10 Fun and Free Beanie Hats to Crochet
Crochet is a relaxing hobby that can be enjoyed by anyone of any age.
It's also perfect for beginners who want to learn how to crochet or haven't picked up their hook in awhile.
A lot of people think crocheting beanies are difficult, but these 10 fun patterns will show you just how easy they really are!
The best part? They're all free! So what are you waiting for?
Grab your hooks and get started on one today!
You may also enjoy checking out these Crochet Bucket Hat Patterns, trendy Balaclava Crochet Patterns, as well as 10 Fabulous and Free Hat Patterns to Crochet project ideas.
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#1. One-Hour Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
Whether it’s Christmas crunch time or there’s snow in the forecast, this extremely easy crochet hat pattern has you covered. It’s worked flat in a rectangle and then seamed to form a beanie, making it a super speedy, mindless project to whip up in about an hour for the preschool and child’s sizes and a few minutes longer for the adult version.
Skills required include double crochet and seaming. This is a very beginner-friendly pattern with a video tutorial to walk you through the skills step-by-step.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Designed by Jess Coppom
Get Knit Picks Mighty Stitch Bulky Yarn for this project
#2. The Wave Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
The Wave beanie has a fun rippled texture. It has a lot of stretch to it so you can wear it many times between washes without worrying about it becoming loose. This is more of an intermediate pattern but with a little bit of focus, it’s totally possible for a beginner to complete this project.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Picot Pals
Get Knit Picks Swish Worsted Yarn for this project
#3. Malia Messy Bun Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
Messy bun hats aren’t just a style trend, they’re also super practical.
It has a hole at the top of the hat that you can easily slip your bun or high ponytail into. This textured hat is worked sideways around the hat rather than up or down. An elastic hair pony completes the top of this hat.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Rebecca Langford
Get Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn for this project
#4. Diamond Beanie & Slouch Hat Free Crochet Pattern
The diamonds pattern was inspired by an argyle pattern the designer recently worked on. Rather than just a beanie, this pattern also includes a slouchy hat, messy bun hat, and ear warmer projects in sizes to fits toddlers to adults.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Jennifer Renaud
Get Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca Yarn for this project
#5. Harvest Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
The Harvest Beanie is a one skein hat that can be worn slouchy or fitted by folding the brim. Work the brim first then the rest is a simple shell stitch. The designer Lion Brand Wool Ease for the hat pictured, but any size #4 worsted weight yarn will work.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Ginger Knots
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#6. Woven Hearts Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
The designer of this hat was inspired by “The Wheat Stitch” it utilizes a series of stitches to create the appearance of wheat. She altered the pattern to make it easier to work to create a hat that looks difficult but is very easy to crochet.
Sized for kids to adults
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Karen Lucas
Get Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn for this project
#7. Bubblegum Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
The Bubblegum Beanie Crochet Pattern is 100% fun! This hat is worked seamlessly in-the-round and features bobbles that add pops of color and texture to this fun yet easy-to-crochet design.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Breann Mauldin
Get Knit Picks Swish Worsted Yarn for this project
#8. 3 mL Slouchy Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
The designer of the 3 mL Slouchy originally created a fitted, the beanie version. The new slouchy version gives the design such an effortless, chic feel. It's a fairly unisex design, so it's perfect for all of the slouchy hat lovers out there. So grab your hooks, because this hat is calling your name!
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Erin Sharp
Get Lion Brand Wool Ease Yarn for this project
#9. Criss Cross Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
Criss Cross is a bottom-up beanie that is loaded with texture.
The beanies pictured are made with a self-striping yarn, but you can also make them in solid colors or in an Ombre style, which will look amazing, too! The possibilities are endless! Whatever color combination/style you use, the criss cross stitches and the post stitches will give it lots of texture.
The Criss Cross Beanie pattern is written in 3 sizes: Toddler/Preschooler, Child, and Teen/Adult.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Loops and Love Crochet
Get Knit Picks Chroma Twist Worsted Yarn for this project
#10. Braided Cable Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
Braided Cable Beanie crochet pattern is available in adult size using an I crochet hook. It is constructed from the brim up using post stitches to make cables.
Pattern is worked with worsted weight yarn, about 250 yards.
Pattern includes written instructions with some up close photos for detail. Link is also included with video tutorial.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Jessica Cooper
Get Knit Picks Swish Worsted Yarn for this project
