Hands wearing white crochet fingerless gloves with colorful retro stripes (brown, orange, yellow, teal) holding a matching crochet beanie with a faux fur pom pom on top. The hat and gloves both feature ribbed cuffs and bold color block accents. Great example of a coordinated handmade winter accessory set.

Free Crochet Pom Pom Beanie Pattern – Retro Striped Style

ByMelissa

Looking for a cozy crochet hat with personality? This free crochet beanie pattern with pom pom features bold stripes and a relaxed retro boho vibe that’s perfect for fall and winter.

It’s beginner-friendly, quick to make, and topped with a fun pom pom—use yarn or a faux fur one like I did! Whether you’re headed to the farmer’s market or just out for a chilly walk, this hat adds the perfect handmade touch to your outfit. The free pattern is down below.

Hands holding a handmade crochet pom pom beanie with retro stripes in brown, orange, yellow, and mint on a white background. The image includes text that says "pom pom BEANIE free crochet pattern – quick & easy" with the website lovableloops.com at the bottom. Great visual for a cozy and colorful crochet hat project.

Why you’ll love this pattern

  • Beginner-friendly – Simple stitches and color changes make this a great project for newer crocheters
  • Retro boho style – Bold color blocks give it a fun, laid-back look
  • Fits most teens and adults – The stretchy ribbed brim ensures a comfy fit
  • Custom pom pom – Includes instructions for a yarn pom or use your favorite faux fur style
  • Quick & gift-able – A stylish cold-weather project that works up fast

Make it a matching set!

Want to turn this into a cozy gift idea or craft show best-seller? Pair this retro striped crochet pom pom beanie with my matching crochet arm warmers pattern!

Both patterns feature the same bold color palette and ribbed post-stitch edging, making them the perfect set for winter. Whether you’re creating a handmade gift or bundling items for your market booth, this retro-inspired combo is sure to catch attention.

Close-up of colorful crochet arm warmers with retro stripes in white, brown, orange, yellow, and mint. Beginner-friendly fingerless gloves pattern.

Crochet pom pom beanie pattern information

Skill level

Beginner – This pattern uses basic stitches, simple color changes, and minimal shaping.

Materials needed

  • Crochet hook size I-9 (5.5 mm) – or the size needed to match the gauge
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4) – choose a soft and comfortable yarn
  • 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
  • Pom pom maker – optional, if you want to make a yarn pom pom

Finished size

One size fits most teens and adults.

Crown: 7 inches
Circumference: 20-23 inches
Height: 7.75 inches

Gauge

15 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches

✅ Too many stitches? Try a larger hook
✅ Too few stitches? Try 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:

  • 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
A handmade crochet beanie hat featuring bold retro-inspired stripes in white, brown, orange, yellow, and mint. The hat includes a wide ribbed brim and a leather "handmade with love" tag.

Crochet pom pom beanie pattern instructions

Crown of the beanie

Begin with white yarn.
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts; repeat around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts; repeat around. Join. (64 sts)
Round 10: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 15 sts; repeat around. Join. (68 sts)

Body of the beanie

Switch to brown yarn.
Round 11: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (68 sts)
Switch to orange yarn.
Round 12: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (68 sts)
Switch to yellow yarn.
Round 13: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (68 sts)
Switch to mint yarn.
Round 14: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (68 sts)
Switch to white yarn.
Round 15: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (68 sts)

Ribbed brim

Round 16: Ch 2, *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (68 sts)
Round 17: Ch 2, *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (68 sts)
Round 18: Ch 2, *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (68 sts)
Round 19: Ch 2, *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (68 sts)

Adding a pom pom

You can follow these steps to make a yarn pom pom, or simply attach a faux fur pom pom if you prefer.

  1. Wrap yarn evenly around your pom pom maker.
  2. Cut the yarn along the groove.
  3. Tie a strong piece of yarn tightly around the center.
  4. Fluff the pom pom and trim it to shape.
  5. Sew securely to the top of your hat using a yarn needle.

Finishing

Use a yarn needle to weave in all of the ends.

A colorful crochet pom pom beanie with bold retro stripes in brown, orange, yellow, mint, and white. The hat features a textured ribbed brim and a fluffy white faux fur pom pom on top.

Frequently asked questions

Can I adjust the size of this beanie?
Yes! To make the hat longer, add extra rounds before starting the ribbed brim. You can also use a larger or smaller hook to slightly change the overall size.

What type of yarn should I use?
A soft worsted weight (#4) yarn works best. Acrylic or cotton blends both work well and will hold their shape while still feeling cozy.

Is this pattern good for beginners?
Definitely! This is a great beginner project. It uses simple double crochet stitches, basic color changes, and easy post stitches for the brim.

How do I add the pom pom?
You can use a store-bought faux fur pom pom or make one with yarn using a pom pom maker. Just sew it securely to the top of the hat once the beanie is finished.

Can I change the stripe colors?
Absolutely! Feel free to mix and match your favorite colors or use scrap yarn. The stripes give you lots of room to personalize your look.

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— Melissa

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