Crochet Beginner Ribbed Beanie Hat Easy Free Pattern

Crochet Beginner Ribbed Beanie Hat Easy Free Pattern

Create this beautiful crochet ribbed alpine beanie with this easy pattern! 

Whether you’re looking for a quick weekend project or building your collection of free crochet hat patterns, this easy crochet beanie pattern is a must-try (complete with Youtube video!). 

With its rich alpine stitch pattern and cozy ribbed brim, this basic crochet beanie pattern offers both style and comfort — perfect for everyone on your list!

This simple crochet beanie pattern is available in 6 sizes: newborn, baby, toddler, child, teen/adult, and large adult, ensuring the hat fits just right. 

The free crochet hat pattern includes detailed measurements, different sizes, and yarn estimates for each hat size, so you’ll always get that perfect fit. 

It’s a great project for practicing basic crochet stitches like double crochet stitches and front post stitches, and ideal for any skill level.

You’ll need a size H (5.00 mm) crochet hook, medium weight yarn (worsted weight yarn or acrylic yarn works great), and a yarn needle to weave in those loose ends. 

This easy crochet hat pattern is cute and cozy and features basic stitches.

Optional touches like a faux fur pom or yarn pom pom and a 1″ button add extra flair to the top of the beanie. 

A step-by-step video tutorial is also available on my YouTube channel to help you through each round from brim to top of the hat.

Whether you’re making beanies for gifts, craft fairs, or just to use up your favorite yarns, this basic beanie hat crochet pattern is a must-add to your collection of crochet hat patterns. 

Scroll down for the full written pattern, or grab the printable PDF file of this pattern for convenience. 

Don’t forget to share your makes on social media and tag me — I love seeing your creations!

Crochet Ribbed Beanie Pattern

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Materials:

• Size H, 5.00 mm crochet hook
• Medium weight (size 4) yarn (see yarn estimates below)
• Tapestry needle
• Optional: faux fur pom and 1″ button

Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch = chain

st(s) = stitch(es)

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

fpdc = front post double crochet

dc2tog = double crochet 2 together

BLO = back loop only

sl st = slip stitch

hk = hook

Gauge:

13 double crochet stitches x 9 rounds = 4″ x 4″

Yarn Estimates (approximate):

Newborn: 75 yards

Baby: 90 yards

Toddler: 110 yards

Child: 130 yards

Teen/Adult: 150 yards

Large Adult: 170 yards

Brim Instructions:

Start by chaining the number of stitches based on the desired size:

• Adult/Teen – Chain 21

• Child – Chain 19

• Toddler – Chain 17

• Baby – Chain 15

• Newborn – Chain 13

For all sizes:

Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hk and each ch across.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in the back loop only (BLO) of each st across.

Repeat Row 2 until your band reaches the following row count:

• Large adult- 70 rows

• Adult/Teen – 63 rows

• Child – 56 rows

• Toddler – 49 rows

• Baby – 42 rows

• Newborn – 35 rows

Fold brim in half. Sl sl the back loop on one side and the front loop of the other side together in each st across. Turn brim inside out (to hide the seam) and continue with the body.

Body:

Single crochet evenly around the brim to match the stitch count for your selected size:

• Large Adult- 70 sts

• Adult/Teen – 63 sts

• Child – 56 sts

• Toddler – 49 sts

• Baby – 42 sts

• Newborn – 35 sts

All sizes: Ch 1, slip stitch to join. Ch 2.

Round 1: Dc in each st around. Sl st to join.
Round 2: Ch 2, fpdc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join.
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in next st, fpdc in next st; repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join.

Repeat Rounds 2 & 3 as follows:

Newborn: Repeat 4 more rounds

Baby: Repeat 5 more rounds

Toddler: Repeat 5 more rounds

Child: Repeat 6 more rounds

Teen/Adult: Repeat 6 more rounds

Large Adult: Repeat 7 more rounds

Crown Shaping and Decreasing:

Next Round: Dc2tog, dc in next st; repeat around. Sl st to join.
Next Round: Dc2tog in each st around. Sl st to join.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Using a tapestry needle, weave the tail through the front loop only of each st around the top.

Pull tight to close the crown. Sew securely on the inside.

Optional: Sew button onto the inside of the hat. Pull the elastic of the pom through the middle of the hat with your hook and pull it around the button.

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