Free Crochet Pattern: Men's Basic Beanie with Options

(Shown in Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Oak Moss & I Love This Yarn Orange Neon)

This is a great basic beanie pattern for men using hdc's. At the end of the pattern you can choose to add additional rows if you want a hat with a folded edge or if you would like a slouchy hat! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Jenni

This pattern now has a video tutorial, check it out below or you can find it on my YouTube channel!

Skill Level: Easy

Size: Men's, 22-23" head circumference

Supplies:
Size H (5.0 mm) Crochet Hook
Medium weight yarn, 175-250 yards (depending on which style you choose to make)
Darning Needle
Scissors

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch - Chain
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Ss - Slip Stitch

St - Stitch

Important Notes:
-Joins are made with ss.
-Ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch.

Gauge: 4 hdc & 3 rows = 1”

Row 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 11 hdc in circle. Join to first hdc. Pull circle tight. (11 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (22 hdc)
Row 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc, hdc in next st.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (33 hdc)

Your circle should measure approx. 2 ½” across the center.

Row 4: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (33 hdc)
Row 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 st* Repeat *to* around. Join. (44 hdc)
Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (44 hdc)
Row 7: Ch 1, *2 hdc, hdc in next 3 st.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (55 hdc)
Row 8: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (55 hdc)
Row 9: Ch 1, *2 hdc, hdc in next 4 st.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (66 hdc)

Your circle should measure approx. 6” across the center.

Row 10: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (66 hdc)
Row 11: Ch 1, hdc in first 9 st, 2 hdc in next st. *hdc in next 6 st, 2 hdc in next st* Repeat *to* around. Join. (75 hdc)
Row 12-25: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (75 hdc)

For Basic Beanie Only:
Row 26: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (75 sc)
Fasten off & sew in ends.

For Folded Edge Hat Only:
Repeat row 25 until you have 33 rows total.
Row 34: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st around. Join. (75 sc)
Fasten off and sew in ends.

For Slouchy Hat Only:
Repeat row 25 until you have 38 rows total, if you would like more slouch add a couple more rows if you wish!
Row 39-40: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (75 sc)
Fasten off and sew in ends.