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Crochet ribbed beanie pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

The deep ribbed texture and folded brim give this beanie a classic, cozy look that works for just about anyone. It’s a great cold-weather hat for everyday wear, handmade gifts, or matching child and adult beanies.

Quick answer

This beginner-friendly crochet ribbed beanie is worked flat in rows using bulky weight (#5) yarn and an L-11 (8 mm) crochet hook, then seamed into a tube and shaped at the top with simple decreases. The pattern includes child and adult sizes, with a folded ribbed brim and an optional yarn or faux fur pom pom.

How this crochet ribbed beanie is made

This beanie is worked flat from side to side using single crochet stitches in the back loop only to create the ribbed texture. Once the body is complete, the short ends are sewn together to form a tube. The top edge is shaped with decrease rounds and sewn closed, while the bottom edge folds up to create the brim.

Crochet ribbed beanie pattern details

Skill level 

Beginner — This pattern uses single crochet, back-loop-only stitches, simple decreases, and basic seaming. The body is worked flat, then the top is shaped after the hat is sewn into a tube.

Materials needed

  • L-11 (8 mm) crochet hook
  • Bulky weight yarn (#5)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Pom pom maker (optional)
  • Faux fur pom pom (optional)

Size guide

This pattern includes child and adult sizes. Choose your size based on the wearer’s head circumference.

  • Child — Fits a 19–20 inch (48–51 cm) head; finished hat height: 7.5 inches (19 cm)
  • Adult — Fits a 20–23 inch (51–58 cm) head; finished hat height: 8.25 inches (21 cm)

Check out my crochet hat sizing guide for full size charts and adjustment tips.

Gauge

13 sc blo and 13 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

  • sc = single crochet stitch
  • sc2tog = single crochet decrease
  • blo = back loop only
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

  • The body of the hat is worked flat in rows and then sewn into a tube.
  • Beginning with Row 2, work the body stitches in the back loops only (blo) to create the ribbed texture.
  • The ch 1 at the beginning of a row or round does not count as a stitch.
  • The top of the hat is shaped after the body is seamed.
  • Join each top-shaping round with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Free crochet ribbed beanie pattern instructions

Child size

Body of the hat (worked flat)

Row 1: Ch 31, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each remaining ch, turn (30 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc blo in each st, turn. (30 stitches)
Rows 3–48: Repeat Row 2

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use a yarn needle to sew the two short ends together to form a tube.

Top of the hat (worked in the round)

Setup round: Join yarn at the top edge and work 30 sc evenly around. Join. (30 stitches)
Round 1: Ch 1, sc2tog around, join (15 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc2tog around, sc in last stitch, join (8 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc2tog around, join (4 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail, and sew the top of the hat closed.

Adult size

Body of the hat (worked flat)

Row 1: Ch 37, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each remaining ch, turn (36 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc blo in each st, turn. (36 stitches)
Rows 3–50: Repeat Row 2

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use a yarn needle to sew the two short ends together to form a tube.

Top of the hat (worked in the round)

Setup round: Join yarn at the top edge and work 36 sc evenly around. Join. (36 stitches)
Round 1: Ch 1, sc2tog around, join (18 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc2tog around, join (9 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc2tog around, sc in last stitch, join. (5 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail, and sew the top of the hat closed.

Adding a pom pom

To add an optional yarn pom pom:

  1. Wind the yarn around both arches of the pom pom maker.
  2. Cut the yarn along the middle groove.
  3. Tie a piece of yarn tightly around the center.
  4. Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
  5. Fluff the pom pom and trim any uneven ends.
  6. Attach the pom pom securely to the top of the hat.

For a faux fur pom pom, attach it securely to the top of the hat instead.

Finishing

Fold up the bottom edge to create the ribbed brim, then weave in any remaining ends.

Close-up of two crochet ribbed beanies made flat with a folded brim and fluffy pom poms

More free crochet hat patterns

Looking for another hat worked flat? Try my crochet hat worked flat pattern, featuring basic double crochet stitches, a folded brim, and a pom pom. It includes three sizes from toddler to adult.

Looking for more crochet hat ideas? Browse my full collection of free crochet hat patterns for babies, kids, and adults.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa