A Cozy Textured Crochet Hat for the Whole Family
If you are looking for a cozy, modern crochet beanie pattern that works up beautifully, fits a wide range of sizes, and makes an excellent gift, the Winterberry Beanie might just become your new favourite project.
This free crochet beanie pattern is worked from the bottom up, features a soft ribbed brim, and uses a simple yet eye-catching single crochet and treble crochet texture created by alternating two coordinating yarns. The result is a polished, boutique-style beanie that is relaxing to make and fun to customize.
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Whether you are crocheting for babies, kids, or adults, this pattern has you covered.
About the Winterberry Beanie
The Winterberry Beanie is designed for everyday wear and gift-giving, with a slouchy fit and folded brim that looks great on all ages. The stitch pattern creates a playful bobbly texture that really shines when paired with a mosaic or speckled yarn and a solid contrast.
This pattern is beginner-friendly, written clearly, and supported with a step-by-step video tutorial for the toddler size to help you feel confident from start to finish.
Video Tutorial
A step-by-step video tutorial is available on YouTube for the toddler size, walking you through:
• Ribbed band construction
• Working in the round
• Colour changes
• Textured stitch pattern
• Decrease rounds
• Finishing and pom pom attachment
This makes the pattern approachable even if you are newer to crochet.
Watch the full tutorial on YouTube
Key Takeaways
- The Winterberry Beanie is a cozy crochet pattern suitable for all ages.
- It features a soft ribbed brim and a textured stitch pattern using two yarns.
- The pattern includes a beginner-friendly video tutorial and a comprehensive size chart.
- Crafters can customize the beanie with different yarns and colours, making it a versatile project.
- You can purchase an ad-free PDF version of the beanie pattern for easier access.
Size Chart
| Size | To Fit Head | Finished Hat Circumference | Hat Height (with brim) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 13–15 in | 12.5 in | 5.25 in |
| Baby | 16–18 in | 14 in | 6 in |
| Toddler | 19–20 in | 15.5 in | 7.25 in |
| Child | 20–21 in | 17 in | 7.75 in |
| Adult | 22 in | 17 in | 8.75 in |
| Large Adult | 23 in | 18 in | 8.75 in |
Yarn Needed
Premier Basix Mosaic (CDN) or Herrschners
Worsted Weight #4, 216 yds/120 g, 100% Acrylic
Colour A – 1 ball, shown in Bouquet, Sea, Cuddle & Grapevine
Premier Basix (CDN) or Herrschners
Worsted Weight #4, 359 yds/200 g, 100% Acrylic
Colour B – 1 ball, shown in White
Yardage Requirements
Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult, Large Adult)
Colour A: 60 (75, 90, 110, 150, 170) yds
Colour B: 16 (20, 25, 30, 40, 45) yds
Yarn Substitutes
- Mary Maxim Starlette Worsted (~180 yds / 100 g, 100% acrylic) (CDN)
- Mary Maxim Starlette Sparkle Worsted (~180 yds / 100 g, 100% acrylic with sparkle) (CDN)
- Premier Basix Trendy Worsted (~250 yds / 140 g, 100% acrylic) (CDN)
- Red Heart Super Saver (~364 yds / 198 g, 100% acrylic) (CDN)
- Lion Brand Basic Stitch (~185 yds / 100 g, 100% acrylic) (CDN)
Learn how to substitute yarn in our free guide
Crochet Hooks Needed
or sizes needed to obtain gauge
Additional Supplies
Personalized Tags 1.5″ square and embroidery thread
Gauge
Hat: 8 sts and 6.5 rows equal to 2″ in sc/tr pattern with 6 mm hook
Brim: 8 sts and 8 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo with 5.5 mm hook
Meeting the pattern gauge is crucial to having the correct sizing. Check out our beginners’ guide to gauge for everything you need to know.
Helpful Project Tips
- Fit first
Wrap the ribbed band around the head before joining to ensure a snug but comfortable fit. - Colour changes
Change colours by completing the final yarn over of the stitch with the new colour. Drop the unused colour and pick it up again on the next round without cutting the yarn. - Turn your work
Turn at the end of each round. The textured stitch pattern is worked on the wrong side so the texture pops on the right side.
Abbreviations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Flo – Front Loop Only
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc2tog – Single Crochet Decrease
Sl st – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Tr – Treble Crochet
WS – Wrong Side
YO – Yarn Over
( ) – Work step in parentheses in the indicated stitch
Special Stitches
Single Crochet Decrease (sc2tog): Insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, YO (Yarn Over), pull through 3 loops on the hook.
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FAQ & Terms
This pattern requires a beginner skill level
This pattern is professionally written in technical writing and tech edited for accuracy. You need to be comfortable reading technical repeats.
Written in standard American terms
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Abbrevations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Tr – Treble Crochet
WS – Wrong Side
( ) – Work step in parentheses in the indicated stitch
Free Beanie Crochet Pattern
Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult, Large Adult)
The pattern is written for the smallest size, with the larger sizes shown in parentheses ( ).
Band
Row 1:
With A and smaller hook ch 13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 21), 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across, turn—12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 20) sts.
Row 2:
Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 20) sts.
Rows 3-48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68):
Rep Row 2. After the final Row, turn, with RS facing fold band together, ch 1, sl st band together. The band should measure approx. 12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)” in length without stretching.
Body
Setup Round (RS):
Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), 1 sc in each row around the band, sl st in first sc to join—48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68) sts. Change to B.
Round 1 (RS):
With B and larger hook, ch 1, 1 sc blo in each st around, sl st in first sc to join, turn—48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68) sts. Change to A.
Round 2 (WS):
With A, ch 1, *sc flo first st, tr flo next st; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join, turn—48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68) sts. Change to B.
Round 3 (RS):
With B, ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, sl st in first sc to join, turn—48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68) sts. Change to A.
Rounds 4 – 6 (8, 10, 10, 12, 12):
Rep Rounds 2 & 3, ending repeat on Round 2 (Colour A).
Decrease Rounds
Round 1 (RS):
With B, ch 1, *sc in each of next 2 sts, sc2tog across next 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join, turn—36 (39, 42, 45, 48, 51) sts. Change to A.
Round 2 (WS):
With A, ch 1, *sc flo first st, tr flo next st; rep from * around, baby, child and large adult end with sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—36 (39, 42, 45, 48, 51) sts. Change to B.
Round 3:
With B, ch 1, *sc in first st, sc2tog across next 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join, turn—24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34) sts. Change to A.
Round 4:
With A, ch 1, *sc flo first st, tr flo next st; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join, turn—24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34) sts. Cut A. Change to B.
Round 5:
With B, ch 1, *sc2tog across first 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join—12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17) sts. Fasten off with a long tail for finishing.
Finishing
Using a yarn needle, thread the tail through the flo of each stitch around the top of the hat. Gently pull the yarn to tighten and close the opening. Weave the yarn around the stitches to secure the end, then back in the opposite direction. This will ensure a snug finish and prevent any unravelling.
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″ pom pom for child and adult hats and a 4.3″ pom pom for baby hats. Hats are shown with 1.5″ (large) and 1.125″ (small) square personalized faux leather tags. Attach with embroidery thread.
Washing Instructions
Before washing, remove the pom pom. Always refer to the yarn label for specific 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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