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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Free Crochet Pattern: Men's Chunky Stripe Beanie


This morning I have a simple men's beanie pattern to share and tomorrow I'll have the matching scarf pattern up (you can now find the scarf pattern HERE). Please be sure to check your gauge before starting your hat, getting the correct gauge is important for this pattern.

Thanks for stopping by, happy crocheting! 
Jenni


Difficulty Level: Easy

Size: Men’s, 22-23” head circumference

Supplies:
Bernat Chunky Yarn, Super Bulky (6)
      -Main color approx. 100-105 yards
      -Contrast color approx. 20-25 yards
Size N (9.0 mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

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

Important Notes:
-Ch 1 does not count as a stitch and is not included in the stitch count at the end of each row.
-All joins are made with ss to the first hdc/dc of the row.

Pattern for gauge:

Row 1: Ch 12, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Hdc in each st across.

The piece should measure approximately 4” x 1 ½” for gauge. If not, please adjust your tension or hook size to get gauge.


Row 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 10 dc in circle. Join. (10)

Pull circle tight and sew in end.

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (20)
Row 3: Ch 1, dc in 1st st, 2 dc in next st. *Dc in next st, 2 dc in next st.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (30)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 hdc in 1st st, hdc in next 2 sts. *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (40)
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 dc in 1st st, dc in next 4 sts. *2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (48)

Your circle should measure approx. 7” across the center.

Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 7: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 8: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 9: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 10: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 11: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join & fasten off. (48)

Switch to contrast color and join with a ss in any st.

Row 12: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 13: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (48)

Fasten off, switch to main color and join with a ss in any st.

Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (48)
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join, fasten off and sew in ends. (48)

5 comments:

  1. Hi Jenni Its hard to find decent crochet hat patterns for men - I think yours is brilliant I've added a link to it from my website which you can see here at http://www.how-to-crochet-instructions.com/free-crochet-hat-patterns.html if you scroll to the bottom. Can I add the photo to y website too so people can see where the link is leading to?

    Shirley

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    1. Hi Shirley, thanks for sharing! I don't mind at all if you share the photo for the link.

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  2. Which chain are you referring to when you say "chain in same?" Thanks, excited to try the pattern!

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  3. Great pattern! Quick and easy, thank you

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