- LevelIntermediate
- Time4-6 hours
- YarnWorsted
About This Pattern
There is something cozy and unhurried about this beanie, like the first cold morning that actually calls for a hat. It is not fussy or precious. It is the kind of make you start because your ears are cold and you want something on your hook by tonight.
Your hands settle into a rhythm fast here, because the whole crown is built from double crochet and a steady pattern of increases. You are not juggling a dozen stitch types or chasing a chart. You are just counting, turning, and watching the circle grow under your fingers.
Finished, this beanie sits easily on a hook by the door or folded on a shelf next to gloves. It reads as simple and well made rather than overworked. Add the faux fur pompom and it looks like something from a shop, not a weekend project.
- Begin with a slip knot and a small foundation chain to anchor your first ring of double crochets.
- Work your first set of double crochets into the starting chain to form the center of the crown.
- Join the round with a slip stitch, then chain up to start building the next round on top.
- Increase steadily in the early rounds so the flat crown widens into a proper circle shape.
- Shift into even rounds of double crochet once the circle is wide enough to become the sides of the hat.
- Keep working rounds without increasing until the beanie reaches the depth you want for the brim.
- Fasten off your yarn and weave in every end so the inside feels smooth against hair.
- Add a faux fur or handmade pompom to the top if you want a softer, finished look.
On the desk
- Size J crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn
- (Optional) Faux fur pompom
Stitch shorthand
- ch — chain
- st — stitch
- sl st — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- hdc — half double crochet
- dc — double crochet
- inc — increase
- dec — decrease
- mr — magic ring
- fo — finish off
Simple double crochet beanie pattern for everyday wear
Starting Round
Create a slip knot on your hook, chain 3.
Perform 10 double crochets in the third chain from the hook.
Joining & Starting Rounds: Join the round with a slip stitch into the second chain.
Chain 2. This counts as the beginning of the next round.
Round 1: In each stitch around, do 2 double crochets. You will have 20 double crochets by the end of this round.
- Round 2
1 double crochet in the first stitch, 2 double crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from to around.
By the end of this round, you will have 30 double crochets.
After Round 3:
1 double crochet in the first 2 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern around.
For Round 4:
Follow the pattern of 1 double crochet in the next 3 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the following stitch, around.
- Round 5
Pattern becomes 1 double crochet in the next 4 stitches, then 2 double crochets in the following stitch. Repeat around.
- Round 6
to 11: Chain 2 at the beginning of each round. Perform 1 double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch and chain 2 at the end of each round.
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Where it goes
- A grab-and-go hat for dog walks and errands, paired with a wool scarf and leather gloves.
- A gift for a sibling or friend who always loses their hat, worked up again in their favorite color.
- A car hat kept in the glove box for sudden cold snaps during fall and winter drives.
- A travel accessory that layers well under a jacket hood for flights or train platforms in cooler weather.
Color ideas
- Classic solid One worsted-weight color worked through every round, from the starting round to the last even round, with a matching or neutral pompom on top.
Care
Hand wash this beanie in cool water with a gentle detergent, since worsted weight yarn can felt or shrink under heat and agitation.
Lay it flat on a towel to dry rather than hanging it, so the brim keeps its round shape instead of stretching.
Store it folded in a drawer rather than on a hook, and keep the pompom area loosely stuffed with tissue if it is faux fur so it does not flatten.
Assembly
- Step 1 Fasten off yarn, weave in ends.
- Step 2 (Optional) Add a faux fur pompom or a handmade pompom at the top.
Easy to get wrong
Losing count on the increase round
Place a stitch marker every few stitches as you work two double crochets into each stitch, so you can spot a skipped increase before you join. Recount before you slip stitch to close the round.
Joining into the wrong chain
Double check that your slip stitch goes into the second chain from your starting hook, not the first or third. A join one chain off will twist the center of your crown.
Forgetting the turning chain counts as a stitch
Remember that your chain 2 at the start of each round stands in for the first double crochet. Skipping it or double counting it will throw off your stitch count in later rounds.
Between the songs
- What I like most about this beanie is how honest it is about what double crochet can do on its own. You start with a tiny ring of ten stitches, and the increases in round one double that count right away, so you see the hat take shape almost immediately. There is no cabling or color work to slow you down, just a clean progression of rounds that teaches you to read when to increase and when to crochet even. It is a great piece for practicing consistent tension, since any looseness or tightness shows plainly in a solid double crochet fabric. By the time you fasten off, you have a genuinely wearable hat and a better feel for shaping a circle from the center out.
Listener questions
Can I make this beanie without the pompom
Yes, the pompom is listed as optional in the materials. The hat is complete and wearable once you fasten off and weave in your ends.
What hook size does this pattern use
You will need a size J crochet hook for this beanie. It pairs with worsted weight yarn to keep the fabric dense enough to block wind.
Is this a good project if I am still new to double crochet
It is a solid next step after you are comfortable with basic double crochet, since the whole hat relies on that one stitch plus simple increases. The repeated structure helps you build speed and confidence in rounds.
Can I use a different yarn fiber instead of worsted weight wool blend
Any worsted weight yarn will work with the size J hook called for here, whether it is acrylic, cotton blend, or wool. Just keep your tension even so the fabric stays snug enough to block wind.
Original pattern: https://crocheteverything.com/easy-crochet-teresa-beanie-tutorial-windy-wardrobe/
About the Author
Marisol QuinteroWho runs Crochet Obsessed, why a stitch count sits at the end of every round, how a pattern gets written here, and the things this site will never do.
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