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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I originally made a simple beard pattern as a white elephant gift, but it seemed so simple I wanted to make it look like it had more life.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. Lisa

    Hi there,
    My sister and her boyfriend are expecting a baby in September 2014.
    They are huge beard lovers…. Beard jokes are always made each time we get together. (Her husband is Irish and has a huge beard and loves to talk about it. She enjoys the whole beard humor thing too.
    I LOVE LOVE LOOOVE this idea, but I have zero talent/patience in to learn how to crochet.
    I was wondering – Do you make these beanies and sell/ship them out?
    If not – Would you make an exception? Please let me know as I have a pretty good idea as to what I want.

    Great website!
    Hope to hear from you soon,

    Lisa

    Reply

    • Ashlee

      Thanks so much for letting my readers know! I’m thinking about adding a way for sellers to link on the pattern pages, would that be something that interested you?

    • Ashlee

      sorry I am way too busy to handle orders. But check Etsy, there are always a few sellers using my patterns to make items. OR if you find a seller whose style you like you can ask them if they can make you one from my pattern.

  2. Sarah

    I love this! I’m going to use it to make a Blackhawks playoffs beard hat. This is so much fun. I’m also loving the Print option. Makes it so easy to take this pattern with me.

    Reply

    • Ashlee

      Thanks so much! I’m glad you like the pattern and the print option! did you find it easy to get rid of the paragraphs and images you didn’t need?

    • Ashlee

      I’m so sorry to hear that, I haven’t had anyone else have this issue. Everyone crochet’s so differently, tight, loose, etc… so it’s hard to give exact measurements and expectations. This is just the sizes that worked for me. Also I’m sorry it took so long, these usually only take me an hour or two. What I suggest doing for the beard is to crochet the chain then the first row and measure it against your childs head before moving on.

  5. Paula S Ayers

    This is sooo cute AND made me laugh. Saved the file cuz you just never know when you’ll need to “beard” someone, lol. Thank you for posting this marvelous pattern.

    Reply

  6. Tasha

    Oh my gosh I just love this so much. I just made an extra small one for my new born. Unfortunately she has a teensy head so it’s a bit big but it’ll be perfect for when the weather starts getting colder. Thank you <3

    Reply

  7. Abby S

    I love these! What is the name of the color you used for the extra small one? Is that a gray or a taupe or what?

    Thank you!!

    Reply

    • Ashlee

      I don’t. You are more than welcome to pass this URL on to anyone you know that might be able to make them for you. Or try ETSY to find a seller there already making them, or that look like they do good enough work that you’d like to ask them to make these for you (I just ask that they link to my post in their listings)

    • Ashlee

      it’s similar (since they booth puff out) but different. the bobble stitch is more secure and sticks out better. The puff can be deflated, and if you pull one strand it will cause a ton of problems, so I don’t usually use it.

  10. Mark Shaw

    If you are not selling the finished product, is there somebody on the comments list who could make one of these for me?

    I can machine complex mechanical parts, weld metals, build computers and restore cars; but crochet is out of my league….:-)

    Reply

    • Ashlee

      You might be surprised, if you can weld and handle complex parts you’d probably rock at crochet! My Brother in law not only crochets, but knits as well, and really well! (he rebuilds motors and builds houses too). I do NOT sell these, I’d suggest trying ETSY, it’s a great place to find handmade items like these and I totally allow people to use my patterns for selling as long as they link to my URL in their listing!

  12. Kayla

    These are super cute. But I am finding it hard to follow along (I’m a beginner..just started a few days ago lol) My bobbles just seem too far spaced out. ( I’ve been trying the size small )Is it just one hdc between each bobble? Thanks 🙂

    Reply

    • Ashlee

      yes there is an hdc between each bobble. You might simply not be crocheting tight enough (also this is a thinner yarn so it is a more loose feel) try going down a hook size and see if your happy with it

  14. April G

    Love the beard but I love your hair even more. Did I see you in an Alex Boye video? Thanks for the pattern and all the hard work. I think I shall make one for our local fair Creative Arts competition. Thank you again!

    Reply

    • Ashlee

      aww thanks, and yes you did (if your talking about the Katy Perry song video) it was SUCH a fun day to record and film with him, he’s so sweet and inspiring!

  15. Destini

    I just wanted to say thank you for the free pattern. I have been looking for a free beard hat pattern for awhile and yours was floating around on facebook! It was easy to follow. I am making some for my kids right now. Thanks again!

    Reply

  16. Jess

    I, I AM CROCHET CHALLENGED !
    I admit it? I can climb 40′ ladders.
    Walk steep roof lines.
    Clean a window better than you have ever seen…
    But I cannot get this.

    I’ll pay any nice person for that luxury of wearing this durning cold seattle
    winters while hanging 15 stories in a bowsens chair cleaning the windows of
    the bank…
    And Thankx.
    Know when to ask for help….

    Reply

    • Ashlee

      If no one’s gotten a hold of you yet about the bobble bearded beanie I’d suggest trying Etsy, or any other handmade market. I know a lot of sellers there use my patterns to sell items.

  17. Josh

    Am I missing the ch 1 and turn for row 3 in the medium and large pattern? I’m novice enough that maybe it’s implied but I was looking for it printed, lol! No one else pointed it out and maybe I’m making a mistake. Thanks for any help!!! I think this is the most adorable of the beard patterns I’ve stumbled on!! Thank you so much for making it available!!

    Reply

    • Ashlee

      I’m so sorry that confused you, yes it’s just implied, but I went and changed the text, thx for letting me know. I def want to make sure anyone can understand.

  19. Jackie

    Can some one walk me through how to connect the beard to the hat without showing the beard yarn through the beanie??

    Reply