Easy to crochet striped beanie with a ribbed edge – includes all sizes from infant to large adult
(Princess is wearing a Child’s size, The Reader is wearing an Adult, the four hat’s below are: adult, child, toddler, baby)
So last year I wrote a pattern for a bearded beanie, and the number one request I get is for a child’s size. But what size, there are SO many sizes for children.
And do you know how LONG that pattern would be? to incorporate each and every bearded beanie size options? Insane.
So I decided to break it into two posts, a beanie post, and a beard post, today is the Beanie, and tomorrow are the bobble beards, mix and match to get the right fit for you child/teen/baby/adult!
I actually wanted more pictures to share, but didn’t want to wait any longer now that the patterns were done and tested… I’ll be adding more pictures as I take some!
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Striped Beanie
Material:
lion brand medium weight yarn (I used weight 4, weight 3 or 5 will change the hat size a bit – see notes below each picture)
vanna glamour (you could actually use any weight yarn you want, I just used the same weight as my beards)
Hook I- 5.50mm
Bobble Beard
Stitches used:
slip stitch (sl st)
single crochet (sc)
half double crochet (hdc)
front post half double crochet (FPhdc)
back post half double crochet (BPhdc)
newborn
start with a magic ring
Row 1- Ch2, 8hdc in loop, sl st in top of first hdc. (8)
Row 2- Ch2, 2hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (16)
Row 3- Ch2, *hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (24)
Row 4- Ch2, *hdc in next 2 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (32)
Row 5- Ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (40)
Row 6- Ch2, *hdc in next 9 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (44)
Row 7- Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (44)
Row 8 repeat row 7 (44)
Row 9- change color, Ch1, sc in each st, sl st in top of first sc. (44)
Row 10- change color back, Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (44)
Row 11- repeat row 9 (44)
Row 12- repeat row 10 (44)
Row 13- repeat row 9 (44)
Row 14- repeat row 10 (44)
Row 15-16 Ch1, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st* around, sl st in top of ch 1, fasten off weave in ends
infant
start with a magic ring
Row 1- Ch2, 8hdc in loop, sl st in top of first hdc. (8)
Row 2- Ch2, 2hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (16)
Row 3- Ch2, *hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (24)
Row 4- Ch2, *hdc in next 2 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (32)
Row 5- Ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (40)
Row 6- Ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (48)
Row 7- Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (48)
Row 8-9 repeat row 7 (48)
Row 10- change color, Ch1, sc in each st, sl st in top of first sc. (48)
Row 11- change color back, Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (48)
Row 12- repeat row 10 (48
Row 13- repeat row 11 (48)
Row 14- repeat row 10 (48)
Row 15- repeat row 11 (48)
Row 16-17 Ch1, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st* around, sl st in top of ch 1, fasten off weave in ends
(my niece in baby size beanie and extra small beard, the hat is cotton ease)
Baby
start with a magic ring
Row 1- Ch2, 8hdc in loop, sl st in top of first hdc. (8)
Row 2- Ch2, 2hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (16)
Row 3- Ch2, *hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (24)
Row 4- Ch2, *hdc in next 2 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (32)
Row 5- Ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (40)
Row 6- Ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (48)
Row 7- Ch2, *hdc in next 11 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (52)
Row 8- Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (52)
Row 9-10 repeat row 8 (52)
Row 11- change color, Ch1, sc in each st, sl st in top of first sc. (52)
Row 12- change color back, Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (52)
Row 13- repeat row 11 (52)
Row 14- repeat row 12 (52)
Row 15- repeat row 11 (52)
Row 16- repeat row 12 (52)
Row 17-18 Ch1, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st* around, sl st in top of ch 1, fasten off weave in ends
Toddler
start with a magic ring
Row 1- Ch2, 8hdc in loop, sl st in top of first hdc. (8)
Row 2- Ch2, 2hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (16)
Row 3- Ch2, *hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (24)
Row 4- Ch2, *hdc in next 2 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (32)
Row 5- Ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (40)
Row 6- Ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (48)
Row 7- Ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (56)
Row 8- Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (56)
Row 9- repeat row 8 (56)
Row 10- change color, Ch1, sc in each st, sl st in top of first sc. (56)
Row 11- change color back, Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (56)
Row 12- repeat row 10 (56)
Row 13- repeat row 11 (56)
Row 14- repeat row 10 (56)
Row 15- repeat row 11 (56)
Row 16- repeat row 10 (56)
Row 17- repeat row 11 (56)
Row 18-20 Ch1, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st* around, sl st in top of ch 1, fasten off weave in ends
(Baby Boy is wearing a toddler beanie –wool ease– and small beard)
Child
start with a magic ring
Row 1- Ch2, 8hdc in loop, sl st in top of first hdc. (8)
Row 2- Ch2, 2hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (16)
Row 3- Ch2, *hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (24)
Row 4- Ch2, *hdc in next 2 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (32)
Row 5- Ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (40)
Row 6- Ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (48)
Row 7- Ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (56)
Row 8- Ch2, *hdc in next 13 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (60)
Row 9- Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (60)
Row 10-11 repeat row 9 (60)
Row 12- change color, Ch1, sc in each st, sl st in top of first sc. (60)
Row 13- change color back, Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (60)
Row 14- repeat row 12 (60)
Row 15- repeat row 13 (60)
Row 16- repeat row 12 (60)
Row 17- repeat row 13 (60)
Row 18- repeat row 12 (60)
Row 19- repeat row 13 (60)
Row 20-22 Ch1, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st* around, sl st in top of ch 1, fasten off weave in ends
(The top two are both child sized beanies, the red is cotton ease, and the blue is Jiffy. The bottom two are both adult sizes, the green is lion wool and the turquoise is cotton ease)
teen/adult
start with a magic ring
Row 1- Ch2, 8hdc in loop, sl st in top of first hdc. (8)
Row 2- Ch2, 2hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (16)
Row 3- Ch2, *hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (24)
Row 4- Ch2, *hdc in next 2 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (32)
Row 5- Ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (40)
Row 6- Ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (48)
Row 7- Ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (56)
Row 8- Ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (64)
Row 9- Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (64)
Row 10-13 repeat row 9 (64)
Row 14- change color, Ch1, sc in each st, sl st in top of first sc. (64)
Row 15- change color back, Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (64)
Row 16- repeat row 14 (64)
Row 17- repeat row 15 (64)
Row 18- repeat row 14 (64)
Row 19- repeat row 15 (64)
Row 20- repeat row 14 (64)
Row 21- repeat row 15 (64)
Row 22-24 Ch1, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st* around, sl st in top of ch 1, fasten off weave in ends
extra large adult
start with a magic ring
Row 1- Ch2, 8hdc in loop, sl st in top of first hdc. (8)
Row 2- Ch2, 2hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (16)
Row 3- Ch2, *hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (24)
Row 4- Ch2, *hdc in next 2 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (32)
Row 5- Ch2, *hdc in next 3 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (40)
Row 6- Ch2, *hdc in next 4 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (48)
Row 7- Ch2, *hdc in next 5 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (56)
Row 8- Ch2, *hdc in next 6 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (64)
Row 9- Ch2, *hdc in next 15 st, 2hdc in next st* around, sl st in top of first hdc. (68)
Row 10- Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (68)
Row 11-15 repeat row 10 (68)
Row 16- change color, Ch1, sc in each st, sl st in top of first sc. (68)
Row 17- change color back, Ch2, hdc in each st, sl st in top of first hdc. (68)
Row 18- repeat row 16 (68)
Row 19- repeat row 17 (68)
Row 20- repeat row 16 (68)
Row 21- repeat row 17 (68)
Row 22- repeat row 16 (68)
Row 23- repeat row 17 (68)
Row 24-26 Ch1, *FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st* around, sl st in top of ch 1, fasten off weave in ends
These beanies are perfect for mixing with my Bobble beards or double loop beards!
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Stacy N
Thank you so much for this pattern! I have used it for so many different projects!!!! It is my favorite go to pattern!
Ashlee
I’m so happy to hear that!
Kate
Hi! I really love the hat! But I have a question about the toddlers size, Row 1- Ch2, 8hdc in loop, What loop do you mean?
Ashlee
in the magic ring loops.
Jackie
Thanks so much for the hat pattern. I also made the bobble beard. My almost 3 yr old son laughed so hard when he saw him self in it. Thanks again!!
Maria
I love this pattern. For the child size beanie what size beard should I use?
Ashlee
depends on the child and how tight you crochet and the yarn your using. I suggest working through the first bobble layer of a small and measuring it against the child
Janet
Ashlee, I have made a couple hats and I noticed that the seam is not straight. Am I doing it wrong, or is this the way the seam is supposed to be? Many thanks!
Ashlee
that’s totally normal for in the round hats!
Petra
Hi! I was wondering. What circumference of head would the teen/adult size fit as compared to the extra large size? I am in the process of making a beanie and bobble beard for my husband and I would like it to be just right. I apologise if anyone has asked this question before me and I am merely making you repeat yourself.
Ashlee
it depends – on how you crochet (tight or loose) so my advice is always to try it on the person as you go and adjust as needed sometimes going up or down a hook size or even up or down a pattern size.
Paul Victor
For the toddler hat in row 2 does that ch 2 count in the 8 hdc or do I just skip it? And join with slip stich to the 1st hdc or the ch 2?
Ashlee
skip it – you never count chains as stitches unless the pattern specifically says to
Hannah
I love this pattern! I tend to use DK yarn for most projects – do you have a DK pattern at all or any recommendations of how I would make a hat like this with DK yarn?
thanks so much!
Ashlee
it depends on the yarn weight – even DK yarn has weight – as long as the weight fits the hook size your just fine – if it’s a LOT thicker and you need to move up a hook size just consider going down a hat size – or crocheting a little loser
Jennifer Thompson
How old is the baby in the pic. So I can get and idea of what size to use
Ashlee
she was 6 months old there – but she was like 20 lbs already thus it looking kinda tight
J. Cole
Thank you so much for this pattern! This is the first pattern I have ever used (and I have made a lot of things!) that has turned out to be the right size without adjustments. I can’t wait to get started on the beard! 🙂
Ashlee
YAY! we much crochet similar (same tightness level) glad it worked out!
Amy
Hi Ashlee,
I’m a little confused on the hook size, as when I used the 4 weight yarn and an I (5.5) hook which was listed in the material, and it was way too big also. You said in the materials that you used the Vanna Glamour for the hat as week, and an I hook, but isn’t that a 2 weight yarn? Could this be the difference?
Ashlee
everyone crochets differently – a little tight or a little loose – if you find that the size isn’t working out you can use a different pattern size or go down a hook size. I used the vanna glamour for the stripes – cause I also used them for the beards – yes they are different weights but it just changes the look, it totally works. If you changed hook size part way through that would cause issues. If you look at all the hats I made they are actually a TON of different yarn weights, but by using the same hook I just ended up with a tight/fat hat or a loose thin hat (or normal hat) but all about the same size.
Michelle S
I’m sure it was asked, I can’t find it. I completed both, not sure how to attach them. How do you ?
Ashlee Marie
I stich the beard to the inner ribs
Kimberly
Hi, I love this beanie and beard! I’m going to try making it after my husband requested it for him and my son. I was just wondering if the beanie would suit a larger mans head? He’s got a pretty big head 😁
Ashlee Marie
use the extra large sizes – my family has really heads too
Hannah
Bless you for writing a good crochet pattern that was so easy to follow. So many crochet patterns, especially free ones, have so many errors or are difficult to follow because of some assumptions they never really articulate. This was so easy to follow and my nephew looks PRECIOUS in the hat and beard.
Rachel
Hi Ashlee! Thanks for the pattern. I make these all the time for my friends’ kids and I especially love the hat pattern. I had a question about the sizes- what age range do you consider newborn, infant, and baby to be? Also, do you have a pattern or suggestion to size down for premies? Thanks!
Ashlee Marie
every baby is so different it’s hard to say I just try to fit to the baby
Tannis
Hello Ashlee, I love this! I wish I could send you a photo of my 2 month old grandson in his brown beard, and team colored beanie, just like his daddy’s! It’s so cute, everyone just cracks up when they see it.
Ashlee Marie
I bet it’s adorable