Indulge in the luxurious texture of this crochet beanie, featuring the eye-catching feather stitch and a snug ribbed brim. The rich texture and personalized touch make it an ideal gift. Sized for preemie through adult large!
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Design Story and Inspiration for This Fun Crochet Beanie
Do you ever find yourself in love with a certain stitch and making lots of items with the same stitch? That happens to me, and lately I’ve fallen in love with the feather stitch.
This stitch is so fun and gives amazing texture! I paired it with an easy half double crochet brim, and this project works up super quickly (I designed the orange version for my youngest son’s teacher and made it in less than 4 hours!).
If you’re not sure about the feather stitch, don’t worry, there is a complete video tutorial to walk you through each step. Once you get the hang of the feather stitch, it’s a fun and enjoyable stitch, and you might find yourself making several projects with this stitch.
I’ve designed a few things using the feather stitch, and my next project was definitely a hat! So I set out to design one. It took a few tries to get the decreases just right, but it was totally worth it. I can’t wait to gift this hat!
UPDATE: This hat pattern has been so popular that it is now sized from preemie through adult large!
Yarn Options for This Textured Crochet Hat
I created this pattern using Lion Brand Heartland yarn, which is a worsted weight (category #4). I love the subtle shade variations of Heartland and have used it for several projects including a pocket shawl, kid’s sweater and this fun textured beanie.
Feel free to use any worsted weight yarn that you like for this pattern, just double check that it gets the same gauge. Do I hear any stashes getting busted?
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Feather Stitch Beanie
What You’ll Need
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland, or any worsted weight yarn that gets gauge (Category #4)
Crochet Hook: US Sizes I (5.5mm) and J (6.00mm)
Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, faux fur pom pom (optional)
Gauge: 6 sts and 8 rows = 4” (10 cm) in feather stitch
| Finished Size | Circumference (inches) | Height |
| Preemie | 10 | 4.25 |
| Newborn | 12 | 5 |
| Baby | 14 | 5.75 |
| Toddler | 16 | 6.5 |
| Child | 18 | 6.75 |
| Adult S | 20 | 7.75 |
| Adult M | 22 | 8.25 |
| Adult L | 24 | 9.25 |
Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slip st)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Ch-1 space (ch-1 sp)
Yarn Over (yo)
Back Loop Only (blo)
Feather Stitch Beanie Video Tutorial (Adult Small)
Special Stitches
Feather Stitch (f-st): Yo, insert hook into the same ch-sp where the last leg of the previous feather stitch was made, yo and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, working over top of the ch-sp of the previous round, insert hook into the skipped stitch or ch-sp right below the current ch-sp, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yo and insert hook into the next ch-sp, yo, and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 7 loops on hook.
Dec: Yo, insert hook into the same ch-sp where the last leg of the previous feather stitch was made, yo and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, working over top of the ch-sp of the previous round, insert hook into the ch-sp right below the current ch-sp, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yo, insert your hook into the next ch-sp, yo, and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook), yo, working over the top of the ch-sp of the previous round, insert hook into the ch-sp right below the current ch sp, yo and draw up a loop (9 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into the next ch-sp, yo, draw up a loop (11 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 11 loops on hook. (Please see video tutorial for help)
Notes: Ch 2 at beginning of a row or round does not count as a hdc.
PREEMIE PATTERN (10” Circumference)
Ribbing
With smaller hook, ch 5.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (4 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-32: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 32 to row 1 forming a brim. Change to larger hook.
Body
Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in same row of ribbing as join, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing, *hdc in next row of ribbing, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing; repeat from * to end, join with a slip st to first hdc (16 hdc).
Round 2: Ch 1, *yo, insert hook into first ch-sp, yo and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, working over top of the ch-sp of the previous round, insert hook into the row of ribbing right below the current ch-sp, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yo and insert hook into the next ch-sp, yo, and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 7 loops on hook; repeat from * to end; turn (16 f-sts).
Rounds 3-6: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with sl st to top of first f-st; turn (16 f-sts).
Shape Crown
Round 1 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st 2, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (12 f-sts).
Round 2: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with slip st to top of first f-st; turn.
Round 3 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (8 f-sts).
Round 4 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, (dec) 4 times (4 f-sts).
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 4 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
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NEWBORN HAT PATTERN (12” Circumference)
Ribbing
With smaller hook, ch 6.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (4 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-36: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 36 to row 1 forming a brim. Change to larger hook.
Body
Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in same row of ribbing as join, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing, *hdc in next row of ribbing, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing; repeat from * to end, join with a slip st to first hdc (18 hdc).
Round 2: Ch 1, *yo, insert hook into first ch-sp, yo and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, working over top of the ch-sp of the previous round, insert hook into the row of ribbing right below the current ch-sp, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yo and insert hook into the next ch-sp, yo, and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 7 loops on hook; repeat from * to end; turn (18 f-sts).
Rounds 3-7: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with sl st to top of first f-st; turn (18 f-sts).
Shape Crown
Round 1 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, (dec, f-st 7) twice (16 f-sts).
Round 2: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with slip st to top of first f-st; turn.
Round 3 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, (dec, f-st 2) four times (12 f-sts).
Round 4 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, (dec) six times (6 f-sts).
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
BABY HAT PATTERN (14” Circumference)
Ribbing
With smaller hook, ch 8.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (6 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-40: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 40 to row 1 forming a brim. Change to larger hook.
Body
Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in same row of ribbing as join, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing, *hdc in next row of ribbing, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing; repeat from * to end, join with a slip st to first hdc (20 hdc).
Round 2: Ch 1, *yo, insert hook into first ch-sp, yo and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, working over top of the ch-sp of the previous round, insert hook into the row of ribbing right below the current ch-sp, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yo and insert hook into the next ch-sp, yo, and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 7 loops on hook; repeat from * to end; turn (20 f-sts).
Rounds 3-8: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with sl st to top of first f-st; turn (20 f-sts).
Shape Crown
Round 1 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *dec, f-st 3; repeat from * to end; turn (16 f-sts).
Round 2: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with slip st to top of first f-st; turn.
Round 3 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st 2, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (12 f-sts).
Round 4 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, (dec) 6 times (6 f-sts).
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
TODDLER HAT PATTERN (16” Circumference)
Ribbing
With smaller hook, ch 10.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (8 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-48: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 48 to row 1 forming a brim. Change to larger hook.
Body
Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in same row of ribbing as join, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing, *hdc in next row of ribbing, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing; repeat from * to end, join with a slip st to first hdc (24 hdc).
Round 2: Ch 1, *yo, insert hook into first ch-sp, yo and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, working over top of the ch-sp of the previous round, insert hook into the row of ribbing right below the current ch-sp, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yo and insert hook into the next ch-sp, yo, and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 7 loops on hook; repeat from * to end; turn (24 f-sts).
Rounds 3-10: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with sl st to top of first f-st; turn (24 f-sts).
Shape Crown
Round 1 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st 2, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (18 f-sts).
Round 2: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with slip st to top of first f-st; turn.
Round 3 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (12 f-sts).
Round 4 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, (dec) 6 times (6 f-sts).
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
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CHILD HAT PATTERN (18” Circumference)
Ribbing
With smaller hook, ch 12.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (10 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-52: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 52 to row 1 forming a brim. Change to larger hook.
Body
Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in same row of ribbing as join, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing, *hdc in next row of ribbing, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing; repeat from * to end, join with a slip st to first hdc (26 hdc).
Round 2: Ch 1, *yo, insert hook into first ch-sp, yo and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, working over top of the ch-sp of the previous round, insert hook into the row of ribbing right below the current ch-sp, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yo and insert hook into the next ch-sp, yo, and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 7 loops on hook; repeat from * to end; turn (26 f-sts).
Rounds 3-14: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with sl st to top of first f-st; turn (26 f-sts).
Shape Crown
Round 1 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, (dec, f-st 11) twice; turn (24 f-sts).
Round 2: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with slip st to top of first f st; turn.
Round 3 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st 2, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (18 f-sts).
Round 4: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with slip st to top of first f-st; turn.
Round 5 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (12 f-sts).
Round 6 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, (dec) 6 times (6 f-sts).
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
ADULT SMALL HAT PATTERN (20” Circumference)
Ribbing
With smaller hook, ch 12.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (10 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-60: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 60 to row 1 forming a brim. Change to larger hook.
Body
Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in same row of ribbing as join, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing, *hdc in next row of ribbing, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing; repeat from * to end, join with a slip st to first hdc (30 hdc).
Round 2: Ch 1, *yo, insert hook into first ch-sp, yo and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, working over top of the ch-sp of the previous round, insert hook into the row of ribbing right below the current ch-sp, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yo and insert hook into the next ch-sp, yo, and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 7 loops on hook; repeat from * to end; turn (30 f-sts).
Rounds 3-14: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with sl st to top of first f-st; turn (30 f-sts).
Shape Crown
Round 1 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *dec, f-st 3; repeat from * to end; turn (24 f-sts).
Round 2: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with slip st to top of first f st; turn.
Round 3 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st 2, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (18 f-sts).
Round 4: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with slip st to top of first f-st; turn.
Round 5 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (12 f-sts).
Round 6 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, (dec) 6 times (6 f-sts).
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
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ADULT MEDIUM HAT PATTERN (22” Circumference)
Ribbing
With smaller hook, ch 12.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (10 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-68: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 68 to row 1 forming a brim. Change to larger hook.
Body
Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in same row of ribbing as join, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing, *hdc in next row of ribbing, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing; repeat from * to end, join with a slip st to first hdc (34 hdc).
Round 2: Ch 1, *yo, insert hook into first ch-sp, yo and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, working over top of the ch-sp of the previous round, insert hook into the row of ribbing right below the current ch-sp, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yo and insert hook into the next ch-sp, yo, and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 7 loops on hook; repeat from * to end; turn (34 f-sts).
Rounds 3-14: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with sl st to top of first f-st; turn (34 f-sts).
Shape Crown
Round 1 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, f-st 2, *dec, f-st 6; repeat from * to end (30 f-sts).
Round 2: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with slip st to top of first f-st; turn.
Round 3 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st 3, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (24 f-sts).
Round 4: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with slip st to top of first f st; turn.
Round 5 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st 2, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (18 f-sts).
Round 6 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (12 f-sts).
Round 7 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, (dec) 6 times (6 f-sts).
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
ADULT LARGE HAT PATTERN (24” Circumference)
Ribbing
With smaller hook, ch 12.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (10 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-72: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 72 to row 1 forming a brim. Change to larger hook.
Body
Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in same row of ribbing as join, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing, *hdc in next row of ribbing, ch 1, skip next row of ribbing; repeat from * to end, join with a slip st to first hdc (36 hdc).
Round 2: Ch 1, *yo, insert hook into first ch-sp, yo and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, working over top of the ch-sp of the previous round, insert hook into the row of ribbing right below the current ch-sp, yo and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Yo and insert hook into the next ch-sp, yo, and draw up a loop (7 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 7 loops on hook; repeat from * to end; turn (36 f-sts).
Rounds 3-14: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with sl st to top of first f-st; turn (36 f-sts).
Shape Crown
Round 1 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st 4, dec; repeat from * to end (30 f-sts).
Round 2: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with slip st to top of first f-st; turn.
Round 3 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st 3, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (24 f-sts).
Round 4: Ch 1, f-st in each ch-1 sp; join with slip st to top of first f st; turn.
Round 5 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st 2, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (18 f-sts).
Round 6 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, *f-st, dec; repeat from * to end; turn (12 f-sts).
Round 7 (Dec Rnd): Ch 1, (dec) 6 times (6 f-sts).
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
Fun in the Snow!
Here are a couple of pictures of the Feather Stitch Crochet Beanie in action when it snowed here in Middle TN! These are my two youngest.
Final Thoughts on the Feather Stitch Beanie
I hope you’ve enjoyed this fun crochet beanie pattern! I sure enjoyed designing it, and I hope the teacher I made it for loves it! She’s a big University of Tennessee fan (we live in TN and she went to college there), so that’s why I chose orange with a big white pom on top!
Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
