Crochet beanie with pom pom pattern
This crochet beanie with pom pom pattern is an advanced beginner-friendly hat worked from the top down in the round using worsted weight yarn, simple color changes, and a stretchy ribbed brim. Designed to fit most teens and adults, it’s a cozy striped beanie that’s perfect for everyday wear, gifts, and cold-weather crochet.
Quick answer
This crochet beanie with pom pom pattern is an advanced beginner-friendly hat worked from the top down in the round using worsted weight yarn (#4) and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. It is designed to fit most teens and adults and features bold stripes, a stretchy ribbed brim, and an optional yarn or faux fur pom pom.
Best for: Advanced beginners
Style: Top-down striped beanie with ribbed brim
Includes: Written instructions, gauge, sizing details, and pom pom options
Why you’ll love this pattern
- Advanced beginner-friendly — Uses simple stitches, clean color changes, and easy post stitches
- Retro-inspired style — Bold stripes give this beanie a fun, laid-back look
- Fits most teens and adults — The stretchy ribbed brim creates a comfortable, flexible fit
- Custom pom pom option — Includes instructions for a yarn pom pom or use a faux fur one
- Quick and giftable — A stylish cold-weather hat that works up fast
Crochet beanie with pom pom pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Advanced beginner — This pattern uses basic stitches, simple color changes, and post stitches for the ribbed brim.
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 (18 cm)
Circumference: 20-23 inches (51-58 cm)
Height: 7.75 inches (20 cm)
Need help with sizing? Check out my crochet hat sizing guide for size charts, resizing tips, and more.
Gauge
15 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
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 crochet 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
Quick links
Crown of the beanie
Body of the beanie
Ribbed brim
Adding the pom pom
Finishing
FAQs
Crochet beanie with pom pom pattern instructions
The pattern instructions are written step by step and worked from the top down in the round. Follow the rounds in order, use the color changes as noted, and adjust the length as needed before finishing with the ribbed brim and pom pom.
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.
- Wrap yarn evenly around your pom pom maker.
- Cut the yarn along the groove.
- Tie a strong piece of yarn tightly around the center.
- Fluff the pom pom and trim it to shape.
- Sew securely to the top of your hat using a yarn needle.
Finishing
Use a yarn needle to weave in all of the ends.
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?
This pattern is best for advanced beginners. If you’re comfortable with double crochet, working in the round, and simple color changes, you should be able to follow it easily.
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.
Make it a matching set!
Want to turn this into a cozy gift idea or craft show best-seller? Pair this crochet beanie with pom pom 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.
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— Melissa