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Crochet Bobble Beard pattern – multiple sizes

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Is there anything cuter than a baby with a beard? This easy crochet bobble beard pattern comes in every size from infant to adult.

free pattern for crochet bobble beards, in 4 sizes

I originally made a simple beard pattern as a white elephant gift, but it seemed so simple I wanted to make it look like it had more life. Then I decided to try making the beard with these bobbles and I’ll never go back to the simple beard again!

Since then I’ve added a double loop beard that is perfect for times you want to be even hairier, or santa!

To attache the beard I make this simple striped beanie pattern in 7 sizes from newborn to extra large adult.

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take the striped beanie and a bobble beard and you have bearded beanies, free pattern everyone loves

Here is an example of all 4 beards, Large, Medium, Small and Extra Small (on an Adult, adult, toddler and baby beanies).  You can see the difference in length as well as width (or is that height?) Which is why I’d suggest a hook change over beard size change if trying a different yarn.

free pattern for a crochet bobble beard to attach to your favorite beanie, extra small, small, medium and large linked to a free multi-sized beanie pattern

And Baby Boy looked so cute I decided I had to add an even smaller version, here is Miss K showing off the Extra small!!!   Seriously, could this BE any cuter?

I love the thinner yarn for more details, but if you’d rather use a thicker yarn try it out first, if it makes the beard too large try either going down a hook size or down a beard size.

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Bobble Beard

Material:
vanna glamour (you can use any yarn of similar size, if you go up a yarn weight you might want to go down a beard size or down a hook size)
Hook I- 5.50mm
Stripped beanie

Stitches used:
chain (ch)
single crochet (sc)
half double crochet (hdc)
half double crochet decrease (hdc2tog)

bobble- Yarn over, insert your hook in the stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over once more and draw it through the first 2 loops on your hook.Repeat that process (yarn over, insert your hook in the stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over once more and draw it through the first 2 loops on your hook) 3 more times in the same stitch. There are now 5 loops on your hook. Yarn over and draw the loop through all 5 stitches. You’ve made one bobble stitch. Notice that the bobble puffs to the back side of the swatch you’re working, which will be the right side of the work.

Grandma, Grand baby and every age in between all rockin the crochet bearded beanies

Lego boy in a child’s beanie and medium beard, Computer boy in child’s beanie and Medium beard, Baby Boy in a toddler beanie and small beard (he was pulling on it, I swear it fits good) and Princess in a child’s beanie and small beard.

My mom is modeling the Large beard with Miss K…  Love the zoolander look (seriously though, it’s a bit creepy on adult women without some fun face of some kind)

extra small
Chain 28
Row 1- sc in second ch from hook and in each st across. (27)
Row 2- ch2, turn, *hdc, bobble stitch* repeat across, hdc (27)
Row 3- ch1, turn, sc in next 12 st, hdc in next 3 st, sc in last 12 st, (27)
Row 4- ch2, turn, hdc, *hdc, bobble stitch* 3 times, *hdc2tog, bobble* 2 times, hdc, *bobble, hdc2tog* 2 times, *bobble, hdc* 3 times, hdc (23)
Row 5- ch1 turn, sc across, (23)
Row 6- ch2, turn, *hdc, bobble* 4 times, ch5 skip 7 st, *bobble, hdc* 4 times
Row 7- ch1, turn, sc 8 times, working in the ch space- *bobble, sc*, 3 times, bobble, (now work in the stitches) sc 8 times
finish off
(the bobbles from Row 7 will be backwards, just push them through to the other side with your pinky or a pencil eraser)

Small

Chain 32
Row 1- sc in second ch from hook and in each st across. (31)
Row 2- ch2, turn, hdc, *hdc, bobble stitch* repeat across, hdc twice (31)
Row 3- ch1, turn, sc in next 11 st, hdc in next 9 st, sc in last 11 st, (31)
Row 4- ch2, turn, *hdc, bobble stitch* repeat across, hdc (31)
Row 5- ch1, turn, sc in next 12 st, hdc in next 7 st, sc in last 12 st, (31)
Row 6- ch2, turn, hdc, *hdc, bobble stitch* 4 times, *hdc2tog, bobble* 2 times, hdc, *bobble, hdc2tog* 2 times, *bobble, hdc* 4 times, hdc (27)
Row 7- ch1 turn, sc across, (27)
Row 8- ch2, turn, *hdc, bobble* 5 times, ch5 skip 7 st, *bobble, hdc* 5 times
Row 9- ch1, turn, sc 10 times, working in the ch space- *bobble, sc*, 3 times, bobble, (now work in the stitches) sc 10 times
finish off
(the bobbles from Row 9 will be backwards, just push them through to the other side with your pinky or a pencil eraser)

on cold winter days everyone loves a bearded beanie

Medium

Chain 36
Row 1- sc in second ch from hook and in each st across. (35)
Row 2- ch2, turn, *hdc, bobble stitch* repeat across, hdc (35)
Row 3- ch1, turn, sc across (35)
Row 4- ch2, turn, hdc, *hdc, bobble stitch* repeat across, hdc, hdc (35)
Row 5- ch1, turn, sc in next 12 st, hdc in next 11 st, sc in last 12 st, (35)
Row 6- Repeat row 2, (35)
Row 7- ch1, turn, sc in next 13 st, hdc in next 9 st, sc in last 13 st, (35)
Row 8- ch2, turn, hdc, *hdc, bobble stitch* 5 times, *hdc2tog, bobble* two times, hdc, *bobble, hdc2tog* 2 times, *bobble, hdc* 5 times, hdc times (31)
Row 9- ch1 turn, sc across, (31)
Row 10- ch2, turn, *hdc, bobble* 5 times, hdc, ch7 skip 9 st, *hdc, bobble* 5 times, hdc
Row 11- ch1, turn, sc 11 times, working in the ch space- *bobble, sc* 5 times, bobble, (now work in the stitches) sc 11 times
finish off
(the bobbles from Row 11 will be backwards, just push them through to the other side with your pinky or a pencil eraser)

Large
Chain 40
Row 1- sc in second ch from hook and in each st across. (39)
Row 2- ch2, turn, hdc, *hdc, bobble stitch* repeat across, hdc two times (39)
Row 3- ch1, turn, sc across (39)
Row 4- ch2, turn, *hdc, bobble stitch* repeat across, hdc (39)
Row 5- ch1, turn, sc in next 13 st, hdc in next 13 st, sc in last 13 st, (39)
Row 6- Repeat row 2, (39)
Row 7- ch1, turn, sc in next 14 st, hdc in next 11 st, sc in last 14 st, (39)
row 8- repeat row 4, (39)
Row 9- ch1, turn, sc in next 15 st, hdc in next 9 st, sc in last 15 st, (39)
Row 10- ch2, turn, hdc, *hdc, bobble stitch* 6 times, *hdc2tog, bobble* two times, hdc, *bobble, hdc2tog* two times, *bobble, hdc* 6 times, hdc (35)
Row 11- ch1 turn, sc across, (35)
Row 12- ch2, turn, *hdc, bobble* 6 times, ch9 skip 11 st, *bobble, hdc* 6 times
Row 13- ch1, turn, sc 12 times, working in the ch space- *bobble, sc* 7 times, bobble, (now work in the stitches) sc 12 times
finish off
(the bobbles from Row 13 will be backwards, just push them through to the other side with your pinky or a pencil eraser)

you can see where I attached the beard in this picture, free crochet pattern

Sew row ends of beard to the inside edge of your favorite beanie, or my striped beanie, making sure it is spaced evenly between the two sides. I sewed mine about 1/2 inch up inside.  I like the way it pulls and looks better than attaching RIGHT to the edge, gives you a bit of a lip.  You can place the beards as far front or back as you want.

babies look sooo cute in bobble bearded beanies, free pattern

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  1. Christine @ Projects Around The House

    This is brilliant! I know you put a lot of hard work into figuring this out for all sizes. Good job and thanks for sharing! They look amazing

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    • lori

      I am having trouble after it is sewn on. I love the pattern however, after it is sewn on, I can’t get it over my granddaughters head. I put the hat on and pinned the beard where it should go. I can’t get it on at all.Going to take it back off and use buttons to attach on one side. I had purchased a pattern on etsy that was too confusing to read. I am a tester for a well known fashion hat designer and was very upset by that pattern. Yours was very easy.

    • Ashlee

      I’m sorry to hear that (about not going on) but excited that you found it easy to read, I get so many questions and complaints its wonderful to hear the compliments! I like to keep it sewn on because otherwise the kids pull off the beard and lose it. You could try sewing it lower in the hat brim? or maybe a bit more forward? It’s usually a tad bit tight getting it on, but not impossible, sorry about that

    • lori

      I can’t sew it lower or it would hang down off her face. It’s just comfortable right now. This is for another customer. It can’t be moved at all. I only put buttons on 1 side so it won’t get pulled off and lost. THe other side is still attached. I used 2 buttons that go in tight, so not worried about that. maybe next time I will try again.I have added this hat to my online store.

    • Linda Jefferys

      I think this is so cute. Reading problems about being able to slip it over their heads, I’m wondering if maybe sewn on one side and Velcro on the other would work.

    • Ashlee

      that could totally work, I’ve seen people use buttons as well. Personal choice totally. for me I just didn’t want my kids to lose them so I just sewed them on, and while it’s a little tight that once second once they are on it’s fine (and my kid are less likely to take them off that way.

    • Linda

      I crocheted loops on the one that I made, if you are worried about losing it you could sew one side and put loops on the other.

    • Vickie Strode

      Just finish my first one. It fits perfect and we have no problem getting it off or on. Everyone kept tagging me on this on facebook, and I kept putting off making it, thinking it would be a little difficult. But I was wrong. It was rather easy and fast to make. In the process of making each of my little ones that I babysit for, one for Christmas. Thanks so much for the pattern.

    • Holly Robbins

      I have found that Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Yarn” works very very well for these bearded beanies. It has the stretch that is needed. They turn out perfect every time I make them. 🙂

    • Liz Evans

      I also used I Love This Yarn. I use it almost exclusively for everything I make. I love it! LOL Red Heart has a yarn called With Love and it is also a good yarn. I love this pattern and the beanie I made is black and red plaid.

    • Karli

      I have to make this for a 1 year old in another state ( cant measure him) would i use the small size beard or medium.
      Thanks

    • Karli

      I have had multiple request for this hat!
      Everyone loves the colors of the hat Miss K is wearing.
      Do you know the names of the yarn colors? I tried looking them up but is hard to match the color through the computer!!

    • Kayla Farrell

      Such a cute pattern!! If I use size 4 yarn ( lions brand heartland) what hook size would you suggest for an extra small beard??)

    • Laurie woodall

      I need to know one dimple question what size does the beard have to be if itis made for a 6 to 12 month I need this to be in inches.

    • Ashlee

      the baby in the pictures is 6 months old and is wearing the extra small – but in the end it depends on the babies head size (they are so so extreme at that age) and how you crochet (tight vs loose) and the yarn you go with – there is no one size that perfectly fits babies – my 1 year old was wearing the small

    • Judy

      Thank you Ashlee!! My niece asked me if I could make one for her baby soon turning one!! I was so excited and grateful to find your pattern. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!!

    • amanda

      Hi! I wasn’t working the medium hat and I’m just wondering if I’m reading it wrong on the last row? If I sc 11 then *bobble,sc* 5 times, bobble, sc 11. That ends up with 33 stitches and there is only 31 stitches…

    • Deb

      Thank you for your hard work. I enjoyed making these. I have 7 men in my life thst a going to receive them for Christmas.

    • Catherine Wanser

      Do you have a pattern for a long beard without the bobbles please? A friend has cancer n lost his hair. He misses his beard n I would like to make one for him

    • April

      So where can I buy these cute bearded hats? Dont want to make them, I just want someone to make them for me.

    • Ashlee

      I’m so sorry but I only offer the free pattern, i don’t sell any finished product. I DO allow people to use my patterns to make and sell patterns so I would check ETSY, I know some people were selling these there last winter.

    • Tricia

      April, I’ve made a few of these & while I have an Etsy shop, OffMy Hooks, I haven’t listed any yet. I’m still filling my FB orders, but I would be happy to make one for you if you haven’t found one already. Any colors or sizes. This pattern is awesome, I love the way the beard fits the face so nicely!

    • Ashlee

      Like it says in the pattern:
      bobble- Yarn over, insert your hook in the stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over once more and draw it through the first 2 loops on your hook.Repeat that process (yarn over, insert your hook in the stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over once more and draw it through the first 2 loops on your hook) 3 more times in the same stitch. There are now 5 loops on your hook. Yarn over and draw the loop through all 5 stitches. You’ve made one bobble stitch. Notice that the bobble puffs to the back side of the swatch you’re working, which will be the right side of the work.

    • Angela B

      Ashlee, in the pattern for the small size in row 2 it states, ch 2, turn, hdc, *hdc, bobble stitch* (is this done in the same space together or is the hdc done then the bobble stitch in the next space? And in row 6 when it says *hdc2tog, bobble* is that also in the same stitch. Both of these are in between these asterisk. Thanks looking forward to hearing back.

    • sharie

      hi, quick ? dont bobbles usually end with a slip stitch to make it pop out..since in this pattern it goes from bobble to bobble..do you still have a clear pop in the individual bobble? hope my ? is understandable..lol

    • rosalía gonzález ruiz

      me gustaria saber si puedes poner las instrucciones con gráficos porque al traducirlas no se entienden muchas gracias y felicidades

    • Ashlee

      I’m so sorry, I don’t speak Spanish and don’t know anything about crochet patterns in Spanish. I’m happy to posts a translated versions of my patterns if people want to send them to me though!

    • Ellen

      I think she asked if you could put instructions and pictures together (as in, pictures of doing the stitches, assembly, etc.) because she’s having a hard time understanding how it all goes together.

      By the way, it’s a nifty pattern — I’m currently working on a few for the beardless guys in my family. Our kids really enjoy the photos of your models. 🙂

    • Emily

      Hi, I do understand spanish. She’s asking, “I would like to know if you can put up instructions with pictures? The translation between English and Spanish makes it hard to understand. Thanks, Have a a good day!”

      She’s not asking for the pattern to be translated, just for some pictures of the project in progress.

      Hope this helps 🙂

    • Ashlee

      I’m not sure! I tested it and it’s working for me. What browser are you on? maybe I can email the designer of the print plug in and ask them if I can figure out what makes it not work for you. Have you tested it on different browsers?

    • ORetha Vest

      Thank you so much for sharing this pattern! It was great fun to make and lots of laughs were had with trying the beard on everyone in the house!

      I did also have the problem with not being able to squeeze the hat on once the beard was attached, I even tried going down a beard size but no big deal(I figure my issue is cheap yarn anyway).

      To fix the beard isuue without adding buttons or velcro to the hat which I want to allow the recipient to wear seperately anyway, i just chained 12-15 stitched connecting the corners of both sides so the beard loops over the ears and is held on that way with the hat then pulled over top. works well enough for me anyway!

      Again thank you for such a fun pattern!

    • Ashlee

      going DOWN a beard size would only make it tighter, not looser. Sometimes simply moving the beard a bit more forward on the hat helps. But I’ve found it’s just a bit tight to get on, but worth it. Glad you found something that worked for you

    • Alex

      I absolutely LOVE this pattern!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing it. My son has been asking me to make him one for the longest time. Made it over the weekend and he was so happy! Thanks again 🙂

    • Linda Benedict

      It would be nice to give the amount of ounces needed to finish each project. My husband is a big guy, so I know I’m going to need a big skein of each color, but just how big a skein?

    • Ashlee

      I’m so sorry, I just made these for fun and put up the patterns I made. I am not a professional and I don’t keep track of stuff like this (thus why I offer it for free rather than charge for the pattern). I made about 3 hats out of one skein, but they were various sizes, I’d prob only get 2 out of a large skein, and only 1 large one of out a smaller skein.

    • Georgia

      I made this hat and beard and had people asking if they could buy one from me, I wasn’t sure if you were okay with that or not because it’s your pattern, so I wanted to ask first.

    • Ashlee

      thank you so much for thinking to ask. I have NO interest in making and selling my own so I totally allow others to sell them, I just ask that anywhere you share and list them you 1. use your own images (so people see what they are buying, your work, not mine) and that you link to the pattern so that people who want to make their own can (they wouldn’t be a client anyway, (people who make their own)

    • Kirstin

      Hi I have a little shoppe and have had a request for this can I use your pattern to sell if I mention you on the tag

    • Ashlee

      if you give pattern credit and link so people who want to make their own can then yes I allow people to sell items from my patterns – but you may NOT use my images and you my not sell the pattern

    • Elizabeth Goodpaster

      Did you sew these to the hats? Or did you chain on the ends to make loops to put on ears?

    • Ashlee

      personally I sew them to the hats, I HATE things around my ears – but that’s TOTALLY a good way to go as well as buttons on the inside of the hats

  2. Margaret

    Thank you for the pattern! These are TOO cute. I’m telling ya, I’m ready to frame a photo of that baby with the big eyes.

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  3. Debi

    Nice work and nice blog! I’m a fellow hooker, pattern writer and blogger, found your pattern on pinterest. There’s a group on facebook for blogging hookers, I just liked your fan page if you’re interested add me as a friend and I can add you to the group. 🙂 Hope to see you around. ~Debi

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  4. Regina

    Oh my goodness….just the cutest!! That is one of the best pictures I’ve seen!! Just love the look on Miss K’s face!! Priceless!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

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  6. Teale

    Thanks so much for this pattern! I’ve been trying to find one that had a beard like this, the bobbles are perfect! Thanks so much for posting!

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  8. Nicole

    I have been looking for patterns for beards in all sizes. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I actually like the look of the bobbles better than others I’ve seen. I’m so excited, I am going to make one for my nephew for Christmas!!! Love the striped beanie too!

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  9. Jasmin

    SUPER!! Love the pattern. Just finished one for my one year old. Almost want to wake him up from his nap to try it on (I said almost ha ha). Love the photo with your mom, that expression is priceless. Thanks so much for sharing

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  12. Karyn

    OMG thank you so much, I have been patiently awaiting your beard for kids pattern so I could make a child size one…. it’s perfect!!!

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  13. Sam

    These are just too cute. Just a quick question, though–about how big around are each of the sizes? I’d like to make this for a baby with an abnormally large head, so I’m not sure about measurements. Thanks!

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    • Ashlee

      it completely depends on the yarn you end up using and how tight or loose you crochet. that’s why I give general sizes and also at the bottom of each picture share what size I made for each person wearing one. how old?

  14. Brenda

    I have been asked to make a beard that it much longer and wilder than yours. I think the bobble beard will be a great base, but could you give me an idea for how to make it longer? Think mountain man without a shower for weeks! Thanks.

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  15. Sam

    Thanks for replying! He’s four months old, but I just measured his head at nearly 19 inches. The kid looks like a bobble head, it’s crazy. The yarn I’ve got is the Lion Brand Pound of Love baby yarn, I think it’s sport weight. I already tried doing the toddler size with that yarn and a size G hook, but it was still way too small for him. I crochet kinda tight, so that’s probably a factor.

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    • Ashlee

      the G is two sizes down in hook size, that’s going to be WAY tiny always start with the hook size a pattern calls for and if it’s too small go up a hook size or up a pattern size! my niece, in the white hat, if also 4 months old and wearing the baby size, (which is a standard 6-12 months- but if I put sizes on a pattern people get upset when they perfectly fit that size. like my 4 month old niece not fitting the 3-6 month size cause her head is so big! so I named it baby, infant and newborn instead).

  16. Jean

    Hi Chelsea,
    I’am doing the large beard .Could you tell me how many bobbles are in each row? Ikeep on coming out wrong.Thanks for sharing your pattern and your time.

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    • Ashlee

      I’m actually Ashlee, chelsea is my sister and photographer ;).
      row 2- 18 bobbles,
      row 4- 19 bobbles,
      row 6- 18 bobbles,
      row 8- 19 bobbles,
      row 10- 16 bobbles
      row 12- 6 and 6 bobbles
      row 13- 8 bobbles

  17. Penny

    I love these patterns! I made some of the beanies and beards for my boys. Other people are asking me to make them too. Can these be made for sale? I am new to this and don’t want to do anything wrong

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    • Ashlee

      yes you can, just please give me credit if you sell online and link to my pattern so that those who do want to make their own can. you’ll still get business for those that don’t want to make their own.

    • Wanda David

      If you make a double loop adult size, I would use it for a Santa hat & beard for my husband! It would make a great Halloween costume!

    • Debs

      Hi. I am an almost total beginner at crochet but still managed to make this following your pattern! Thanks so much, my little boy will love it when he sees it in the morning!

    • Ashlee

      YAY! i love hearing that! since I just share what I make, and I’m not a “professional” I’m always a little worried, glad you enjoyed it!

  20. Melissa

    Well, I’m doing something wrong. No matter what I do, on row 10, I end up with 3 empty stitches. I’ve torn out the row plenty of times & I still end up with 3 empty stitches @ the end. It’s getting rather frustrating.

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    • Ashlee

      I’m assuming the large size, since you didn’t specify? and that’s the decrease row. Do you have the correct number before? 39? with the 4 decreases you should be at 35. In row 8 there should be 19 bobbles across, and in row 10 you’ll go down to 16 bobbles. Does that help?