How to Crochet a Hat for Him
Crocheting your man's hat can be a fun and rewarding project to take on! Not only does it allow you to personalize a practical accessory for him, but it also shows your thoughtfulness and creativity. Choosing his favorite colors or adding a unique stitch pattern can make the hat all the more special.
Plus, as you work on each row, you might find yourself eagerly anticipating the moment he tries on the finished piece – a handmade gift that keeps both his head warm and your bond stronger. So, grab your yarn and hook, get cozy, and crochet away to create a hat he'll wear with pride knowing it was made with love and care.Materials Needed
- 3 oz Worsted weight acrylic yarn. Red Heart Super Saver in Grey Heather was used in the example.
- Scrap of worsted weight acrylic yarn in any color (about 20 yards).
- Size H/8 or 6 mm aluminum crochet hook.
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Yarn Details
- Yarn Thickness: 4mm
- Gauge: 4 dc = 1"
- Finished Size: Fits an adult man.
- Skill Level: Beginner
Instructions
Cuff
ROW 1: With grey, Ch 13. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
ROW 2-66: Working in back lps only from here on out, sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
Slst row 1 and row 66 together to form a tube. Ch 1. Work 66 sc evenly spaced around the tube on the ends of each row. Join w/slst to first sc. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work. Set cuff aside to work on crown.
Crown
RND 1: With grey. Ch 4, join w/slst to first ch to form a ring. Ch 3. 11 dc in ring. Join w/slst to first dc. (11 dc around.)
RND 2: Ch 3. Dc in same st as slst. 2 dc in each dc around. Join w/slst to top of ch 3. (22 dc)
RND 3: Ch 3. Dc in same st as slst. Dc in next dc. *2 dc in next dc. Dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch 3. (33 dc)
RND 4: Ch 3. Dc in same st as slst. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. *2 dc in next dc. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch 3. (44 dc)
RND 5: Ch 3. Dc in same st as slst. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. *2 dc in next dc. Dc in each of the next 3 dc. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch 3. (55 dc)
RND 6: Ch 3. Dc in same st as slst. Dc in each of the next 4 dc. *2 dc in next dc. Dc in each of the next 4 dc. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch 3. (66 dc)
RND 7-10: Ch 3. Dc in each dc around. Join w/slst to top of ch 3.
RND 11: Ch 8. Sk next 5 dc. *Dc in next dc. Ch 5. Sk next 5 dc. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to 3rd ch of ch 8. Do not fasten off. Just drop the yarn to the inside and pick up scrap yarn & join to where you are.
RND 12: Ch 1. Work 1 dc in each of the next 5 skipped dc of previous round behind ch 5 sp. *Sc in next dc. Work 1 dc in each of the next 5 skipped dc of previous round behind ch 5 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch 1. Fasten off scrap yarn and weave ends into back of work.
RND 13-19: Ch 3. Dc in each st around. Join w/slst to top of ch 3. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.
Assembly
Join cuff to crown by working 1 sc through all 4 lps of cuff and round 19 of crown. Join w/slst to first sc. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.