Half Double Crochet Beanie Pattern
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Are you ready to make a cozy hat with my half double crochet beanie pattern? It’s a fantastic project for crochet beginners and it’s completely free!
This simple and easy pattern includes instructions for seven sizes, so you can make beanies for preemies, kids, and adults alike.
This beanie crochet pattern is as straightforward as it gets. With just the basic half double and single crochet stitches, it’s an excellent first project for new crafters.
You’ll find that creating a warm, snug beanie is a breeze, and the satisfaction of finishing your handmade creation is beyond compare.
If you’ve been looking for a free crochet beanie pattern that’s easy to follow, this is it. No complicated stitches or techniques here—just a fun and relaxing way to dive into crocheting.
So grab your hook and yarn, and get ready to create something special. This easy crochet beanie is the perfect way to start your crafting adventure.
Enjoy the process, and wear your new beanie with pride!
Half Double Crochet Beanie Pattern Information
Skill Level
Beginner. This easy pattern uses basic stitches in basic form and in simple repeats in rounds.
Project Materials
Size Chart
| Crochet Beanie Size | Crown | Circumference | Height |
| Preemie | 3.5 inches | 12-13 inches | 4 inches |
| 0-3 Months | 4.25 inches | 13-14 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 3-6 Months | 5 inches | 14-15 inches | 6 inches |
| 6-12 Months | 5.5 inches | 16-17 inches | 6.25 inches |
| Toddler | 6 inches | 18-19 inches | 6.75 inches |
| Child | 6.5 inches | 19-20 inches | 7.5 inches |
| Adult | 7 inches | 20-23 inches | 8.25 inches |
Crochet Gauge
Gauge is very important for this pattern.
16 half double crochet stitches= 4″
12 rounds of half double crochet= 4″
Important Notes
- This pattern starts with a magic circle. If you are a beginner crocheter, check out my magic circle tutorial.
- Leave a long yarn tail for weaving in when you make your magic circle.
- The beginning chain does not count as your first stitch.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between asterisks (*) for the remainder of the round.
- You are crocheting in the round from the top down.
- You can make your hat longer or shorter by repeating or eliminating the second to last row.
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Related Patterns
If you like this Half Double Crochet Beanie Pattern, be sure to check out my many other free crochet hat patterns before you go!
Terms & Abbreviations
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- st = stitch
- sts = stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- chs = chains
- rnd = round
- rnds = rounds
- rem = remaining
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Half Double Crochet Beanie Pattern Instructions
Preemie Size
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 hdc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (44 stitches)
Rnds 6– 12: Repeat round 5 (44 stitches)
Rnd 13 : Ch 1, sc in each st, join (44 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and weave in your ends with a yarn needle.
0-3 Months Size
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 hdc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Rnds 7– 16: Repeat round 6 (48 stitches)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (48 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and weave in your ends with a yarn needle.
3-6 Months Size
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 hdc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (52 stitches)
Rnds 8– 17: Repeat round 7 (52 stitches)
Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (52 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and weave in your ends with a yarn needle.
6-12 Months Size
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 hdc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Rnds 9– 18: Repeat round 8 (56 stitches)
Rnd 19: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and weave in your ends with a yarn needle.
Toddler Size
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 hdc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Rnds 10– 20: Repeat round 9 (60 stitches)
Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and weave in your ends with a yarn needle.
Child Size
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 hdc, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Rnds 11– 22: Repeat round 10 (64 stitches)
Rnd 23: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and weave in your ends with a yarn needle.
Adult Size
Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 hdc, join with sl st to the top of the first hdc (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (68 stitches)
Rnds 12– 24: Repeat round 11 (68 stitches)
Rnd 25: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (68 stitches)
Finally, fasten off and weave in your ends with a yarn needle.