Free Crochet Pattern: Men's Folded Brim Beanie

(Shown in Bernat Softee Chunky True Grey)

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

Difficulty: Easy

Size: Men's, 22" head circumference

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

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

Notes:
-Ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch.
-Joins are made with a sl st 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 
-The first stitch in every row is to be worked in the same space as the ch 1.

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