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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Beginner Beanie Pattern

When I first started crocheting, I immediately started making hats- without patterns.  I had many that turned out way too small and a few that turned out way too big.  I started writing down what I was doing so that when I finally made one that's the perfect size, I'd be able to replicate it.  Here is my go-to hat pattern that always turns out great.  It's nothing fancy, but it's pretty much my favorite hat.  It's stretchy and durable.  In a neutral color such as brown or tan, it matches almost anything. 

Size: One width fits most adults, and you can customize the length to fit you.  I'm currently working on a baby and toddler version of this hat, and when I'm done with those patterns I will link them right here.

Gauge:  Approx. 11st = 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide.  (The amount of rows in my gauge doesn't matter, you will be customizing the length of your own hat)

Materials:
  • Size J (6mm) crochet hook
  • Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart brand, but any worsted weight yarn should work)
  • Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations:
  • ch3: chain 3
  • dc: double crochet
  • sc: single crochet
  • st: stitch

To start:  Ch3.  Sl st in 1st ch to create a ring. 

Round 1:  Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc always) Work 9 dc in ring.  Sl st in 3rd ch of ch3. (10 dc)

Round 2:  (Do not turn in this pattern) Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around.  Sl st in 3rd ch of ch3. (20 dc)

Round 3:  Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around.  Sl st in 3rd ch of Ch3. (40 dc)

Round 4:  Ch 3, dc in next 3 st. *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in next 4 st*
                 Repeat from * to * around.  Sl st in 3rd ch of ch3.  (48 dc)

Round 5:  Ch 3, dc in next 4 st.  *2 dc in next st. 1 dc in next 5 st*
                 Repeat from * to * around.  Sl st in 3rd ch of ch3.  (56 st)

Round 6:  Ch 3, 1 dc in each st. around.  Sl st in 3rd ch of ch3.  (56 st)

Repeat Round 6 until the hat reaches desired length (try it on as you go to make sure it's a perfect fit for you!)  When I do this pattern, the had usually reaches the desired length after about 14-15 total rounds.

Last Round:  Ch 1, sc in each st around.  Sl st in 1st ch.  Weave in all ends.
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42 comments:

  1. SandyMay 6, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Nice to hear from you again Anna. Been awhile since you've left a comment so that I know you visited. Nice looking hat above.

    Anna, I'd be able to help you out with some yarn for the cause; but don't want to put pressure on you, if postage is an issue.

    Sandy

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  2. AnonymousJuly 17, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Awesome pattern, love the hat! Thank you

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  3. KlarissaJuly 20, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Thank you for the pattern, very easy to read and follow!!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Thanks my first ever project I think it is a cute hat and made sort of a ruffle on the bottom. I hope my niece will wear it. If not I might.

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  5. AnnaAugust 12, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Thanks for the comments! I'm glad you guys liked my pattern!

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  6. ROSEMARIEAugust 14, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    anna I found your crochet pattern for the beannie.I crochet for Bridge and BEYOND. i WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS PATTERN CAN BE USED FOR MEN i USUALLY JUST CROCHET FOR WOMEN .i ALREADY HAVE MADE TWO OF THEM ROSEMARIE.

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  7. ROSEMARIEAugust 14, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    anna I found your crochet pattern for the beannie.I crochet for Bridge and BEYOND. i WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS PATTERN CAN BE USED FOR MEN i USUALLY JUST CROCHET FOR WOMEN .i ALREADY HAVE MADE TWO OF THEM ROSEMARIE.

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  8. AnnaAugust 14, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Yes, Rosemarie, the width of this hat should fit a man. Just make sure that the hat is a little longer than you'd generally make a female's hat, because I know my hubby can almost always fit in my hats but his ears stick out quite a bit. Men usually need longer hats than women. =)

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  9. BBZZZZTTAugust 30, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I just have a question.
    Sorry if this is totally obvious but I am seriously a beginner and barely know anything about crocheting.

    For Round 6 and on, it just says to DC in every stitch, am I still supposed to ch3 first like the other rows or not?

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  10. AnnaAugust 30, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Yes, you chain 3 at the beginning of every row. Sorry I didn't make that clear in the pattern! =)

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  11. BBZZZZTTAugust 30, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Okay just making sure :3
    No problem

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  12. KarenSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Thank you so much for the pattern. My mom and I are determined to use up all our excess yarn and this pattern is helping the cause. It's so easy too! :)

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  13. messijessiSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Thanks so much for this pattern!! It's the only hat pattern I've tried that actually turned out!! Do you have a beginner berret pattern?---Jess

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    is this pattern for adults or children. i would like to make a hat for my son who is 18 months old, the cold Vermont winter is sneaking up on us!!

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  15. AmandaSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Do I slip stitch at the end of every row from 6 and on? Thanks in advance :)

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I would also like to know how to do this hat in a child's size, the instructions are very easy to follow and looks great so would like to use again for a child's hat, thanks :)

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  17. AnnaOctober 27, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    This pattern is for adults. I haven't converted it into a child size yet, but if/when I do i will post a child-sized pattern.

    And yes, Amanda, you would slip stitch in each row. Sorry I forgot to put that in the pattern!

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  18. JillOctober 30, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Mine is turning out to be more of a child's size for some reason... I'm following the pattern, and I'm not really doing tight stitches or anything, so I don't understand why it's so small..

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  19. AnnaNovember 6, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Hi Jill. There could be a few reasons for your size issues. First of all, did you measure your gauge? Using a smaller size yarn or smaller hook than I used will make your hat smaller than mine, and you may also be a tighter crocheter than I am. If your gauge isn't approximately 11 stitches = 4 inches wide, you will need to change yarn/hook sizes in order to obtain that approximate gauge.

    If your gauge is correct, maybe you missed a row in the beginning? If you accidentally skipped one of the "increase rows" you will end up with fewer than 60 total stitches around and the hat will be too small to fit an adult.

    Good luck, and I hope this helped you out!

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  20. TevaNovember 12, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I just wanted to know if there is a trick to making it more round at the top of the hat( like yours in the picture) mine keep seeming square-ish.and look kindof funny when I put it on my daughters head...thank you tho I love the patern its super easy

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  21. Dahlee JNovember 26, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Thanks for this pattern! So easy to follow and itnturned out great. Can't wait for the baby and toddler patterns. Hope you'll post thm soon. I'm expecting our second aby in Feb 2012 as well and would love to be able to make a cute baby hat for her :) Thanks again!

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  22. wendymhallNovember 27, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Found you while searching for hat patterns....thanks for this...just finished it and turned out great...it was my first finished project:)

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  23. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    In round 4, following your directions the increase is only 8 stitches (48). In order to achieve an increase of 10 stitches I had to dC in 3 stitches and 2dc in the 4th stitch. This way I was able to increase by 10 stitches.

    I had to make the same adjustment in round 5 by reducing the number of dc to every 4 stitches and then 2dc in the 5th stitch to equal 60 stitches.

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  24. AnonymousDecember 24, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I use a smaller size hook, and it comes out to the perfect size for a little girl (approx 2 years old). Easy way to make a smaller scale of this hat! I also add a crochet flower to it, and it is SUPER cute for a little girl. :)

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  25. UnknownJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Thank you so much for the pattern Anna. It's the first hat I've made, since I switched from knitting to crocheting, and I like the new lifestyle! :) Very easy to follow. Congratulations on your growing family, all the best to you!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Rnd 5 should be 56 DC. If you follow the pattern as written that is the total you get.

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Hi ! I'm definitely a beginner what does it mean when you say slip stitch into the third chain ? I'm so confused by that please help !!!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    LOVE THE HAT THANKS

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    I started making your beanie for our church craft group at church to give to the homeless. I counted stitches for the first 4 round and after making sure round 5 was correct just finished without counting the stitches in round 5. Sharing the pattern with one of the ladies that count every round she couldn't make round 5 come out right. Round 5 should only have 56 stitches instead of the 58 you list on the pattern.

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  30. AnonymousMay 1, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Thank you for the simple pattrern. I used it in an unconventional way. I made 2 of them and sewed them together to make a puppet head. It was perfect. I plan on makeing a few of them to wear as hats too.

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  31. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    this is the best site to go and get crochet patterns.

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  32. UnknownJuly 10, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    On round two, it said to crochet 20, but if you include the ch3 it would be 21. I feel like I am counting wrong. Please help :)

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  33. AnonymousJuly 15, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Thank You this pattern was so easy and came out cute I added some flowers to it Thanks again:)

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  34. AnonymousOctober 8, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    your patterns are wonderful.learned something new in crocheting in round!!even I can figure them out.
    have you posted recent ones?
    ann (from garner,nc..a very rainy one today)

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  35. AnonymousNovember 3, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    This was a very easy pattern to follow! I've already made several hats for myself and now I"m about to make toddler-sized hats (which I'm going to try with a smaller hook like another commenter had mentioned).

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  36. AnonymousNovember 26, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    Well that was an adventure! I found out too late that my gauge was ridiculously small. But hey, I gave it to a friend with a kid so everything worked out! I'll try it again

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  37. Norma TrevennaMarch 1, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Hi, I need to make some hatsASAP for an orphanage in China. They need to be for six month old, did you ever do a pattern for babies? If so could you let me have it?
    Thanks.
    Norma

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  38. Norma TrevennaMarch 1, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Hi, I need to make some hatsASAP for an orphanage in China. They need to be for six month old, did you ever do a pattern for babies? If so could you let me have it?
    Thanks.
    Norma

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  39. WordbirdApril 1, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Thank you for this pattern. It's very easy to follow and i have managed to make a hat for my brother in law this evening. I sure i will be using the pattern many more times! Thanks again! Mel

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  40. AnonymousOctober 15, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Just what I am looking for, Thanks

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  41. DeniseNovember 23, 2017 at 11:00 PM

    Love this pattern. It is my go to now. I have tried others but i still go back to this one as my fail safe. Thank you

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