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Crochet beanie with ribbed brim pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

This crochet beanie with ribbed brim is a simple top-down hat made with half double crochet stitches and a stretchy post-stitch brim. The pattern includes baby, toddler, child, and adult sizes and uses worsted weight yarn. It’s an easy everyday beanie with a classic fit and textured ribbed edge.

Quick answer
This crochet beanie with ribbed brim is worked from the top down using half double crochet stitches. The brim is made with alternating front post and back post half double crochet stitches for a stretchy ribbed finish. The pattern includes baby, toddler, child, and adult sizes.
Best for: Beginners familiar with basic stitches
Style: Top-down beanie with ribbed brim
Includes: 4 sizes, written instructions, and helpful tips

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Why you’ll love this crochet beanie with ribbed brim

  • Classic ribbed brim — Front and back post stitches create a stretchy, textured edge
  • Simple HDC body — The main hat uses easy half double crochet stitches
  • Top-down construction — Adjust the hat length before adding the brim
  • Four sizes included — Baby, toddler, child, and adult
  • Worsted weight yarn — A practical yarn weight for cozy everyday hats

How this ribbed crochet beanie is constructed

This beanie is worked in the round from the crown down. Start with a magic circle and work increase rounds to shape the crown. Next, crochet even half double crochet rounds to form the body of the hat.

The final rounds create the ribbed brim using alternating front post and back post half double crochet stitches. This gives the bottom of the hat extra stretch and a textured finish.

Crochet beanie with ribbed brim pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Beginner — This crochet beanie uses basic half double crochet stitches and simple increases for the main hat. The ribbed brim is made with front post and back post half double crochet stitches. If post stitches are new to you, the instructions below explain how to work them.

Materials needed

  • I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook — or the size needed to match gauge
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4) — choose a soft, non-itchy yarn for a cozy hat
  • Yarn needle — for weaving in ends neatly
  • Scissors — to cut your yarn
  • Stitch markers (optional) — helpful for keeping track of rounds and stitch counts

Finished size

This ribbed crochet beanie pattern includes baby, toddler, child, and adult sizes. Use the chart below to choose the best size based on head circumference and finished hat height.

Hat SizeCrownHead CircumferenceHat Height
0-3 Months4.25 inches (11 cm)13-14 inches (33-36 cm)5 inches (13 cm)
Toddler6 inches (15 cm)18-19 inches (46-48 cm)6.75 inches (17 cm)
Child6.5 inches (17 cm)19-20 inches (48-51 cm)7 inches (18 cm)
Adult7 inches (18 cm)20-23 inches (51-58 cm)7.75 inches (20 cm)

See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.

Gauge

16 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

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

Because hook size can change the fit of a hat, my crochet hook sizes guide is a helpful resource before you start.

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Crochet abbreviations

  • hdc = half double crochet stitch
  • FPhdc = front post half double crochet
  • BPhdc = back post half double crochet
  • ch / chs = chain / chains
  • st / sts = stitch / stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch
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Pattern notes

  • Hat is worked in the round from the top down
  • 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
  • Adjust length by adding or removing rounds before the brim
  • Pattern is written in US crochet terms

How to crochet the ribbed brim

The stretchy ribbed brim is made by alternating front post and back post half double crochet stitches. Instead of working into the top loops of the stitch, post stitches are worked around the vertical post of the stitch below.

  • FPhdc (front post half double crochet): Yarn over, insert your hook from front to back around the post of the stitch below, yarn over, and complete a half double crochet.
  • BPhdc (back post half double crochet): Yarn over, insert your hook from back to front around the post of the stitch below, yarn over, and complete a half double crochet.

Alternating these stitches creates the raised ribbed texture around the bottom of the beanie.

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Baby size
Toddler size
Child size
Adult size
Finishing
FAQs

Free crochet beanie with ribbed brim pattern instructions

Follow the step-by-step instructions below to make your crochet beanie with ribbed brim. The hat is worked from the top down with half double crochet stitches. After completing the body, you’ll finish the hat with a stretchy ribbed brim made from front post and back post half double crochet stitches.

Baby size

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 2, work 11 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st. (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join. (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts. Repeat around. Join. (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 10 sts. Repeat around. Join. (48 stitches)
Rounds 6-11: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. (48 stitches)
Rounds 12-15: Ch 2, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (48 stitches)

Toddler size

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 2, work 11 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st. (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join. (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts. Repeat around. Join. (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 10 sts. Repeat around. Join. (48 stitches)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 11 sts. Repeat around. Join. (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 12 sts. Repeat around. Join. (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 13 sts. Repeat around. Join. (60 stitches)
Rounds 9-16: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. (60 stitches)
Rounds 17-20: Ch 2, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (60 stitches)

Child size

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 2, work 11 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st. (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join. (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts. Repeat around. Join. (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 10 sts. Repeat around. Join. (48 stitches)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 11 sts. Repeat around. Join. (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 12 sts. Repeat around. Join. (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 13 sts. Repeat around. Join. (60 stitches)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 14 sts. Repeat around. Join. (64 stitches)
Rounds 10-17: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. (64 stitches)
Rounds 18-21: Ch 2, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (64 stitches)

Adult size

Round 1: Make a magic circle, ch 2, work 11 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st. (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join. (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts. Repeat around. Join. (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 10 sts. Repeat around. Join. (48 stitches)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 11 sts. Repeat around. Join. (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 12 sts. Repeat around. Join. (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 13 sts. Repeat around. Join. (60 stitches)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 14 sts. Repeat around. Join. (64 stitches)
Round 10: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 15 sts. Repeat around. Join. (68 stitches)
Rounds 11-20: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. (68 stitches)
Rounds 21-24: Ch 2, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st; repeat around. Join. (68 stitches)

Finishing

Fasten off and weave in your ends. Your cozy new beanie is ready to wear, gift, or sell!

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Frequently asked questions

Is this crochet beanie with ribbed brim good for beginners?
Yes. The main hat uses beginner-friendly half double crochet stitches and simple increases. The ribbed brim uses front post and back post half double crochet stitches, which are easy to learn once you know the basic half double crochet stitch.

How is the ribbed brim crocheted?
The brim is made by alternating front post half double crochet and back post half double crochet stitches. Working around the stitch posts creates the stretchy ribbed texture.

What yarn works best for this ribbed crochet beanie?
Worsted weight (#4) yarn works best for this pattern. Choose a soft yarn that feels comfortable against the skin.

Can I make the beanie longer or slouchy?
Yes. Add extra half double crochet rounds to the body before starting the ribbed brim.

What sizes are included?
The pattern includes four sizes: baby, toddler, child, and adult.

Do I need to make a gauge swatch?
A gauge swatch is recommended, especially if you want the finished beanie to match the measurements in the sizing chart.

Try another basic crochet beanie

Looking for a different style? Try my basic crochet beanie pattern for a simple double crochet hat available in seven sizes, or make my half double crochet beanie pattern for an HDC version without the ribbed brim.

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— Melissa

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