Beanie hats are a staple in many wardrobes, and crocheting your own allows for endless customization. This guide provides a comprehensive approach to crocheting a toboggan, covering various techniques and patterns suitable for different skill levels.
Quick and Versatile Beanie Pattern
This pattern is quick and versatile, making it perfect for those who want a fast and customizable project. We are using two strands of worsted weight yarn together, so you need less yarn of each color. You could use two strands of the same color or add a little spice to your crochet life by using two contrasting colors.
One of my testers stated it took her 35 minutes to finish, another said 40 minutes. I timed myself and I was right at 30 minutes start to finish (although many factors will influence this time frame such as kids, pets, television, potty breaks etc).
Materials:
- Two strands of worsted weight yarn
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)
- Pom pom maker (optional)
Instructions:
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- Row 1: Magic circle. Ch-2, dc 8 times in circle. Join with sl st to top of first dc.
- Row 2: Ch-2, 2dc in each st. Join with sl st to top of first dc.
- Row 3: Ch-2, *dc in first st, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join with sl st to top of first dc.
- Row 4: Ch-2, *dc in first 2 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join with sl st to top of first dc.
- Row 5: Ch-2, *dc in first 3 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join with sl st to top of first dc.
- Row 6: Ch-2, *dc in first 4 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join with sl st to top of first dc.
- Row 7 - 13: Ch-2, dc around. Join with sl st to top of first dc.
- Final row: Ch-1, crab stitch around. Join and weave in ends.
Crochet Ribbed Beanie Pattern
This crochet ribbed beanie is a classic and minimal beanie that looks knit. It doesn’t have that thick bunching at the top that crochet ribbed beanies tend to have and this project is great for all crocheters learning this technique.
This short and simple crochet beanie pattern will give you a perfect-fitting, stylish beanie to wear when it’s cold out!
This pattern accounts for that and uses smaller stitches on the crown end to prevent that bulk. This also makes closing up the top of the beanie much easier.
If you’re an absolute beginner, make sure to view the tutorial for instructions on how to do each individual stitch. Also, please leave any questions in the comments if you have any!
There are two things in this pattern you can change to change the size of the beanie: the number of chains in the beginning and the number of rows at the end. The number of chains affects the vertical length of the beanie while the number of rows affects the circumference.
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For reference, I have a 53-centimeter circumference head. Remember that using a different yarn, hook, and tension will likely result in a different-sized hat. So, make sure to measure as you go!
Project Overview
- Crochet a rectangle
- Stitch the ends to form a tube
- Gather the top
Easy Crochet Ribbed Beanie Tutorial for Beginners
Materials
- 90 grams of worsted weight yarn (Upcycle Alpaca Blend in “Grass”)
- 5.5mm Clover Amour crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Tension ring (optional)
- Yarn bowl (optional)
Dimensions
- Rectangle width (brim side): 34.5 centimeters (13.6 inches)
- Rectangle width (crown side): 25 centimeters (9.8 inches)
- Rectangle length: 25 centimeters long (9.8 inches)
- Fits circumference: 50-55 centimeter (19.7-21.7 inches)
Gauge
14 rows of 20 half double crochets makes a 10 x 10 centimeter square
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- blo = back loop only
- flo = front loop only
- hdc = half double crochet
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochets
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch
Ribbed Beanie Pattern
Foundation: Make a slipknot, ch50+1
Note: For the perfect fit, make your chain the length from the crown of your head, down to your eyebrows, plus the width of the brim that will fold up. Do fewer chains for a shorter beanie or more chains for a longer beanie.
- Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 44 ch, sc in last 5 ch (50)
- Row 2: ch1, turn, sc blo in next 5 st, hdc blo in last 45 st (50)
- Row 3: ch1, turn, hdc blo in next 45 st, sc blo in last 5 st (50)
- Rows 4-54: rep[Row 2, Row 3]
Stitching Ends Together
ch1, turn, sl st in the flo across to connect the last row to the first row, fasten off with a long loose end about 25cm/10in long
Gathering the Top
With your loose end, gather the top of the beanie by going under a loop at the sc end of every other row, and pull the yarn tight.
Basic Single Crochet Beanie
A super stretchy, deliciously ribbed beanie made with just basic single crochet (sc) stitches? This year, I’m unofficially revisiting some of the lessons I taught in my Crochet Basics Series, and elevating them to the next step. So if the Crochet Basics Series is the 101 course, some of my projects this year will be like the 102 course. For example, this Basic SC Beanie uses single crochet and making a rectangle from lesson 2, and working in back loops only and seaming from lesson 4.
I used Knit Picks “Swish” Superwash Merino Wool in Squirrel Heather. Keep in mind that if you use a cotton yarn, it may alter the fit and feel of this beanie somewhat.
Instructions:
- Row 1: Skip one chain and work a sc in the back loops only (blo) of the second chain from the hook. Work 48 more sc in the remaining chains. Work last sc in both loops of last chain. (Total stitch count = 50.
- Row 2: Turn. Ch 1. Sc in blo for 49 stitches. At the end of the row you will see the top two loops of the last stitch and the starting ch 1 from the beginning of the previous row. Skip the last stitch and work a sc in the ch 1. This helps keep the sides even and straight.
- Rows 3-73: Repeat Row 2. You should now have a rectangle.
Additional Tips & Techniques
Working in the Back Loop
When you are working in the round, this is so easy to spot. You work in the back loop and as you go, the front loop pops out. What you need to remember is that working in the back loop REALLY means to identify the top of the stitch and THEN work in the top loop that is FURTHEREST from you as the work is facing you. When you turn your work, the current back loop is really the front loop from the row before.
Decreasing Stitches (DC2TOG)
The double crochet two together is one stitch worked into two side by side stitches. It looks like two stitches at the bottom and a single stitch at the top. It works as a decrease.
DC2TOG Directions:
- Yarn over and pick up a loop through the next stitch.
- Yarn over and draw your hook through two loops.
- Yarn over and pick up a loop through the next stitch.
- Yarn over and draw through two loops.
Attaching a Pom Pom
Attaching a pom pom is really fun addition to this hat! I like to sew fur pom pom’s on the top of my simple beanie with a sewing needle and thread.
Sizing and Adjustments
This hat is very stretchy and accommodates a variety of adult head sizes. However, you can use a smaller hook size with the same instructions to get a slightly smaller hat. You can make a different rectangle size as mentioned above to make a Toddler or Child size beanie.
Size Chart:
| Size | Head Circumference |
|---|---|
| Baby | 13-15 inches |
| Toddler | 16-18 inches |
| Child | 19-21 inches |
| Adult | 22-24 inches |