms 50
4-medium 50

This textured crochet scarf for men makes a great gift for a special guy in your life. Alternating post stitches create the look of directional arrows and holding two strands of yarn together creates a tweedy look while also making it extra warm.

Finished Size

  • Teen/Adult: 6″ (15 cm) wide x 66″ (168 cm) long.

Materials

  • Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool (100% wool, 8 oz/227 g, 465 yd/425 m) – 2 skeins in Maple Tweed, or approximately 820 yd (750 m) in any medium weight yarn.
  • US L-11/8 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
  • Yarn needle.
  • Stitch marker.
  • Optional: Shawl pin from CraftyFlutterbyC.  

Gauge

  • 15 sts x 15 rows in pattern = 4” (10 cm). Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

  • ch – chain
  • FPdtr – front post double treble – Yo 3 times, insert hook from front around post back to front of st 2 rows prior, yo and draw up a loop, [yo and draw through 2 loops] 4 times, skip st behind FPdtr on current row. I do not have a video tutorial for this stitch yet, but I have two tutorials that may help.
  • In tutorial below, you can see how to crochet a front post stitch.
  • If you can’t see the video tutorial above demonstrating how to crochet a front post stitch, click HERE to watch it on YouTube. In the tutorial below, you can see how to crochet a double treble stitch.
  • If you can’t see the video above demonstrating the double treble stitch, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
  • pf – 2-repeat puff stitch – [Insert hook in ch-1 sp, yo and draw up a loop] twice, yo and draw through 4 loops on hook. I do not have a video tutorial for this stitch yet, but a helpful video tutorial for the 3-repeat version of this stitch is available below.
  • If you can’t see the video above demonstrating a 3-repeat puff stitch, click HERE to watch it on Instagram.
  • pm – place marker
  • rm – remove marker
  • sc – single crochet
  • sp – space
  • st(s) – stitch(es)
  • yo – yarn over
  • [] Repeat instructions between brackets as indicated.

Pattern Note

  • Entire scarf is worked holding 2 strands of yarn together.

Pattern Instructions

Scarf

  • Holding 2 strands of yarn together, ch 255 (see video below for tips for working with a long foundation chain).
  • If you can’t see the video tutorial above demonstrating how to work with a long foundation chain, click HERE to watch it on Instagram.
  • Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch and in each ch across. (254 sts)
  • Row 2: (Right Side) Turn, ch 1, sc in first st and next st, pm around last sc, sc in each st across.
  • Row 3: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st and in each st across.
  • Row 4: Turn, ch 1, sc in first 6 sts, FPdtr around marked st, rm, [sc in next 5 sts, skip 5 sts 2 rows below and FPdtr around next st 2 rows below] across to last st, sc in last st.
  • Row 5: Repeat Row 3.
  • Row 6: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, FPdtr around FPdtr 2 rows below, [sc in next 5 sts, FPdtr around FPdtr 2 rows below] across to last 6 sts, sc in next 6 sts.
  • Rows 7-9: Repeat Row 3, 3 times.
  • Rows 10-14: Repeat Rows 2-6.
  • Rows 15-18: Repeat Row 3, 4 times.
  • Row 19: Turn, ch 1, sc in first st, [ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next st] across to last st, ch 1, sc in last st. (255 sts)
  • Row 20: (See video below demonstrating how to crochet into chain spaces. For this scarf, I used the first method.) Turn, ch 1, sc in first sc, [pf in ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip 1 st] across to last ch-1 sp, pf in ch-1 sp, sc in last st.
  • If you can’t see the video tutorial above demonstrating how to crochet into chain spaces, click HERE to watch it on YouTube.
  • Fasten off.

Finishing

  • With yarn needle, weave in ends.
© 2014, 2023 by Marie Segares (Underground Crafter). This pattern is for personal use only. You may use the pattern to make unlimited items for yourself, for charity, or to give as gifts. You may sell items you personally make by hand from this pattern. Do not violate Marie’s copyright by distributing this pattern or the photos in any form, including but not limited to scanning, photocopying, emailing, or posting on a website or internet discussion group. If you want to share the pattern, point your friends to this link: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2014/10/31/free-pattern-go-west-young-man-scarf/. Thanks for supporting indie designers!

5 thoughts on “Crochet Pattern: Go West, Young Man Scarf”

  1. Love this pattern. What are the multiples? I would like to make this scarf for my nephew but 255 beginning chains would be much too long.

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