Men and children love this simple beanie. My son is a fan of this beanie. He has been wearing a gray one and he asked me to make new ones for him. I was happy to oblige. I made one for my little cracker jack of a grandson too! It is a very beginner friendly crochet pattern. I only recommend Caron Simply Soft, or the generic to Caron Simply soft, to get the results that men want. 5 sizes included in the pattern below.
You will find the crochet pattern below for 5 sizes.
Simple Beanie That Men Love
Supplies:
Caron Simply soft or Michael’s Soft and Shiny Brand (Camouflage)
Hook:
G/6/4.00mm
Gauge:
4″ w x 4″ h = 17 sc st’s x 20 rounds
Stitch Guide:
join w/ = join with
slp st = Slip Stitch
ch = Chain
sc = Single Crochet
nxt = Next
* * = Repeat between the stars the number of times stated; x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on;
in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete stitch or sequence of stitches stated.
12-18mo Beanie
Beginning Chains do not count as stitch unless otherwise noted.
ch 3 join in ring or use Magic Circle
Round 1:
ch 1, 7 sc in ring; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (7 sc)
Round 2:
2 sc in joining st; 2 sc in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (14 sc)
Round 3:
sc in joining st, 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st, 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (21 sc)
Round 4:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st, 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (2x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (28 sc)
Round 5:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (2x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (3x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (35 sc)
Round 6:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (3x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (4x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (42 sc)
Round 7:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (4x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (5x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (49 sc)
Round 8:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (5x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (6x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (56 sc)
Round 9:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (8x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (9x), 2 sc in nxt st;* 4x; sc in nxt 5 st’s, 2 sc in last st; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (61 sc)
Round 10:
sc in joining st placing a marker in this same st; sc in each st around; do not join (61 sc)
Rounds 11-33 will be crocheted in the round. Do not join but move the marker at the end of each round, ending with a slp st at the end of Round 33, and end off and weave in all ends.
Round 11-33:
sc in marked st, this is the first st of the round, move the marker to this same st; sc in each st around; do not join; end w/slp st in last st of round 38 (61 sc)
The leather tags that are on the brim of this simple beanie are easy to make.
1. I use scrap leather and cut out a 1″ x 2.5″ piece and round out the corners.
2. Use an awl or the tip of very sharp scissors, to punch 2 holes, 1/4″ from the end on either side.
3. Fold the leather patch in half and sew in place.
4. Use crochet thread or sewing thread to sew in place.
5, You can also use fabric to make a tag for the brim. Watch the video below starting at the 12.0 mark to find out how to make a fabric patch.
How To Make a Fabric Tag/Video Support
Toddler/Children’s Simple Beanie
Beginning Chains do not count as stitch unless otherwise noted.
ch 3 join in ring or use Magic Circle
Round 1:
ch 1, 7 sc in ring; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (7 sc)
Round 2:
2 sc in joining st; 2 sc in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (14 sc)
Round 3:
sc in joining st, 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st, 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (21 sc)
Round 4:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st, 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (2x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (28 sc)
Round 5:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (2x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (3x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (35 sc)
Round 6:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (3x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (4x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (42 sc)
Round 7:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (4x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (5x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (49 sc)
Round 8:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (5x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (6x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (56 sc)
Round 9:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (6x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (7x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (63 sc)
Round 10:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (19x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (20x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (66 sc)
Round 11:
sc in joining st placing a marker in this same st; sc in each st around; do not join (66 sc)
Rounds 12-34 will be crocheted in the round. Do not join but move the marker at the end of each round, ending with a slp st at the end of Round 34, and end off and weave in all ends
Round 12-34:
sc in marked st, this is the first st of the round, move the marker to this same st; sc in each st around; do not join; end w/slp st in last st of round 38 (66 sc)
Adult Small/Med. Simple Beanie
Beginning Chains do not count as stitch unless otherwise noted.
ch 3 join in ring or use Magic Circle
Round 1:
ch 1, 7 sc in ring; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (7 sc)
Round 2:
2 sc in joining st; 2 sc in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (14 sc)
Round 3:
sc in joining st, 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st, 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (21 sc)
Round 4:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st, 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (2x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (28 sc)
Round 5:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (2x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (3x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (35 sc)
Round 6:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (3x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (4x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (42 sc)
Round 7:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (4x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (5x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (49 sc)
Round 8:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (5x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (6x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (56 sc)
Round 9:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (6x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (7x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (63 sc)
Round 10:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (7x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (8x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (70 sc)
Round 11:
sc in joining st placing a marker in this same st; sc in each st around; do not join (70 sc)
Rounds 12-36 will be crocheted in the round. Do not join but move the marker at the end of each round, ending with a slp st at the end of Round 36, and end off and weave in all ends.
Round 12-36:
sc in marked st, this is the first st of the round, move the marker to this same st; sc in each st around; do not join; end w/slp st in last st of round 38 (70 sc)
Adult Large Simple Beanie
Beginning Chains do not count as stitch unless otherwise noted.
ch 3 join in ring or use Magic Circle
Round 1:
ch 1, 7 sc in ring; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (7 sc)
Round 2:
2 sc in joining st; 2 sc in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (14 sc)
Round 3:
sc in joining st, 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st, 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (21 sc)
Round 4:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st, 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (2x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (28 sc)
Round 5:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (2x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (3x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (35 sc)
Round 6:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (3x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (4x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (42 sc)
Round 7:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (4x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (5x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (49 sc)
Round 8:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (5x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (6x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (56 sc)
Round 9:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (6x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (7x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (63 sc)
Round 10:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (7x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (8x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (70 sc)
Round 11:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (8x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (11x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (76 sc)
Round 12:
sc in joining st placing a marker in this same st; sc in each st around; do not join (76 sc)
Rounds 13-37 will be crocheted in the round. Do not join but move the marker at the end of each round, ending with a slp st at the end of Round 37, and end off and weave in all ends.
Round 13-37:
sc in marked st, this is the first st of the round, move the marker to this same st; sc in each st around; do not join; end w/slp st in last st of round 37 (76 sc)
Adult XL Simple Beanie
Beginning Chains do not count as stitch unless otherwise noted.
ch 3 join in ring or use Magic Circle
Round 1:
ch 1, 8 sc in ring; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (8 sc)
Round 2:
2 sc in joining st; 2 sc in each st around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (16 sc)
Round 3:
sc in joining st, 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st, 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (24 sc)
Round 4:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st, 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (2x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (32sc)
Round 5:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (2x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (3x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (40 sc)
Round 6:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (3x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (4x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (48 sc)
Round 7:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (4x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (5x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (56 sc)
Round 8:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (5x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (6x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (64 sc)
Round 9:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (6x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (7x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (72 sc)
Round 10:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (7x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (8x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (80 sc)
Round 11:
sc in joining st, sc in nxt st (14x), 2 sc in nxt st; *sc in nxt st (15x), 2 sc in nxt st;* repeat around; join w/slp st to beg. sc; ch 1 (85 sc)
Round 12:
sc in joining st placing a marker in this same st; sc in each st around; do not join (85sc)
Rounds 13-38 will be crocheted in the round. Do not join but move the marker at the end of each round, ending with a slp st at the end of Round 38, and end off and weave in all ends.
Round 13-38:
sc in marked st, this is the first st of the round, move the marker to this same st; sc in each st around; do not join; end w/slp st in last st of round 38. (85 sc)
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Hi all! I’m about to start the main part of the mens simple beanie. I’m kind of a “tight hooker” 🤭 and so went up a hook size to a H. What I want to know is ….does the top of the hat sort of “ruffle” as you’re increasing then smooth out as you work the rows down? It should, right?
It can have a small ruffle, but…if the ruffle is deep, you may want to have one less stitch in round 1. You would need to increase more rounds to get the size you want, before executing the main part, and your stitch counts will change. But that isn’t a big deal really.
How to you get the camo design? Thank you for the design!
Tha camo design was from the yarn. She didn’t use multiple colors, it was just a skein of yarn that was already camo colors.
You are correct. Specifically for the Toddler sized hat. The yarn just pooled that way. It was a bonus!