Light weight crochet beanie pattern
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.
Light weight crochet beanie pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill Level
Beginner. This crochet beanie pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.
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.
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 |
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
- 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.
Light weight crochet beanie pattern instructions
Toddler Size
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
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
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
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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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
