Free Crochet Beanie Pattern for Beginners with Video

Last Updated on January 25, 2022 by Cyprianne Nolan

My How to Crochet a Beanie for Beginners pattern and video include step by step instructions to assure success. For new crocheters making a whole hat may seem a little daunting.  This tutorial is perfect for beginner crocheters and crocheters that need to brush up a little on their skills.  With this step-by-step crochet video How to Crochet a Beanie for Beginners you can use time stamps to skip forward or go back as many times as you need to see the instruction again.

PRO TIP!  If you are just starting to crochet – take a moment and watch the video all the way through.  Rewind and watch over any parts you my struggle with before even picking up the hook.  Once you are ready use your favourite yarn to create something beautiful for yourself or someone you love.

If you are a beginner be sure to watch and follow along with the video tutorial as I walk you step-by-step in making this basic crochet hat.  Already great at crocheting?  Scroll down to the bottom and enjoy the pattern.

Scroll to the bottom of the page for materials,  pattern and video tutorial.

Hat is worked in rounds top down.

Your hat can be lengthened to fit you perfectly.  Just add more rounds after round 29 to make it exactly how you like it.  I like mine to completely cover my ears!

Pattern and Video Tutorial

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner

ABBREVIATION
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st – stitch
sts – stitches
sl st – slip stitch
rpt – repeat

MATERIALS
Lions Brand Vanna’s Choice 50g in Grey Marble
6.0 mm crochet hook Susan Bates
6.5 mm crochet hook Susan Bates
Best Deal on Hooks
Tapestry Needle

*Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting

FREE CROCHET ADULT BEANIE PATTERN AND VIDEO TUTORIAL

Using 6.5 mm hook ch2

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2^nd st from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in 1^st st and each st around (12)

Rnd 3: 1 sc in 1^st  st *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (18)

Rnd 4: 1 sc in 1^st 2 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (24)

Rnd 5: 1 sc in 1^st 3 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (30)

Rnd 6: 1 sc in 1^st 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (36)

Rnd 7: 1 sc in 1^st 5 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (42)

Rnd 8: 1 sc in 1^st  6 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (48)

Rnd 9: 1 sc in 1^st 7 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (54)

Rnd 10: 1 sc in 1^st 8 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts* rpt from * to * till end of rnd (60)

Rnds 11-25: Sc in 1^st st and each st around. (60)

Change to 6.00 mm hook

Rnds 26 – 29: Sc in 1^st st and each st around. (60)

After round 29, fasten off and weave in ends.

Looking good!  What colour are you making?  Be sure to tag me on Instagram @prettydarnadorable hashtag #pdamaker

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