Baby / Beginners / Garments / Hats & Earwarmers How to Crochet a Beginner Friendly Beanie in 8 Different Sizes Updated January 21, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!4.1KShares Learn how to crochet a beginner-friendly beanie, available in 8 sizes, with my free step-by-step pattern and video tutorial. Whether you’re making a cosy hat for yourself, a loved one, or even a baby, this simple yet stylish design: The Prim Beanie, comes in eight sizes—from 3-6 months to adult large.TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Materials & Tools2. Where to Shop Yarn3. About the Yarn4. Alternative Colour Suggestions 5. Pastels 6. Neutrals 7. Bold8. Sizing and Yarn Quantities9. Completed Size10. Yarn Quantities11. Gauge12. Pattern Notes13. Pattern Support14. Convert Pattern Terms15. Crochet Ad-Free Patterns16. Terms & Abbreviations17. Special Stitches 18. Pin For Later19. Free Pattern: Crochet Beanie20. Band21. Main Hat Section22. Styling23. Video Tutorials 24. Right-handed25. Left-handed 26. Crochet Beanie Hat Patterns VIEW MORE▼ Materials & Tools Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Tweeds, Aran (#4), 97% acrylic, 3% Viscose, 141g (5oz), 219m (240yds) in Off White 23001 Hook: 4.5mm (US 7) and 5mm (US H-8) Darning needle Scissors Pom Pom Where to Shop Yarn Wool Warehouse we crochet Mary maxium love crafts Herrschners About the Yarn I have used both Caron Simply Soft and Caron Simply Soft Tweed. I absolutely love this yarn, it’s one of my favourites to work with. This yarn is a versatile worsted weight and is 97% Acrylic and 3% Viscose, making it durable! You can put this yarn in the washing machine and dryer with ease making it perfect for all kinds of projects. I have used the following colours: Off White 23001 Blackberry 0005 Grape 9610 Alternative Colour Suggestions Pastels Light Country Blue 9709 Orchid 9717 Neutrals Bone 9703 Feathered Grey 9794 Bold Pagoda 0014 Fushia 9764 Sizing and Yarn Quantities The pattern is written as: 3-6m (6-9m, 9-12m, Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult, Adult Large) Completed Size Measurements are approximate Area/Approx. Measurement3-6 months6-9 months9-12 monthsToddlerTo fit31.75-36.75cm(13-15inch)38-43cm(15-17inch)40.5-45.75cm(16-18inch)43-48.24cm(17-19inch)Circumference30.5cm(12inch)35.5cm(14inch)39.25cm(15.5inch)40cm(16inch)Height (when band folded)14cm(5.5inch)15cm(6inch)18cm(7inch)18cm(7inch) Area/Approx. MeasurementChildTeenAdultAdult LargeTo Fit45.75-50.75cm (18-20inch)50.75-55.75cm (20-22inch)53.25-58.5cm(21-23inch)55.75-61cm(22-24inch)Circumference45.5cm(18inch)51cm(20inch)56cm(22inch)58.5cm(23inch)Height (when band folded)19cm(7.5inch)20cm(8inch)23cm(9inch)24cm(9.5inch) Yarn Quantities Yardage3-6 months6-9 months9-12 monthsToddlerYards103.5yds125.5yds151.5yds173.5ydsSkeins1111 YardageChildTeenAdultAdult LargeYards198yds229.5yds238yds255ydsSkeins111*2 *You’ll be very close using an entire skein for the Adult size. Please be extra careful with your gauge or purchase an additional skein to ensure you have enough. Gauge Both gauges are per 10 cm X 10 cm (4 inch X 4 inch)Measured over BLOdc rows using 4.5mm hook.22 sts X 18 rows. Measured over main pattern using 5mm hook.21 sts X 11 rows Pattern Notes This pattern is written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.Skill Level: BeginnerYou will be making the band of the beanie in a flat piece in rows before joining. You will then be working in rounds, joining each round without turning. Pattern Support The fastest way to get pattern support is to ask in our dedicated facebook group for Bella Coco Crochet patterns. This is the best place for you to connect with other crocheters. Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this. Convert Pattern Terms Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version. view in UK terms view in US terms Crochet Ad-Free Patterns etsy Bella coco crochet ravelry Terms & Abbreviations Stitch(s): st(s)Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Back Loop Only: BLO: Working into the back loop only of the stitch.Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops. Special Stitches Beginning Treble Crochet 3 together: begtr3tog: Ch 2, (yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops on hook) twice. Yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook. Treble crochet three together: tr3tog: Yarn over, insert hook into next st, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops on hook. (Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over pull through two loops on hook) twice. Yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook. How to Crochet – A Handy Reference Guide eBook Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here. Pin For Later Free Pattern: Crochet Beanie Adult Beginner Friendly Beanie You are viewing this pattern in UK terms. Band Using 4.5mm hook.Chain 18 (19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26) Row 1: Dc in second ch from the hook (missed ch does not count as st), dc in each ch across. Turn. <17 (18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25) sts>Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here or throughout), BLOdc in each st across. Turn. Row 3-57 (66, 72, 75, 81, 87, 93, 96): repeat row 2Measures 30.5 (35.5, 39.25, 40, 45.5, 51, 56, 58.5)cm (12 (14, 15.5, 16, 17.5, 19, 20, 21) inch) when lightly stretched. Increase or decrease to a multiple of 3 if needed. Fold work to have short ends together. Chain 1, ss through BLO of each stitch of final row and corresponding st on the underside of beg chain to join. Children Beginner Friendly Beanie Main Hat Section Turn to work down row ends.Round 1: Ch 1, dc in each row end. <57 (66, 72, 75, 81, 87, 93, 96) dc.Change to 5mm hook Round 2: Ch 1, [dc, ch 2, dc] in first st, *skip 2 sts, [dc, ch 2, dc] in next st; rep from * around, skip last 2 sts. Join with ss to first dc.Round 3: Ss into ch-2 sp. 3 ch (counts as tr), 2 tr in same ch-sp, *skip next 2 sts,3 tr in ch-sp; rep from * around. Join with ss to top of ch-3. Round 4: Skip first st, [dc, ch 2, dc] into next st, *skip 2 sts, [dc, ch 2 , dc] in next st; rep from * around. Join with ss to first dc.Round 5-8 (8, 10, 12, 12, 14, 16, 16): Repeat rounds 3 & 4.Round 9 (9, 11, 13, 13, 15, 17, 17): Repeat round 3.Final Round: Begtr3tog, tr3tog around. <19 (22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31, 32 sts>Fasten off working yarn leaving a long tail end for sewing.Turn inside out. Thread up darning needle and weave in and out of the top of every stitch of final round. Pull tight to close center. Weave in and out from one side to another if needed to further secure the top of the hat. Turn right side out. Bring tail end to the right side of the work to attach the Pom Pom. Sew in end. Styling Fold brim in half. I would recommend to place a few stitches through the free edge of the brim and the main hat section for smaller sizes for safety. Toddler Beginner Friendly Beanie Video Tutorials Right-handed Or watch on YouTube Left-handed Or watch on YouTube Crochet Beanie Hat Patterns If you love crocheting beanies then check out these patterns available on the blog: Harlow Beanie Truly Beanie Alaskan Delights Beanie Chunky Beanie Harlow Beanie Truly Beanie Alaskan Delights Chunky Beanie I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet sarah-jayne KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!4.1KShares Further Reading... Learn How to Crochet The Sharma Shawl: FREE Pattern July 26, 2025 How to Crochet an Adorable Amigurumi Bear – Free Pattern June 13, 2024 Textured Crochet Wrist Warmers – Free Pattern & Video Tutorial January 3, 2026 6 Comments Jessica October 7, 2025 at 4:28 am If there seems to be some sort of glitch on the webpage. The pattern goes straight from changing to 5mm hook after round 1 in the “main hat section” to the “styling” section. All of the instructions for the main hat portion are missing. Reply BellaCocoTeam October 7, 2025 at 2:24 pm Hi Jessica, I’ve just checked the blog and all of the pattern seems to be there – have you unlocked your Grow account? If not all you need to do is enter your email and the grow app will appear, please enter your email and create a password. Now you’ve created a grow account you’ll be able to access all of the free patterns on the blog and bookmark your favourites so you can have them all in one place for easy access. If you forget your password, click the “forgot password” link and follow the prompts. Please note that the team are unable to assist with resetting Grow passwords or accessing your Grow account, so please make sure you save your login information in a safe place. I hope this helps 🙂 Reply Tracey November 23, 2025 at 10:50 pm I’m making the adult size . Following the instructions, Round 5-17 (repeat rounds 3 & 4), means I end on a row 3. Round 18 says repeat round 3. Is this right? Reply BellaCocoTeam November 27, 2025 at 12:03 pm Hi Tracey thank you for bringing this to our attention – the pattern is in the process of being updated – for your convenience here are the amendments – Rounds 5-8 (8, 10, 12, 12, 14, 16, 16) Repeat rounds 3 & 4. Round 9 (9, 11, 13, 13, 15, 17, 17): Repeat round 3. Round 10 (10, 12, 13, 13, 16, 18, 18) Repeat rounds 3 & 4 🙂 Reply Alex November 30, 2025 at 7:24 pm This still doesn’t really make sense. I am working the teen size and I have just done round 15 which is a row 3 repeat, and I’m confused about what to do next…do I do another 2 rows then before decreasing or do I decrease now? Reply BellaCocoTeam December 9, 2025 at 1:43 pm Hi Alex Round 15 is the row 3 repeat, once you have done this you then do the final round. I recommend that you watch the video as this may help you 🙂 Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
