Free Crochet Beanie Pattern (Fun & Easy)

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Get ready to crochet a vibrant and cozy beanie with this free crochet beanie pattern! Designed for both child and adult sizes, this colorful hat features a playful pom pom that adds a fun touch to your winter wardrobe.

Whether you’re braving the chilly weather or simply want to add a pop of color to your outfit, this beanie is the perfect accessory. With clear instructions and basic stitches, even beginners can confidently create this stylish and functional hat. Stay warm and fashionable all season long with this free crochet beanie pattern!

Also, before you go, be sure to check out my many other free crochet hat patterns!

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Skill Level

Advanced beginner. Projects may include involved stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping.

Materials

H/5 mm crochet hook for hat
I/5.5 mm crochet hook for brim ribbing
Worsted weight (#4). I used Red Heart Super Saver in white, pretty-n-pink, bright yellow, minty, amethyst and charcoal
Tapestry needle
Locking stitch markers
S cissors
Measuring tape
Extra large pom pom maker
Hot melt adhesive

Gauge

Gauge is important for this pattern.

7 stitches and 4 rows = 2 inches

Crochet Beanie Pattern Size Chart

Hat Size	Circumference	Height
Child	19-20 inches	7 inches
Adult	20-23 inches	7.75 inches

Crochet Beanie Pattern Size Chart

Pattern Notes

The beginning of each round starts with a chain. This chain does not count as your first stitch.
At the end of each round, you’ll join your yarn with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first stitch made in that round.
Color changes are made when you join in the round.
Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the remainder of the round.
You are crocheting in the round.
Hat is worked from the top down.
If needed, you can make any size hat longer or shorter by repeating or eliminating the last row.
Ribbing is worked seperately in rows and sewn to the hat.
Use a size H/5 mm crochet hook crochet hook for the hat.
Use a size I/5.5 mm crochet hook for the ribbing.
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Abbreviations

dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
ch = chain
chs = chains
st = stitch
sts = stitches
rem = remaining
rnd = round
rnds = rounds
BLO = back loop only

Crochet Stitches

Double Crochet (dc)

Yarn over and insert hook in next stitch.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 3 loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through remaining 2 loops on your hook.

Single Crochet (sc)

Insert hook in next stitch.
Yarn over and pull up a loop. You will have 2 loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through both loops.

Child Size Crochet Beanie Pattern

H/5 mm crochet hook

white yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

white yarn
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)

pretty-n-pink yarn
Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

white yarn
Rnd 4: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

white yarn
Rnd 5: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

bright yellow yarn
Rnd 6: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

white yarn
Rnd 7: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

white yarn
Rnd 8: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

minty yarn
Rnd 9: ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

white yarn
Rnd 10: ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

white yarn
Rnd 11: ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

amethyst yarn
Rnd 12: ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

white yarn
Rnd 13: ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

white yarn
Rnd 14: ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

charcoal yarn
Rnd 15: ch 2, dc in each st, join and fasten off (60 stitches)

Brim for Child Size

I/5.5 mm crochet hook
white yarn

Row 1: ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, turn (6 stitches)

Row 2: ch 1, sc in each st BLO, turn (6 stitches)

Row 3-60: repeat row 2 (6 stitches)

Adult Size Crochet Beanie Pattern