How to Crochet a Fisherman Cap with Video

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Just starting to crochet? You can make this! Scroll down for the free pattern and follow along with the crochet video tutorial for best results!

This crochet beanie hat pattern is a timeless classic! If you are looking to crochet something for the guy or girl (but the guys do love it 😍 ) in your life this crochet hat is the one! 

So many of your are loving the classic Fisherman Hat in worsted weight I had to offer you an alternative for those really cold climates! This brings the style of a Watch Mans cap / Fisherman Cap and the warmth of a classic winter beanie.

Super Bulky Fisherman Cap at a Glance

  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Sizes: Adult and Adult XL (free on the blog), with newborn to Adult XL available in the downloadable PDF
  • Yarn & Crochet Hooks: Super bulky weight (#6) yarn, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick or similar, with 10.00 mm (N/P), 9.00 mm (M/N) and 6.50 mm (K/10.5) crochet hooks
  • Stitches Used: Chain, slip stitch, single crochet and half double crochet
  • Construction: Worked from the top down in continuous rounds using single crochet stitches, with a stretchy ribbed brim made in rows using half double crochet in the back loop and attached as you go
  • Tutorials: Step-by-step video tutorial included
  • Perfect For: Men’s winter hats, handmade gifts, everyday cold-weather wear and classic unisex beanies

Why You’ll Love It: This chunky crochet fisherman cap is one of those hats you’ll find yourself making again and again. The simple single crochet stitches make it easy to work on, while the super bulky yarn means you can have one finished in an evening or even sooner!

The folded ribbed brim gives it that classic fisherman look and adds extra warmth around the ears. Make it in a neutral shade for everyday wear or choose a favourite colour for a handmade gift that’s sure to get plenty of use.

A person with a red beard wears a textured green crochet fisherman cap and a black and white buffalo check flannel shirt in a snowy setting. Free crochet pattern

This crochet beanie hat is made working from the top of the hat in single crochet all the way to the bottom. The band is then crocheted attaching to the base of the hat as you go.

This unisex crochet beanie hat pattern can be made with any of your favourite SUPER BULKY yarns.

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Single crochet fisherman cap beanie

What makes this Fisherman Cap pattern perfect for beginners? The entire hat is made from single crochet and half double crochet these are the only skills that you need to have success with this pattern. AND of course the video tutorial will answer any questions you have while crocheting the beanie.

I also believe because the yarn is larger and the hat takes far fewer stitches than a smaller yarn it will be easier to stick with the pattern all the way to the end.

If you are a beginner be sure to watch the video tutorial above all the way through!

All you need is some super bulky yarn a stitch marker your hooks and somewhere to watch the video and within an hour or so you will have this Fisherman Cap crocheted and ready to wear.

A dark green crochet fisherman cap featuring a cuffed, textured, speckled design and a small branded tag on the side. Free crochet pattern

How to Resize this Crochet Hat

Even though I do my best to get the sizing perfect depending on who you are making this for an adjustment to the length may help to get the perfect fit.

I designed this pattern working the stitches top down making it really easy to adjust the length of the hat.

You can resize this hat by either make less rounds for a shorter beanie or just add more rounds to make it longer and cover more of your ears. Resizing the crochet fisherman cap couldn’t be easier.

Notes

💕 Skill Level is Beginner
💕 Skills Needed single crochet, half double crochet
💕 Sizes Included on blog Adult and Adult XL (Ad free pdf download includes newborn to adult xl)
💕 Made with super bulky yarn
💕 All sizes written individually
💕 Unisex crochet hat pattern
💕 Written in Standard American terms

Yarn Chosen for This Crochet Fisherman Cap

For this crochet hat I decided to use Wool-Ease Thick N Quick  yarn by Lion Brand. Below are just some of the reasons I love this yarn so much!

Watch the Fisherman Cap Video Tutorial Here

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Fisherman Cap for Men – Free Pattern

SKILL LEVEL

Beginner

ABBREVIATION

  • blo – back loop only
  • ch – chain
  • hdc – half double crochet
  • sc – single crochet
  • sk – skip 
  • st – stitch
  • sts – stitches
  • slst – slip stitch
  • rpt – repeat

GAUGE

3 sts = 1.5 inches 2 rounds = .75 inches 

Looking to make just a regular beanie for everyday wear that is perfect for men too?  Check out this crochet beanie pattern here.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

  • Adult  19.5” x 7.5”
  • Adult XL  21” x 8.25”

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Free Crochet Pattern

Fisherman Cap – Adult


*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Using 10 mm hook ch 2 

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st st *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)
Rnd 5: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30) 
Rnd 6: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)
Rnd 7: 1 sc in 1st 11 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 11 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (39)
Rnds 8-15: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (39)

Change to 9.00 mm hook and continue below

Rnds 16-18: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (39)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crochet Ribbed Band

The band for the hat is worked in rows and attached as you go.  Here is a simple video that will help with the construction of the brim if needed.

Please work the slip stitches loosely.  If they are worked too tight you will be making the size of the hat smaller.  Keep them loose for best results.

Change to 6.50 mm hook 

Working in bottom of hat with wrong side facing, join yarn at centre back with slst, ch 12.

Note: For row 2 and every odd row, use a stitch marker to indicate the last stitch of the row. This will help you locate the first stitch of the following row.

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (10) Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Hdc in blo in 1st and each ch across (10). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Hdc in blo of 1st and each hdc across (10) Mark last hdc with stitch marker.  Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Hdc in blo in 1st and each hdc across (10).  Ch 1, turn.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you reach the end of the round.

After last row, join short ends of cuff by working a slip stitch across first and last rows of cuff. NOTE:  Right side of hat and seam should be facing you.  Once the cuff is turned up the right side of the seam will be facing out.

A person with red hair wears a forest green crochet fisherman cap and a black and white buffalo plaid shirt in the snow. Free crochet pattern

Free Crochet Pattern

Fisherman Cap – Adult XL

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

Using 10 mm hook ch 2 

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1st st and each st around (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1st st *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (18)
Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)
Rnd 5: 1 sc in 1st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30) 
Rnd 6: 1 sc in 1st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)
Rnd 7: 1 sc in 1st 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42)
Rnds 8-16: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (42)

Change to 9.00 mm hook and continue below

Rnds 17-20: Sc in 1st st and each st around. (42)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crochet Ribbed Band

The band for the hat is worked in rows and attached as you go.  Here is a simple video that will help with the construction of the brim if needed.

Please work the slip stitches loosely.  If they are worked too tight you will be making the size of the hat smaller. 

Keep them loose for best results.

Change to 6.50 mm hook 

Working in bottom of hat with wrong side facing, join yarn at centre back with slst, ch 12.

Note: For row 2 and every odd row, use a stitch marker to indicate the last stitch of the row. This will help you locate the first stitch of the following row.

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across (10) Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Hdc in blo in 1st and each ch across (10). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Hdc in blo of 1st and each hdc across (10) Mark last hdc with stitch marker. Working into sts of round 1, slst in next 2 sts, Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: Hdc in blo in 1st and each hdc across (10).  Ch 1, turn.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you reach the end of the round.

After last row, join short ends of cuff by working a slip stitch across first and last rows of cuff. NOTE:  Right side of hat and seam should be facing you.  Once the cuff is turned up the right side of the seam will be facing out.

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3 Comments

  1. How many of the “ribs” should you have for the adult hat? I think I might not be slst in the correct two stitches at the end of the hat and it might be coming out too big but not sure. Thanks!

    1. This can happen if you stitches are not quite tight enough. You can go down a hook size or occasionally slip stitch over three stitches in the base of the hat. Just be sure not to pull hose too tight as it can make your hat smaller. Hope this helps!

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