I know, you never expected to hear that, but I finally did it! I made a hat pattern to fit men’s head sizes. With this men’s hat crochet pattern, you can easily make a gift for any of the men in your life.
It’s perfect for crochet gifts any time of year, but especially for the winter holiday season. Also, it’s a 1 skein project, so that means it’s time to do some serious scrap yarn stash busting.
This men’s hat crochet pattern was made using a #6 super bulky yarn, so it works up super fast. That means you can make several before the holidays, or anytime of year. It’s a great project if you live in a cold climate and want to donate some hats for people to keep warm.
I used Lion Brand wool ease thick and quick, which is readily available in the US. If you don’t have access to that yarn specifically, don’t worry, you can use any #6 super bulky yarn.
This men’s hat crochet pattern was designed to be easy/intermediate skill level, but I only say intermediate because I used a technique called a short row.
It’s a technique typically seen in knitting, but if you’re not familiar, don’t worry: I have a follow along video tutorial as well so everyone should have no problem’s with it. Otherwise, it’s all just basic slip stitching.
The sizing for this men’s hat crochet pattern is very forgiving as it’s stretches quite a bit, so this one should fit most heads.
If you’re looking for more crochet gifts projects to work on, I highly recommend these crochet patterns below
1. Crochet Shawl Wrap / 2. Crochet basket bag / 3. Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Bag
Materials
- I used 1 skein of Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick #6 super bulky weight yarn
- 8mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
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Stitches Used & Code (US Term)
- ch = chain
- st = st(es)
- sl st = slip stitch
- YO = yarn over hook
- FL = front loop
- REP = repeat
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- ” = inches
Skill: Easy/Intermediate
Notes and pattern description:
For this crochet hat we’re going to use a slip stitch into the front loop only to create a wonderful stretch and stitch texture, looks like a Purl or Garter stitch in knitting. The slip stitch can be a little tight, so be sure to crochet more loosely. We’re going to use a short rows technique to increase and decrease at the hat crown, creating a perfect shape for this style of hat.
This hat is worked in the row with the rows lengthwise and then sewn together at the end, which means the rows count will be the circumference and the stitches count will be the length.
Yarn needed: 90 yards
Gauge: 10 st X 14 rows = 4″
Finished hat measurements: 21.66 Circumference stretches out to 26-27″ X 9.20″ Tall
The Crochet Men’s Hat Pattern
Row 1 (WS): ch 24, 1 sl st into the back bump of the second ch from hook, 1 sl st into next and each back bump across. Total of 23 st
Row 2 (RS): Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st into each st until you have 2 st left. Total of 21 st
Row 3: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st across. Total of 21 st
Row 4: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st into each st until you have 2 st left. Total of 19 st
Row 5: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st across. Total of 19 st
Row 6: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st into each st until you have 2 st left. Total of 17 st
Row 7: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st across. Total of 17 st. Check picture below
Row 8: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st into each 17 st across, *insert hook into the turning ch loop of the previous row below, then insert hook into the FL of the next st below, YO pull through all loops on hook, 1 FL sl st into next st* REP from *TO* across. Total of 23 st. Check picture below
Row 9: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st across. Total of 23 st
Round 10: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st into each of next 17 st. Total of 17 st
Round 11: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st into each st across. Total of 17 st
Round 12: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st into each 17 st across, insert hook into the turning ch loop of the previous row below, then insert hook into the FL of the next st below, YO pull through all loops on hook, 1 FL sl st into next st. Total of 19 st. Check picture below
Round 13: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st into each st across. Total of 19 st
Round 14: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st into each 19 st across, insert hook into the turning ch loop of the previous row below, then insert hook into the FL of the next st below, YO pull through all loops on hook, 1 FL sl st into next st. Total of 21 st. Check picture below
Round 15: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st into each st across. Total of 21 st
Round 16: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st into each 21 st across, insert hook into the turning ch loop of the previous row below, then insert hook into the FL of the next st below, YO pull through all loops on hook, 1 FL sl st into next st. Total of 23 st. Check picture below
Round 17: Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 FL sl st into each st across. Total of 23 st
REP Row 2 – Row 17: 3 more times. You’ll have a total of 65 rows. Check picture below
The end of row 65 cut the yarn and leave about a 30″ long tail for sewing the hat.
Sewing Up The Hat
I’m going sew on the right side and use the mattress stitch to sew the hat together but you can use any method you prefer.
Step 1: Insert needle into the top loop of the first st and pull through, insert needle into the top loop of next st and pull through. Picture 2 and 3 below
Step 2: Insert needle into the top loop of the first st on the opposite side and pull through, insert needle into the top loop of next st and pull through. Picture 4 and 5 below
Step 3: Insert needle into the same st that you pulled the yarn through last time on the opposite side and pull through, insert needle into the top loop of next st and pull through. Picture 6 and 7 below
Step 4: Insert needle into the same st that you pull the yarn through last time on the opposite side and pull through, insert needle into the top loop of next st and pull through. Picture 8 and 9 below
REP step 3 and step 4 until you reach the top part of the hat
Closing up the top of the hat
With the remaining tail on the needle. Thread the needle through the spaces on the top of the hat around. Pull tight and bring your tail through to the inside of the hat. Make as many knots as you need till the hat feels secure. Weave the end and you’re done! Check picture below
I’m sewing KnitcroAddict’s logo on the hat to make it special for Mr. KnitcroAddict 🙂
HERE’S THE CROCHET HAT VIDEO TUTORIAL