Easiest Crochet Beanie Pattern: Free Crochet Pattern

Meet the Cobblestone Beanie, the perfect companion to our popular Cobblestone Men’s Cardigan. Designed with the same casual, rugged charm, this beanie brings comfort and style to the whole family.

Worked in Mary Maxim Starlette Ragg, the Cobblestone Beanie showcases the yarn’s soft texture and classic marled look, making it a timeless piece for everyday wear. The pattern is beginner-friendly, using simple stitches worked from the top down, and finished with a fold-over ribbed band, personalized tag, and a faux fur pompom for the perfect finishing touch.

With sizes ranging from baby to men’s, this versatile design is a true family favourite. Plus, a step-by-step video tutorial is included for the toddler size to guide you through every stitch.

Pair it with the Cobblestone Men’s Cardigan or the Women’s Everyday Ragg Cardigan for a coordinated handmade set that’s as cozy as it is stylish.

Sizes

Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult, L Adult)

Skill Level

Easy, written in standard American terms.

Gauge

Hat: 7 sts and 5 rows equal to 2″ in hdc with 6mm hook

Brim: 9 sts and 8 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo with 5.5mm hook

Gauge Swatch

Before starting your project, it’s best to make a gauge swatch. This step ensures your tension and stitch count match the pattern’s specifications, which is especially important if the recommended yarn is unavailable or if you’re substituting with another option. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for the proper fit.

You can adjust your crochet hook size, or even switch hook style or brand, to help meet gauge. Keep in mind that not all Worsted Weight #4 yarns are identical—thickness, drape, and softness can vary between brands.

For your swatch, I recommend beginning a baby hat and checking your gauge after a few rounds. Alternatively, you can make a flat swatch: work a foundation row of 12 hdc and continue in hdc rows until you have a square. If you have too many stitches, move up to a larger hook. If you have too few, try a smaller hook. You can also slightly adjust by pulling up on your stitches to lengthen them or tightening your tension to shorten them.

I’ve also included some yarn recommendations that make excellent substitutes.

Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Starlette Ragg

Premier Basix Tweed

Caron Simply Soft + Tweeds

Brava Tweed

Berroco remix– 216 yds/100g

Impeccable Mouline Yarn by Loops & Threads (CDN)

Crochet Hooks Required

US I/9 (5.5mm)

US J/10 (6mm)

Hook Tray

Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS – Wrong Side

( ) – Work step in parentheses in the indicated stitch

Video Tutorial For The Easiest Beanie Pattern

Watch the tutorial https://youtu.be/iA_lHztaXQM

Join us for a step-by-step tutorial on the Cobblestone Beanie in toddler size! In this video, you’ll learn how to crochet the hat from the top down in simple half double crochet stitches, work a fold-over ribbed band in single crochet back loop only, and shape the crown with easy increases. We’ll also cover how to add the finishing touches with a faux fur pompom and personalized tag. Perfect for beginners, this tutorial will guide you through creating a cozy, stylish beanie that coordinates beautifully with the Cobblestone Men’s Cardigan and the Women’s Everyday Ragg Cardigan.

Cobblestone Beanie: Easiest Crochet Beanie Pattern

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Pattern Support

Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.

We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating this pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.

Pattern

Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult, Large Adult)

The pattern is written for the smallest size, with larger sizes shown in parentheses. The hat is worked from the top down, and each round is turned to create a ribbed texture. Turning the rounds also helps keep the join line straight.

Round 6:

Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st in first hdc to join, turn—36 (40, 44, 40, 44) sts.

Round 7:

Ch 1, 1 hdc first 3 sts, 2 hdc next st, * 1 hdc next 3 sts, 2 hdc next st; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join, turn—45 (50, 55, 50, 55) sts.

Round 8:

Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st in first hdc to join, turn—45 (50, 55, 50, 55) sts.

Baby, Toddler, Child proceed to Non-Increase Rounds.

Adult (Large Adult)

Round 9:

Ch 1, 1 hdc first 4 sts, 2 hdc next st, * 1 hdc next 4 sts, 2 hdc next st; rep from * around, sl st in first hdc to join, turn—x (x, x, 60, 66) sts.

Non-Increase Rounds

Rounds 9 (9, 9, 10, 10) – 12 (14, 16, 18, 20):

Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around, sl st in first hdc to join, turn—45 (50, 55, 60, 66) sts.

Brim

Setup Round (RS):

Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, baby and child size only work 2 sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join—46 (50, 56, 60, 66) sts.

Join-as-you-go Band

Baby (Toddler, Child, Adult, Large Adult)

Row 1:

With smaller hook, ch 13 (15, 17, 17, 17), sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the hat edge, sl st in the next 2 sts (edge), turn—12 (14, 16, 16, 16) sts.

Row 2:

Sk sl sts, sc in the blo of each st across, turn—12 (14, 16, 16, 16) sts.

Row 3:

Ch 1, sc in the blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (edge), turn—12 (14, 16, 16, 16) sts.

Rows 4- 46 (50, 56, 60, 66):

Rep Rows 2-3, ending after completion of Row 2 repeat. To join the band, ch 1, sl st the last row to row 1, working through the blo of each st across. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Pom Pom

Make a yarn pom pom or attach a faux fur pom pom. Sew snap to the top of the hat. Blow-dry pom to fluff and snap to the top of the hat. Use a 5-6″ pompom for child and adult hats and a 4.3″ pom pom for baby/toddler hats. Hats are shown with a 1.5″ square personalized faux leather tag. Attach with embroidery thread. Remember to remove the pom poms before washing the hat.

For washing instructions. It’s recommended to gently hand-wash the hat using a mild detergent or wool wash. Afterwards, carefully lay it flat to dry.

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