How to Crochet a Beanie for Beginners in 4 Sizes
I’m excited to share my new How to Crochet a Beanie pattern with you! This beginner-friendly pattern is designed for all ages, with sizes for baby, toddler, child, and adult.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a quick and easy project, this beanie pattern is perfect. The steps are simple to follow, making it a great way to practice your crochet skills. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s crochet some cozy beanies together! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free How to Crochet a Beanie for Beginners
Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Size: H-8 5 mm (hat) & I-9 5.5 mm (brim)
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
How to Crochet a Beanie for Beginners
Skill Level
Beginner. This easy beanie pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
Finished Sizes
Baby, toddler, child, and adult.
| Hat Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
| Baby | 4.25 inches | 13-14 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Toddler | 5.75 inches | 18-19 inches | 6.75 inches |
| Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches | 7.25 inches |
| Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches | 8 inches |
Gauge
8 stitches & 5 rows = 2 inches
Crochet Terms
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- blo = back loop only
- rem = remaining
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 the rounds 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 and working from the top of the hat down.
- The pattern is written in US terms.
How to Crochet a Beanie Instructions
Baby Size: How to Crochet a Beanie
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 12 dc, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next st*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 2 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnds 5-11: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Scroll down for brim instructions.
Toddler Size: How to Crochet a Beanie
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 12 dc, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next st*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 2 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 7 sts*, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 8 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnds 7-15: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Scroll down for brim instructions.
Child Size: How to Crochet a Beanie
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 12 dc, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next st*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 2 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 7 sts*, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 8 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 9 sts*, join (66 stitches)
Rnds 8-16: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (66 stitches)
Scroll down for brim instructions.
Adult Size: How to Crochet a Beanie
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 12 dc, join (12 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next st*, join (36 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 2 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 7 sts*, join (54 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 8 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 9 sts*, join (66 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in the next 10 sts*, join (72 stitches)
Rnds 9-17: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (72 stitches)
Scroll down for brim instructions.
Adding the Ribbed Brim: How to Crochet a Beanie
- I-9 5.5 mm crochet hook
- begin where you left off for the hat
- the images are from my toddler hat pattern
Step 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch, (6 stitches)
Step 2: Slip Stitch in the next two stitches.
Step 3: Turn your work clockwise
↑ Step 4: Do not chain, sc blo in each st, (6 stitches)
↓ Step 5: Ch 1, sc blo in each st, (6 stitches)
Repeat steps 2-5 all the way around.
Finally, use a tapestry needle to sew the seam where the two ends of the brim meet.
Finishing
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Looking for more Free Crochet Hat Patterns?
You may also like these other crochet patterns for free: Basic Beanie, HDC Beanie, and Light Weight Beanie.
Let’s Connect!
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