Description: This free crochet pattern guides you through creating a timeless and stylish men’s beanie, perfect for keeping warm during the colder months or adding a touch of casual charm to any outfit. The pattern is suitable for crocheters with intermediate skills and includes step-by-step instructions and clear stitch explanations.

Materials Needed:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in your chosen color (approximately 150-200 yards)
  2. Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn weight (usually around 5.5mm or size I/9)
  3. Scissors
  4. Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Pattern Instructions:

Round 1: Begin with a magic circle, and into the circle, crochet 10 single crochet stitches. Pull the circle tight and slip stitch to the first single crochet to join. (10 stitches)

Round 2: Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch), crochet 2 single crochets in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (20 stitches)

Round 3: Chain 1, crochet 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then crochet 2 single crochets in the following stitch – Repeat this pattern around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (30 stitches)

Round 4: Chain 1, crochet 1 single crochet in each of the next two stitches, then crochet 2 single crochets in the following stitch – Repeat this pattern around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (40 stitches)

Rounds 5-10: Chain 1, crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (40 stitches)

Note: You can adjust the length of the beanie by adding or subtracting rounds in this section.

Round 11: Chain 1, crochet 1 single crochet in each of the next two stitches, then crochet 2 single crochets together in the following stitch – Repeat this pattern around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (30 stitches)

Round 12: Chain 1, crochet 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then crochet 2 single crochets together in the following stitch – Repeat this pattern around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (20 stitches)

Round 13: Chain 1, crochet 2 single crochets together in each stitch around – Repeat this pattern around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (10 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Thread the tail through a yarn needle, weave it through the remaining stitches, pull tight to close the hole, and secure the end.

Finishing: Weave in all loose ends using a yarn needle. If desired, you can add a pom-pom or a leather tag for an extra touch.

Enjoy your handmade men’s crochet beanie! This classic design is versatile and can be customized with different yarn colors to suit individual preferences and styles.