3 Sizes Light Weight Crochet Beanie Pattern Free & Easy

I’m excited to share my new crochet beanie pattern free & easy with you! This pattern is perfect for everyone, as it’s written in three sizes: toddler, child, and adult. Using lightweight yarn, this beanie is cozy yet breathable, making it perfect for any season.

It’s an easy and fun project, great for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s crochet some stylish beanies together! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Crochet Beanie Pattern Free & Easy

Materials Needed

Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
Yarn: Light weight yarn (#3). I used Lion Brand’s Mandala Baby yarn in Narnia.
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.
Pom maker: Use this to make a pom pom for your hat.

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Crochet Beanie Pattern Free

Skill Level

Beginner. This crochet beanie pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.

Size Chart

Size	Circumference	Crown	Height
Toddler	18-19 inches	6 inches	7 inches
Child	19-20 inches	6.5 inches	7.5 inches
Adult	20-23 inches	7.5 inches	8 inches

Crochet Beanie Size Chart

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

Crochet Terms

dc = double crochet stitch
sc = single crochet stitch
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds
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 each round 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 from the top of the hat down.
The pattern is written in US terms.

Crochet Beanie Pattern Free Instructions

Toddler Size Crochet Beanie Pattern Free

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnds 9– 19: ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 20: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (60 stitches)

Child Size Crochet Beanie Pattern Free

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 9: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)

Rnds 10– 21: ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)

Rnd 22: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (64 stitches)

Adult Size Crochet Beanie Pattern Free

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)

Rnd 3: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)

Rnd 5: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)

Rnd 7: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Rnd 8: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)

Rnd 9: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)

Rnd 10: ch 2, *2 dc, dc in 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)

Rnds 11– 23: ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)

Rnd 24: ch 1, sc in each st, join, fasten off and weave in ends (68 stitches)

Adding a Pom Pom to Your Crochet Beanie Pattern Free

Make a pom pom with your pom maker.

Wind the yarn around both arches.
Cut the yarn along the middle gap.
Tie with a piece of scrap yarn.
Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
Trim any loose ends.

Finishing

Sew your pom pom to the top of your hat. Weave in your ends.

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