Free Crochet Pattern: Men's Folded Brim Beanie

Today I have a very simple pattern to share with you, the perfect basic beanie hat for any man in your life! This pattern calls for Bernat Softee Chunky yarn and therefor works up very quickly!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Jenni

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

 

Difficulty: Easy

Size: Men's, 22" head circumference

Supplies:
Size N/P (10mm) Hook 
Bernat Chunky Softee Yarn, 150-160 yards
Darning Needle 
Scissors

Abbreviations (US terms):
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
St - Stitch

Notes:
-Ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch.
-Joins are made with a slip stitch to the first stitch made, not the ch.
-This pattern uses a magic circle, if you don't know how to make one you can learn with this quick video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64O9WVJucFA 

Gauge: 5 hdc = 2"

Row 1: Magic Circle, ch 1, 10 dc in circle. Pull circle tight and join. (10)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (20)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 dc in first st, dc in next st. *2 dc in next st, dc in next st.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (30)
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in 2 st. *2 hdc in next st, hdc in 2 st.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (40)
Row 5: Ch 1, 2 dc in first st, dc in 9 st. *2 dc in next st, dc in 9 st.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (44)
Row 6: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 7: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 8: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 9: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 10: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 11: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 12: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 13: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 14: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 15: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 16: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 17: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 18: Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. (44)
Row 19: Ch 1, TURN, sc in each st around. Join. (44)
Fasten off, sew in ends and fold up edge.

Free Crochet Pattern: Ice Fisherman's Stretchy Neck Warmer

(Bulky Version in Bernat Softee Chunky Grey)

This men's cowl came about as an idea from my father. He owns a bait shop and was wanting a few cowl type scarves to have in his shop for the ice fishermen in the winter, the request was for something simple with some stretch to ensure a fitted and warm neck warmer. He was pleased with the outcome and we decided to make a less bulky version also so I've included both the worsted weight and bulky weight versions for you.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Jenni

There's now a video tutorial for the bulky version on my YouTube, check it out below!

 

Difficulty: Easy

Size: Teen, Adult, Approx. 6" in height

Abbreviations (US terms):
Ch - Chain
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Fphdc - Front Post Half Double Crochet
Bphdc - Back Post Half Double Crochet
Sp - Space

Note:
-Joins are made with a sl st to the first stitch made, not the ch.

Bulky Version

(Shown in Bernat Chunky Softee Dark Taupe)

Supplies:
12mm Crochet Hook
Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn, 100 yards
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Gauge: 4 hdc = 2"

Row 1: Ch 45, join to first ch to form a circle. Ch 1, hdc in each sp around. Join. (45)
Row 2-12: Ch 1, Fphdc around 1st hdc from previous row. *Bphdc around next, Fphdc around next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (45)

Fasten off after row 12 & sew in your ends.

Worsted Version

(Shown in Red Heart With Love Black)

Supplies:
Size H (5.0mm) Crochet Hook
Red Heart With Love Yarn, 170 yards
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Gauge: 8 hdc = 2"

Row 1: Ch 89, join to first ch to form a circle. Ch 1, hdc in each sp around. Join. (89)
Row 2-25: Ch 1, Fphdc around 1st hdc from previous row. *Bphdc around next, Fphdc around next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (89)

Fasten off after row 25 & sew in your ends.

I've tested this cowl in 2 additional yarns, below are photos with additional information on each.

(Shown in I love this yarn Orange Neon, follow pattern as written) 

(Shown in Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Oak Moss, pattern changes: Use a beginning chain of 91 and work 2 additional rows for a total of 27 rows.)