Basic Beanie Crochet Pattern Free for Beginners
Learn how to crochet an easy double crochet beanie. This free crochet beanie pattern uses simple techniques for a beginner friendly hat pattern.
This free crochet hat pattern includes all the different sizes. The pattern includes newborn size and baby hat sizes, plus children, teens and adult beanie sizes as well.
Double crochet beanies work up quick and they’re so useful. This easy crochet beanie makes great baby hats for showers.
An easy crochet hat pattern is a must know for a new crocheter.
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Easy crochet hat patterns are a gift go to for so many crocheters. We just love crocheting hat patterns for the babies and adults! These basic beanies make great gifts.
Read on for what you need to crochet this free pattern. The written pattern is below in all sizes.
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Materials
Here are the supplies you’ll need to crochet a beanie. You’ll need #4 medium worsted weight yarn to crochet this beanie pattern.
- Estimated yarn needed by size:
- Baby 0-3 mos ~75 yds/68m
- Baby 3-6 mos ~80 yds/73m
- Baby 6-12 mos ~85 yds/78m
- Toddler (MC) ~90 yds/83m
- Preschool ~93 yds/85m
- Child (MC) ~95 yds/87m
- Teen/Sm Adult ~100 yds/91m
- M/L Adult ~105 yds/96m
- 5mm US Size H-8 crochet hook, or hook needed to meet gauge.
- yarn needle
- scissors
- measuring tape
Stitches and Abbreviations in US Terms
Here are the stitches and abbreviations I use in this hat pattern. Click on any link below for an in depth, step by step tutorial on the crochet stitch.
ch (s) – chain(s)
dc (s) – double crochet stitches
mc – magic circle (magic ring)
rep – repeat
rnd – round
sc (s) – single crochet stitches
sl st (s) – slip stitches
st (s) – stitch(es)
Notes
Ch 3 counts as the first dc. I prefer to use a ch 3 alternative, here is my favorite one.
Gauge
Gauge is how your hat will turn out the same size as the pattern’s (and fit!). If you need help on how to measure gauge start with this tutorial.
For a top down hat that’s worked in the round I like to provide the gauge in the round.
4” / 10 cm x 4” / 10 cm = 12 dc x 8 rnds
This indicates that the first 8 rounds of the pattern (which are a circle) will equal 4″ / 10cm across. So you can follow the pattern for your size to make a gauge swatch and compare it to this.
To see if you’re matching gauge earlier, Rnds 1-3 = 3.75” / 9.5 cm across.
Skill Level
Easy
This is the perfect hat pattern for beginners!
Construction
This hat is a basic double crochet beanie. You work it from the top of the hat down, in the round.
This means you will join the last stitch of each round to the first stitch. Then you continue working in a circle. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to help you keep track.
How long does it take to crochet this simple beanie? It might take an hour for the largest size, and far less for the newborn hat!
To get the correct size beanie, I include a suggested age for each size that is paired with the head circumference. So if you’re able to measure the head circumference you can use that against these numbers below.
Fit
To fit age (head circumference):
- baby 0-3 mos (14” / 35.5 cm)
- baby 3-6 mos (15” / 38 cm)
- baby 6-12 mos (16” / 40.5 cm)
- toddler (18” / 45.5 cm)
- preschool (19” / 48.5 cm)
- child (20” / 51 cm)
- teen/sm adult (21” / 53.5 cm)
- med/lg adult (23” / 58.5 cm)
Adjustments
To make a slouchy hat you can crochet more repeat rounds to make your hat 1” – 3” taller. Add these after your last row of increases. This will give you the slouchy effect.
You can add a pom pom for a little flair. I love using my Clover pom pom maker*, but there are ways to make poms without one too.
Adding stripes is an easy and fun way to customize your basic hat.
Download the Hat Sizing Chart
Get this handy dandy chart so you can crochet perfectly fitting hats!
Video Tutorial
Watch the full video tutorial for this beanie pattern on my YouTube channel.
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How to Crochet a Basic Beginner Beanie
Free double crochet beanie pattern in all sizes. These crochet hats are easy to make and gift.
Materials
- #4 medium worsted weight yarn.
- Estimated yarn needed by size:
- Baby 0-3 mos ~75 yds/68m
- Baby 3-6 mos ~80 yds/73m
- Baby 6-12 mos ~85 yds/78m
- Toddler ~90 yds/83m
- Preschool ~93 yds/85m
- Child ~95 yds/87m
- Teen/Sm Adult ~100 yds/91m
- M/L Adult ~105 yds/96m
Tools
- 5mm US Size H-8 crochet hook, or hook needed to meet gauge.
- yarn needle
- scissors
- measuring tape
Instructions
Baby 0-3mos Hat
Start with a magic circle, or ch 3, sl st to join into a circle.
Rnd 1. 12 dc into mc, sl st to join.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in the next stitch and in each st around, sl st to join. (24 sts)
Rnd 3. Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *{dc in next st, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (36 sts) 3.75” circle
Rnd 4. Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st to first st.
Rnds 5-11. Rep Rnd 4. ~5.5” tall
Pull up a long tail and cut yarn. Weave in ends.
Baby 3-6mos Hat
Start with a magic circle, or ch 3, sl st to join into a circle.
Rnd 1. 12 dc into mc, sl st to join.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (24 sts)
Rnd 3. Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *{dc in next st, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (36 sts)
Rnd 4. Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *{1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (48 sts) 4.75”-5” circle
Rnd 5. Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st to first st.
Rnds 6-12. Rep Rnd 5. ~6” tall
Pull up a long tail and cut yarn.
Weave in ends.
Baby 6-12mos
Start with a magic circle, or ch 3, sl st to join into a circle.
Rnd 1. 12 dc into mc, sl st to join.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (24 sts)
Rnd 3. Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *{dc in next st, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (36 sts)
Rnd 4. Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *{1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (48 sts) 4.75”-5” circle
Rnd 5. Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st to first st.
Rnds 6-13. Rep Rnd 5. ~6.75” tall
Pull up a long tail and cut yarn.
Weave in ends.
Toddler
Start with a magic circle, or ch 3, sl st to join into a circle.
Rnd 1. 12 dc into mc, sl st to join.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (24 sts)
Rnd 3. Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *{dc in next st, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (36 sts)
Rnd 4. Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *{1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (48 sts) 4.75”-5” circle
Rnd 5. Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st to first st.
Rnds 6-14. Rep Rnd 5. ~7” tall
Pull up a long tail and cut yarn.
Weave in ends.
Preschool
Start with a magic circle, or ch 3, sl st to join into a circle.
Rnd 1. 12 dc into mc, sl st to join.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (24 sts)
Rnd 3. Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *{dc in next st, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (36 sts)
Rnd 4. Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *{1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (48 sts) 4.75”-5” circle
Rnd 5. Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st to first st.
Rnds 6-15. Rep Rnd 5. ~7.5” tall preschool
Pull up a long tail and cut yarn.
Weave in ends.
Child
Start with a magic circle, or ch 3, sl st to join into a circle.
Rnd 1. 12 dc into mc, sl st to join.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (24 sts)
Rnd 3. Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *{dc in next st, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (36 sts)
Rnd 4. Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *{1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (48 sts)
Rnd 5. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *{1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with a sl st to first st. (60 sts) 5.75”-6” circle
Rnd 6. Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st to first st.
Rnds 7-15. Rep Rnd 6. ~7.75” tall
Pull up a long tail and cut yarn.
Weave in ends.
Teen/Sm Adult
Start with a magic circle, or ch 3, sl st to join into a circle.
Rnd 1. 12 dc into mc, sl st to join.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (24 sts)
Rnd 3. Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *{dc in next st, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (36 sts)
Rnd 4. Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *{1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (48 sts)
Rnd 5. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *{1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with a sl st to first st. (60 sts) 5.75”-6” circle
Rnd 6. Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st to first st.
Rnds 7-16. Rep Rnd 6. ~8” tall
Pull up a long tail and cut yarn.
Weave in ends.
M/L Adult
Start with a magic circle, or ch 3, sl st to join into a circle.
Rnd 1. 12 dc into mc, sl st to join.
Rnd 2. Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (24 sts)
Rnd 3. Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *{dc in next st, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (36 sts)
Rnd 4. Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *{1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. rep from * around, join with sl st to first st. (48 sts)
Rnd 5. Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *{1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with a sl st to first st. (60 sts)
Rnd 6. Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *{1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st} rep from * around, join with a sl st to first st. (72 sts) 7.25” circle med/lg adult
Rnd 7. Ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st to first st.
Rnds 8-16. Rep Rnd 7. ~8.5” tall
Pull up a long tail and cut yarn.
Weave in ends.
Notes
Optionally you may wish to add a round of single crochet stitches to finish it off.
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