Crochet a warm, knit look hat for men and boys with this easy beanie pattern. This free crochet hat pattern comes in 8 sizes from 0-3 months to X-large men’s beanies. Pick up a convenient, print-optimized PDF here, or scroll down to follow the instructions on this site.
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Know a guy who loves the look of knitted things, but you struggle to make things for him because you don’t know how to knit? This easy knit look beanie is the answer because this basic beanie pattern for men uses a crochet stitch that looks like knitting! The center single crochet (also called the “Waistcoat stitch”) achieves the same look, but without the knitting needles–you’ll “knit” with your crochet hook instead!
Even if it looks complex, the crochet technique is a simple one to master, and after a few minutes you’ll be crocheting knit-look beanies for the men and boys in your life like a pro. Find a picture tutorial showing how to crochet knit stitch in the round over here, or scroll down for written instructions.
Skill:
Easy
Techniques used: magic circle, center single crochet, post stitches
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Tools and Materials List:
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- 60-150 yds #4 worsted weight wool yarn
–I recommend: Patons Classic Wool, Lion Brand Wool-Ease, or Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool - 5.5mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Ruler or Measuring tape (for gauge)
100% wool yarn makes for a hat that is warm and comfortable in winter. Wool will stay warm even in wet weather. The yarn I recommend for this crochet hat pattern is a thinner worsted weight, which means it will still have nice drape when you use relaxed tension for your center single crochet stitches. If you do not wish to use wool yarn, you may substitute with Caron “Simply Soft”, or Lion Brand “Heartland”. Be sure you make a gauge swatch so your crochet hat does not come out too small or too large.
Additional Supplies (Optional):
Stitch Glossary:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet (worked in center of post. See notes below)
- FPsc = front post single crochet
- BPsc = back post single crochet
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- prev = previous
Special stitches:
All sc in hat body are worked as center single crochet.
Center single crochet stitches are what give this hat a “knit” look. The crochet stitch is completed in the same way as a regular single crochet. The only difference is where you insert your hook. Instead of putting your hook through the top part of the stitch, you will insert it in the center of the post, between the 2 vertical lines that the loop you draw up makes. Loose tension is absolutely paramount to the success of this stitch when making hats or other wearable accessories, otherwise the fabric will be too stiff. The finished hat should be thick and warm, but the wearer should not feel like they are wearing a helmet. The loops I drew up to make my center single crochet stitches were about 1/2” tall (measured from where they came through at the center of the stitch). Find a detailed picture tutorial over here if you still need help visualizing the crochet knit stitch.
Finished Measurements:
- 0-3 mos hat: 4 ½” tall, 7” wide (14-16″ head circumference)
- 3-6 mos: 5” tall, 7 ½” wide (15-17” head circumference)
- 6-12 mos: 5 ½” tall, 8” wide (16-18” head circumference)
- Toddler (1-2 yrs): 6” tall, 9” wide (18-20” head circumference)
- Child (4-8 yrs): 7” tall,10” wide (20-22” head circumference)
- Teen/Small Adult: 8” tall, 10 ½” wide (21-23” head circumference)
- Med/Large Adult: 8 ½” tall, 11” wide (22-24 head circumference)
- X-Large Adult: 9” tall, 11 ½” wide (23-25” head circumference)
Gauge:
- 4 3/4” across after round 9, or 5 1/4 after round 10
- 12 sc in 4”, 4 rows gives 1” of height.
Additional Notes and Information:
Please read through the pattern and all notes before you begin, paying special attention to the techniques used.
- Ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch.
- All rounds are joined with a slip stitch
- All sc sts are worked as center single crochet.
- Relaxed tension is a must for working the knit stitch. Go up a hook size or two if needed.
- Measure your hat to make sure it is long enough before you start the band. Add more rounds of center single crochet if the hat is too short.
Easy Knit Stitch Hat Pattern for Men & Boys (US Terms):
0-3 Months Hat Pattern
Note: All sc in hat body are worked as center single crochet.
Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, join with sl st to first sc. (6)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (12)
Round 3: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (18)
Round 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Round 5: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (30)
Round 6: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (36)
Round 7: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (42)
Rounds 8-16: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (42)
Hat should measure 4” tall at this point. If hat does not measure 4” tall, repeat round 16 until it does, then continue with band.
Band:
Round 17: ch 1, FPsc around first st, BPsc around next st, *FPsc around next st, BPsc around next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (42)
Round 18: ch 1, FPsc around first FPsc from prev round, sc in next st, * FPsc around next FPsc from prev round, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (42)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Optional: Sew leather tag to front of hat.
3-6 Months Hat Pattern
Note: All sc in hat body are worked as center single crochet
Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, join with sl st to first sc. (6)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (12)
Round 3: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (18)
Round 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Round 5: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (30)
Round 6: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (36)
Round 7: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (42)
Round 8: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 16 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 16 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (45)
Rounds 9-18: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (45)
Hat should measure 4 1/2” tall at this point. If hat does not measure 4 1/2” tall, repeat round 18 until it does, then continue with band.
Band:
Round 19: ch 1, FPsc around first st, BPsc around next st, *FPsc around next st, BPsc around next st; repeat from * around, FPsc around final st, join with sl st to first FPsc. (45)
Round 20: ch 1, FPsc around first FPsc from prev round, sc in next st, * FPsc around next FPsc from prev round, sc in next st; repeat from * around, FPsc around final st, join with sl st to first FPsc. (45)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Optional: Sew leather tag to front of hat.
6-12 Months Hat Pattern
Note: All sc in hat body are worked as center single crochet
Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, join with sl st to first sc. (6)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (12)
Round 3: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (18)
Round 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Round 5: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (30)
Round 6: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (36)
Round 7: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (42)
Round 8: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Rounds 9-20: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Hat should measure 5” tall at this point. If hat does not measure 5” tall repeat round 20 until it does, then continue with band.
Round 21: ch 1, FPsc around first st, BPsc around next st, *FPsc around next st, BPsc around next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (48)
Round 22: ch 1, FPsc around first FPsc from prev round, sc in next st, * FPsc around next FPsc from prev round, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (48)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Optional: Sew leather tag to front of hat.
Toddler Hat Pattern
Note: All sc in hat body are worked as center single crochet
Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, join with sl st to first sc. (6)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (12)
Round 3: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (18)
Round 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Round 5: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (30)
Round 6: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (36)
Round 7: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (42)
Round 8: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Round 9: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 7 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (54)
Rounds 10-22: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (54)
Hat should measure 5 1/2” tall at this point. If hat does not measure 5 1/2” tall, repeat round 22 until it does, then continue with band.
Band:
Round 23: ch 1, FPsc around first st, BPsc around next st, *FPsc around next st, BPsc around next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (54)
Round 24: ch 1, FPsc around first FPsc from prev round, sc in next st, * FPsc around next FPsc from prev round, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (54)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Optional: Sew leather tag to front of hat.
Child Hat Pattern
Note: All sc in hat body are worked as center single crochet
Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, join with sl st to first sc. (6)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (12)
Round 3: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (18)
Round 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Round 5: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (30)
Round 6: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (36)
Round 7: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (42)
Round 8: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Round 9: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 7 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (54)
Round 10: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (60)
Rounds 11-26: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (60)
Hat should measure 6 1/2” tall at this point. If hat does not measure 6 1/2” tall, repeat round 26 until it does, then continue with band.
Band:
Round 27: ch 1, FPsc around first st, BPsc around next st, *FPsc around next st, BPsc around next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (60)
Round 28: ch 1, FPsc around first FPsc from prev round, sc in next st, * FPsc around next FPsc from prev round, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first FPsc. (60)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Optional: Sew leather tag to front of hat.
Teen/Small Adult Men’s Hat Pattern
Note: All sc in hat body are worked as center single crochet
Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, join with sl st to first sc. (6)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (12)
Round 3: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (18)
Round 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Round 5: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (30)
Round 6: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (36)
Round 7: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (42)
Round 8: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Round 9: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 7 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (54)
Round 10: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (60)
Round 11: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 17 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 17 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (63)
Rounds 12-30: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (63)
Hat should measure 7 1/2” tall at this point. If hat does not measure 7 1/2” tall, repeat round 30 until it does, then continue with band.
Band:
Round 31: ch 1, FPsc around first st, BPsc around next st, *FPsc around next st, BPsc around next st; repeat from * around, FPsc around final st, join with sl st to first FPsc. (63)
Round 32: ch 1, FPsc around first FPsc from prev round, sc in next st, * FPsc around next FPsc from prev round, sc in next st; repeat from * around, FPsc around final st, join with sl st to first FPsc. (63)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Optional: Sew leather tag to front of hat.
Medium/Large Men’s Hat Pattern
Note: All sc in hat body are worked as center single crochet
Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, join with sl st to first sc. (6)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (12)
Round 3: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (18)
Round 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Round 5: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (30)
Round 6: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (36)
Round 7: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (42)
Round 8: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Round 9: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 7 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (54)
Round 10: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (60)
Round 11: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 9 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (66)
Rounds 12-32: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (66)
Hat should measure 8” tall at this point. If hat does not measure 8” tall, repeat round 32 until it does, then continue with band.
Band:
Round 33: ch 1, FPsc around first st, BPsc around next st, *FPsc around next st, BPsc around next st; repeat from * around, FPsc around final st, join with sl st to first FPsc. (66)
Round 34: ch 1, FPsc around first FPsc from prev round, sc in next st, * FPsc around next FPsc from prev round, sc in next st; repeat from * around, FPsc around final st, join with sl st to first FPsc. (66)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Optional: Sew leather tag to front of hat.
X-Large Men’s Hat Pattern
Note: All sc in hat body are worked as center single crochet
Round 1: ch 1, 6 sc in magic circle, join with sl st to first sc. (6)
Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (12)
Round 3: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (18)
Round 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Round 5: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (30)
Round 6: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (36)
Round 7: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (42)
Round 8: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (48)
Round 9: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 7 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (54)
Round 10: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (60)
Round 11: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 9 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (66)
Round 12: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 21 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 21 sts; repeat from * around, join with sl st to first sc. (69)
Rounds 13-34: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (69)
Hat should measure 8 1/2” tall at this point. If hat does not measure 8 1/2” tall, repeat round 34 until it does, then continue with band.
Band:
Round 35: ch 1, FPsc around first st, BPsc around next st, *FPsc around next st, BPsc around next st; repeat from * around, FPsc around final st, join with sl st to first FPsc. (69)
Round 36: ch 1, FPsc around first FPsc from prev round, sc in next st, * FPsc around next FPsc from prev round, sc in next st; repeat from * around, FPsc around final st, join with sl st to first FPsc. (69)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Optional: Sew leather tag to front of hat.
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