Stay cozy in our Beginner Bulky Beanie-free crochet pattern. This is a great beginner crochet project that uses basic crochet stitches. The pattern comes in Baby to Adult so that you can make a hat for the entire family. Make the crochet beanie and yarn pompom with only 1 skein of yarn in less than 30 minutes. Video tutorial on YouTube included.
Below, you will find everything you need to make this easy crochet hat pattern, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free crochet hat pattern, please share!
Key Takeaways
- The Beginner Bulky Beanie is a free crochet pattern suitable for all family members, taking less than 30 minutes to make.
- This pattern offers a step-by-step video tutorial and includes information on materials, yarn substitutes, and hook recommendations.
- Learning to crochet provides stress relief, creative satisfaction, and the opportunity to join a community.
- Yarn is required for this project, specifically Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, and a list of substitutes is provided.
- The pattern includes size specifications from Baby to Adult and detailed gauge instructions for accurate fitting.
Learn to Crochet
Learning how to crochet can be beneficial in various ways. It can be a relaxing and meditative hobby that helps reduce stress and anxiety. Crocheting allows for creative expression and the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands. Additionally, it can be a practical skill for making gifts, accessories, and home decor. Crocheting also offers the opportunity to join a community of fellow enthusiasts and share ideas and patterns. Overall, it can be a fulfilling and enjoyable activity with both mental and physical benefits.
Table of Contents
Disclaimer
This post contains affiliate links for the items I used to crochet this pattern and clothing articles I have modelled at no cost to you. I make a small commission if you purchase through these links. This blog post also displays ads. The revenue I receive from Ads, and affiliate links, allows me to post this crochet pattern for free on my blog. I do so in good faith that you will not copy and paste this pattern or distribute it in any way. This free pattern is only available for viewing; you cannot print it off. If you prefer not to view the pattern on the blog, you may purchase an AD-FREE digital PDF pattern in one of my pattern shops for a small fee. Whether you purchase this pattern or view the pattern on my blog, I greatly appreciate your support and readership.
If you’re a new crocheter this beginner bulky beanie is the perfect project to try. The hat is worked in double crochet stitches from the top down. Finish the band by working front and back post double crochet stitches. I take you through the entire process step-by-step in the video tutorial. Learn how to crochet with my complete beginner video HERE
BLOG POST
The Yarn used for the Beginner Crochet Hat
The yarn used to crochet the Beginner Bulky Beanie pattern is Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick from WeCrochet. Thick & Quick is a blend of 80% acrylic and 20% wool. It’s a super bulky #6 weight and is on the heavy side.
LION BRAND WOOL-EASE THICK & QUICK
Yarn Substitutes
If you’re looking for a yarn substitute, I’ve listed a few that I think will work well. Make sure to meet the pattern gauge of 8 sts and 5 rows in 4″ when crocheting this hat so that the sizing will be correct.
WeCrochet Mighty Stitch Super Bulky
2-3 Strands of Brava Worsted Weight
2 Strands of Mary Maxim Starlette
The Hook
I love crocheting with my Streamline Hooks from Furls. They are light and easy to work with. I especially love the large hooks. They are so nice to work with and I can crochet for hours without hand pain. I used the Cookie and Taurus hook for this project. Use code MJS15 for 15% off.
To make these big beautiful yarn pompoms I highly suggest a Jumbo Clover, Pompom Maker. You can make a pompom so quick and easily with hardly any trimming. I show you how to make them in the video tutorial.
Keep scrolling for the Free crochet pattern. I also have the Ad-Free PDF you can purchase on RAVELRY OR ETSY.
Purchase the Ad-Free Beginner Bulky Hat & Mitten set on Etsy
Yarn Requirements
Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult)
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool, 106yds/170g)
Super Bulky Weight Yarn #6
Shown in Grey Marble, Oatmeal, Blossom, Fisherman and Kale
1 Ball is needed for all sizes (includes pompom)
50 (70, 80, 90, 100) yds
Materials
US N (9mm) Crochet Hook
US M (8mm) Crochet Hook
or size needed to obtain gauge
Garment Tags or HERE
Helpful Resources
- Join our Facebook Crochet Community for pattern support and inspiration
- Subscribe on YouTube for hundreds of free tutorials
- Sign up for our newsletter and receive 40% off your first Ravelry purchase!
- Sign up for our YouTube Membership
Sizing
Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult)
Gauge
*Make sure to check gauge with different colours. The Grey Marble yarn works up bigger because the yarn is slightly thicker than other colours.
8 sts and 5 rows equal to 4″ with 9mm crochet hook in pattern
Abbreviations
ch – Chain, bpdc – Back Post Double Crochet, fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet, rep – Repeat, sl – Slip, sp – Space, st(s) – Stitch(es)
Construction
The Beginner Bulky Beanie is worked in the round from the top down in double crochet stitches. The band is worked by alternating front post and back post double crochet stitches. Tutorial on YouTube https://youtu.be/xpWyXypmnTU
Sizing Chart
Special Stitches
Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet: Yo (Yarn Over), insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook, yo, pull through remaining two loops on your hook.
Bpdc – Back Post Double Crochet: Yo (Yarn Over), insert your hook from back to front to back around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook, yo, pull through remaining two loops on your hook.
Pattern – Beginner Bulky Beanie
FAQ & Terms
This pattern requires a Beginner Skill Level
This pattern is professionally written in technical writing and tech edited for accuracy.
This post may contain affiliate links. Purchases made through these links may earn MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc. a small commission at no extra cost to you. Content on this site is supported by ads—please do not block or remove them.
Copyright
All patterns, photos, and written content are the property of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc. and protected by copyright law.
Usage
Free patterns are for viewing only on this blog. You may not copy, download, print, screenshot, or redistribute any part of the pattern. Access must remain through this page with ads visible. Use of ad blockers, reader view, or any similar tools that remove or hide ads and site content is strictly prohibited.
Legal Notice
Unauthorized reproduction or distribution may result in copyright infringement penalties.
By accessing this post, you agree to these terms and conditions.
Yes! You may sell finished items made from MJ’s patterns, but please credit:
“Pattern by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc.”
Pattern Support is only available in our Facebook Community group and Video Tutorials.
No additional support is provided for modified patterns, alternate yarns, or changes to gauge.
If you’re seeing the message “Email subscription failed, please try again”, don’t worry — it’s usually an easy fix! Here are a few quick things to try:
First, double-check your login details. Make sure you’re signing in with the same email you originally used to create your Grow account. If you’re not sure, click “Forgot Password” to reset your login. Once you’ve updated it, return to my site and try again.
Next, clear your browser’s cache and cookies. Sometimes the login just gets stuck. You can also try opening the page in a private or incognito window, or switching to another browser like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox to see if that does the trick.
It also helps to make sure you’re logged into Grow directly. Visit https://grow.me and sign in there first. Once you’re logged in, come back to my site and refresh the page — your pattern should unlock automatically.
If you’re still having trouble, check your browser’s privacy settings. Grow needs cookies to verify your account, so make sure cookies and cross-site tracking are allowed. On iPhone, go to Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security, then turn off “Prevent Cross-Site Tracking” and “Block All Cookies.” On Android or Chrome, go to Settings → Site Settings → Cookies and select “Allow all cookies.”
Lastly, ad blockers or browser extensions can sometimes block the login pop-up. Try turning them off temporarily while you sign in. If nothing seems to work, log out of Grow completely by going to https://grow.me, selecting your profile icon, and choosing Log Out. Then come back to my site and try logging in again.
To unlock Exclusive Content on my Blog, all you need to do is click the box below and the Grow.me app will pop up, allowing you to enter your email and create a password. Once you’ve created an account, every time you see Exclusive Content on my blog, simply login to your Grow account. Be sure to switch to the login screen to enter your login credentials.
If you forget your password, click the “forgot password” link and follow the prompts. Please note that I’m unable to assist with resetting Grow passwords or accessing your Grow account, so be sure to save your login information in a safe place.
To make things even easier, I’ve created a video for both desktop and mobile users that offer additional assistance. You can access this video by visiting my FAQs page HERE or by watching the video below.
Thank you for subscribing and for joining me on my crochet journey. I hope you enjoy the exclusive content available to our subscribers and create beautiful crochet projects using the resources you discover.
Sizes: Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult)
For correct sizing, measure head size in inches and make the corresponding hat size. Each size is written out separately. Watch the video tutorial for a seamless sl st join.
Baby:
Increase Rounds
Round 1: With Larger Hook, Magic Ring, ch 2, 9 dc in ring, pull ring tight, sl st in the first dc to join—9 sts.
Round 2: Ch 2 (not incl. as a st here and throughout), 2 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—18 sts.
Round 3: Ch 2, 1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—27 sts.
Non Increase Rounds
Rounds 4-5: Ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—27 sts.
Band
Round 6: With Smaller Hook, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—27 sts.
Rounds 7-8: Ch 2, *1 fpdc next st, 1 bpdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first fpdc to join—27 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Toddler:
Increase Rounds
Round 1: With Larger Hook, Magic Ring, ch 2, 10 dc in ring, pull ring tight, sl st in the first dc to join—10 sts.
Round 2: Ch 2 (not incl. as a st here and throughout), 2 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—20 sts.
Round 3: Ch 2, 1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—30 sts.
Non Increase Rounds
Rounds 4-6: Ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—30 sts.
Band
Round 7: With Smaller Hook, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—30 sts.
Rounds 8-9: Ch 2, *1 fpdc next st, 1 bpdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first fpdc to join—30 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Child:
Increase Rounds
Round 1: With Larger Hook, Magic Ring, ch 2, 8 dc in ring, pull ring tight, sl st in the first dc to join—8 sts.
Round 2: Ch 2 (not incl. as a st here and throughout), 2 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—16 sts.
Round 3: Ch 2, 1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—24 sts.
Round 4: Ch 2, 1 dc in first 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—32 sts.
Non Increase Rounds
Rounds 5-7: Ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—32 sts.
Band
Round 8: With Smaller Hook, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—32 sts.
Rounds 9-10: Ch 2, *1 fpdc next st, 1 bpdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first fpdc to join—32 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Teen:
Increase Rounds
Round 1: With Larger Hook, Magic Ring, ch 2, 10 dc in ring, pull ring tight, sl st in first dc to join—10 sts.
Round 2: Ch 2 (not incl. as a st here and throughout), 2 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—20 sts.
Round 3: Ch 2, 1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—30 sts.
Round 4: Ch 2, 1 dc in first 6 sts, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, dc in last 2 sts, sl st in the first dc to join—34 sts.
Non Increase Rounds
Rounds 5-8: Ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—34 sts.
Band
Round 9: With Smaller Hook, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—34 sts.
Rounds 10-11: Ch 2, *1 fpdc next st, 1 bpdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first fpdc to join—34 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Adult:
Increase Rounds
Round 1: With Larger Hook, Magic Ring, ch 2, 9 dc in ring, pull ring tight, sl st in the first dc to join—9 sts.
Round 2: Ch 2 (not incl. as a st here and throughout), 2 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—18 sts.
Round 3: Ch 2, 1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—27 sts.
Round 4: Ch 2, 1 dc in first 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first dc to join—36 sts.
Non Increase Rounds
Rounds 5-8: Ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—36 sts.
Band
Round 9: With Smaller Hook, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, sl st in the first dc to join—36 sts.
Rounds 10-11: Ch 2, *1 fpdc next st, 1 bpdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the first fpdc to join—36 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pom Pom:
Make a yarn pom pom with a jumbo pompom maker or attach a faux fur pom pom. Add a garment tag for a personalized touch.
PDF DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
I hope you enjoy this modern Beginner Bulky Beanie. Please share your pictures with us and use the hashtag #mjsoffthehook on social.
If you enjoyed this pattern, you may also like these patterns:
This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc, based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on December 30th, 2021.
Thank you for visiting MJ’s Off The Hook Designs I hope you enjoyed this pattern and feel inspired to pick up your hook and start creating.
You can find even more crochet patterns in our Ravelry and Etsy shops.
For daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes peeks, join me over on Facebook or Instagram, or join our YouTube Membership for exclusive content!
*This post contains affiliate links at no cost to you!
