Welcome! Today we’re making a classic Crochet Knit Beanie that works up quickly and wears beautifully all winter long.
This hat has a lovely ribbed brim that hugs the head snugly, and a soft, marled grey and white yarn that looks cozy in every light. The body has a textured, knitted look with a gentle slouch at the crown, so it feels relaxed rather than stiff.
It suits anyone who wants a practical, everyday hat that goes with almost any coat. It is a great first hat for a new winter project, and it also makes a thoughtful gift. Wear it on chilly walks, commutes or weekend outings. The full step-by-step tutorial is in the video on this page, and this guide helps you prepare and understand what you are about to make.
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Skill Level
Beginner to Easy. The construction is simple and repetitive, and the ribbed brim and crown shaping are straightforward once you get into a rhythm.
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Materials
- Yarn: a chunky or bulky weight yarn works well here. It creates a warm, dense fabric that holds its shape, and a marled or heathered colorway gives the texture extra depth.
- Hook: a larger hook suited to your chosen yarn, typically somewhere in the 6 to 9 mm range, so the fabric stays soft and flexible.
- Scissors for trimming your yarn tails.
- A yarn or tapestry needle for weaving in ends and closing the crown.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- sc: single crochet. Insert the hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, then yarn over and pull through both loops on the hook.
- hdc: half double crochet. Yarn over, insert the hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all three loops.
- dc: double crochet. Yarn over, insert the hook, pull up a loop, then work off two loops twice.
- BLO: back loop only. Work into the back loop of the stitch only, leaving the front loop free, which creates the ribbed look.
Pattern Notes
- All terms follow US crochet conventions.
- Work with a consistent tension so the brim and body feel even.
- The size can be adjusted by changing your hook size or the number of repeats, so measure the head you are making for before you begin.
- Edges may look slightly uneven before finishing, and that is normal for a textured fabric.
How It’s Made
- Start with a foundation and work the ribbed brim, which gives the hat its snug edge.
- Move on to the body, working in the round to build a seamless tube.
- Shape the crown by gradually bringing the stitches together so the top closes neatly.
- Finish the top by gathering the last stitches and securing the yarn.
- Weave in all loose ends so nothing unravels after wear.
- Give the hat a final check for an even brim and a balanced slouch.
For the exact rounds and stitch counts, follow along with the video tutorial linked on this page.
Assembly and Finishing Tips
Weave in your ends securely, working them back through several stitches along the brim so the edge stays firm.
Keep the crown shaping even by counting your stitches at each stage, which prevents one side from pulling higher than the other.
Gently block your finished hat by shaping it over a bowl or head form to help the ribbing sit neatly.
Pay attention to the join at the start of each round, so the hat reads as one smooth piece.
Make It Yours
Try a contrasting brim in a solid color to highlight the ribbing against a heathered body.
Adjust the size for a toddler, a teen, or an adult by changing your hook size or the number of stitches you work.
Choose a bright or seasonal colorway for a cheerful accessory, or a deep neutral for something you can wear with everything.
Make a matching set by adding a cozy scarf in the same yarn, which makes a lovely handmade gift.
Happy crocheting! Once your hat is finished, we would love to see what you made, so share your project and enjoy it all winter long.
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Tutorial and photos of this knit beanie by: B.Hooked Crochet.
