Sock or fingering yarn creates the lightest beanie in my Guy hat collection. 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.

It’s worked from the top down in joined rounds.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large)
To fit head circumferences of
21 (22, 23, 24) in./53 (56, 58, 61) cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference at bottom edge:
19 (20, 21, 22) in./
48 (51, 53, 56) cm
Depth for Beanie:
Approx. 8½ in./21.5 cm

YARN
NOTES
1. Sample hats are crocheted in Gloss Fingering in Sterling, Chroma Fingering in Weathervane and Wool of the Andes Sport in Avocado, all by KnitPicks.
2. A hat with a depth greater than 8½ in. will require approx. 25 yd./23 m more yarn for each extra inch.

Sock/Fingering Weight (#1 Super Fine)
OR Sport Weight (#2 Fine)
• Approx. 180 (189, 198, 208) yd./
165 (173, 181, 190) m

GAUGE
NOTE: This design uses a looser gauge than normal for sock/fingering-weight yarn to create a light, drapey beanie. For sport-weight yarn, this is a recommended gauge and creates a firm fabric with good body.

20 dc = 4 in./10 cm