A simple easy crochet beard pattern that is a fun gag gift or a great way to keep your face warm in the winter.
I grew up with my parents throwing a white elephant party every year and I couldn’t wait to grow up and have my own. So the first one I got invited to I couldn’t wait to come up with something fun to take.
I was in the middle of a crochet kick at the time and I had seen a crochet beard and decided to try my hand and writing a pattern and creating one. It took a few times and lots of frogging but I finally came up with one I loved
I used my basic striped beanie pattern for the hat (I have created sizes infant to adult). I use the ribbing to attach the beard into the inside of the hat.
You could also just crochet some chains on each side and wrap the chains around your ears instead – but I hate things behind my ears (I think it’s because I hated glasses so much) so I prefer to attach the beard to the hat.
Since I created this basic beard I’ve not created 2 more beards – Bobble beards sizes infant to adult and the double loop beard also infant to adult sizes. If you want to get the pdfs for all three beards as well as both the beanie and the santa beanies click below.
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Beard
Material:
worsted weight yarn
Hook I- 5.50mm
Stitches used:
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
single crochet (sc)
single crochet decrease (sc2tog)
half double crochet (hdc)
double crochet (dc)
double crochet decrease “puff” (dc2tog)
use 2 double crochets to make a cluster rather than 3 or 4 (2dblcrochet cluster)
Chain 41
Row 1- sc in second ch from hook and in each st across. 40 sc
Row 2- Ch1, turn, sc across 40
Rows 3-4- repeat row 2
Row 5- sc2tog, sc to last 2 st, sc2tog 38
Row 6- Ch 1, turn, sc in next 7 st, hdc in next 2 st, dc in next 20 st, hdc in next 2 st, sc in last 7 st 38
Row 7- Repeat row 6 38
Row 8- Ch1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 9 st, sc2tog, dc in next 12 st, sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog 34
Row 9- Ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 st, sc2tog, dc in next 12 st, ssc2tog, sc in next 9 st 32
Row 10- Ch 1, turn, sc in next 10 st, hdc in next st, ch 10, skip 10 st, hdc in next st, sc in next 10 st 32
Row 11- Ch 1, turn, sc in next 9 st, 3 dc in next st, 2dblcrochet cluster 10 times in ch space, 3 dc in next st, sc in next 9 st.
finish off
Sew row ends of beard to the inside edge of beanie making sure it is spaced evenly between the two sides. I sewed mine about 1/2 inch up, I like the way it pulls and looks better than attaching RIGHT to the edge.
sda
patterns awesome my brothers loved it im just having a hard time sewing it on im using buttons but i put the buttons to far front what is a good lenghth to put it back? Thanks 🙂
P.S sorry if that don’t make sense its hard to explain:(
Ashlee
I put the hat inside out, then wrapped the beard where I wanted it and pinned the beard. Then took it off and sewed it into place. I hope that helps and I’m SO sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you! What a fun, but crazy time of year!
Bonnie
The stitch you are using I believe is called a 2dblcrochet cluster, using 2 double crochets to make a cluster rather than 3 or 4.
Ashlee
Thank you thank you thank you!!!! I knew SOMEONE would know what I was trying to say and tell me the BETTER way to say this! I’m going to change the pattern RIGHT NOW!
sda
Sorry I meant longer.
Ashlee
Longer is easy repeat row 10 as may times as you need to.
خياطة وتفصيل
Beautiful and easy to love this type of effort Thank you 🙂
Ashlee
thank you so much! Usually people only comment when they don’t understand a pattern, it’s SO nice to get positive comments! I appreciate it so much!
Joshua
I’ve tried twice to make the hat from your pattern, and I’ve checked and double checked the stitch count on both occasions, but the top of the hat always seems to come out flat. The first time, I was using very large, soft yarn… I thought that was the issue. The second time, I used Vanna’s Choice and it is still flat. There is a good downturn at about row 10, but up until that point, it’s mostly flat. Is this because of the yarn, or might I be doing something else wrong?
Thanks.
Ashlee
that’s totally right, around row ten the sides start. For some people their gauge is larger than mine and you can start the downturn earlier, but as it’s written it’s pretty much flat until row 10. There are lots of different ways to crochet beanies and this is the one I picked for this hat, but you can totally make another version if you have a favorite. for my husband this hat is perfect for me I get rid of row 9 and start the sides earlier, it’s all about preference! Good luck an I hope you like the rest! Your not doing anything wrong.
Jean Saunders
Very Clever!! If anyone is a SF Giants’ fan, then this would be the perfect thing to wear at home games in The City! It’s the Brian Wilson FEAR THE BEARD beanie! May have to try this for my next game, even tho Brian is on the DL! Thanks for the idea!!!
Ashlee
that would be a great idea! I keep meaning to make a kid version, maybe this fall!
Katrina
What was the gauge that you ended up with? I am having problems with the hat, and I am wondering if it is because my stitches are too stretched out/large. Thanks!
Ashlee
CRAP, gauge???? I’m terrible at gauge, the first hat I made was PERFECT, the second was HUGE, beanie are nice cause you can play it by ear, when it get’s wide enough, start the sides, you don’t have to make it like mine, you could do a hdc instead of a dc too, that could help. Also if you have a beanie pattern you already love you can use it as a good base for this!
Erica
Hello, I tried to make the beard beanie and mine turned out WAY to big… I don’t know what I did wrong because I counted every stitch on every round. Any words of advice?
Ashlee
my second one was WAY too big too, I ended up taking out an increase row, with beanies you just play it by ear, increase until it looks right, then down the sides until it fits right…. I follow basic beanie rules but I probably make it different every time, simple things like yarn, weather, hooks, and how tight or loose I’m crocheting can really change a hat!
tara
I absolutely love this idea and plan to try it. My family and I snow mobile a lot during the winter and these will be great to cover my small children’s faces. I wonder though, have you thought about the addition of a red bulbuls nose and maybe a more full beard to cover more of your face? I can’t wait to sit down and make a few of these for my winter loving family 🙂
Ashlee
kids versions are totally on the list of to create, but you can make it up as you go of course! these would be perfect for that, all my patterns are totally open to interpretation and please feel free to make whatever changes you need to create what your looking for! I change patterns all the time!
Meghan
Have you started a kids version. I have just come across your blog, and I am loving it! i have so many little babies and kids in my life that I like making things for. Thank you for the free patterns.
Ashlee
I have not and probably won’t until the fall. I’ve had so many request for various patterns I’m overwhelmed. I’ve taken the summer off from knitting/crocheting, but will start again in the fall!
Shandi
I too love your blog! And am anxiously awaiting a kiddie version of this hat 🙂 You’re awesome!
Ashlee
GAH! thanks for the reminder! I’m ready to get back into crocheting! It’s on “the list”
Liz Morton
I really need a pattern for the bearded beanie for children. I got a special request from my grandson!
Thanks
Liz
Ashlee
funny- I just made one for my pre-teen last night! The pattern will be up next week! I’m working on one for my 5YO today… what size are you looking for?
Liz Morton
I am looking for one for my 3 yr old grandson probably wears a 4-6 t in clothes.
Ashlee
I’m working on multiple sizes right now. I was planning on doing one size at a time, but I’m thinking of posting it all together NEXT thursday…
Jenni
Thank you!! This is just what I needed!!! 🙂 good job!
Ashlee
your so welcome! I’ll have childrens sizes up this week!
Liz Morton
Have you put up the children’s pattern for this yet? If so please send me the link to it. I want to make one for my grandson for christmas.
thanks Liz
Ashlee
not yet, I’ve had it done, but finding the time to get it written up, and test it, has been hard these days, I’m SO crazy busy right now… It’s totally in the works though.
Marsha
I just want to say how easy this hat was to make. I didn’t have any problems making it. It actually went pretty fast. Being so close to Christmas and a cold winter coming, I know a few people who wold really appreciate a gift from the heart. Thank you for sharing such a nice little work of art.
Ashlee
I’m so glad! I’m working on a bobble beard version with baby, kids and adult sizes right now, I hope to have it posted Thursday!
Debra
I love this pattern! Plan on making a few for some friends who are Viking football fans!!! Purple and gold….maybe with some long yarns on the bottom the beard or add a long mustache??? Thanks for a good pattern!!!
Ashlee
That would be awesome! And you could always find a separate pattern for a mustache and attach it over the top!
Cindy
Love the look of this pattern. I’ve seen pictures of similar bearded beanies and thought about trying to come up with my own pattern (I probably will some time) but I’m definitely going to make one of these for my husband. Thank you for making an easy to follow pattern.
Ashlee
your so welcome! I love the new ones i’ve made but I haven’t taken pictures yet so I can post them… Soon, soon soon…
Kim
I love this! I’m going to try to make one for my boys. I looked, but don’t see your kids version. Have you posted it yet? Thanks for writing your pattern and putting it out there for free!! You’re very talented!
Ashlee
GAH! I’m totally done writing it, I just have to finish one more and take pictures of them all!!! I’ll work on it soon, I promise! I’ve been working on a HUGE giveaway for next week and haven’t had time yet!
Bonnie O.
I just finished the beanie. I’m making this for my 30 year old daughter. She’s anxious for me to get the beard done so she can wear it and show it off to her roller derby team. I’ll try to post a pic and let you know how everyone liked it. Thanks for sharing.
Ashlee
your so welcome! I hope the team loves it!