For all those Goliaths trying to succeed their beard check, here’s an easy tutorial for a crocheted beard-and-mustache combo. Now everyone can sport their own beard, no special potions necessary.

These instructions are adapted from MadMim’s very helpful crochet beard tutorial.

What you’ll need:

• One skein of yarn (cotton or wool recommended)
• Crochet hook
• Scissors

1. Chain 7 to start.

2. Turn and single crochet 6

3. Now you’re ready to start bobbling. If you’re new to the bobble stitch, check out this great tutorial. For this row, you’ll do three bobble stitches with a single crochet between each one.
4. For the next row, do four bobble stitches with a single crochet between each.
5. For the next eight rows, you’ll do 5 bobble stitches with a single crochet between each one. (If you need to adapt this pattern to larger or smaller faces, you can do more or fewer rows at this stage.)

6. Then four stitches, then three, then a row of single crochet to finish the edge.
7. For the ear loops, chain ten and attach at each end. If you have larger or smaller ears, you can adjust the length here.
8. For the mustache, you’ll double crochet four, then single crochet two, then double crochet four and attach to the beard.

9. Try on the beard as you go and make any adjustments to the pattern as needed to fit your unique face.