Classic Beanie Hat

BeginnerUS TerminologyIn the Round

A simple, classic beanie hat worked in the round from the top down. The crown is shaped with evenly spaced increases, followed by even rounds for the body, and finished with a ribbed brim worked in back loop only for stretch.

Materials

Yarn

Red Heart · Super Saver · 180yd

Hook

5mm

Notions

1x Stitch marker

1x Yarn needle

1x Scissors

Gauge

16 sts × 18 rows = 4in × 4in (16 sc x 18 rnds = 4" in the round)

Stitches Used

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
blo = back loop only
sl st = slip stitch

Pattern

Crown

Top shaping with increases every round to form the dome of the hat.

R1Magic ring, 6 sc in ring, pull tight, join with sl st to first sc. Place marker. (6)(6 sts)Note: Magic ring is preferred for a tight, closed center.
R2Inc in each st around, join. (12)(12 sts)Note: Move marker up each round.
R3*Sc 1, inc; rep from * around, join. (18)(18 sts)
R4*Sc 2, inc; rep from * around, join. (24)(24 sts)
R5*Sc 3, inc; rep from * around, join. (30)(30 sts)
R6*Sc 4, inc; rep from * around, join. (36)(36 sts)
R7*Sc 5, inc; rep from * around, join. (42)(42 sts)
R8*Sc 6, inc; rep from * around, join. (48)(48 sts)

Body

Even rounds with no increases to build the height of the hat.

R9Sc in each st around, join. (48)(48 sts)Note: Repeat this row 6 times total.

Brim

Ribbed brim worked in back loop only for stretch and texture.

R15Sc blo in each st around, join. (48)(48 sts)Note: Repeat this row 3 times total for the ribbed brim.

Notes

This beanie is worked in continuous joined rounds. Move your stitch marker up at the end of each round.
The magic ring allows you to pull the center of the hat closed tightly. If you prefer, you can start with a chain 2 and work 6 sc in the first chain instead.
For a larger hat, add more increase rounds in the crown section. For a smaller hat, stop increasing at 42 or 36 stitches.
Machine wash on gentle cycle, tumble dry low. Acrylic yarn is durable and easy to care for.