Try this textured Crochet Beanie Free Pattern – Ridgeline next time you want to gift your friends a cozy hat!
The Perfect Gift for Him
Imagine this: your guy is braving a chilly wind, wishing he had something warm and stylish to shield him from the cold.
A textured crochet beanie is just the thing! It’s not just a hat; it’s a comfy, cool solution to winter woes.
A textured crochet beanie is super versatile and can be worn in all sorts of situations. It makes a fantastic gift for birthdays, holidays, or even just because. If you’re looking for something special, this beanie might be the answer.
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Why a Textured Crochet Beanie Makes the Ideal Gift for Men
Gifting something handmade shows you care. A crochet beanie says, “I put thought and effort into this.” That makes it way more unique than something store-bought.
Warmth and Comfort
When winter hits, a warm hat is a must-have. Yarns like merino wool or a cozy acrylic blend trap heat and keep heads snug. The right yarn makes all the difference.
Style and Versatility
A textured beanie can add a lot to an outfit. Think about a classic cable stitch beanie paired with a leather jacket. Or a ribbed beanie with a casual sweater.
Color matters too. Dark shades like navy, charcoal, or forest green work with nearly everything a man owns. These colors are safe bets that can be stylish.
Practicality and Durability
Beanies aren’t just for show. Guys can wear them hiking, snowboarding, or just walking the dog. A well-made crochet beanie can handle a lot of wear and tear. With proper care, it can last for years.
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Pattern Designed By: Sandra Stitches This pattern is copyright protected; it is unlawful to distribute this pattern in any form (free, sale or trade).
Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making the Ridgeline Beanie
Materials I used
This is the yarn I had at hand – do not forget I make a sample for you to learn- so be creative and choose the yarn you love. Feel it before starting your project.
I know there are a million different yarn choices out there that also depend on where you live, so just be creative!
Ice Yarns Saver (aran #4), 100% Dralon Acrylic, 200gr, 330mt a skein, for this sample I used 75gr in color beige and some dark brown ( optional)
Or any weight #4 yarn of your choice
Hook: US Size (5 mm)
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Gauge
- 11 st X 10 rounds
Sizes
This sample is 8” in height X 23” in circumference
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- Sc = Single Crochet
- St = Stitch
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- INC = Increase round
- Yo = Yarn over
- Slst = Slip stitch
Specialty Stitches
FpDc = Front Post Double Crochet [Yo, insert hook under the post of next st, yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo, draw through last 2 loops on hook]
Alpine st = Will be explained in the pattren
Notes
- This pattern is worked in rounds
- This pattern uses rounds of repeat
- Ch1 does not count as 1st DC at the beginning of the round
- Ch 3 does count as stitch at the beginning of round
- You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish. I used two colors
Instructions
Ch 4 and Sl st to first ch to form a circle
(or use the magic circle)
Round 1:Ch1 hdc 12 in Ch space( the circle), Slst to 1st hdc (12 st)
Round 2:Inc Ch1, hdc 2 in 1st st from hook, hdc 2 in next and around to end of round, Slst to 1st hdc (24 st)
Round 3: Inc Ch1, hdc 1 in 1st st from hook, *[hdc 2 in next, hdc 1 in next st]* repeat from * to * to end or round,Slst to 1st hdc (36 st)
Round 4: Inc Ch1, hdc 1 in 1st st from hook, *[hdc 1 in next st, hdc 2 in next, hdc 1 in next]* repeat from * to * to end or round,Slst to 1st hdc (48 st)
Round 5: Inc Ch1, hdc 1 in 1st from hook, *[hdc 1 in next st, hdc 1 in next st, hdc 2 in next st, hdc 1 in next]* repeat from * to * to end or round,Slst to 1st hdc (60 st)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next st and around to the end of the round, Slst to 1st st (60 st)
Round 7: Ch 1, dc 1 in 1st st from hook, dc 1 in next st and around to the end of the round, Slst to 1st st (60 st)
Now we start the Alpine stitch pattern
Round 8: Ch 1, dc 1 in 1st st from hook, Fpdc 1 in next st , *dc 1 in next, Fpdc 1 in next, repeat from * to the end of the round, Slst to 1st st (60 st)
Round 9: Ch 1, Fpdc 1 in 1st st from hook, dc 1 in next st, *Fpdc 1 in next, dc 1 in next, repeat from * to the end of the round, Slst to 1st st (60 st)
Rounds 10 13: Repeat rounds 8+9
Round 14: Ch 1, dc 1 in 1st st from hook, Fpdc 1 in next st , *dc 1 in next, Fpdc 1 in next, repeat from * to the end of the round, Slst to 1st st (60 st)
Round 15: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next st and around to the end of the round, Slst to 1st st (60 st)
Round 16: Ch 1, hdc 1 in 1st st from hook, hdc 1 in next st, and around to the end of the round, Slst to 1st st (60 st)
Here, I changed color to dark brown ( optional)
Round 17: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next st and around to the end of the round, Slst to 1st st (60 st)
Changed back to color beige
Round 18: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next st and around to the end of the round, Slst to 1st st (60 st)
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Finishing
Secure the yarn, weave in the ends, and cut the yarn.
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