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Crochet a quick hat for men with this free beanie pattern!  This simple hat has a great texture that guys will love.

The easy hat pattern comes in one size that fits most adults. These hats make great gifts as well as charity crochet projects!

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This classic beanie uses a variation on two basic crochet stitches.

You will be working both half double crochet stitches and double crochet stitches in the back loop only.

​This photo tutorial will show you how to work in the back loop only step-by-step.

Pattern Options for the Pacifica Beanie Pattern

The Pacifica Beanie pattern is a free crochet pattern for an adult man’s hat. The pattern is written in US crochet terminology. The written pattern is included for free on the blog below.

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About the Inspiration for the Pacifica Beanie Pattern

Sometimes it’s so challenging to find projects for men!  My husband is a great sport though. He loves to wear all kinds of my crochet hats.  

The Spiral Style Hat is one of his favorites. I wanted to do something a little more classic with this pattern and decided to design a hat in a more classic ribbed style.  

And what could be more fun than being able to make a hat and scarf set?  So, the idea was hatched for my Men’s Ribbed Scarf pattern and this hat to match.

I also wanted to try out a hat design where the basic hat is worked flat in a rectangle.  I thought this would make it a super quick and easy pattern perfect for gifts as well as charity crochet projects!

About the Yarn

I used KnitPicks/WeCrochet Brava Tweed Worsted for the sample hat.  The Brava yarns are great worsted weight choices.

They come in a large range of colors including the great tweed colors.  And the generous skeins are reasonably priced.

Because they are acrylic or acrylic blends, they also wear well and are machine washable.  

You can choose another worsted weight yarn to make your hat.  Any fiber blend should work.

I think the hat would be particularly lovely in wool or wool blends.

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Pacifica Beanie Pattern

Crochet Supplies

Yarn: Worsted Weight (#4 Medium) in color of choice. Approximately 200 yards.

Shown: KnitPicks/WeCrochet Brava Tweed Worsted (97% premium acrylic, 3% viscose), 218 yd [200 m] / 3.5 oz [100 g]:  #641427 (Mink), approximately 1 skein.

Crochet Hook Size: Size H/8 (5.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. (these are my favorite crochet hooks)

Notions: Tapestry needle, tape measure.

Sizing and Gauge

Sizes: One Size Adult Large

Finished Measurements: 17” in circumference at brim and 9” tall with 2” brim folded up.

Gauge: 16 sts and 8 rows = 4” in pattern of alternating rows of hdc blo and dc blo for body of hat.

Hat Construction

Hat is crocheted as a flat rectangle of ribbing.  Then the rectangle is seamed together to make a tube.  Then the top of the hat is closed, and the brim can be turned up.

Pattern Notes 

• Work row one into the bottom bumps foundation ch. Learn how to crochet in the bottom bump with this tutorial.
• Find step-by-step instructions for how to close the top of the hat at this tutorial.
• Learn step-by-step how to work in the back loop only with this tutorial.

Standard Stitch Abbreviations (U.S. Crochet Terminology):\

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

dc blo = double crochet back loop only

hdc blo = half double crochet back loop only

st(s) = stitch(es)

rep = repeat

Pacifica Beanie Pattern

Base chain:  Ch 44

Row 1:  Working into bottom bumps of chs, dc in 3^rd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn. (42 dc)

Row 2:  Hdc blo in each st across, ch 1, turn. (42 hdc blo)

Row 3:  Dc blo in each st across, ch 1, turn (42 dc blo)

Rows 4 to 38:  Rep row 2 – 3 seventeen times; then rep row 3 one more time. 

Making the Tube after the Final Row:  Do not fasten off.  Match up the last row of dc blo with the chain stitches from the base chain.  Sew or slip stitch the edges together to make a tube.  Fasten off leaving a 12” tail.

Finishing:  Use the tail to sew up the top of the hat.  Tutorial for how to close the top of a crochet hat at https://craftingeachday.com/close-top-of-crochet-hat/.  Weave in ends.  Fold up the end of the hat opposite the top to make the brim.

Other Crochet Patterns You Might Enjoy

Find lots of ideas for crochet beanie patterns for men with my round up post of more than 40 men’s free beanie patterns.

And to pair your hats with scarves, check out my round of free mens crochet scarf patterns.

Use this free pattern to make an easy crochet Christmas blanket. This is a great pattern for getting in the mood for the holidays.

The free crochet Christmas blanket pattern uses a combination of basic crochet stitches and easy color repeats. Once you’ve crocheted a few rows, the pattern repeat is easy to remember and makes this a relaxing project to make.

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The lacy panels use a stitch repeat that combines shell stitches with double crochets and chain spaces. These lacy panels are framed by more solid rows of straight double crochet to give the blanket stability.

Switching bands of color between red and green yarns is easy as well. So whether you are a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this should be an easy blanket pattern.

Pattern Options for the Easy Crochet Christmas Blanket

The Easy Crochet Christmas Blanket is a free pattern for a crochet Christmas blanket in US crochet terminology. This complete written pattern is included for free on the blog below.

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About the Inspiration for the Easy Crochet Christmas Blanket

What could be more festive that crocheting a blanket especially for the Christmas season? Plus, if you work on it in the cooler months, you get to start enjoying its warmth as you crochet. And if you’re still working on it in December, maybe you can enjoy crocheting it while you look at the lights on your Christmas tree.

The inspiration for this design was to develop a beautiful blanket with an easy pattern. That way crocheters of any skill level could enjoy making Christmas blankets.

The color combination of red and green panels is easy to remember too. I wanted something you could pick up in the evenings like I did to get in the mood for the holiday season. And once it’s finished, it will be a great addition to your holiday decor.

Or give it as a generous gift to a friend or family member. It’s the perfect size for use as a Christmas throw. Imagine the joy of unwrapping the blanket as a special gift on Christmas morning.

About the Yarn

The sample blanket uses Lion Brand Heartland which is one of my favorite worsted weight yarns. It comes in nice squishy skeins with colorways inspired by beautiful natural locations.

I chose the Redwood and Kings Canyon colorways because they are red and green. They are also both slightly heathered which gives the blanket a snuggly country look. And the red and green are perfect for traditional Christmas decor.

The acrylic yarn is also super soft which makes it a delight to crochet. The blanket is also so much fun to use. While is it not a super warm blanket due to the lacy design, it is perfect for taking the chill off while sitting in front of a fire or watching TV.

Or choose your favorite worsted weight yarn choices to give the blanket your own unique look. Feature other colors in your holiday decor? You could easily choose different colors for your blanket to match your holiday decorations.

Easy Christmas Blanket Pattern

Crochet Supplies

Yarn:  Worsted weight (#4 medium) in red and green. Approximately 1150 yards of red yarn color and 950 yards of green yarn color.

Shown: Lion Brand Heartland (100% acrylic), 251yd[230m]/5oz[142g]: #113R Redwood (red), #180G Kings Canyon (green), 5 skeins of red, 4 skeins of green. 

Hook: Size J/10 (6.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. (these are my favorite crochet hooks).

Notions: Tapestry needle, tape measure.

Sizing and Gauge

Finished Measurements: Approximately 51.5” wide and 65” long.

Gauge: 12 sts and 6 rows = 4” x 4” in dc.

Pattern Notes 

• Work row one in the bottom bumps of the base chain. These are also sometimes called the back bumps.
• Dc rows will have a stitch count of 155 dc.
• Shells and dc rows will have a stitch count of 19 shells, 42 dc, and 18 ch-1 sps.
• Change colors by working the last dc of the row in the old color up to the final two loops on the hook. Then yarn over with the new color and complete the stitch with the new color. Begin next row with new color.
• Follow the color sequence below for color changes. You will be alternating 7 rows of red with 7 rows of green and ending with 7 rows of red.

Standard Stitch Abbreviations (U.S. Crochet Terminology):

beg: beginning

ch(s): chain(s)

ch-1 sp(s): chain one space(s)

dc: double crochet

rep: repeat

sk: skip

st(s): stitch(es)

Special Stitch Abbreviation and Instruction:

shell: work 5 dc in one st; tutorial at https://craftingeachday.com/how-to-do-a-5-double-crochet-shell

Color Sequence

Base Chain and Rows 1 – 7: Red (7 rows).

Rows 8 – 14: Green (7 rows).

Rows 15 – 84: Repeat color sequence of rows 1 – 14 (70 rows).

Rows 85 – 91: Red (7 rows).

Easy Crochet Christmas Blanket Pattern

Multiple:  8 + 5

Base Chain: Ch 157.

Row 1 (dc base row): Dc in fourth ch (skipped chs count as a dc) from hook and in each ch across, turn. (155 dc)

Row 2 (shells and dc row into dc base row): Ch 3 (counts as a dc here and throughout), dc in next 2 sts, *sk 2 sts, shell in next st, sk 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 1, sk st, dc in next st; rep from * to last 8 sts, sk 2 sts, shell in next st, sk 2 sts, dc in last 3 sts, turn.

Row 3 (shells and dc row): Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *sk 2 sts, shell in center dc of shell below, sk 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, dc in next st; rep from * to last 8 sts, sk 2 sts, shell in center dc of shell below, sk 2 sts, dc in last 3 sts, turn.

Rows 4 – 6 (shells and dc rows): Rep row 3.

Row 7 (dc end row): Ch 3, dc in next st and in each st and ch-1 sp across, turn.

Row 8 (dc base row): Ch 3, dc in next st and in each st across, turn.

Row 9 – 14: Rep rows 2 – 7.

Rows 15 – 91: Rep rows 8-14.

Finishing: Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Other Crochet Patterns You Might Enjoy

For other projects to make for the holidays, check out the free pattern for the Crochet Christmas Coasters. These costers use the tapestry crochet technique in single crochet. They make a great gift in the holiday season.

You may also enjoy the free crochet patterns on the blog for quick gift items like the Berry Red Cowl and the Primrose Hat. The Vale Hat is also a great pattern for a quick winter gift. It uses super bulky yarn so it works up super fast.

And if you are looking for more ideas for crochet Christmas patterns, check out my round-up post on 70 quick patterns for crochet Christmas projects where you can find patterns for ornaments, table and kitchen decor, stockings, scarves, cowls, all kinds of bags, hats, and more!

Use this free Christmas coaster crochet pattern to make quick and easy gifts for the holiday season. These cute coasters only take a little time to make. And they are great for using up your scraps, especially your green yarn!

Give them to friends and family members or make some for yourself. The festive coasters will brighten up coffee tables and end tables during the holiday season. Or add them to your holiday table.

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This free crochet pattern for a Christmas tree coaster is a quick make. You only need to know some basic stitches and simple tapestry crochet techniques. This simple little project is a great way to try out tapestry crochet.

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Pattern Options for the Christmas Tree Coaster Pattern

The Christmas Tree Coaster is a free pattern for crochet Christmas coasters in worsted weight yarn in US crochet terminology. The complete pattern is included for free on the blog below.

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About the Inspiration for the Christmas Tree Coaster Pattern

Looking at my pile of scrap yarn, I wanted to design an easy pattern in holiday colors for the Christmas season. Coasters seemed like the perfect project! I had quite a bit of 100% wool green yarn in different shades including a very pretty variegated yarn. So Christmas trees seemed like the perfect choice.

One of the great things about coasters is that they are so fast to make. You can make a bunch of these coasters in a weekend.

Then use them as lovely holiday gifts. Or spice up your own holiday home decor. A beautiful crochet coaster can add a pretty pop of color to your Christmas table or placed around the home.

About the Yarn

The sample crochet coasters use leftover scraps of wool yarn. Wool is a good choice for crochet coasters because it is absorbent and heat resistant.

Wool yarn will take some extra care when washing. If the wool is not super wash, it must be washed gently in cold water or it will felt. You may also find that the wool gets a little fuzzy over time.

I liked this fuzzy effect for holiday coasters so I chose wool for my coasters. Plus it’s what I had in my stash!

Cotton yarn is another great choice for crochet coasters. It is absorbent and heat resistant like wool. And you can wash and dry it easily.

You can also try making coasters with acrylic and acrylic blend yarns. Just be careful. Acrylic can melt if exposed to too much heat. It also isn’t as absorbent as wool and cotton.

Christmas Tree Coaster Pattern

Crochet Supplies

Yarn:  Worsted weight (#4 Medium) in three colors of choice. Approximately 30 yards of Off-White and Green and a few yards of Brown. Off-White (Color A), Brown (Color B), Green (Color C).

Shown: Small amounts of worsted weight 100% wool such as Cascade Yarns 220 or Malabrigo Rios Yarn.  An alternative would be worsted weight 100% cotton such as Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran or KnitPicks/WeCrochet Dishie.

Hook: Size G/6 (4.0mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. (these are my favorite crochet hooks).

Notions: Tapestry needle, 4 stitch markers, tape measure,.

Sizing and Gauge

Finished Measurements:  Approximately 5” x 5”

Gauge: 16 sts x 18 rows in sc = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm).  

Pattern Notes 

• All stitches are done in sc.
• Tapestry crochet method recommended for carrying the non-working yarn under the stitches – tutorial at https://eclairemakery.com/beginners-guide-to-tapestry-crochet-step-by-step-photo-video-tutorial/.
• Check the tutorial noted above for how to change colors in sc as well. To change colors in sc, start the sc before the color change as normal by inserting the hook into the st and pulling up a loop with the first color, then drop the first color and complete the sc by pulling the new color through both loops on the hook.
• The written pattern is in abbreviations as follows: “A5, B9, A2,” would mean “single crochet 5 sts in off-white, single crochet 9 sts in brown, single crochet 2 sts in off-white”
• Every row begins with a ch 1 that does not count as a st.
• Every row ends with a turn except for the last row.
• Crochet foundation chain loosely so that the edge does not curl.
• When following the chart, remember to work back and forth. For example, Row 1 is read from right to left, row 2 from left to right, and so on.
• From rows 3 – 14, rows are worked in sets of two identical rows of sts.
• Fasten off at end of Border using the invisible join method. Tutorial available at https://craftingeachday.com/crochet-invisible-join-tutorial-crochet-in-the-round/.

Standard Stitch Abbreviations (U.S. Crochet Terminology):

A: Color A

B: Color B

C: Color C

ch: chain

rep: repeat

sl st: slip stitch    

sc: single crochet

sp(s): space(s)

st(s): stitch(es)

Christmas Tree Coaster Crochet Pattern

Base Chain: With A, ch 18.

Row 1: Sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc across, turn. (17 sts)

Row 2: A17.

Rows 3 – 4: A7, B3, A7.

Rows 5 – 6: A3, C11, A3.

Rows 7 – 8: A4, C9, A4.

Rows 9 – 10: A5, C7, A5.

Rows 11 – 12: A6, C5, A6.

Rows 13 – 14: A7, C3, A7.

Row 15: A8, C1, A8.

Rows 16 and 17: A17. Go to Border instructions.

Border

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st (pm in first sc to mark corner), work 15 sc evenly spaced across all edges and sides, and 3 sc in each corner (pm in middle sc to mark corner), end rnd with 1 sc in same st as first 2 sc, join with sl st to first marked sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 2: Turn coaster over. Join color C with a sl st anywhere on a side or edge, ch 1, sc in same stitch, work 1 sc in each sc around and 3 sc in each corner st (move markers up to mark middle sc as the corner sts), join with sl st to first sc.

Rnd 3: Turn coaster over. Ch 1, sc in same stitch, work 1 sc in each sc around and 3 sc in each corner st, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off using invisible join method. Tutorial for invisible join method available at https://craftingeachday.com/crochet-invisible-join-tutorial-crochet-in-the-round/.

Finishing: Weave in ends. Block if desired.

Other Crochet Patterns You Might Enjoy

For more free crochet coaster patterns, check out my square Sunshine Coaster Pattern and my round Lila Coaster Pattern. And to add to your Christmas decor, try out the free Easy Crochet Christmas Blanket Pattern.

For other patterns for quick Christmas gifts, try the Stella Scarf and the Berry Red Cowl. Both of these womens accessory patterns work up easily for holiday gifts. And for even more Christmas gift ideas, check out the round-up post on 70 quick patterns for crochet Christmas projects.