Quick Crochet Projects to Make for Father’s Day!

Just a friendly reminder that Father’s Day is quickly approaching! Now is the perfect time to get started on a quick project to show your dad how much you appreciate him. These crochet projects for Father’s Day work up fast and are designs we know our dads will love!

Whether you’re making something for your own father, the father of your children, or any influential father figures in your life, check out these patterns and get stitching!

A Quick and Stylish Hat

While June might not seem like the ideal time to give a guy a warm crocheted hat, it’s the kind of accessory where you can never have too many. And if he likes to camp or hang out around the fire pit at night, he can wear it right away. The Whispering Pines Hat is a super popular pattern, with double-treble crochet stitch patterning reminiscent of pine boughs. It’s the perfect touch of the outdoors that he can take with him everywhere.

Cozy, Comfortable Socks

If you can convince him that the highest calling of handmade socks is to be worn—and worn often—a pair of crocheted socks just might be the most useful gift you can give the dad in your life. And there’s nothing like the moment when he hands you a worn-through sock after a couple years of wear and you say, “Oh, I can fix that for you.” The Rib and Fan Socks are simple and cozy—perfect if made in his favorite color.

A Super Practical Mug Cozy

Is there a father figure in your life who’s a big fan of coffee or tea? Then a handmade mug cozy is the perfect gift! We love the one featured in the book Crochet to Calm. Use a yarn with some stretch so that your cozy will fit a variety of mugs, and pick out a cool button—or take him with you to pick out that final touch for himself! This project is super quick, so you can make one for all the great dads around you. Or make matching father-daughter mug cozies. Adorable!

A Cool and Comfy Rug

While a rug might not immediately be something that screams “dad,” there’s a good chance that he is in need of one. Maybe he needs a cozy landing zone for his feet when he gets out of bed. Maybe he needs somewhere soft to stand while he does the dishes. Or maybe he will put this rug in pride of place at the front door. Double crochet construction makes the Plaid Rug rug whip up quick, and the surface crochet finishes it off beautifully with a stunning plaid design.

A Soft, Luxurious Foot Rest

Does a dad in your life deserve to put his feet up? He might just love the Lofty Pouf. It uses two strands of jumbo yarn held together and crocheted with your fingers! This ultra-quick project is a great way to make him a substantial project that will work up really fast, but if you aren’t quite done in time for Father’s Day, show him how to work a few stitches. That way the memory of time spent together will be there every time he sits back and relaxes.

What crochet projects do you plan on tackling in honor of the dads in your life? Let us know in the comments!

Originally published 6/9/2017. Updated 6/7/2023.