Men's crochet beanie

Here is another hat pattern for you crafts people out there. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, and even though this pattern is labeled as a men's beanie I think it is really cute.

Well here is the pattern

Notes: ch 3 = 1 dc st

Making the Crown (top of beanie)

ch 5, sl st into 1st ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1: ch 3, (working over yarn tail) 15 dc into ring, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. (16 sts)

Rnd 2: ch 3, * 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into next st, rep from * around to the last st, 2 dc into last st, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. (24 sts)

Rnd 3: ch 3, * 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of next 2 sts, rep from * around to the last 2 sts, 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into next st, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. (32 sts)

Rnd 4: ch 3, * 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of next 3 sts, rep from * around to the last 3 sts, 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of next 2 sts, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. (40 sts)

Rnd 5: ch 3, * 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of next 4 sts, rep from * around to the last 4 sts, 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of the next 3 sts, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. (48 sts)

Rnd 6: ch 3, * 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of next 5 sts, rep from * around to the last 5 sts, 2 dc into next st, 1 dc into each of the next 4 sts, sl st into top of ch-3 to join. (56 sts)

Making the Sides

Rnd 7: ch 3, 1 dc into each st around to the end, sl st into top of ch-3 to join.

Rnds 8 - 13: Rep Rnd 7.

If you want a longer beanie, rep rnd 7 a few more times.

If you don't want the cuff, finish off here and weave in yarn tails with a yarn needle.

Making the Cuff

Turn your work so you are working in the opposite direction.

Rnd 14: ch 3, FPdc around post of next dc, * BPdc around post of next dc, FPdc around post of next dc, rep from * around to the end, sl st into top of ch-3 to join.

Rnds 15 - 16: Rep Rnd 14.

Finish off. Weave in yarn tails with a yarn needle.

And here is an instructional video for those of you who like to work along with a visual guide,

I want to give thanks to the maker of the pattern and to the creator of this video. Thank you for sharing crafts with the world!

Crochet Slouchy Hat

Hey there guys and welcome to the first post in this blog, A super easy slouchy hat!

Now I hold no claim to this pattern. The internet is the internet after all. I just want to help spread creativity threw out the world wide web and support those who do come up with such patterns.

Now below is the pattern that I got from colorsoflily on YouTube, which also comes with a video to show you how to do it. So YAY! and thank you colorsoflily!

PATTERN:

I used a size J hook.

Ch 2. 10 DC in second ch from hook. Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Ch 2. Work 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first dc.(20 dc)

Ch 2. Work 2 dc in the first stitch. Work 1 dc in the next stitch. *Work 2 dc in the next stitch. Work 1 dc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (30)

Ch 2. Work 2 dc in the first stitch. Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches. *Work 2 dc in the next stitch. Work 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (40)

Ch 2. Work 2 dc in the first stitch. Work 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches. *Work 2 dc in the next stitch. Work 1 dc in each of the next 3 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (50)

Ch 2. Work 2 dc in the first stitch. Work 1 dc in each of the next 4 stitches. *Work 2 dc in the next stitch. Work 1 dc in each of the next 4 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (60)

Ch 2. Work 2 dc in the first stitch. Work 1 dc in each of the next 5 stitches. *Work 2 dc in the next stitch. Work 1 dc in each of the next 5 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (70)

Ch 2. Work 2 dc in the first stitch. Work 1 dc in each of the next 6 stitches. *Work 2 dc in the next stitch. Work 1 dc in each of the next 6 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (80)

Ch 2. Work 1 dc in the first stitch and in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (80 dc)

Ch 2. Work 1 dc in the first stitch and in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (80 dc)
Add more rounds for a slouchier hat

Ch 2. *Work 1 dc in each of the next 6 stitches. DC2tog the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (70)

Ch 2. *Work 1 dc in each of the next 5 stitches. DC2tog the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (60)

Ch 2. *Work 1 dc in each of the next 8 stitches. DC2tog the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (54)

Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (54 sc)

Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (54 sc)

Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (54 sc)

Fasten off. Weave in ends

So thanks again to colorsoflily!