If you’re searching for a free men’s beanie crochet pattern then look no further! Beanies are not only practical but also stylish, and they make the perfect handmade gift for the men in your life.
In this list, I’ve curated the best free crochet patterns for men’s hats, ensuring there’s something for everyone, whether you are a seasoned crocheter or an enthusiastic beginner.
So, grab your hook and let’s dive in!

Beanie Styles for Men
When it comes to crochet beanies, there are a few key differences between men’s and women’s styles.
Men’s beanies tend to have a more tailored and structured look, often with a closer fit to the head. They are usually designed to be slightly larger in size, accommodating men’s heads and hairstyles.
Additionally, men’s beanies often feature simpler stitch patterns and minimal embellishments, focusing on clean lines and classic designs.
However, this doesn’t mean that men’s beanies have to be boring! There are plenty of stylish and modern patterns available that strike the perfect balance between masculine and fashionable.
Men’s Beanie Sizes
Men’s beanies come in various sizes, typically ranging from small to extra-large. To determine the correct size, it’s essential to measure the recipient’s head circumference.
As a general guide, small corresponds to a head circumference of 21-22 inches, medium to 22-23 inches, large to 23-24 inches, and extra-large to 24-25 inches.
When selecting a pattern, make sure to check the recommended finished measurements to ensure the perfect fit.
Crochet Hat Size Chart
For more details on how on figure out the hat size that you need to make, you can check out this post on Crochet Hat Sizes – it comes with a free printable Hat Size Chart too!

How to modify a beanie pattern for a larger size
With a little bit of creativity and a few small adjustments, you can easily convert a beanie pattern to fit a larger head size.
First of all, look for patterns that allow you to easily modify the size and length to suit a larger head circumference. Think simple stitch patterns and easy row repeats. You can also adjust the length of the beanie to ensure it covers the ears properly.
And now, without further ado, let’s dive into this list of men’s crochet beanies 🙂
27 Free Men’s Beanie Crochet Patterns
Whatever your crochet skill level, this list of men’s beanie crochet patterns has something for all tastes and styles!
Spike Beanie Crochet Pattern by Hooked on Homemade Happiness
The Spike Beanie is a crochet pattern that showcases a delightful twist on the classic granny stripe, incorporating the Granny Spike Stitch. Crafted with 75g of worsted weight yarn in two colors, this beanie is worked from the top down in joined rounds, offering a fun and stylish project for crocheters of all levels.
Size: Approx Finished size (large adult) –Circumference: 22”Length: 8”
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Men’s Classic Beanie with Colour Crochet Pattern by Rich Textures Crochet
The Men's Classic Beanie is a crochet pattern featuring a knit look and a stripe of color around the brim. The hat is worked as one piece lengthwise, using a magic circle to start and slip stitch rows to maintain its shape.
Size:
No Brim: Approx. 8 x 9 inches laid flat, 20-21 inch circumference when stretched.
With Brim: Approx. 8 x 10.5 inches flat, 20-21 inch circumference when stretched.
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
Classic Knit Look Crochet Beanie by Rich Textures Crochet
The Classic Knit Look Beanie is a timeless and versatile crochet hat pattern suitable for both men and women. This straightforward and simple design is worked in rows from side to side, allowing for easy adjustments to fit any desired size.
Size: 9.5 x 8 inches laid flat, to fit an adult head with a 20-22 inch circumference
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
Simple Crochet Beanie by Ned and Mimi
The Simple Joys beanie is an easy crochet pattern available in 5 sizes from Baby to Adult Large, offering a classic look suitable for both men and women. With just two stitches required (chain and single crochet).
Sizes: Baby to Adult L
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Willow Crochet Hat by Ned and Mimi
The Willow Hat is a stylish crochet pattern with a nice textured look, achieved using loosely worked slip stitches. Available in 6 sizes from Baby to Adult Large and with a helpful video tutorial, this #4/worsted weight yarn hat is a quick and enjoyable project for crocheters of all levels.
Sizes: Baby to Adult L
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial & Video
Classic Crochet Beanie Pattern by Crazy Hands
The Classic Crochet Beanie Pattern is a versatile design suitable for both men and women. With easy-to-follow wrritten and video instructions, this pattern is well suited even for beginner level crocheters.
Size: Adult: 54-57 cm
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
Men’s Ribbed Crochet Hat Pattern by Crazy Hands
The Crochet Men's Ribbed Hat Pattern is a stylish and classic design made of bulky yarns and comes with easy-to-follow written and video instructions.
Size: Adult: 53-59 cm
Yarn weight: #5 / Bulky
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
Simple Men’s Crochet Hat by JJ Crochet
Create a cozy and quick-to-make crochet hat for men using just one skein of Lionbrand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick or any similar chunky yarn. The pattern allows you to try on the hat before finishing to ensure the perfect fit.
Yarn weight: #5 / Bulky
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial
Men’s Crochet Beanie by Salty Pearl Crochet
The Men's Crochet Beanie Pattern offers a textured design featuring the lemon peel stitch, camel stitch, and star stitches, creating a unique and stylish beanie for men.
Sizes: Sized for Baby, Child, and Adult sizes.
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern Format: Written
Basic Men’s Hat by Craftify My Love
The Basic Men's Hat crochet pattern is worked in the round, making it easy to create without having to constantly count stitches.
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Easy Men’s Beanie Crochet Pattern by Hooked on Homemade Happiness
The Easy Men's Beanie is a simple and quick crochet pattern, made with worsted weight yarn. It can be crafted in various colors, is perfect for men and anyone looking for a stylish and straightforward crochet hat.
Size: Approx. (large adult) – Length: 9” Circumference: 22”
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Men’s Crochet Beanie Pattern by Burgundy and Blush
The Men's Crochet Beanie Pattern is worked on the right side with no turns, making it a straightforward and enjoyable project.
Size: Adult Large is free.
Other sizes are paid.
Yarn weight: #5 / Bulky
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Men’s Crochet Hat Pattern by JJ Crochet
This Men's Crochet Hat Pattern is a simple and versatile design worked in rounds and only requires around 120 yards of worsted weight yarn.
Size: Finished hat will fit an adult male: 21.5 inches wide by 7.75 inches tall
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Crochet an Easy Knit Look Hat by Sable and Shank
This free crochet pattern is available in 8 sizes, ranging from 0-3 months to X-large men's beanies and it utilizes the center single crochet (Waistcoat stitch), allowing crocheters to create knit-look beanies for men and boys using #4 worsted weight wool yarn, with a technique that's simple to master.
Sizes: Infant to Adult XL
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
The Wanderlust Beanie: A Crochet Hat Pattern For Men by Kirsten Holloway Designs
The Wanderlust Beanie is a crochet hat pattern designed for adventurous souls who love to explore and travel. Made with a light worsted weight yarn, this soft and cozy yet breathable beanie is perfect for summer evenings, camping trips, or charitable donations to cancer patients
Size: Men’s Size: 10″ wide x 9″ tall, unstretched.
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Faded Beanie Crochet Pattern by Hooked on Handmade Happiness
The Faded Beanie is a crochet pattern designed for a large adult size using Lion Brand Jean's yarn, known for its softness and perfect fit for hats. This versatile pattern allows easy adjustments for smaller sizes and calls for worsted weight yarn in two colors, giving you the freedom to create a stylish and comfortable beanie for yourself or as a thoughtful gift.
Size: Approx. (large adult):Length: 9”Circumference: 22”
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Basic Backloop Beanie by Heart Hook Home
The Basic Back Loop Beanie is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern available in 7 sizes from newborn to adult. Made with Half Double Crochet using Bernat Super Value or any worsted weight yarn, it can be styled slouchy, rolled up, or adorned with a faux fur pom pom to create a matching one for women.
Sizes: Newborn to Adult
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Beginner
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial
Favorite Stretchy Beanie for Men and Women Free Tunisian Crochet Pattern by Crochet Kim
This free crochet beanie pattern, designed for men’s (and can also be for women) can be made using Cascade 220 Superwash Wool or any worsted yarn. This beanie showcases a super stretchy and knit-like ribbing.
Size: 9″ x 20″ (unseamed) (easily stretches to 26″ or more)
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern Format: Written
Men’s Hat Crochet Pattern by Happy in Red
This men's beanie crochet pattern is designed for one size but can be adjusted for smaller or larger sizes. The pattern includes a fun surface crochet technique, allowing you to add unique details by crocheting into the openings between rounds, giving you the freedom to customize your hat as desired.
Size: Beanie is made for a head with a 59 cm circumference
Yarn weight: #3 / Light / DK
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial
Men’s Beanie Crochet Pattern by Shabby Sheep Apparel
A simple and quick men's beanie crochet pattern, this hat is worked in continuous rounds using half double crochet stitches with single crochet stripes at the bottom. This pattern is written for various sizes from child to adult.
Sizes:
Child- Head Circumference: 18-20”, Height: 7”
Youth- Head Circumference: 19-21”, Height: 7.5”
Average- Head Circumference: 21-23”, Height: 8”
Large- Head Circumference: 22-24”, Height: 9”
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Easy Striped Beanie for Men and Boys by Kirsten Holloway Designs
These beginner-friendly hat patterns, perfect for gifting or charity donations features two different stripe patterns. The beanies are made using #4 worsted weight Caron One Pound yarn, providing warmth and durability with easy single, half double crochet stitches, and textured stitches for a personalized touch.
Sizes: Kids to Adults
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Beginner
Pattern Format: Written
Leaping Stripes and Block Beanies by Moogly
The Leaping Stripes and Blocks Beanie is a versatile crochet beanie pattern that offers various sizes from Baby to Large Adult, making it suitable for the whole family. With its stripey stitch pattern, it's not only a great stashbuster but also allows room for personalization with pom poms or earflaps, providing endless possibilities for creativity and customization.
Sizes:
Baby (14"-16"); Toddler (16"-18"); Child (18"-20"); Teen/Small Adult (20"-22"); Large Adult (22"-24")
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Hyland Men’s Hat by Yarn and Chai
The Hyland Men's Hat is a crochet beanie pattern designed for simplicity and style. Crafted with Lion Brand's Jeans yarn, the beanie has a soft and heathery texture, making it an excellent choice for guys. The pattern is worked from the top down in a spiral, making it a straightforward and enjoyable project for crocheters of all levels.
Sizes:
Finished Sizes (H x W): 8″ x 8″ (toddler), 9″ x 9″ (child), 10″ x 9.5″ (teen/adult small), 10.5″ x 10″ (adult large).
Width is measured at the bottom of the ribbing when the hat is laid flat, but the widest part of the hat (near the middle) will be about .5-1″ more.
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
The Superior Beanie Free Knit Look Crochet Pattern by The Unraveled Mitten
This ribbed crochet beanie is a cozy and stylish hat pattern worked flat using a combination of front and back loop half double crochets. The slip stitches at the top add shaping, making it a comfortable accessory that you can adjust to create a slouchy version by adding more chains to the foundation chain.
Size: Finished hat measures 9 in wide in x 8 in tall layed flat
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written
Men’s Classic Beanie by Rich Textures Crochet
The Men's Classic Beanie is a crochet pattern for a stylish hat that looks knitted. The pattern includes both written instructions and a video tutorial.
Size: Approximately 8 x 9 inches laid flat, 20-21 inch circumference when stretched.
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Easy
Pattern Format: Written & Video
Free Crochet Hounds Tooth Hat Pattern by Elk Studio
Discover the timeless charm of houndstooth pattern with this free crochet hat pattern by Elk Studio. Using any worsted weight yarn, you can create a classic beanie that fits the average person's head (around 22”) comfortably.
Size: 1 size approx. 22” head circumference size
Yarn weight: #4 / Medium / Worsted
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pattern Format: Written
Beginner Ribbed Beanie by Make and Do Crew
Stay cozy and stylish with this 1-hour free crochet beanie pattern designed for beginners. it is a unisex design and is \available in kids and adult sizes.
Sizes: Preschool to Adult Large
Yarn weight: #5 / Bulky
Skill Level: Beginner
Pattern Format: Written & Photo Tutorial & Video
I hope you have taken some inspiration from these projects, happy crocheting!
Sarah