I hate to stereotype, because I know a lot of men who are adventurous dressers. However. Every man that is on my handmade gift list is more… shall we say… picky. That’s why I designed the Walking in the Sand Scarf, a dude-approved, one-skein crochet scarf pattern.
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You know what I mean. The guys that will only wear handmade gifts that are in solid black yarn in single crochet or stockinette stitch.
But those aren’t the projects I love to make. I mean, my eyes and black yarn are no longer friends, first of all. And miles and miles of one stitch is sometimes too dull.
This scarf combines my favorite stitch for the menfolk – I like to call it the pebble stitch (also known as the lemon peel stitch) – with one skein of Lion Brand Scarfie, a wonderful, self-striping yarn in plenty of dude-approved colorways. This colorway reminded me of the beach, and hence the name of this scarf pattern.
As evidence that this scarf is perfect for those picky guys (and everyone else who likes warm scarves), this is the email I received this morning from the dapper gentleman I gifted this scarf to last fall.
Just wanted to mention that I’ve received several compliments from people (well Ladies) on the beautiful scarf and hat you made for me. I’ve sent them your blog.
Many thanks again. They are keeping me warm this terribly cold week!
Is there any higher compliment a crafter can receive about a gift? Not only has it become the go-to cold weather scarf, but it’s also being admired by others. My work here is done!
This pattern was originally published as part of my charity spotlight series of guest posts on Oombawka Design. It meets the donation requirements of the National WWII Museum’s Knit Your Bit program. Knit Your Bit has distributed over 10,000 unisex, handmade scarves to veterans over the past ten years. You can learn more about how to contribute your projects here.
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Walking in the Sand Scarf
Crochet Scarf Pattern by Underground Crafter
This gently textured crochet scarf pattern is a beginner-friendly project.
Finished Size
- Adult: 54” (137 cm) length x 8” (20 cm) width.
Materials
- Lion Brand Scarfie yarn (5.3 oz/150 g/312 yds/285 m/100% acrylic) – 1 skein in 206 Cream/Taupe, or approximately 312 yds (285 m) in any bulky weight yarn.
- US Size K-10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook or any size needed to obtain gauge.
- Yarn needle.
Gauge
- 11 sts x 9 rows in pattern = 4” (10 cm). Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- rep – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- * Rep after asterisk as indicated.
Pattern Instructions
Scarf
- Ch 24 (or any multiple of 2 sts, + 2 sts).
- Row 1: Turn, skip 1 ch, sc in next st, *dc in next ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across. (23 sts)
- Row 2: Turn, ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout), *sc in next st, dc in next st; rep from * across.
- Row 3: Turn, ch 1, sc in same st, *dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * across.
- Rep Rows 2-3 until scarf measures approximately 54” (137 cm) or desired length, ending after Row 3. Fasten off.
Finishing
- With yarn needle, weave in ends.
glad to know that my eyes and black yarn aren’t alone. I really wish my granddaughters liked bright colors. I think I will try your pattern with some yarn I bought recently. Thanks for the pattern.
I love this! I agree it is hard to crochet for guys! Can’t wait to see the matching hat!
Thanks, Carly! Do share a picture if you make one.
Your scarf is lovely, but I was very disappointed with Lion’s Scarfie yarn. Many weak spots where I found it necessary to cut the yarn, rip out a row so that I wouldn’t have knot in middle of work and also knots connecting yarn. I won’t be purchasing more Scarfie yarn.
Sorry to hear that, Susan. I’ve used Scarfie twice and have had great experiences thus far.
BAsed on the instructions, i’m not sure what makes this different or how you get the “pebbles”.
Please explain? utube?
sherri, thanks for your interest. The stitch combination (a short stitch next to a tall stitch) creates the texture that looks (to me) like pebbles. I don’t have this pattern available on YouTube, but you are welcome to look up each stitch used on YouTube if that would help. Or, you might try reading through the pattern more slowly and working on it without a video.
I just finished scarf in denim color Scarfie It is beautiful I am calling it Walking at Midnight Would love to do a hat to match Do you possibly have a toboggan or slouchy pattern to go with Walking in sand pattern? Thanks
I love the name, Karen! The Pebble Stitch Hat uses the same stitch pattern: http://undergroundcrafter.com/2016/03/12/free-pattern-pebble-stitch-hat/