How to Crochet a Beanie for Adults

Join me in this detailed blog post as I walk you through the step-by-step process of how to crochet a Beanie for adults.

Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting, you’ll find easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips to craft the perfect accessory for staying warm in style. The free guide and pattern are below.

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image that shows how to measure crochet gauge in stitches and rows to make a beanie

CROCHET PATTERN INFORMATION

Skill Level

Beginner. Basic stitches in basic form, simple repeats in rows or rounds.

Project Materials

Adult Beanie Size Chart

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

Crochet Gauge

14 stitches = 4 inches

9 rounds = 4 inches

image that shows how to measure crochet gauge in stitches and rows to make a beanie
  • This pattern starts with a magic ring.
  • The beginning of each round starts with chain 2 (ch 2). This ch 2 does NOT count as your first stitch. 
  • At the end of each round, you’ll join your yarn with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first dc (double crochet) stitch made in that round. 
  • This pattern is worked in the round from the top of the hat down to the brim.
  • The outside of the hat is the right side and the inside of the hat is the wrong side.

Related Patterns

Be sure to check out my free crochet hat patterns (and bookmark them!) before you go.

  • dc= double crochet
  • st= stitch
  • sts= stitches
  • ch= chain
  • chs= chains
  • sl st= slip stitch
  • rnd= round
  • rnd(s)= rounds
  • rem= remaining
  1. Chain 2
  2. Yarn over
  3. Insert hook in next stitch & draw up a loop (3 loops on hook)
  4. Yarn over & draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook)
  5. Yarn over & draw through 2 remaining loops (1 loop on hook)

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CROCHET PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

Rounds 1-8 are the same for both sizes.

Make a magic ring.

Magic ring

Chain (ch) 2

Magic ring + chain 2

Make 11 double crochet (dc). You are working into and around the magic ring.

Always use a locking stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

Magic ring + first double crochet
Magic ring + 11 double crochet (round 1)

Gently pull on the yarn tail to close the ring.

Round 1
Round 1

Join in the round with slip stitch (sl st) in the top of the first dc.

Making a slip stitch
Round 1 is done

Count your stitches. You should have 11.

Ch 2. Make 2 dc in each stitch. Join with a sl st. (22 stitches)

chain 2
first 2 dc made
2nd round

Ch 2. Repeat this pattern all the way around: 2 dc, 1 dc. Join with a sl st. (33 stitches)

3rd round

Ch 2. Repeat this pattern all the way around: 2 dc, 1 dc, 1 dc. Join with a sl st. (44 stitches)

4th round

Ch 2. Repeat this pattern all the way around: 2 dc, 1 dc in ten stitches. Join with a sl st. (48 stitches)

5th round

Ch 2. Repeat this pattern all the way around: 2 dc, 1 dc in eleven stitches. Join with a sl st. (52 stitches)

6th round

Ch 2. Repeat this pattern all the way around: 2 dc, 1 dc in twelve stitches. Join with a sl st. (56 stitches)

7th round

Ch 2. Repeat this pattern all the way around: 2 dc, 1 dc in thirteen stitches. Join with a sl st. (60 stitches)

8th round
Crown for Adult Small/Medium Beanie

Rounds 9-19: Ch 2, make 1 dc in each stitch. Join with a sl st. (60 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your yarn ends using a yarn needle.

Small/Medium Height (19 rounds= 8.25 inches)

Round 9: Ch 2. Repeat this pattern all the way around: 2 dc, 1 dc in fourteen stitches. Join with a sl st. (64 stitches)

Rounds 10-20: Ch 2, make 1 dc in each stitch. Join with a sl st. (64 stitches)

Fasten off and weave in your yarn ends using a yarn needle.

9th round
Crown for Adult Medium/Large Beanie
Medium/Large Height (Round 20= 8.5 inches)

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