Seeing Stripes Men's Beanie by Kirsten Holloway

Seeing Stripes Men's Beanie

Crochet
December 2014
Aran (8 wpi) ?
12 stitches = 4 inches
in Hat option #1: 6 1/2" across after round 8, 7" across after round 9. Hat option #2: 6 3/4" across after round 8.
5.5 mm (I)
125 - 175 yards (114 - 160 m)
Toddler, Child, Small (Teens and women), Medium/Large, X-Large
US
English
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Two simple men’s hat patterns that work up quickly and are great for donating to shelters and organizations that help the needy. Caron One Pound is a thicker worsted weight yarn, so keep that in mind if you decide to substitute. The solid colored hat comes in 5 sizes, and the multi-colored hat comes in 2 sizes.

This crochet pattern is available for free on my website or you can download it here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.

Difficulty:
Easy

Materials Needed:
5.5mm (I) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
Option 1: 150-175 yards #4 worsted weight Caron One Pound yarn in 3 colors
Option 2: 125-165 yards #4 worsted weight Caron One Pound in 1 color
Scissors
Yarn needle
(Optional) leather tag

Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
FPhdc = front post half double crochet
BPhdc = back post half double crochet
BLO = back loop only
FPsc = front post single crochet
BPsc = back post single crochet
st/sts = stitch/stitches

Gauge:
Hat option #1: 6 1/2” across after round 8, 7” across after round 9.
Hat option #2: 6 3/4” across after round 8, 12 hdc in 4”

Additional Notes:
-Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
-The colors are carried down inside of the hat, instead of cutting each round, that way there’s not as many ends to weave in later.
-See pattern for notes on sizing/measurements.