Easy Crochet Ribbed Beanie for Beginners | Free Pattern & Video Tutorial

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See the free crochet ribbed beanie pattern and video tutorial down below or purchase an ad-free, printable PDF file of this 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!

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Crochet Beanie Without the Bunching

If you’ve ever crocheted a ribbed beanie without the technique used in this pattern, you might have noticed that the crown of the beanie gets thick and uncomfortable and makes your head look a little longer than it is.

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.

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Beginner Crochet Project

This pattern is similar to my no-bunch beanie pattern from over a year ago, but this one is even easier. I received many comments on that video about how the slip stitches were difficult for them, so I removed them completely.

Instead of slip stitches, we’re doing single crochets. And we’re no longer lining the brim with slip stitches to make the pattern easier and to keep beanie stretchy.

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!

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For another absolute beginner beanie tutorial, check out this cat ear beanie! Or, if you want to try a different stitch, try the camel stitch beanie.

Sizing

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.

The beanie made in this pattern fits me perfectly! 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!

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Project Overview

  1. Crochet a rectangle
  2. Stitch the ends to form a tube
  3. Gather the top

Choosing Yarn & Hook Size

The yarn I chose for my beanie is a blend of alpaca, wool, and acrylic. This resulted in a very warm and stretchy beanie, which is exactly what I wanted. If that is also your goal, then I recommend sticking with these three fibers. For a cooler, more breathable beanie, then a cotton and acrylic blend will do well.

You probably don’t want your hair to show through the spaces between the stitches or you want a warm hat to wear in the winter. So, I would recommend sticking with the recommended hook size on your yarn label. If you do get spaces, consider sizing down your hook size.

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Crochet Beanie Video Tutorial

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Materials

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: 53 centimeters (20.9 inches)

Gauge

14 rows of 20 double crochets makes a 10 x 10 centimeter square

Notes and Tips

  • This pattern is written using US crochet terms
  • The chain 1 at the beginning of each row/round does NOT count as a half double crochet or single crochet
  • Use a stitch marker to separate the half double crochets from the single crochets
  • If you don’t have stitch markers, bobby pins and safety pins work, too!
  • Italicized notes tell you what to change to adjust the size

Abbreviations

ch = chain

blo = back loop only

flo = front loop only

hdc = half double crochet

rep = repeat

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st = stitch


Crochet 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)

Note: If you did a different number of chains for the foundation, divide that number by 10 and round to the nearest number. Do that many sc in each row instead of the 5 I do.

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Row 2: ch1, turn, sc blo in next 5 st, hdc blo in last 45 st (50)

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Row 3: ch1, turn, hdc blo in next 45 st, sc blo in last 5 st (50)

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Rows 4-54: rep[Row 2, Row 3]

This means Row 4 is a repeat of Row 2, Row 5 is a repeat of Row 3, Row 6 is a repeat of Row 2, and so on.

Note: To test if the beanie will fit you, fold up the brim on the hdc side and wrap the rows around your head. You should need to stretch it a little to fit. Do fewer rows for a smaller size or more rows for a bigger size. Stop after an even number of rows.

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Stitching Ends Together

ch1, turn, sl st flo across to connect the last row to the first row, fasten off with long loose end

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Gathering the Top

With your long loose end, gather the top of the beanie by going under a loop at each peak and pull the yarn tight.

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Tie a tight double knot with the two loose ends.

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If the hole isn’t closing, sew over the hole a few times in different directions, pull it tight, and tie another knot.

Finished Crochet Ribbed Beanie

Weave in your loose ends and your crochet beanie is finished!

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17 Comments

  1. Nowhere in the written pattern does it say to work the stitches in the back loop only to create ribbing, it’s only said in the video. A little confusing for someone who did not see the video tutorial. My first few rows came out completely flat before i frogged it and referred back to the video. Small inconvenience but it did annoy me. Other than that it came out pretty good. Thanks

  2. Hi,
    I just finished this pattern using Berroco lustrations Wool worsted.
    It’s got a very nice texture, love the ribbing, but the crown is very bunched, more so than I expected based on the pics of the green hat.
    Do you think the yarn as too heavy, or is I made 10 single crochets at the crown, or maybe using slip stitches at the crown is what is needed for heavier yarn?
    I’m really unsure. Any advice please.
    Chris

    1. Hi Chris!
      I don’t think the yarn you used is the problem. I would expect the sizes of the stitches to be proportionate and balance out.
      The bunching usually happens if you do a lot of rows. Did you happen to do a lot more rows than I did?
      And yes, you should be able to fix it by doing slip stitches instead!

      1. I redid the whole hat. Same yarn, Berroco ultra washable wool, but started with 48 stitches, which made it 10”, and used 8 stitches at top with slip stitch instead of single crochet. Made 54 rows. Now it fits much better.
        Nothing like frogging!
        It’s a lovely hat, thanks so much for posting it.

  3. Hey Viv! I love this pattern! I just finished a hat for my daughter and it’s my new favorite hat pattern!! Thanks for sharing it!

  4. Hello! I love the look of this beanie! Advice on where I went wrong is greatly appreciated as I’d like to make more. It’s a fun pattern! I followed along and added 5 ch (so 55 plus 1). My length is 17 inches, so it is way too long, and of course I didn’t measure and just trusted myself. So I’m using a size 4 yarn, and 5.5 hook… I don’t think my tension is too loose…but perhaps that’s it? I’d send a photo if that helps?
    I am thinking of double folding the brim and sewing it down, but might look too bulky. Thanks for sharing your pattern!

    1. Hi, thank you! Can I ask what yarn are you using? The yarn I used is more on the thinner side of #4. If the yarn you used is on the thicker side, that may be why it’s so much longer!

        1. Yes, that yarn is much thicker than what I used! If you don’t mind the double layered brim, then that would be a good idea. Or, you can undo it and do fewer chains in the beginning. Based on 55 stitches being 17”, 33 stitches would be about 10”. Make sure to check after your first row!

  5. Before I make this… how stretchy is this beanie? I am wanting to make a beanie that is stretchy enough to stay on my baldie husband’s head while he’s sleeping. Thanks for your time! Your website is lovely, and your videos are aces!

  6. Hi Viv!
    I was wondering if it would work with a size 6 yarn? I have Lion Brand Quick and Thick yarn. 😁

    1. Hi! It should work fine, but make sure to follow the notes to edit the pattern. And you can switch out the single crochets for slip stitches!

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