How to Crochet a Beanie for Adults + Crochet Beanie Pattern

ByMelissa

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.

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Free How to Crochet a Beanie For Adults

Crochet Project 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

How to Crochet a Beanie For Adults Information

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.

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 and 9 rounds = 4 inches

Crochet Terms

  • 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

lovable loops free how to crochet a beanie for adults photo tutorial

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

Looking for More Free Crochet Patterns?

You may also like my basic beanie, bucket hat, slouchy beanie, and chunky beanie patterns.

Let’s Connect!

I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and my YouTube channel. Until then, happy crocheting! 

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