Basic Striped Baby Beanie Crochet Pattern (CAL for a Cause)

Welcome to Week 2 of the Crochet Along for a Cause! This week we’re focusing on a sweet and simple project: the Basic Striped Baby Beanie Crochet Pattern. Designed with beginners in mind, this baby beanie uses only double crochet stitches, making it a relaxing and quick project to whip up for charity—or for your own little ones.

Whether you’re new to crochet or just love a mindless pattern you can make while watching your favorite show, this striped beanie is a perfect choice. It’s also an ideal stash buster—use whatever baby-friendly yarn you have on hand and mix and match colors for a fun striped look

🎁 And don’t forget—there’s a matching baby blanket pattern to go with the beanie!

🧶 About the Pattern

• Skill Level: Easy / Beginner
• Sizes Included: Preemie, Newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months
• Stitches Used: Double Crochet (dc)
• Construction: Worked in rounds, top down

This pattern is a great introduction to crocheting in the round and switching colors to create clean, classic stripes. You’ll work from the crown of the hat down, increasing evenly to shape the top and then continuing straight to form the body of the beanie.

🧵 Yarn + Materials

• Yarn: Soft, worsted weight (#4) baby yarn (like Red Heart Soft Baby Steps, Bernat Softee Baby, or I Love This Yarn)
• Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Other Supplies: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional)

📦 Perfect for Donation

This beanie is ideal for donations to hospitals, NICUs, and shelters. If you’re following along with the Crochet Along for a Cause, this is a wonderful time to stockpile some soft, washable baby hats to give where they’re needed most. Check out the donation guide here for ideas and organizations by state.

🧷 Join the CAL Community

Be sure to share your progress in the Crochet Along for a Cause Facebook Group and tag your photos with #CALforACause2025 on Instagram so we can cheer you on! 💕

Get the matching striped baby blanket pattern, the Chevron Striped Baby Blanket, and keep your hooks ready for more donation-friendly patterns coming each Friday.

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Basic Striped Baby Beanie Crochet Pattern

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Materials
worsted weight yarn in 3 colors (I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby)
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
easy

Pattern notes & stitches to know
magic loop
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet

· written in US terms

· ch 2 does not count as dc

· the hat is worked from the top down with joined rounds starting with a magic loop

· Cream is referred to as Color A, Dark Blue is B, Green is C

· The pattern is written in 3 sizes (Newborn/Toddler/Child). The pattern is written in these sizes consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of row count ((36, 48, 60) dc) the 36 is for Newborn, 48 is Toddler, and 60 is Child.

· To make a size 3-6mo or 6-12 mo, make the newborn size with a larger hook

Approx Finished Size:
Circumference: (13”, 15”, 17”)
Length: (5”, 6.75”, 8”)

BASIC STRIPED BEANIE CROCHET PATTERN

Make a magic loop with Color A

Round 1: ch 2, 12 dc in loop, pull loop closed tight, join to first dc with sl st (12 dc)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (24 dc)

How to Change Colors in the Round Video Tutorial

Change to Color B & begin color pattern B, A, C, A

Round 3: ch 2, *dc in 1 stitch, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (36 dc)

Newborn size stop increasing here: crown diameter is approx 3.75”
Skip to arrow.

Round 4: ch 2, *dc in 2 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (48 dc)

Toddler size stop increasing here: crown diameter is approx 5”
Skip to arrow.

Round 5: ch 2, *dc in 3 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (60 dc)

Child size stop increasing here: crown diameter is approx 6.25”
Skip to arrow.

—-> For remaining rounds for all sizes: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st ((36, 48, 60) dc)

Repeat to Round (10, 14, 16)

Fasten off. Weave in the ends.

Get the matching Chevron Striped Baby Blanket Pattern here

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