My favorite beanies are always the ones made from the bottom up. The Beginner Bottom Up Beanie Crochet Pattern is a simple pattern with a video tutorial so any level crocheter can make this style hat.
This hat is the 5th pattern in the Crochet Along for a Cause. We are making 1 hat per week to donate to a cancer center, school, or homeless shelter all summer long. There’s always time to join! You can find all the details and hat patterns HERE.
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This beanie is an adult size beanie and is very customizable. HERE is a blog post that has a beanie size chart.
Beginner Bottom Up Beanie Crochet Pattern
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Materials
Approx 90g worsted weight yarn
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors
Level
Easy
Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
blo – back loop only
dc – double crochet
dc2tog – double crochet 2 together (double crochet decrease)
· written in US terms
· ch 1 does not count as sc
· ch 2 does not count as dc
· This beanie is worked from the bottom up. The pattern starts with the ribbing around the bottom
· This is a medium adult size beanie and is meant to be slouchy. If you don’t want it slouchy take out 2 or 3 rounds. I have a beanie size chart HERE.
Approx Finished Size:
Length: 9.5:
Circumference: 21”
Watch the video tutorial below or on YouTube HERE
BEGINNER BOTTOM UP BEANIE CROCHET PATTERN
ch 9
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook and scross (8)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in next 6 stitches, sc in last (8)
Repeat row 2 to Row 78 (8)
The ribbing should be approx. 21” long. Add or take out rows as needed.
Bring both ends of the ribbing together. Single crochet both ends together. Do not fasten off.
You are now working in rounds around the ribbed brim of the beanie
Round 1: ch 1, sc evenly around working 1 sc in the end of each row, join to first sc with sl st (78)
Round 2: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (78)
Round 3: ch 2, dc blo in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (78)
Repeat round 3 to Round 12 (78)
Round 13: ch 2, *dc blo, dc2tog blo* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (52)
Round 14: ch 2, *dc blo, dc2tog blo* repeat from * to * around, ending with 1 dc, join to first dc with sl st (35)
Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.
Using your yarn needle, weave the long end in and out of the top loops of the last round.
Pull the end tight to cinch it closed. Sew the top closed.
Weave in all the ends.
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I love to crochet and knit will make some,and give to the hospital.
So far, I have made 7 caps (different colors and patterns) to take to the Cancer Center. I sure hope they give someone warmth this winter. I have enjoyed making them. My sister went thru Chemo and said it’s cold in those rooms.
What color is this yarn? And where did you buy it? I like the look. Having a hard time finding something similar at our local hobby stores. Unless you have a recommendation. Thanks! I am a beginner and this would be my first hat. It looks fun!
Hi! I think it’s Paintbox Simply Aran. It’s available at lovecrochet.com 🙂
When doing a striped beanie how do you carry the 2nd color?
Here’s a video for how I change colors in the round 🙂 https://www.hookedonhomemadehappiness.com/basic-striped-beanie-crochet-pattern-cal-for-a-cause/
How do I not make it slouchy I’m confused
Add less rounds 🙂
So on round 3 to 12 do I just do 10?
That might work. I would just repeat it until it’s the length you want 🙂
So when I do round 3 to 12 do I just do 10 rounds?
I followed your video and crocheted the amount of stitches you stated. My beanie is 12″ long. My daughter is very tall and thin. I think it’s going to be too much beanie for her. LOL Could it be because I used Lion Brand Vel-Luxe yarn? I also used a size K hook.
I enjoyed following your video and learning as I go. Now I’m off to study your beanie size chart.
Hi! Yes, that’s why it turned out big 🙂 If the circumference of the beanie is fine, you can just take out a few rounds from the top and then sew it. Hope that helps!!
Just whipped up this beanie for my son and I’ll definitely make a few more. Love the pattern !
Yay! Thank you!
I really love this pattern. I just finished one and will be making more. I removed a couple rows and it’s perfect for my teenage grandson who asked for a beanie. Thanks Breann!
Yay! Thank you!
which rounds would I do to make it bigger..
I made this today for a friend. She is losing her hair due to chemotherapy. She had the yarn and asked me to use this pattern. Easy to follow. Thank you for helping me to help my friend. Would love to include a picture but I can’t figure that out.