Help!

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I'm thinking of crocheting my boyfriend a scarf for his birthday.

Last year I went all out and got him a few very creative gifts along with a scrapbook (which took me 3 weeks to complete) and I feel as if I used up all of my gift ideas at once!

Anyway, it would be absolutely wonderful if you lovely and crafty people could help me with either:
1. Additional ideas for good gifts for a boyfriend!
2. Good patterns / fave yarn for men's scarves!

Thank you so much in advance ♥

And just so this isn't text only,

here is a photo of my octopus raku! His head opens into a little pot.