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How to Crochet a Beanie – Beginner Tutorial

How to Crochet a Beanie – Beginner Tutorial

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Hi there!  Today, I have an updated crochet beanie pattern and tutorial video and pattern for you! My original how to crochet a beanie video is 4 years old and was in need of an update – (um hello I used dark yarn in the video) because even though it is a top video, I am much better at tutorials now.  

I also went a little slower, so that my beginners can tackle this and feel confident to accomplish it!  Learn how to crochet a beanie!

Free written and printable beanie crochet pattern at the end of this post!

how to crochet a beanie

How to Crochet a Beanie

I used Red Heart with Love Yarn but you can use a worsted weight yarn of your choice and it will give you a similar size. Refer to the sizing chart below if you use a different yarn so you can make sure your sizing works out.

This beanie is a simple classic beanie. 

I used a J-10 (6mm) hook.

Here is Part 1 of the Video Tutorial 😉

How to crochet a beanie
how to crochet a beanie

US to UK terms

  • US sc = UK dc
  • US dc = UK tr
  • US hdc = UK htr
  • US tr = UK dtr
how to crochet a beanie

Crochet Stitches Used

DC = Double Crochet

CH= chain

SC= Single Crochet

How to Crochet a Beanie Size Chart

hat sizes

Below is a list of other great crochet beanie tutorials, check them out!

I hope you enjoyed this How to Crochet a Beanie Pattern and Video! This is a basic fitted beanie, so its great for men and women.

CLICK HERE for the Free PDF Pattern.

Crochet Beanie Pattern

Instructions

Yield: 1 beanie

How to Crochet a Beanie - Beginner Tutorial

how to crochet a beanie

I used Red Heart with Love yarn, but you can use a worsted weight yarn of your choice and it will give you a similar size. Refer to the sizing chart below if you use a different yarn so that you can make adjustments.

Active Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour

Materials

  • 1 ball of Red Heart with Love or similar

Tools

  • J or 6mm crochet hook
  • Yarn Needle

Instructions

  1. Form a Magic ring. You may also chain 4 and slip stitch to the first chain to create the circle. magic ring how to crochet beanie
  2. ch 2, create 12 dc stitches inside the ring or circle created. how to crochet a beanie
  3. ch 2, dc 2 times in the first stitch, dc 1 and repeat this (2 dc, dc1) all the way around. Slip stitch to finish the round. 18 stitches total. how to crochet a beanie
  4. ch 2, dc 2 times in first stitch, dc 2 and repeat this (2 dc, dc 2), slip stitch back at beginning for 24 total stitches how to crochet a beanie
  5. chain 2, dc 2 times in first stitch, dc 3 and repeat this (2 dc, dc 3), slip stitch back at beginning for 30 total stitches how to crochet a beanie
  6. chain 2, dc 2 times in first stitch, dc 4 and repeat this (2 dc, dc 4), slip stitch back at beginning for 36 total stitches
  7. chain 2, dc 2 times in first stitch, dc 5 and repeat this (2 dc, dc 5), slip stitch back at beginning for 42 total stitches
  8. chain 2, dc 2 times in first stitch, dc 6 and repeat this (2 dc, dc 6), slip stitch back at beginning for 48 total stitches how to crochet a beanie
  9. ch 2, dc in each stitch around, slip stitch to finish the round. Repeat this until desired size is reached. Mine measured 7.5 inches. how to crochet a beanie
  10. border: ch 1, sc in each stitch around the hat for 2 rounds. slip stitch and tie off. Weave in ends. how to crochet a beanie

Notes

To achieve the best result, measuring the head is best. Measure the circumference (above the ears and across the forehead right above the eyebrows). Also measure from the top of the head down to the eyebrows or the height of the hat.

This chart is best with a worsted weight yarn and I-9 (5.5mm) or J-10 (6mm) hook.

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Full Video Tutorial on YouTube

Marlene Lee

Sunday 30th of April 2017

Hi, Melanie, I love your beanie pattern. It's easy to follow but I have a question with sizing and measurements. I had knitted the adult pattern according to your pattern - increasing up to round 8 and then simply dc and then sc border. The hat measures 8 inches total.

Now the question is the measurement from the crown to the last increase row. Following your pattern, my increase row ends at 4 inches instead at 6 3/4 inches for a small adult in the chart. If I followed the chart to end the increase row at 6 3/4 inches it starts to spread out too wide.

Maybe I don't understand the chart.

Also I would like to crochet all size. Should I simply change hook sizes? Would that work?

Thanks for your reply.

Hazel F?

Wednesday 26th of April 2017

I like this beanie. It seems easy to follow along.

Jeri Doucette

Monday 10th of April 2017

could you tell me if you had some scraps that i could have. i can't afford to buy any fabric and your work is so pretty. thank you so much.

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