Boho Bead Stitch Crochet Beanie Pattern
I’m excited to share my Bead Stitch Crochet Beanie Pattern with you! This beanie is super cute and perfect for adding a touch of boho style to your wardrobe. It’s designed to fit most teens and adults with rounds of double crochet stitches and boho-style bead stitches.
The beanie also features earflaps with braids and pom poms attached, plus a pom pom on top. I hope you enjoy making this stylish hat as much as I did! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Bead Stitch Crochet Beanie Pattern
This stylish beanie is perfect for adding a boho touch to your outfit. It’s great for keeping warm during chilly days while still looking fashionable. Wear it to music festivals, casual outings, or just around town.
The unique bead stitch design makes it a standout accessory. The Boho Beanie also makes a lovely handmade gift for friends and family. Plus, it’s a fun project for anyone who loves to crochet!
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Size: I-9 5.5 mm
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (#4) in tan and black. I used Lion Brand Yarn’s Wool Ease in wheat.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
- Large pom maker: Use this to make the pom poms for your hat.
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Bead Stitch Crochet Beanie Pattern Information
As a fun bonus, I made a matching hat for my kitten, Thor. You can find the pattern here: crochet pom pom hat for cat.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Size Chart
One size fits most teens & adults.
| Circumference | Crown | Height | |
| Teen/Adult | 20-23 inches | 7.5 inches | 8 inches |
Gauge
15 stitches = 4 inches and 9 rows = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- rem = remaining
- YO = yarn over
Pattern Notes
- This crochet beanie pattern starts with a magic circle.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
- Use black yarn for the bead stitch rounds (11, 14, & 17)
- The pattern is written in US terms.
Special Stitches: Bead Stitch Notes
- The ch-3 at the beginning of the bead stitch rounds counts as the first stitch.
- The last stitch of the bead stitch rounds is a regular double crochet.
- Each bead stitch is the width of two stitches. You will have the double crochet stitch (post of the bead) and the stitch made in step 6 below.
How to Crochet the Bead Stitch
- Make a dc. This dc is the post for your bead stitch. You are going to work around the dc.
- YO and pull up a loop. 3 loops on your hook.
- YO and pull up another loop. 5 loops on your hook.
- YO and pull up another loop. 7 loops on your hook.
- YO and pull through 6 of the loops. 2 loops rem on your hook.
- YO and pull through the 2 loops. Bead stitch made.
- Skip a stitch and dc in the next stitch to start the next bead.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you’re not comfortable with using a magic circle, you can use an alternative method to make round 1 of the pattern. This method is just as effective and might be easier for beginners.
Round 1: Chain 4, make 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Bead Stitch Crochet Beanie Pattern Instructions
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 3, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 3, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 3, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 3, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 11: Ch 3, skip the first st, work the bead stitch all the way around following the instructions from above, dc in the last st, join to top of the beginning ch-3 (31 beads = 62 stitches + first ch-3 and last stitch = 64)
Rnds 12 & 13: Ch 3, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 14: Ch 3, skip the first st, work the bead stitch all the way around following the instructions from above, dc in the last st, join to top of the beginning ch-3 (31 beads = 62 stitches + first ch-3 and last stitch = 64)
Rnds 15 & 16: Ch 3, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 17: Ch 3, skip the first st, work the bead stitch all the way around following the instructions from above, dc in the last st, join to top of the beginning ch-3 (31 beads = 62 stitches + first ch-3 and last stitch = 64)
Rnd 18: Ch 3, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Earflaps for the Bead Stitch Crochet Beanie Pattern
- Begin the first earflap where you ended the last round of your hat.
- Leave 22 stitches in the front of the hat and 14 stitches in the back.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 14, turn (14 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 10 sts, sc2tog, turn (12 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (12 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 8 sts, sc2tog, turn (10 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (10 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 6 sts, sc2tog, turn (8 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (8 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 4 sts, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc2tog (1 stitch)
Repeat for second earflap and then use black yarn to single crochet around the hat.
Pom Poms for the Bead Stitch Crochet Beanie Pattern
Make 3 pom poms with your pom maker. Use black yarn.
- Wind the yarn around both arches.
- Cut the yarn along the middle gap.
- Tie with a piece of scrap yarn.
- Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
- Trim any loose ends.
Attach one pom pom to the top of your hat.
Braids for the Bead Stitch Crochet Beanie Pattern
I made 9″ braids to attach the pom poms to the earflaps. For thinner braids, I used 6 strands of yarn for each braid. If you want thicker braids, just use more strands of yarn.
To attach the pom poms, use a tapestry needle to secure them to one end of each braid. Then, attach the other end of the braids to the earflaps.
Finishing the Bead Stitch Crochet Beanie Pattern
Weave in all of your ends.
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