About this Product
This instant digital download pattern contains easy-to-follow instructions to crochet the Sock Guy Beanie.
Sock or fingering yarn creates a lightweight beanie to stuff in your pocket to have handy. This classic style is updated with a wide band of narrow texture stripes. A slightly heavier version of Sock Guy can be made in sport-weight yarn.
This beanie has a bit of slouch on the mannequins, but that’s because they have short-ish heads. The depth of this hat will be a standard beanie fit on most men; however, the pattern also includes instructions for a longer hat with slouch.
The pattern offers four sizes: Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large with head circumferences of 21, 22, 23, 24 in./53, 56, 58, 61 cm.
YARN:
The Sock Guy requires from 180 to 208 yd./165 to 190 m of either Sock/Fingering Weight (#1 Super Fine) OR Sport Weight (#2 Fine) yarn. This design uses a looser gauge than normal for sock/fingering-weight yarn -- 20 dc = 4 in./10 cm -- to create a light, drapey beanie. For sport-weight yarn, this is a recommended gauge and creates a firm fabric with good body.
WHAT YOU GET:
A 5-page PDF pattern that also provides links to my website -- www.hatsbyelvee.com -- for technique tutorials and stitch definitions for new crocheters. The written instructions use American crochet terms.
Hats By Elvee
Meet the Maker
The Chunky Guy Beanie, pictured here, is my best-selling pattern, with hundreds sold to makers from around the world. The pattern exemplifies what I love most about crochet and knitting: An easy pattern can produce a classic look as well as an enjoyable crafting experience.
Almost all of my patterns use simple, basic stitches. I occasionally venture into intermediate territory -- but only if the end result is worth the extra effort.
One of my favorite activities is to round up a few balls of yarn and experiment with stitches and shapes and color combinations. It's an adventure to find out what kind of hat the yarn wants to be. A sassy, lacy Juliet cap for summer? A rugged, ribbed topper for frigid days? A snazzy fedora that evokes vintage glamor?
I really enjoy doing my small part in bringing warmth and beauty into the world, one hat at a time. My wish is that you enjoy making/wearing/gifting hats from my patterns as much as I enjoyed creating them!
Happy crocheting/knitting!
Elvee
