Basic Men’s Beanie

This pattern and tutorial for the Mens Basic Beanie will show you the step-by-step instructions to make this very basic men’s beanie/skullcap. This is a great beginner pattern for those looking to work in a spiral. Plus its larger hook size makes it really fast to work up. You can finish one in a single evening..

You’ll find everything you need to crochet the project below, including the yarn, crochet hook, a free pattern, and a video tutorial. If you like this pattern, please share it!

A left-hand tutorial video is available at the bottom of this page.

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Contents hide
1 Disclaimer
2 Crochet Tutorials
3 Crochet Stitches Used For The Beanie
4 Suggested Yarn
5 Crochet Hook Used For Pattern
6 Additional Supplies Needed
7 Gauge For Pattern
8 Finished Measurement
9 Video Tutorial
10 Pin for Later
11 Construction
12 Abbreviations Used
13 Special Instructions for Pattern
14 COPYRIGHT
15 Mens Basic Beanie
16 Beanie Instructions
17 Left Hand Video Tutorial
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Disclaimer

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Crochet Tutorials

If you’re new to crochet, no worries! I have many beginner tutorial videos to guide you through every step of the process. My tutorials are designed to be easy to follow and will help you master the basics and beyond. You can use the search bar anytime to look for a particular stitch or technique.

Crochet Stitches Used For The Beanie

For the pattern, you will be using mostly half double crochet along with a single crochet border. If you are new to these stitches, click on them to be taken to a beginner tutorial that will walk you through step-by-step before you start the project.

Suggested Yarn

Unfortunately, Knit Picks no longer makes the original yarn used in the beanie, which was Andes del Campo in Cilantro Heather (25475). However you can substitute with any heave worsted/aran weight yarn. Another great option is the one pictured above. It is Knit Picks Woodland Yarn and is a blend of merino and alpaca for warmth and softness. You will need approx. 120 yards to complete the beanie.

Crochet Hook Used For Pattern

You will need a 6.5mm [US-K] crochet hook for this project.

After testing numerous brands of crochet hooks, I’ve narrowed down my favorites. Below, you’ll find my top picks, ranked from least to most expensive.

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Additional Supplies Needed

The only other thing you will need is a yarn needle to weave in the ends. My favorite yarn needles are made of metal, they are easy to slide through any yarn. I like the Susan Bates option below.

Gauge For Pattern

To achieve the same size as listed below, you will need the following gauge:

4″ = 10 HDCs x 10 rows. Be sure to check gauge to ensure you have the correct size.

Adjust your hook if you are not making gauge, too few stitches, go down a hook size, too many stitches, go up a hook size.

Finished Measurement

Approx. 22”circumference

Video Tutorial

This video tutorial will walk you through making the pattern.

Pin for Later

If you’re not ready to start the project yet, pin this page to head back quickly.

Construction

The beanie is worked in the round top to bottom.

Abbreviations Used

  • CH: chain
  • HDC: half double crochet
  • RND: round
  • SC: single crochet
  • SL ST: slip stitch
  • ST(S): stitch(es)
  • […] x times: stitch repeat, work the stitches contained within the brackets the amount of times as stated directly after the brackets.

Special Instructions for Pattern

  • Read through the pattern before beginning.
  • Pattern is worked in spirals, there will be no joining of rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track.

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Mens Basic Beanie

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Beanie Instructions

RND 1: HDC 8 times into magic adjustable loop. 8 STS

RND 2: HDC 2 times in each ST around. 16 STS

RND 3: [HDC 2 times in next ST, HDC] 8 times. 24 STS


RND 4: [HDC 2 times in next ST, HDC in next 2 STS] 8 times. 32 STS

RND 5: [HDC 2 times in next ST, HDC in next 3 STS] 8 times. 40 STS

RND 6: [HDC 2 times in next ST, HDC in next 4 STS] 8 times. 48 STS

RND 7: [HDC 2 times in next ST, HDC in next 5 STS] 8 times. 56 STS

RND 8- 19: HDC in each ST around. 56 STS

At end of RND 19, SC in next ST, SL ST in next ST.

This will bring down the offset created by working in a spiral.

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RND 20: CH 1, SC in same ST as SL ST of previous RND. SC in each ST around. Join RND with SL ST in first SC. 56 STS

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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39 Comments

  • Jill
    January 7, 2018 at 11:58 pm Reply

    What yarn would be the equivalent to the yarn you’re using? Would a #5 or #6 bulky weight work and which would be the best out of the two sizes?

  • Sylvia
    December 13, 2016 at 12:55 pm Reply

    So glad to find your tutorial. So impressed with how detailed you are at every aspect of crocheting. I am a new one and need all the help I can get. Just starting the men’s hat and hoping it does not turn out Like my last one. My last one was like a skirt and could not fit on the head. I know it’s in learning the craft. Thanks again for all your help.

    • Deja Jetmir
      March 7, 2016 at 5:11 am Reply

      THat should work. 🙂 Just measure the diameter of the crown before you start the beanie. It should be about 6.5″ across to get a 20/21″ beanie. 🙂

    • Deja Jetmir
      February 29, 2016 at 2:11 pm Reply

      You could CH 3 and then work 7 HDCs into the 1st CH (the skipped two will count as the first HDC). There will be a small hole where you work all the HDCs but it shouldn’t be too noticeable. 🙂

    • Deja Jetmir
      January 24, 2016 at 6:44 pm Reply

      Hi there, it is all going to depend on what it takes to get gauge. So try the recommended hook first for your gauge swatch. If there are too many stitches per inch, then go up a hook size, if there are too few, go down a hook size and keep doing that until your gauge matches what is on the pattern. This ensures the beanie will come out the same size. 🙂

  • Rose
    January 18, 2016 at 4:42 pm Reply

    Thank You so much for this video. My son wanted a merino wool beanie that was long enough that he could fold up so it would double over ears. Your video helped me do just that. Thank you again and look forward to watching and learning more. I have always struggled with hats but you made it so easy!

  • Mark Rhodes
    December 28, 2015 at 11:47 pm Reply

    I love this pattern and your instructions and video are great and very easy to follow. I have made many of the beanies for my male friends. I have a close friend who runs a salon inside of a cancer center here. She works a lot with ladies who are losing their hair due to chemotherapy treatments. She mostly sells and styles wigs. I would like to make several of these beanies for these ladies and donate them via my friends salon. I guess my question is, is there a “general” size for a woman’s head? I was thinking of maybe just stopping with the increase of 4 with the crown and go with that as a general crown size, but how many rows do you think I should do? I know there’s probably not a perfect answer but I respect your knowledge and thought you might have a good idea. Thanks very much.
    Mark
    Oklahoma City

    • Deja Jetmir
      December 29, 2015 at 10:39 am Reply

      Thanks so much Mark. The 4 rounds should work. Just measure it across once you finish them. Then take the number and multiply it by 3.14 (pi) and see what the circumference will be. If it is close to 20″, that should be perfect for a women’s head. 🙂

  • Trish
    December 22, 2014 at 9:04 pm Reply

    I just picked up crochet after 20 years off. I made this for my son, and grandson, and now friends and husband are requesting one. GREAT video GREAT everything, thank-you Happy Holidays

  • Patti M.
    December 9, 2014 at 1:28 pm Reply

    I still have yet to be able to figure out the magic loop. I keep practicing, but the stitches just don’t look good. So to avoid doing a magic loop, how many chains would I do? then I assume join, then start with Round one into the center? I am hoping you can answer this quickly as I am trying to get a couple of hats done for a friend for xmas. Thank you, Patti

    • Deja Jetmir
      December 10, 2014 at 8:32 am Reply

      HI there, what you can do is CH 3, and then HDC 7 times in the 3rd CH from the hook. The skipped two chains will count as the 8th HDC. Then continue with the pattern as normal. 🙂

  • Annelie
    December 2, 2014 at 4:37 am Reply

    Hi there,
    Annelie al the way from South Africa! Thank you for the great site! Absolutely love it! One quick question….. If I use light worsted yarn will the amount stitches stay the same?
    Annelie

  • Lori Coleman
    November 3, 2014 at 7:38 am Reply

    Hi there this looks perfect to work up on my upcoming flight layovers 🙂 I am wondering if I worked up 2-3 more rows of the single crochet could the finished beanie be turned up ? Hope this makes sense.

  • Amy Priest
    October 5, 2014 at 6:32 pm Reply

    I am left handed. I love that you provide left handed videos on the Roku. I have a problem with holding everything very tight. My single and half double stitches are always very tight. I made this beanie a couple of days ago. I used the K hook as suggested. However when I finished it would not fit my head or a 12 year olds head. It did fit an 16 month old head. It does not stretch. What can I do?

    • Deja Jetmir
      October 5, 2014 at 7:24 pm Reply

      The easiest fix for crocheting too tight is to go up in your hook size. Then you can crochet normally (not trying to crochet looser) and the stitches will be bigger. I would probably go up at least two sizes for how tight you are crocheting. 🙂

  • Erin
    August 13, 2014 at 11:34 am Reply

    Hi! I came across your video and am relatively new to crocheting. Is heavy worsted yarn the same thing as bulky yarn? My local craft store seems to carry medium worsted and bulky, but not heavy worsted.

    • crocheteverafter
      August 13, 2014 at 7:02 pm Reply

      It is a strange weight. 🙂 It’s closer to medium worsted than bulky so I would go with that. It would be a more comfortable beanie to use a larger hook with the medium (makes is looser) than a smaller hook with the bulky (will make the beanie stiff). 🙂

  • Amber
    April 28, 2014 at 6:10 pm Reply

    Hi! I love this hat and have made several! Thank you! Wondering if you can advise me on what to adjust to make sizing for women and/or kids? I’m new to crocheting, so not savvy with that yet!
    Thanks again!

    • crocheteverafter
      April 28, 2014 at 6:40 pm Reply

      Thanks so much! You can easily adjust it by making the crown (flat part) smaller. Whatever circumference you want for the finished hat divide that by 3.14 (pi) and the number you get is how far across the crown needs to be. For example a kids head might be 18″. So take 18/3.14 = 5.7, so you crown needs to measure close to 5.7 across before you start working your even stitches around. 🙂

      • Star McCowan
        March 24, 2015 at 2:58 pm

        I am trying to make this for newborn with 13 in head circumference do I still start out with 8 hdc?

      • Deja Jetmir
        March 24, 2015 at 3:13 pm

        Hi there, yes, you will start out with 8. You will just stop once the measurement across the crown measures about 4 1/8 inches. 13/3.14= 4.14 🙂

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