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How to crochet a beanie for adults

ByMelissa Hassler

I’m excited to share my How to Crochet a Beanie for Adults pattern with you! This simple and easy beginner pattern is perfect for anyone just starting out. Designed for two adult sizes, it’s a great project to keep you cozy and stylish. Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s make this super cool beanie together! The free crochet pattern is below.

How to Crochet a Beanie For Adults Details

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

Skill Level

Beginner. I show you step by step how to crochet a beanie for adults. This crochet hat pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.

Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.

Materials Needed

  • Crochet hook size: I-9 5.5 mm (or hook needed to obtain gauge)
  • Yarn: Medium worsted weight yarn #4
  • Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
  • Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Stitch marker(s): These are great for beginners. They help to keep track of your stitches.
  • Sewing measuring tape: for measuring your head circumference

Finished size

SizeCircumferenceHeight
Small/Mediumfits up to 22 inches8.25 inches
Medium/Largefits up to 23.5 inches8.5 inches
Adult Beanie Size Chart

If you need help choosing the right fit, visit my crochet hat sizing guide for head circumference tips and size charts.

Crochet Gauge

14 stitches and 9 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

  • dc = double crochet
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st= slip stitch

Pattern Notes

  • Rounds 1-8 are the same for both sizes.
  • Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round. 
  • The beginning chain does not count as a stitch.
  • You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
  • The pattern is written in US terms.

How to Crochet a Beanie For Adults Instructions

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Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 2, make 11 dc (around the ring), join in the round with a sl st in the top of the first dc, gently pull on the yarn tail to close the ring (11 stitches)

Round 2: Ch 2, make 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Round 3: Ch 2, repeat around: *2 dc, dc in 1 st*, join (33 stitches)

Round 4: Ch 2, repeat around: *2 dc, dc in 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Round 5: Ch 2, repeat around: *2 dc, dc in 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Round 6: Ch 2, repeat around: *2 dc, dc in 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Round 7: Ch 2, repeat around: *2 dc, dc in 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Round 8: Ch 2, repeat around: *2 dc, dc in 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Small/Medium How to Crochet a Beanie for Adults

Rounds 9-19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Medium/Large How to Crochet a Beanie for Adults

Round 9: Ch 2, repeat around: *2 dc, dc in 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)

Rounds 10-20: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

Melissa Hassler from Lovable Loops holding beanie hat design from her how to crochet a beanie for adults post

More free crochet hat patterns

Looking for more crochet hat ideas? Browse my full collection of free crochet hat patterns for babies, kids, and adults. You’ll find everything from classic crochet beanies and cozy winter hats to playful animal hats and seasonal designs — all written with clear instructions and helpful sizing details.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa