Worked in all double crochet, this hat works up super fast in bulky weight yarn – perfect for gift-giving!
Design Story and Inspiration for this Bulky Crochet Hat
I wanted an easy pattern that even a beginner could make, so I designed this beanie using only double crochet and front post double crochet – so if you can work these two stitches, you can make this beanie!
I designed this crochet hat as part of the 2024 Holiday Maker’s Challenge, where we encourage each other to work to our holiday deadline. There are a few criteria for our patterns in the challenge, which are:
1. Uses stash yarn
2. Is easy to intermediate
3. Is small so it doesn’t take a long time to make (we have a lot of gifts to make, okay?)
4. Is well received by gift recipients
So I know you might think that a scarf doesn’t quite fit into some of these criteria – but this one does! It uses one skein of Lion Brand Scarfie yarn and works up super quickly with the diamond stitch.
Bonus is that it looks super impressive but the stitch is NOT hard to learn!
Yarn Options for this Free Crochet Hat Pattern
I used one skein of Red Heart Gemstone yarn for this project. I love the color changes in the yarn, and they have some great colors (one of which I used for a project for my son).
You can use any bulky weight yarn you like, just make sure your yarn gets the same gauge as that is listed in the pattern.
Bulky Crochet Beanie Pattern Details
This hat is worked from the top down, starting with the magic ring. It is worked entirely using the double crochet stitch.
The chain 3 at the beginning of a round counts as a double crochet stitch.
More Free Holiday Patterns
Here are some popular patterns from past Holiday Maker’s Challenges!
Bulky Crochet Beanie
What You’ll Need
Yarn: Red Heart Gemstone, 1 skein Amethyst (Bulky weight #5)
Hooks: I (5.5mm) and J (6.0mm)
Notions: yarn needle, scissors
Gauge: 14 sts and 9 rows = 4″ in dc with larger hook
Finished Size: Approx. 20″ circumference to fit adult M
Notes: Ch 3 at beginning of a row counts as a dc. Join each round with a slip st.
Stitch Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Double Crochet (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) – Yo, insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, (yo, pull thru 2 loops on your hook) 2 times.
Pattern Notes
Ch 3 counts as double crochet.
Bulky Crochet Beanie Pattern
Make magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, in magic ring, dc 9. (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each of next 9 sts (20 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *dc, 2 sc in next st; rep from * to end (30 sts)
Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *dc 2, 2 dc in next st; rep from * to end (40 sts)
Round 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc 3, 2 dc in next st; rep from * to end (50 sts)
Round 6: Ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc 4, 2 dc in next st; rep from * to end (60 sts)
Round 7: Ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc 5, 2 dc in next st; rep from * to end (70 sts)
Rounds 8-14: Ch 3, dc in each st (70 sts).
Ribbing
Rnd 15: Ch 3, *fpdc, dc; repeat from * to last st, fpdc in last st (70 sts)
Rnds 16-18: Ch 3, *fpdc in fpdc, dc in dc; rep from * to last st, fpdc in fpdc (70 sts)
Finishing
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
So, I really hope you enjoy this free pattern for the Bulky Knit Beanie. It’s a quick project with a super easy stitch pattern!
Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
