Light Weight Half Double Crochet Beanie Pattern for Beginners

I’m excited to share my Half Double Crochet Beanie Pattern with you! This beginner-friendly pattern is made using lightweight yarn and half double crochet stitches, making it super cozy and fun to make. It even has a cute pom pom on top!

Designed for toddler, child, and adult sizes, it’s perfect for everyone in the family. Imagine how adorable you’ll look in this stylish beanie. Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s make this charming hat together! The free crochet pattern is below.

lovable loops free Half Double Crochet Beanie

Half double crochet beanie pattern details

If you’re new to crochet, my how to half double crochet tutorial walks you through the half double crochet stitch step by step with helpful visuals.

Skill level

Beginner. This crochet beanie pattern free uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.

Materials needed

Crochet hook size: G-6 4 mm
Yarn: Light weight yarn #3. I used Lion Brand’s Mandala Baby yarn in Diagon Alley.
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): These help keep track of your stitches.
Large pom pom maker: For making a pom pom for your hat.

Finished size

Size	Circumference	Crown	Height
Toddler	18-19 inches	6.25 inches	7.25 inches
Child	19-20 inches	6.5 inches	7.5 inches
Adult	20-23 inches	7 inches	8 inches

Crochet Beanie Pattern Size Chart

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

10 stitches and 8 rows = 2 inches

Crochet abbreviations

hdc = half double crochet stitch
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds

Pattern notes

This crochet beanie pattern starts with a magic circle.
The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
The pattern is written in US terms.

Half double crochet beanie pattern instructions

Toddler size

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

Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 9: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)

Rnd 10: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 11: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 16 sts*, join (72 stitches)

Rnds 12– 28: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (72 stitches)

Child size

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

Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 9: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)

Rnd 10: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 11: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 16 sts*, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 12: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 17 sts*, join (76 stitches)

Rnds 13– 29: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (76 stitches)

Adult size

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

Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 9: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)

Rnd 10: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 11: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 16 sts*, join (72 stitches)

Rnd 12: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 17 sts*, join (76 stitches)

Rnd 13: ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in 18 sts*, join (80 stitches)

Rnds 14– 31: ch 2, hdc in each st, join (80 stitches)

Adding a pom pom

Wind the yarn around both arches.
Cut the yarn along the middle gap.
Tie with a piece of scrap yarn.
Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
Trim any loose ends.

Attach the pom pom to the top of your hat.

Finishing

Weave in your ends.

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