If you’ve been searching for the perfect everyday hat, this basic crochet beanie pattern is exactly what you need. It’s incredibly versatile, completely beginner-friendly, and comes with instructions for the entire family!
Crafted from the top down using simple double crochet stitches, this beanie works up fast. Whether you are whipping up a quick baby shower gift or making matching hats for your family photos, this simple design in worsted weight yarn is a true staple.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Finished Size: Preemie, 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, Adult
- Gauge: 15 stitches and 10 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)
Supplies
- I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn (#4)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Pom pom maker (optional)
Stitches & Abbreviations
- dc: Double crochet
- sc: Single crochet
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
Pattern Instructions
Preemie Size
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 sts)
Rounds 5-11: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join, fasten off and weave in ends. (44 sts)
0-3 Months Size
Round 1-4: Same as Preemie. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Rounds 6-13: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 14: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and fasten off. (48 sts)
3-6 Months Size
Round 1-5: Same as 0-3 Months. (48 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 sts)
Rounds 7-15: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (52 sts)
Round 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and fasten off. (52 sts)
6-12 Months Size
Round 1-6: Same as 3-6 Months. (52 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 12 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (56 sts)
Rounds 8-16: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (56 sts)
Round 17: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and fasten off. (56 sts)
Toddler Size
Round 1-7: Same as 6-12 Months. (56 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 13 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (60 sts)
Rounds 9-18: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 19: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and fasten off. (60 sts)
Child Size
Round 1-8: Same as Toddler. (60 sts)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 14 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (64 sts)
Rounds 10-19: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (64 sts)
Round 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and fasten off. (64 sts)
Adult Size
Round 1-9: Same as Child. (64 sts)
Round 10: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 15 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (68 sts)
Rounds 11-21: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (68 sts)
Round 22: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and fasten off. (68 sts)
Assembly & Finishing
Weave in all your loose ends securely with a yarn needle. If you want to add a playful touch, use your pom pom maker to craft a fluffy yarn pom and stitch it firmly to the top center of the crown.
Tips & Notes
Always remember that the starting chain 2 does not count as a stitch. For a neater seam, make sure your first double crochet of the round is worked into the same stitch as your slip stitch join.
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