Basic AF Beanie Free Knitting Pattern

In partnership with Asylum Fibers and her amazing chunky yarn, we bring you this free classic knit beanie pattern. Perfect to whip up on the go and great for gifts for the whole family. Beginners and experienced knitters alike love our Basic AF Knit Beanie. You can make the brim as wide or trim as you like. Add slouch if you like. Truly versatile and the most perfect basic beginner knit beanie.

Supply List:
Asylum Fibers Bulky –1 skeins, each Approx 108 yards
US 13 / 9mm 16”circular needle & set of double pointed needles
Large needle to weave ends
Stitch Marker

Finished hat:
Brim Circumference 16.5” –stretches to fit 21 –23” average adult head
Beanie Length 7.5” Approx / Slouchy Length 14” Approx

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
co –cast on (using long tail cast on method)
k –knit
p -purl
k2tog –knit two together decrease
st -stitch

Gauge: 4 inch sq = 12 stitches x 12 rows

NOTES: Gauge is not a huge factor for this pattern so do not worry to much if you are struggling to meet gauge. In fact - this is a great pattern to use to work on improving gauge and consistency.

You will be able to add slouch by adding rows.

PATTERN
Color A:
CO 56; Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts.

Round 1: [k1,p1] to end

Rounds 2-9: repeat Round 1
*** or repeat until desired brim width

Rounds 10-20: knit

If adding a color change, change to Color B here:
Rounds 21-34: Knit
*** Or until you reach desired hat body length

Begin crown decrease:

Round 1: [k5,k2tog] around –48 sts remain

Round 2: [k4,k2tog] around –40 sts remain

Round 3: [k3,k2tog] around –32 sts remain

Round 4: [k2,k2tog] around –24 sts remain

Round 5: [k2tog] around -12 sts remain

Round 6: [k2tog] around -6 sts remain

Using needle, weave in tail through the remaining 6 stitches to close up hat peak. Weave in ends using cast on tail to attach button or tag.

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Chunky Everest Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

Hey everyone! I’m super excited to share something with you today. Remember my Everest Beanie? Well, I’ve got a new twist on it that’s perfect for colder days. Say hello to the Chunky Everest Beanie free crochet pattern!

So I took our favorite worsted-weight Everest Beanie and bulked it up with chunky weight yarn. It’s thicker, cozier, and just perfect for those extra chilly days. It feels like a warm hug for your head, seriously! The way the texture of this beanie works, all those lovely loops join together to keep you warm.

Not only is this beanie super warm, but it also looks amazing. The texture? Oh, it’s something else! It adds that perfect stylish touch to any winter outfit. Whether you’re grabbing coffee or going for a walk in the park, this beanie’s got you covered - literally!

And guess what? Making this beanie is a breeze. Whether you’re just starting out with crochet or you’re a seasoned pro, you’ll find this pattern super easy and fun. It’s a great project for cozy nights in.

Supply List:
124 yds Category #5 Bulky Yarn (Yarn used in sample is discontinued. WeCrochet Brava Bulky or Swish Bulky would be good substitutes.) (to add Pom Pom you will need more yarn)
Crochet Hook Size L / 8mm
Stitch Marker
Large needle to weave ends

Gauge: 4 inch sq = 7 pattern stitches x 14 rows

Hat Size:
Completed measures: 19” band circumference / Height 10”
Fits Average Adult Size Head 21” – 23’

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fsc- foundation single crochet
ch - Chain
sc - Single Crochet
dc – Double Crochet

Pattern Notes:
Pattern has joined rows. You will ch 1 & turn for the body of the hat
BAND:
Row 1: fsc x7 *** (alternate: ch 7, turn, ch 1, 6x sc across) ***
Row 2 and on: turn, ch 1, 6x sc in back loop only
Rows 3 – 58: Repeat row 2 for average adult size head of 19” (or desired width)
When band is at desired width: Sl st to top of initial fsc from first row, then 7 sl st across to join the whole band to become a circle
DO NOT CUT YARN // Turn to now work the body

BODY:
Row 1: ch 1, sc all way around band for total 60 sc, then sl st to ch 1
(If you adjust for larger band, this will increase – must be multiple of 2 for pattern)

Row 2: ch 1, then dc in same sc of previous row then *skip one sc sp space and [1sc, 1 dc] in next sc space *; repeat * to * all the way across to end leaving 1 sc space left; skip 1 sc space then sl st to ch 1 to complete row, Then ch 1 and turn

Row 3: then dc in same, then *skip next dc, [1 sc, 1 dc] in next sc *; repeat * to * all the way across then sl st to ch 1 to complete row, Then ch 1 and turn

Rows 4 – 14: Repeat ROW 3 but do NOT turn at the and of Row 24 after ch 1

Row 15: ch 1, hdc all way around, sl st to top of ch 1 for total of 59 hdc + ch 2

Row 16: ch 1, sc in hdc, then [sc2tog] all way around and sl st to top of ch 1 **this row should be stitched loosely**

Row 17: ch 1, sc loosely all way around, sl st to top of Ch 1 to complete row for total 30 sc incl. ch 1

Cut yarn leaving approx. 3” tail
Turn hat inside out.

Using tapestry needle, weave lengthy tail across the top of the hat across, then diagonally, creating a star shape. Then pull tight like a drawstring

Turn hat right side out Using tail, seam up the hat peak

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Layover Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

Meet the Layover Beanie! This free crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and anyone who is looking for a simple, rhythmic crochet project. Do you see the shine on the ball of yarn in the photo below? That’s the Tencel in the featured yarn, Vireo from Universal Yarn. It brings a subtle sheen to the Layover Beanie and we love it!

Perfect for in-between seasons like Autumn and Spring, Vireo lends itself to lightweight makes while still bringing the structure with a little wool content. The slouchy shape of the Layover Beanie brings casual style to any outfit. Ready to dive in to your next favorite crochet project?

Supply List:
Universal Yarn Vireo – 1 skein (206 yds)
US 8 / 5 mm crochet hook
Large needle to weave ends
Stitch Marker

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sc  - Single Crochet
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)

NOTES:

Gauge:  4 inch sq =  18 stitches x 25 rows
You will be working continuous in the round – it is best to use a marker to know your start point

Finished hat:
Brim Circumference 16.5” – stretches to fit 21 – 23” average adult head
Beanie Length 7.5” Approx / Slouchy Length 14” Approx 

Yarn provided by Universal Yarn / Pattern for Stitch Up Chicago

Magic Loop: Start with a magic loop. If you do not know how to do a magic loop but want to learn, there are some great tutorials on youtube.

 ***Alternate: If you do not want to use a magic loop you can chain 3 and slip stitch together. Leave your excess yarn hanging as you can still pull tight when the hat is done and then weave in the excess yarn with your needle.

Either in your magic loop or your chain circle:

Round 1: ch 2 (acts as your first hdc), 9 hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, Total for Round 1 is 10 hdc 

Round 2:  ch 1 (does not act as a st), work [2 hdc] in each st, around sl st to first hdc / 20 sts

Round 3: ch 1 (does not act as a st),  *hdc, [2 hdc] in next st* , repeat * to * around,  sl st to first hdc /   30 sts

Round 4: ch 1 (does not act as a st),  *hdc, hdc, [2 hdc]* , repeat * to * around, sl st to first hdc / 40 sts

Round 5:  ch 1 (does not act as a st),  *hdc, hdc, hdc, [2 hdc] * , repeat * to *  around, sl st to first hdc / 50 sts

Round 6: ch 1 (does not act as a st),  *hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, [2 hdc] * , repeat * to *  around,  sl st to first hdc / 60 sts

Round 7: : ch 1 (does not act as a st),  *hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, hdc, [2 hdc] * , repeat * to * around / 70 sts

Place marker at last st of Round 7 because you will now be working in the round but need the start point

Rounds 8 – 18:  hdc in each st around / 70 sts per round

Move marker to last st of last round.

This is where you can add rounds for more slouch but be mindful of extra yarn

Rounds 19 - 22: ch 1 (does not act as a st),  sc all the way around – stitch loosely here – it is the brim, sl st to first sc
Fasten Off
Using needle, weave in ends

Nepal Textured Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

Whether it is for markets or for gifts or for myself, I truly love making hats. One of my favorites is the Nepal Textured Beanie Free Crochet Pattern because with a few simple tricks there is incredible texture!

The Nepal Textured Beanie Free Crochet Pattern is beginner friendly and always super popular when I do markets and events. Working from the bottom up, the Nepal Textured Beanie Free Crochet Pattern lets you decide the width of the band before you even get to the body so it is easily sized for children or adults.

One of the best things about the Nepal Textured Beanie Free Crochet Pattern is that you can easily adapt this pattern for any yarn weight by simply keeping the main body in the pattern multiples.

This little trick to customize the Nepal Textured Crochet Beanie Pattern is excellent if you decide to change up and use different weight yarns and different size hooks. Then this becomes more of a roadmap than exact pattern.

The Nepal Textured Beanie Free Crochet Pattern used my quick bottom up hat closure which you can see here in this step by step how to video tutorial.

Supply List:
Category 3 DK weight yarn – approx. 165 yrds
Crochet Hook Size H-8 / 5 mm
Stitch Marker
Large needle to weave ends

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fsc- Foundation Single Crochet
ch - Chain 
sc - Single Crochet 
hdc- Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
sp – Space
sl st – Slip Stitch
sc2tog – Single Crochet 2 Together

Pattern Notes:
Pattern has joined rows. You will ch 1 & turn for the main body of the hat

Hat Size:  
Completed measures: 19” band circumference / Height 9”  when following pattern
Fits Average Adult Size Head 21” – 23” using these pattern directions.
To adjust for smaller or larger size: make band to desired circumference – must be even number, multiple of 2, plus 1 for band rows.

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BAND:

Row 1: fsc x12  *** (alternate: ch 12, turn, ch 1 (acts as first sc), 11x sc across for total 12 sc incl ch 1) ***

Row 2 and on: turn, ch 1, 11x sc in back loop only

Rows 3 – 64: Repeat row 2 for average adult size head of 19” (or desired width)

Then, when band is at desired width:

Sl st to top of initial fsc from first row, then 10 sl across to attach the whole band to become a circle

DO NOT CUT YARN  // Turn to now work the body

HAT BODY:

Round 1: ch 1, sc all way around band for total 64 sc, then sl st to ch 1  

(If you adjust for smaller or larger band, this will increase – must be multiple of 2 for pattern)

Round 2:  ch 1, dc in same sp as ch 1, *skip one sc, [1sc, 1 dc] in next sc *; repeat  * to * all the way around to end leaving 1 sc left; skip last sc , sl st to ch 1 to complete Round.  Ch 1 and turn.

Round 3:  DC in same sp as ch 1, *skip next dc, [1sc, 1 dc]  in next sc *; repeat  * to * all the way around, sl st to ch 1 to complete Round. Then ch 1 and turn.

Rounds 4 – 22: Repeat Round 3  *** for slouchy style add rows here before going on ***

Round 23: DC in same sp as ch 1, *skip next dc, [1sc, 1 dc]  in next sc *; repeat  * to * around, sl st to ch 1 to complete Round. DO NOT TURN WHEN ROUND COMPLETE

Round 24: Ch 2 (acts as hdc), hdc around, sl st tp top of ch 1 to complete Round. Total of 64 hdc  (incl ch 2)

Round 25: ch 1, sc in next hdc, [sc2tog] around and sl st to top of ch 1 to complete Round.
Total  for Round 30 sc incl. ch 1  **this round should be stitched loosely**

Round 26:  ch 1, sc loosely in each st around, sl st to top of Ch 1 to complete Round.
Total  for Round 31 sc incl. ch 1

Cut yarn leaving approx. 8” tail to use for closing up the hat.

FINISHING:

Turn hat inside out.
Using tapestry needle, weave tail in and out of final round using diagram as a guide and creating a star shape. Pull taut, gathering together.
Turn hat right side out.
Using tail, seam up the hat peak. 

See my hat closing tutorial and tips here

Fasten off and weave in ends

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Skybridge Hat Free Tunisian Crochet Pattern from Detroit Knots

We love collaborations at Stitch & Hustle. It is what makes this blog so very special - working with our talented community. So we are here with another fabulous design by Natalie of Detroit Knots. And this time we have also teamed up with Marian of Marianated Yarns to create something UBER SPECIAL!

Combining Marian’s eye for gradient kits and pops of color, Natalie’s crafty Tunisian Crochet design skills and our need for ALL. THE. COZY. is how we came together to bring you the Skybridge Hat & Cowl Tunisian Crochet free pattern set! Yup… we said it. BOTH PATTERNS ARE FREE!

And that is not all! You can get the kit which includes the ad free pdf pattern from Marianated yarns too! While the pattern is free because that is how we roll here at Stitch & Hustle, you can grab the set for $6 and support the designer.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS 
Yarn: Marianated Yarns Playtime DK 
MC Not Quite Black
CC Jujubee mini set, Daquiri

MC 192, 196, 208(264, 281, 297) yards; C
C 53, 56, 59(79, 85, 91) yards

J (6.5mm) Tunisian crochet hook; 24” cord
Darning Needle
Tape Measure
Scissors

HAT SIZES: Adult Small (Medium, Large) Beanie (Slouch)                          

DIMENSIONS: 21 (22, 23)” circumference; 7.5 (10, 10)” long

GAUGE: 14 Tks x 18 rows= 4 inches, blocked.

ABBREVIATIONS:
ea= each 
Tps = Tunisian purl stitch                                                            
Fhdc = foundation half double crochet        
Tslst = Tunisian slip stitch
FwP = forward pass                                           
Trps = Tunisian reverse purl stitch
hdc = half double crochet                                
Rem = remains/remaining
lp(s) = loop(s)                                                       
RetP = return pass
Tks = Tunisian knit stitch                                 
YO = yarn over

PATTERN NOTES:

- Pay close attention to the crown decreases on the hat. Since they are done on the RetP, be sure to go under both loops of each decrease on the next FwP.

- If you are using one CC do not cut the yarn between rows, carry it up the side. If you are using multiple CC, cut the yarn after each use.  There are two lengths for the hat. The row counts for the beanie are outside the ( ) & the slouch is inside the ( ).

- Changing colors: YO with the new color on the last RetP st. 

- Trps: With yarn in front of hook, insert hook in the back vertical bar, YO and pull up a loop.

PATTERN

With MC, Fhdc 74, 78, 82

Row 1: Ch1, pull up a lp in the first fhdc and ea rem st. Standard RetP—75, 79, 83 sts

Rows 2 – 4 (6): Tks all sts. Change to CC on last row.

Row 5 (7): Tps all sts. Change to MC.

Row 6 (8): Trps all sts.

Rows 7 (9) – 26 (36): Repeat rows 2-6(2-8) 

Row 27 (37): FwP- Tks all sts.

RetP- Ch1, [YO, pull through 2 lps] 5, 7, 4 times. *YO, pull through 3 lps, [YO, pull through 2 lps] 5, 5, 6 times, rep from * until 6, 8, 6 sts rem. YO, pull through 3 lps, [YO pull through 2 lps] to the end. —65, 69, 73 sts 

Row 28 (38): FwP- Tks all sts.

RetP- Ch1, [YO, pull through 2 lps] 4, 6, 4 times, *YO, pull through 3 lps, [YO, pull through 2 lps] 4, 4, 5 times, rep from * until 6, 8, 5 sts rem. YO, pull through 3 lps, [YO pull through 2 lps] to the end. —55, 59, 63 sts 

Row 29 (39): FwP- Tks all sts.

RetP- Ch1, [YO, pull through 2 lps] 4, 6, 3 times. *YO, pull through 3 lps, [YO, pull through 2 lps,] 3, 3, 4 times, rep from * until 5, 7, 5 sts rem. YO, pull through 3 lps, [YO pull through 2 lps] to the end. Change to CC.—45, 49, 53 sts

Row 30 (40): Tps all sts. Change to MC.

Row 31 (41): Trps all sts.

Row 32 (42): FwP- Tks all sts.

RetP- Ch1, [YO, pull through 2 lps] 3, 5, 3 times. *YO, pull through 3 lps, [YO, pull through 2 lps] 2, 2, 3 times, rep from * until 5, 7, 4 sts rem. YO, pull through 3 lps, [YO pull through 2 lps] to the end.—35, 39, 43 sts

Row 33 (43): FwP- Tks all sts.

RetP- Ch1, [YO, pull through 2 lps] 3, 5, 2 times. *YO, pull through 3 lps, [YO, pull through 2 lps] 1, 1, 2 times, rep from * until 4, 6, 4 sts rem. YO, pull through 3 lps, [YO pull through 2 lps] to the end.—25, 29, 33 sts

Row 34 (44): FwP- Tks all sts.

RetP- Ch1, [YO, pull through 2 lps] 2, 4, 2 times. *YO, pull through 3 lps, [YO pull through 2 lps] 0,0,1 time, rep from * until 2, 6, 3 sts rem. [YO pull through 2 lps] to the end.—15, 19, 23 sts

Row 35 (45)-36 (46): Tks all sts.

Row 37(47): Tslst bind off. Cut the yarn, leaving a 12 in. tail for seaming.

Finishing

Weave in CC ends.

Wet block before seaming. Turn hat back side facing out. Weave long end through last row, cinch closed. Turn front side out. Matching up rows, mattress stitch sides together. Weave in ends. 

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