Classic Beanie Crochet Pattern (Easy Beginner Beanie)
If you’re looking for a fast, beginner-friendly project you can make in an evening, this Classic Beanie Crochet Pattern is the perfect place to start. This simple design is worked as a rectangle in half double crochet back loop only (hdc blo), then folded and sewn into a cozy beanie with a folded brim. No shaping, no increases, no decreases—just relaxing, rhythmic stitches that create a soft ribbed and textured beanie every time.
This pattern can be made in one solid color for a timeless look, or as a two-tone beanie with one color for the brim and another for the main body. It’s easy to customize and fun to experiment with color combinations.
Whether you’re making handmade holiday gifts, stocking up for markets, or crocheting for donation, this easy crochet beanie pattern is quick, satisfying, and a great stash-buster. A full video tutorial is included to walk beginners through every step.
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Why You’ll Love This Classic Beanie Pattern
- Beginner-friendly: If you can work a half double crochet, you can make this beanie.
- Made from a rectangle: No shaping required—just crochet a simple rectangle and seam!
- Ribbed texture: The hdc blo stitch gives the beanie a stretchy, knit-like look.
- One-color or two-tone: Use a single color or switch colors for a contrasting brim.
- Quick project: Great for last-minute gifts or craft fair inventory.
- Uses worsted weight yarn: Easy to swap yarns and customize.
- Includes a full video tutorial for visual learners.
Yarn & Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
- Hook: H/5.0 mm crochet hook
- Construction: A rectangle folded in half, sewn up the side, then cinched at the top
- Fit: Stretchy with a fold-over brim
- Stitch: Half double crochet back loop only for ribbed texture
This combination makes the Classic Beanie Crochet Pattern perfect if you love simple, timeless accessories.
How the Classic Beanie Is Made
The beauty of this project is its simplicity. The beanie is worked side to side, which creates vertical ribbing when the rectangle is folded. After crocheting your rectangle to the measurements listed in the pattern, you’ll:
- Fold the rectangle in half
- Sew the short sides together to form a tube
- Cinch the top closed
- Fold up the brim
That’s it! The result is a soft, stretchy, classic ribbed beanie that fits beautifully.
FAQ
Ready to Crochet the Classic Beanie?
If you love simple, timeless crochet projects, this Classic Beanie Crochet Pattern is a must-make. With its easy rectangle construction, ribbed texture from the hdc back loop only stitch, and beginner-friendly design, it’s the kind of pattern you’ll come back to again and again.
Whether you choose a solid color or make it two-tone with a contrasting brim, this beanie works up quickly and makes a thoughtful handmade gift. Grab your worsted weight yarn, follow along with the full video tutorial, and enjoy a relaxing project that delivers beautiful results every time.
Making the Classic Beanie Crochet Pattern
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Materials
worsted weight yarn
H/5.0 hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Level
easy+
Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
hdc blo – half double crochet back loop only (insert hook into just back loop and work half double crochet)
· written in US terms
· ch 2 does not count as hdc
· Sizes: Pattern is written in 3 sizes, Child, Small Adult and Large Adult consecutively. Example, when the pattern gives the end of the row count as (40, 45, 50), the 40 is the child the 45 is the small and the 50 is the large.
Approximate Finished Size:
Child: 7.5″ wide x 10.5″ long (not including pom pom, without fold)
Teen/Small Adult: 8.5” wide x 12” long (not including pom pom, without fold)
Large Adult: 9.5″ wide x 13.5″ long (not including pom pom, without fold)
Watch the Tutorial
See how it’s done! This easy-to-follow video tutorial will walk you through each step of the pattern.
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CROCHET PATTERN WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
For a two-toned beanie, start with main beanie color
ch 42 (47) [52]
Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and across ((40, 45, 50) hdc) – for a two-toned beanie use main color for (23, 25, 27) stitches, then change to brim color
Row 2: ch 2, turn, hdc in first stitch, hdc blo in each stitch across to last, hdc in last ((40, 45, 50} hdc) – for a two-toned beanie continue to change colors at the color change from previous row
Repeat row 2 to Row (37, 43, 49)
Lay out the rectangle so the rows are running vertically and then fold in half from left to right.
Sl st both ends together. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Using your yarn needle and the long end, weave the long tail in and out around the top of the hat, pull to cinch closed. Sew the top closed.
Weave in all your ends
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I’ve been looking for a good hat pattern. Looking forward to the newsletter and more patterns. I’m a knitter also, but it takes a lot longer to knit a hat, than CROCHET a hat. Thank you for the patterns.
Am a Nigerian and love knitting so much.But the problem is how can I get your type of wool(I mean the texture)our’s is so light and doesn’t bring out d work fine.Please how can you be of help?.
I just made this hat and I can’t wait to wear it. Pattern and finishing so east. I know I’ll get all kinds of complements from friends and co-workers.
Yay! Thank you!
Who does this pattern fit?
Child
Big kid
Woman
Man
I’d like to make this hate for my husband who is getting chemo.
Karen Kar she explains the sizing and fit in the pattern
Is this pattern US or UK terms please
US
You choose the size required which is given in the pattern; the method is the same for all sizes, and as long as you use the correct multiple you can adapt to make it bigger or smaller. So this beautiful pattern will fit anyone and of any gender.
I want to make this hat for my man who is getting chemo. Would this pattern fit a man?
It might be a smidge tight. You can add 2 – 3 more rows and I think it would be good ?
I think it’s big enough for a man. I would use a worstered weight yarn with a K hook.
What yarn did you use for the one where each row turned out a different color?
I love that one!
Thanks!
Hi! It’s Yarn Bee Aurora Borealis in Sonoma Sunset
I was wondering the same thing! That yarn is gorgeous!
I have the same question. Is this hat designed for a woman? I want to make it for a man. If I make the largest size, what are the measurements?
The measurements are listed in the pattern 🙂
It looked so cute in black with 2 big grey pompoms
I want to put 2 pompoms on this on either side. Will that work?
Yes, I think so 🙂
Thanks I’m almost done. I’ll post a pic and tag you. I like this simple pattern. Thanks
Do you have any video for this?
No
Hello, im crochet this hat to my adult 18 years sister, and i woking with 50 ch. [Large adult]
Do you think this will fit perfect ?
What size are you pink hat on the picture ?
Best regards,
Freja
Im from Danmark so sorry for my english (-:
I am a very, very newbie to crochet. I have made only a couple of dolls and a baby blanket but the patterns have always stated how much yarn I would need. How much yarn will I need to buy to make this classic beanie ? Thank you
PS. I am loving this new craft and hope to make lots of lovely things. Thank you for sharing these patterns with us.
Hi! About 100g of worsted weight yarn.
Hallo.
Im Crochet this pattern right now to my 18 years sister and i woking with 50 ch [Large Adult] do you think this size will be perfect or to big?
How size are you pink hat on the picture?
Best regards
Freja
Im from Danmark so sorry for my english (-:
Hi! I am wearing a small adult and I’m 5’0″ 🙂
This is such an easy hat to make and looks good in any yarn. Just make sure you use the length and width as your guide for size. I’ve made it in a tweed grey for my husband and 2 for myself and love them. The fold over keeps your ears warm
Thank You for this pattern all sizes fit well for everyone
In your pattern for small adult you have 45 stitches in row 2. The you repeat row 2 to 36 but you used 43 stitches. Should row 2 actually have 2 less stitches?? How do you decrease by 2?
Hi! That’s the row number, not the stitch count 🙂
My confusion. Thank you for clearing that up.
I’m not understanding the finished measurements I’m already at 7.5″ wide and this is too small for my 3yr olds. Please help me.
That’s the width after it’s been finished and sewn 🙂
Made this hat and it came out terrific love how easy it is. Only question was that the beginning stitch on the turn up is tight. Thought maybe I didn’t something wrong. It would be the found foundation stitch But thank you so much. Love it.
Your starting ch might be tight 🙂
That happens to me alot. I can’t seem to correct it without my chain looking uneven so I just use a larger hook for the chain.
Great pattern! thank you for posting it. What yarn did you use for the grey one and what is the gauge for it? thank you.
Hi! Thank you!! What gray beanie?
Love this Hat! What size is the pom pom? Do you have a go to brand?
Thanks!
Hi! I think it’s a 6″. I’ve ordered from different shops over the years 🙂
How many metres/yards to make the large adult pls.
Thanks
Lyn 🇦🇺