Men’s knitted scarf patterns are a timeless and essential accessory for any man’s wardrobe. Not only do they provide warmth and comfort during colder months, but they also add a touch of style and sophistication to any outfit. Keep reading to discover some of the best men’s knitted scarf patterns out there.
In this article, we will explore some of the most popular and stylish men’s knitted scarf patterns, providing inspiration and guidance for anyone looking to craft a warm and stylish accessory for themselves or a loved one. These projects make great gifts for men for birthdays, anniversaries and holidays like Christmas! They are also perfect for donating to homeless shelters and other charitable organizations.
With so many different types of men’s knitted scarf patterns available, it can be overwhelming to choose the perfect one that matches your own style and personality or that of the intended scarf recipient. We take all the hard work out of finding the perfect pattern for you. You won’t find any broken links here and you won’t get overwhelmed scrolling through hundreds of pages of mediocre designs. We’ve curated 25 of the best men’s scarf designs we could find!
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, you are sure to find lots of inspiration for men’s knitted scarf patterns in this great post! So, without further ado, let’s dive into these exciting designs!
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Dudester Scarf
Let’s face it, most men don’t care what their scarves look like. At the end of the day, they just want something that’s warm, cozy, and not too frilly. The Dudester Scarf certainly does the trick! The tantalizingly textured design is a combination of hurdle stitch and garter rib. As an added bonus, the stitch pattern does not curl and is reversible!
Designer: Hip Knitizer
Yarn: Moda Dea Bamboo Wool (Worsted Weight #4)
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Boyfriend Set
Sure, you could knit a scarf in all garter or stockinette stitch but you might get bored pretty quickly! Rib stitch isn’t very much more interesting, but mistake rib stitch strikes an excellent balance between too simple and too complex. It’s mindless enough for a bit of TV knitting and it’s also engaging enough to keep you interested in the project from start to finish.
Designer: Stephanie Boomsma
Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rios (Worsted Weight #4)
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Cerus Scarf
Most men’s knitted scarf patterns have you start at one end and work your way toward the other. Knitting a scarf lengthwise may leave you with more stitches to cast on and off, but it also delivers the long sleek lines found in this dapper scarf design! The pattern calls for the linen stitch which uses a combination of knit, purl, and slip stitches.
Designer: The Yarniad
Yarn: Rowan Tapestry (DK Weight #3)
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Side Line Scarf
The usual knit 3 and purl 3 stitch pattern would produce knit ribbing with wide vertical lines. But if you stagger your stitches you can recreate the unique texture of the stitch pattern used for the scarf above. It delivers the satisfyingly squishy texture of a garter stitch while also being more fun to knit and more fun to wear too!
Designer: Fifty Four Ten Studio
Yarn: Rowan Big Wool (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Brioche Basix: Scarf
This one is for my experienced knitters who love a good challenge! The two color design will give you lots of practice with a variety of basic brioche knitting techniques. In addition, you’ll learn how to make the icord edging that makes this scarf so sleek. It really helps to even out the sides and it reduces the amount of curl too!
Designer: sosu
Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Rios (Worsted Weight #4)
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Hatfield Scarf
Men’s knitted scarf patterns don’t get much smarter looking than when there are cable stitches involved! This design features a large central braided cable that’s bookended by smaller 3×3 cables on either side. It’s a sophisticated look that would be equally at home on the ski slopes and in the office. Talk about versatility!
Designer: LaurenS Knits
Yarn: Lana Gatto Feeling (DK Weight #3)
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Boyfriend Scarf
Super bulky weight yarn makes short work of this textured scarf design. The pattern calls for the thermal stitch which uses just knit and purl stitches. True to its name, the thermal stitch is a dense stitch pattern that’s extra cozy and warm. It’s a great choice for folks who live where the weather gets really cold!
Designer: Sew Wrong
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Solids (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Frostlight
You might be able to knit eyelet lace and rib stitches in your sleep, but you’ve never seen them like this before! The unlikely duo makes a perfect pair in this lightweight scarf design. It’s an interesting stitch pattern that creates beautiful and long vertical lines, despite the fact that the scarf is worked from end to end. The detailed pattern comes complete with charts and is a great first lace project for beginners.
Designer: Robin Ulrich Studio
Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Henry Scarf
Fingering weight yarn might not be the first thing that pops into your head when you think of men’s knitted scarf patterns, but maybe it should be! The thin weight of the yarn gives this scarf a lovely drape and a subtle texture. The texture of the scarf can be attributed to the woven transverse herringbone stitch which uses a combination of knit, purl, and slip stitches.
Designer: Mareike Sattler
Yarn: Jaeger Matchmaker Merino 4 Ply (Fingering Weight #1)
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Honeycomb Scarf
Long, skinny scarves may be more popular, but you might find that shorter, wider scarves can be even more practical! The size of this scarf design is perfect for tucking inside your coat without adding too much bulk. The satisfying texture of the simple slip stitch pattern is complemented by the fine finish of a faux icord edging.
Designer: Maker Maker Store
Yarn: Cascade Yarns ® Cascade 220® (Worsted Weight #4)
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Men’s Basic Scarf
At the end of the day, giving someone you love a handmade gift is the surest way to put a smile on their face. Luckily, you don’t have to be a knitting guru to recreate this handsome scarf. The straightforward design presents a fuss free approach to making a no-frills scarf with a simple 2×2 rib stitch pattern.
Designer: Caron Design Team
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Heathers (Aran Weight #4)
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Doctor Who Scarf – Season 12
Do you or someone you know a fan of the TV show Doctor Who? You can learn how to recreate the doctor’s iconic scarf using this garter stitch design. The pattern even includes specific suggestions for yarns and colors, so you can get as close to the original as possible. Hey, maybe you might even be able to get rid of some partial skeins of yarn leftover from other projects!
Designer: Chris Brimelow
Yarn: Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport (Sport Weight #2)
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Urbana Scarf
Talk about a head turner! This stunning scarf design looks equally great on men and women. The pattern calls for 1×1 and 4×4 cables along with knit and purl stitches. As an added bonus, it knits up quicker than you might suspect thanks to the large size needle recommendation.
Designer: J. H. Walter
Yarn: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Tweed (Aran Weight #4)
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Railyard Scarf
The vertical tracks running up the length of this scarf reminded the designer of railroad tracks, so they decided to call it the Railyard Scarf. The pattern calls for knit and purl stitches along with yarn overs and knit 2 togethers. The most interesting thing about this design might actually be the yarn that they used to make it. Possum yarn is certainly a first for me!
Designer: Hugs for your Head
Yarn: Supreme Possum Merino Possum Merino & Silk 4ply (Fingering Weight #1)
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Slipped Rib Scarf
Bulky weight yarn and a textured stitch pattern give this scarf design a satisfying squish. The slipped rib stitch might just be your new favorite stitch because there are no purl stitches involved whatsoever. The design strikes a nice balance that’s not too tricky for beginners and not too boring for experienced knitters.
Designer: Emily Guise
Yarn: Knit Picks Chroma Twist Bulky (Bulky Weight #5)
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Blocks & Squares Scarf
Look closer at the photo above to discover the checkerboard texture of the design. You can make one for yourself or a friend using knit and purl stitches. Slipping a stitch at the beginning of each row to make a selvedge edge accomplishes a neater finish. It’s a neat and easy trick that will have people questioning if you made it yourself or bought it at the store. (Take it as a compliment!)
Designer: Tetiana Otruta
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Zephyr Scarf
Holding two strands together is a great way to add warmth and luxury to any scarf project. The wool and mohair pairing used for this pattern is especially delightful. Even more so, an unexpected swath of 1×1 ribbing stands out smartly against the background of garter stitches in this enticing scarf design. Tassels are a welcome change of pace from the traditional fringe.
Designer: PickaProjectTara
Yarn: Quince & Co. Osprey (Aran Weight #4) and Quince & Co. Piper (Lace Weight #0)
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Fairbanks Scarf
The two most basic knitting stitches – knit and purl stitches – conspire together again to create the uniquely satisfying texture of this dapper scarf design. It’s as cozy as it is handsome, so I think it’s safe to say that the design ticks all the right boxes!
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Air (Aran Weight #4)
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Scoundrel Scarf
Why do a basic rib stitch when you can do a brioche rib stitch instead? I think you’ll find that this scarf design is satisfying to knit and satisfying to squish too. Even better, it can be made using any yarn you like and it just might be the most straightforward brioche project you’ve ever taken on. All you need to know is how to knit stitch and how to knit in the stitch below.
Designer: Morticia Knits
Yarn: Rowan Softyak DK (DK Weight #3)
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Snowflake Muffler
Practice your stranded colorwork with this winter-inspired design worked in the round. You’ll knit each half of the scarf separately, starting from either end, and then graft the halves together to meet in the middle. This makes it so that both ends of the scarf look exactly the same, with all the stitches of the colorwork oriented in the same direction.
Designer: Churchmouse Yarns and Teas
Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (DK Weight #3)
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CFC Seed Stitch Scarf
A lace weight mohair and silk yarn would be a bit of a nightmare to work with on its own. Pair it with a worsted weight merino, though, and it’s an entirely different experience. The addictively easy stitch pattern combined with the luxuriousness of the yarn combination will keep you coming back for more.
Designer: Camellia Fiber Company
Yarn: Camellia Fiber Company Merino Worsted (Worsted Weight #4) and
Camellia Fiber Company Mohair + Silk Lace (Lace Weight #0)
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This Way Up
Follow along with the knitting chart to recreate this fun geometric scarf design. The pattern calls for just knit, purl, and slip stitches. It really tickled my fancy to find out that the pattern has you simply rotate the chart 180 degrees when you are halfway through and continue to read the chart upside down for the remainder of the pattern. How clever!
Designer: Mama Stop Knitting
Yarn: Rowan RYC Cashsoft DK (DK Weight #3)
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Seward Scarf
I know that I have had some choice words to say about using super basic stitches in mens knitted scarf patterns today. But there is something to be said for a super easy stitch when you just need a bit of mindless knitting to get lost in. This scarf design calls for the humble garter stitch and is knit lengthwise using a self-striping yarn.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Big Delight (Aran Weight #4)
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Sleigh Tracks Scarf
Many scarf designs call for two skeins of yarn. This can pose a bit of a problem if your stash is filled with odds and ends from late night yarn buying sprees. Instead, why not use 2 different colors of yarn to recreate this smartly striped scarf. The pattern uses a 5×2 rib stitch pattern that is straightforward to knit and lovely to behold.
Designer: Urth Yarns
Yarn: Urth Christmas DK (DK Weight Yarn #3)
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Ladder Stitch Scarf
It never ceases to amaze me that you can combine the most basic of knitting stitches to create some truly exceptional stitch patterns. This pattern calls for just knit and purl stitches, yet it looks decidedly more sophisticated than that. I absolutely adore the texture on this one as well as the pleasing diagonal lines.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Patons North America Classic Wool Worsted (Worsted Weight Yarn #4)
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