Learn how to make a basic crochet beanie with this easy free pattern. Uses only single crochet and includes a full video tutorial.
It’s almost beanie season again!! Yay! I am a huge fan of making knit and crochet beanies, and I’m super excited to share this free crochet pattern for a basic beanie with you today.
Design Story and Inspiration
I keep getting asked to make some basic crochet patterns that beginners could create. I have projects with varying skill levels on the blog, but I realized I don’t have as many beginner projects as I would like.
So I decided to create a basic crochet beanie pattern that uses only single crochet, so if you are new to crochet and don’t know a lot of stitches yet, or if you want a super easy project – this one is for you!
About the Yarn
I fell in love with this Lion Brand Mandala Watercolor yarn the second I saw it at my local JoAnn store, so I bought a couple of skeins thinking that a beanie and cowl combo would be a good idea.
I love the way it works up!! This yarn is so pretty, and because it is a chunky (size 5) yarn, it makes for a super simple and quick project.
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Pattern Details
This beginner beanie pattern is worked from the top of the hat down by starting with a magic ring (also called a magic circle). Don’t worry if you’ve never done a magic ring before – there is a video tutorial to help you!
Once the body of the hat is created, the ribbing is worked in rows and attached every other row. Be sure to view the video if you are having any trouble.
How to Customize This Easy Crochet Hat Pattern
There are so many ways you can customize this easy crochet beanie pattern. Here are just a few:
Use worsted weight yarn (which is a medium weight yarn instead of the bulky weight we are using here) with the recommended hook size to create a smaller hat.
Work the single crochets of the chunky beanie body in the front loop only for a different look, then work the ribbing at the bottom of the hat as written.
Work less increase rounds for a smaller head circumference, or more increase rounds to make different sizes. Adjust the number of rows (rounds) to have a longer or shorter hat height.
Add a faux fur pom pom or a yarn pom pom to the top.
Add more rounds of single crochet stitches to make slouchy hats.
Basic Crochet Beanie
What You’ll Need
Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala Watercolor, bulky (size 5), 1 skein Quarry
Hooks: US Size J (6.00mm) for ribbing and L (8.00mm) for body of hat
Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, pom pom (optional)
Gauge: 12 sts and 12 rows = 4″ in single crochet
Finished Size: Approximately 21″ circumference (Fits average adult’s head)
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Back Loop Only (blo) – work in the back loop only of the stitch indicated
Pattern Notes
Since this pattern is worked in all single crochet and is worked in continuous rounds (meaning you won’t join with a slip st at the end of each round), it is very helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track of how many rounds you’ve worked.
Basic Crochet Beanie Video Tutorial
Basic Crochet Beanie Pattern
Make magic ring.
Round 1: In magic ring, sc 8. (8 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st (16 sts)
Round 3: *Sc, 2 sc in next st (24 sts)
Round 4: *Sc 2, 2 sc in next st (32 sts)
Round 5: *Sc 3, 2 sc in next st (40 sts)
Round 6: *Sc 4, 2 sc in next st (48 sts)
Round 7: *Sc 5, 2 sc in next st (56 sts)
Round 8: *Sc 6, 2 sc in next st (64 sts)
Rounds 9-21: Work even in sc.
Basic Crochet Beanie Ribbing
Ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 6 ch, sc2tog last ch and next st of hat (8 sts).
Row 2: Slip st in next st of hat, turn, sc blo in each st (8 sts); turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc blo in first 7 sts, sc2tog blo in next st of ribbing and next stitch of hat (8 sts).
Repeat rows 2-3 around edge of hat, working in back loops only to create ribbing, until you have reached row 1. Use a slip st to attach last row to row 1.
**Please see video tutorial if you have any questions about this pattern**
Finishing
Attach pom pom if desired.
Weave in ends.
Final Thoughts on This Basic Crochet Beanie
Today we learned how to crochet the Basic Crochet Beanie, a great beginner crochet hat. We learned how to make a magic ring, work a hat from the top down in single crochet, and how to attach crochet ribbing using the most basic crochet stitches.
If you are a more experienced crocheter, this is a pattern you could easily make in a day (maybe while binge watching!).
I hope this free pattern and tutorial inspires you to create your own Basic Crochet Beanie and others like it!
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Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
How to Crochet a Basic Beanie
Learn how to make a basic crochet beanie with this easy free pattern. Uses only single crochet and includes a full video tutorial.
Materials
- Yarn: Lion Brand Mandala Watercolor, bulky (size 5), 1 skein Quarry
Tools
- Hooks: US Size J (6.00mm) for ribbing and L (8.00mm) for body of hat
- Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, pom pom (optional)
Instructions
- Make magic ring.
- Sc 8 sts in magic ring.
- Increase 8 sts each round until 64 sts.
- Work even on sc until desired start of ribbing.
- Work ribbing using sc blo, attaching to bottom of hat as you go.
- Close seam, either with sl st or use a long tail to whip stitch seam closed.
For help, see written pattern or video tutorial.
Notes
Gauge: 12 sts and 12 rows = 4" in single crochet
Finished Size: Approximately 21" circumference (Fits average adult's head)
