Light weight crochet beanie pattern
This light weight crochet beanie pattern makes a simple top-down hat in toddler, child, and adult sizes. The #3 yarn gives the beanie a lighter feel than a worsted-weight hat, while the classic shape and pom pom make it a cute everyday style.
Quick answer
This beginner light weight crochet beanie pattern uses light weight (#3) yarn and a G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook. The hat is worked from the top down in joined double crochet rounds and finished with a single crochet edge and pom pom. The pattern includes toddler, child, and adult sizes.
Light weight crochet beanie pattern details
Skill level
Beginner. This crochet beanie pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
Materials Needed
- G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook
- Light weight yarn (#3)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Pom-pom maker
Size chart
| Size | Fits head circumference | Finished hat height |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 18–19 in (45.7–48.3 cm) | 7 in (17.8 cm) |
| Child | 19–20 in (48.3–50.8 cm) | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Adult | 20–23 in (50.8–58.4 cm) | 8 in (20.3 cm) |
If you need help choosing the right fit, visit my crochet hat sizing guide for head circumference tips and size charts.
Gauge
8 stitches and 6 rows = 2 inches (5 cm)
Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet stitch
- sc = single crochet stitch
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Pattern notes
- The hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds.
- The beginning ch 1 or ch 2 does not count as a stitch.
- Join each round with a sl st to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) as indicated.
- The final round is worked in single crochet.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Light weight crochet beanie pattern instructions
All sizes
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2 and work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 13 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (60 sts)
Toddler
Rounds 9–19: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and fasten off. (60 sts)
Child
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (64 sts)
Rounds 10–21: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (64 sts)
Round 22: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and fasten off. (64 sts)
Adult
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 14 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (64 sts)
Round 10: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 15 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (68 sts)
Rounds 11–23: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (68 sts)
Round 24: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and fasten off. (68 sts)
Add the pom pom
Make a pom pom with your pom-pom maker.
- Wind the yarn around both arches.
- Cut the yarn along the center groove.
- Tie the center securely with a long piece of yarn, leaving the ends long for attaching the pom pom.
- Open the pom-pom maker and remove the pom pom.
- Trim the pom pom evenly.
Using the long yarn ends, sew the pom pom securely to the center top of the hat. Weave in the ends.
More free crochet beanie patterns
Looking for another lightweight option? Try my HDC light weight crochet beanie pattern, which uses half double crochet stitches and light weight (#3) yarn in toddler, child, and adult sizes.
You can also browse my full collection of free crochet hat patterns for more beanies, winter hats, animal hats, and seasonal designs for babies, kids, and adults.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
