Crochet beanie hat pattern
Stay cozy and stylish with this crochet beanie hat pattern that’s perfect for beginners. Designed with bold stripes and a comfy ribbed brim, this hat is worked seamlessly from the top down and is quick, relaxing, and fun to make.
Whether you’re stitching up a tiny baby beanie or a cozy adult size, you’ll love how easy it is to create a snug, handmade hat using simple double crochet and post stitches. Scroll down for the full free pattern.
Quick answer
This free crochet beanie hat pattern is worked from the top down in the round using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an H-8 (5 mm) hook. Designed for beginners, it features a stretchy ribbed brim made with post stitches and includes baby, toddler, child, and adult sizes.
Why you’ll love this crochet beanie hat pattern
- Beginner-friendly — Uses basic double crochet and post stitches
- Four sizes included — Baby, toddler, child, and adult
- Top-down construction — No seaming and easy length adjustments
- Stretchy ribbed brim — Comfortable fit that stays in place
- Customizable stripes — Use any color combination you love
- Great for gifts — A classic hat you can make again and again
Color changes and striped design tips
This crochet beanie hat pattern uses simple color changes to create bold, clean stripes with a smooth finish.
Instead of fastening off each round, you’ll carry the unused yarn up the inside of the hat until it’s needed again. This keeps the inside neat, reduces ends to weave in, and makes the pattern faster and more beginner-friendly. You can follow the stripe sequence as written or customize it with your own color layout.
Free crochet beanie hat pattern details
Before you get started, take a moment to review the pattern details below. You’ll find the skill level, finished sizes, materials, gauge, and helpful notes to make sure your crochet beanie hat turns out just right.
Skill level
Beginner — This crochet beanie hat pattern uses basic stitches, simple color changes, and minimal shaping, making it a great project for newer crocheters.
Materials needed
- Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm) – or the size needed to match the gauge
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) – in white and your chosen contrast color
- Yarn needle – for weaving in yarn ends
- Scissors – for cutting your yarn
- Stitch markers – optional, but helpful for keeping track of rounds and stitch counts
Finished size
This crochet beanie pattern includes four sizes.
| Hat Size | Crown | Head Circumference | Hat Height |
| Baby | 4.75 inches | 13-14 inches | 5.25 inches |
| Toddler | 5.75 inches | 18-19 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches | 7.25 inches |
| Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches | 7.75 inches |
Need help with crochet hat sizing?
Getting the right fit is one of the most important parts of making a crochet hat.
If you’re unsure about head circumference, negative ease, crown diameter, or hat height, I’ve created a complete Crochet Hat Sizing Guide that walks you through everything step by step.
You’ll learn:
• How to measure head circumference correctly
• How much negative ease to use
• How to calculate crown diameter
• Standard baby, child, and adult size charts
• How to adjust any crochet hat pattern for a better fit
Gauge
9 rounds and 16 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)
✅ Too many stitches? Use a larger hook
✅ Too few stitches? Use a smaller hook
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- FPdc = front post double crochet
- BPdc = back post double crochet
- ch / chs = chain / chains
- st / sts = stitch / stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Pattern notes
- Begin with a magic circle
- The starting chain does not count as a stitch
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch
- Hat is worked from the top down in the round
- Adjust length by adding or removing rounds
- Pattern is written in US terms
How to make post stitches
Post stitches create the stretchy, structured ribbed brim of this beanie hat:
- FPdc (front post double crochet): Yarn over, insert your hook from front to back around the post of the stitch below, yarn over and complete a double crochet
- BPdc (back post double crochet): Yarn over, insert your hook from back to front around the post of the stitch below, yarn over and complete a double crochet
Quick links
Baby size
Toddler size
Child size
Adult size
Finishing the beanie
FAQs
Striped crochet beanie hat pattern instructions
Begin with white yarn for Round 1. For the rest of the hat, alternate colors each round, switching between white and your chosen contrast color.
When changing colors, do not fasten off after each round. Instead, carry the unused yarn up the inside of the hat until it’s needed again. This keeps the inside neat and saves time.
Baby size
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 10 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (40 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts; repeat around. Join. (50 sts)
Rounds 6-10: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (50 sts)
Use white yarn for the brim.
Rounds 11-13: Ch 2, *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (50 sts)
Toddler size
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 10 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (40 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts; repeat around. Join. (50 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts; repeat around. Join. (55 sts)
Rounds 7-13: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (55 sts)
Use white yarn for the brim.
Rounds 14-16: Ch 2, *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (55 sts)
Child size
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 10 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (40 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts; repeat around. Join. (50 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts; repeat around. Join. (55 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat around. Join. (60 sts)
Rounds 8-14: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (60 sts)
Use white yarn for the brim.
Rounds 15-17: Ch 2, *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (60 sts)
Adult size
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 10 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (30 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (40 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts; repeat around. Join. (50 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 9 sts; repeat around. Join. (55 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat around. Join. (65 sts)
Rounds 9-15: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (65 sts)
Use white yarn for the brim.
Rounds 16-18: Ch 2, *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (65 sts)
Finishing
Fasten off and use a yarn needle to weave in all of the ends.
Frequently asked questions
Can a beginner make this crochet beanie hat pattern?
Yes! This pattern is designed for beginners and uses only basic double crochet stitches and simple post stitches with easy-to-follow instructions.
Do I need to cut the yarn for each stripe?
No. You’ll carry the unused yarn up the inside of the hat, which keeps your work neat and saves time.
What sizes are included in the pattern?
The pattern includes baby, toddler, child, and adult sizes.
How long does it take to make this beanie?
Most crocheters can finish this hat in a few hours, making it great for gifts or market prep.
What type of yarn works best for this pattern?
A soft worsted weight (#4) yarn works best for structure, comfort, and stitch definition.
Can I make the beanie in one solid color?
Absolutely. The pattern works just as well in a single color if you prefer a classic look.
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— Melissa