Is there anything cuter than a baby with a beard? This easy crochet bobble beard pattern comes in every size from infant to adult.
I originally made a simple beard pattern as a white elephant gift, but it seemed so simple I wanted to make it look like it had more life.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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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.
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.
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)
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)
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.
Melissa
Yes, sorry. I’m trying the large beard. All my bobble numbers are correct for the other rows. I’ve got 39 in row 9. Ugh, Thx for the help, I’ll try again tomorrow!
Ashlee
Here are where each stitch should be (let me know if this helps):
Row 10- ch2, turn, hdc, (stitch 1)
*hdc, bobble stitch* 6 times, (stitches 2-13)
*hdc2tog, bobble* two times, (decrease in stitches 14/15, bobble in 16, decrease in stitches 17/18, bobble in 19)
hdc, (stitch 20)
*bobble, hdc2tog* two times, (decrease in stitches 21/22, bobble in 23, decrease in stitches 24/25, bobble in 26)
*bobble, hdc* 6 times, (stitches 27-38)
hdc 35 (stitch 39)
Pam
So I am having trouble with row 10, the same row as melissa was having trouble with. I realized that on your pattern, you have at the end of row 10 ( hdc* 5 times, hdc 35) It is actually (hdc* 6 times, hdc 35) I think that will fix the problem, I hope. I am going to use this for my Halloween costume. I am excited. Thanx for all your hard work on this. It is great. So cute.
Ashlee
GAH I think you are right! Changed the 5 to a 6, thanks!
Diona
Thanks SO much for sharing! I can’t wait to see this on my grandson.
Ashlee
your so welcome I hope he likes it okay!
Sara Sinclair
First off I just wanna say what an incredible pattern! To the T on everything! Thank you thank you thAnk you for sharing!
My only question is how many fpc are between the beard placement, like between the eyes! Every time I place mine I can’t get the hat on once I sew it on grrrrr! Any tips on that?
Again thank you for your time!
Ashlee
it’s different for every hat size and every face. That’s why I didn’t leave anything on the pattern. I just hold the beard up near the front brim put on the hat, then pull the hat on (a bit tight) then pull the beard down. Try moving the sides up to the front more if it’s too tight.
Kayla
Thank you SO SO SO much for this!! I have been looking for a pattern to make one of these for my little brother and the only free ones have been for adults… I am so happy to have finally found one and can’t wait to make it tonight! Thanks again!
Ashlee
your so welcome! i hope he likes it!
Dawn
thank you so much for sharing the bobble beard pattern and the striped beanie patterns. The different sizes are fantastic. I have ahd many requests to make these for family and friends. This is by far the best, easiest and most liked pattern I have found. Easy-to-follow directions and they are a hit every time. thanks again.
Ashlee
thank you so much, I’m glad you liked the pattern
Lynda
Just to say thankyou for such a brilliant pattern…It’s been very easy to follow….I have now made two beards and I am extremely pleased with the finished projects. Thanks again.
Ashlee
your welcome! I’m so glad you liked it, I’m so happy with how it turned out myself.
Stephanie Thompson
Thanks so much for the pattern I have a friend that I made some for. She had seen them and ask if I could find a pattern and make them for her. I have them made but have a time try to figure out where and how to attaché the beards! Can you please give me some tips on how to attaché them and where?
Thanks so much for any help!
Ashlee
I just stitched them into the hat with thread that matches the beanie, about half and inch up inside
Janet
You did an amazing job with this pattern – I didn’t even have to pull any of it out! Thank you very much!
Ashlee
I love hearing that, thank you so much!
Kim
I have a question regarding the mustache pattern Sz=Small Row 9 it says:
working in the ch space- *bobble, sc*, 3 times, bobble, (now work in the stitches)
6+1=7stiches
but there is only 5 spaces in the chain
I’m not sure I understand.
Ashlee
not work in the CH’s, work in the space. I don’t work in the ch’s, I’m trying to fill in the whole space. does that make sense?
Diane
Kim, I have the exact same question and can’t understand why it was not a problem for anyone else. But Ashlee’s answer didn’t help me. Still don’t understand. Did her answer help you?
Diane
Oh! I finally see the light! I now understand what you meant by “working in the space.” Thanks for the patterns!
Ashlee
I’m sorry my answer wasn’t immediately clear and i’m so glad you figured it out!
Kristen
I have this same question but I still don’t get it… I’m struggling with the size medium and the 7 chains but 11 stitches it suggests… what does it mean to work in the space? Sorry :s
Ashlee
you want the mustache nice and thick and when you chain it tends to stretch so the 11 stitches fill in nicely – but you want to just work in the space – around the whole chain rather than try to work into the chain stitches
Tammy
Thank you so much for posting this!!! My brother-in-law asked me for one of these, and now my sister wants one for my nephew, too. I have been trying for a while now to find a good pattern. I love the bobbles! Can’t wait to try it.
Ashlee
I love the way the bobble looks too, Can’t even make my older pattern anymore! I’m glad you like it!
Marisa
This is an awesome pattern! Thank you so much for all the work you put into it and for sharing it!
Ashlee
you are so welcome! I worked on this one off and on for a year, It’s nice to be done with it!
Dawn
Just came across your website and LOVE it. You are very talented and very generous in sharing your patterns. I look forward to trying some of them!
Ashlee
thank you so much! I really enjoy sharing (although not so much the negative comments) thank you for taking the time to leave such a sweet note for me. I really REALLY appreciate it!
angela franklin
Ashlee,
I searched the internet for a beanie/beard and yours is the best around! Now all his friends want one, too. I’m asking them to supply the yarn. I usually end up with the cheap red heart yarn from walmart so I have to alter the pattern a little to get the right size.
Anway, Kudos on the great pattern.
Thanks
Ashlee
you have to work with what you get sometime! I started out with cheap yarn, but it’s hard to go back… I’m so glad you like my pattern, I love the bobbles, but did you see my double loop santa version? I think I need to make that in ever size next…
HazyDazy
WOW. These are hilarious! What a crack-up! I love these patterns. Thank you!
Ashlee
right??? not practical on the little ones, but HILARIOUS!
Kristel
I made one for my nephew, my boyfriend & my cousin’s fiancé. Thank you so much for sharing. I tried using your instructions for the large & medium one to make an extra large one. I don’t know if the number count for the stitches is correct, but it work out (how? I have no idea haha [=) but thank you so so much for sharing. And the picture of the baby is so too cute! It made me laugh! The baby is adorable!
Ashlee
Wow! the large wasn’t big enough? crazy! Glad it worked out for you.
portia
What are the finished measurements for each size (or suggested age range)? I’m trying to determine which size to make for my son. Thanks for all the work you put in to sharing this pattern with us!
Ashlee
ummmm I’m not sure. I made them and gave them away and I’m terrible at remembering to check measurements and gauge. The ones I did with the vanna were smaller than the ones I made with medium weight yarn. I’d do row one and see if it reaches both sides of the beanie easily??? sorry to be such a lame-o
Brenda
Your pattern is so cute my grandson asked me to make one for him. I’m having a problem doing row 8 in the medium beard. I have 35 bobbles in row 7 but I don’t know how to get down to 31 bobbles with the instructions for row 8. I feel like I’m missing something in the instructions as I’m only getting half the bobbles needed. I hope you can help me. Thanks
Ashlee
Row 8 is a decrease row, hdc2tog is a decrease stitch there are 4 of them so you’ll go down 4 stitches
K
Love this! My son has crazy hat day at school next week and I thought this would be cute. Been knitting for a few years but this is my first crochet project completed. Just finished the beard and I LOVE it. Going to work on a hat now. Pattern was. Very easy to follow. Thanks!
Ashlee
I love to knit, love the wya it looks, but crochet is so so SO fast I tend to work in crochet. but I’m so glad you liekd the hat! Did you son enjoy it?
Judi Fountas
Thank you so much for the pattern. I’m anxious to start. Do you have patterns for men and women? What a great idea.
Ashlee
it’s unisex, the same pattern for men and women. Just pick the sizes to personalize it.
Joy
Love this pattern! It works up so quickly and easily. I’ve made several for my grown sons who really like them for when they’re working outside when it’s cold; keeps the cheeks, chin, and upper neck warm. I used a different beanie pattern that has fpdc in the lower half of it, sewed 2 buttons on each end of the beard, and they can just button the beard to the inside of the beanie when they need it! Going to try your beanie pattern next:) Keep up the good work-
Ashlee
awesome! very very fun, I’m so gald you boys like them. glad the button thing worked for you! I didn’t want my kids to be able to take it off