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.
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Free Half Double Crochet Beanie Pattern
Crochet Project 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.
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Half Double Crochet Beanie Pattern Information
Skill Level
Beginner. This crochet beanie pattern free uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
Size Chart
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 Gauge
10 stitches and 8 rows = 2 inches
Crochet Terms
- hdc = half double crochet
- 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 Half Double Crochet Beanie
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 Half Double Crochet Beanie
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 Half Double Crochet Beanie
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)
Add a Pom Pom to your Half Double Crochet Beanie Pattern
- 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 your Half Double Crochet Beanie Pattern
Weave in your ends.

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