Crochet Simple Classic Men’s Hat

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn (color of your choice)
  • Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn, usually around H/8 or I/9)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • sc: single crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch

Instructions:

Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 2 (counts as first hdc here and throughout), 9 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-2. (10 hdc)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (20 hdc)

Round 3: Ch 2, 1 hdc in the next stitch, 2 hdc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (30 hdc)

Round 4: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (40 hdc)

Round 5: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join. (50 hdc)

Rounds 6-15: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around. Join. (50 hdc) Repeat this round until the hat reaches the desired length. You can adjust the number of rounds here to make the hat shorter or taller.

Edging:

Round 16: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 17: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Optional: To add a bit more style, you can fold up the brim of the hat to create a cuff.

Remember that crochet tension can vary, so the number of stitches and rounds may need to be adjusted to fit your specific yarn and hook combination. This pattern creates a basic beanie-style hat that’s perfect for men. Feel free to customize it with different colors or embellishments to make it your own!