You know it. I know it. Crochet can look stunning and it can definitely be trendy! The “secret” is finding good patterns that as marvelous as they are modern! I wouldn’t be surprised to find any one of these hats in a boutique store window, because they’re seriously just that stinking cute! The best part is that they’re all free crochet beanie patterns. So, if you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to crochet a beanie or how to crochet a hat – you’ve come to the right place!
Here’s the thing, though. It’s going to be nearly impossible to decide which of these fantastic designs to crochet. So you’re definitely going to want to make a few. Keep some and give some away to family and friends so everyone can have a cozy Christmas this year!
1. 3 ml Slouchy Beanie
Say hello to style with this stunning unisex slouchy beanie. Alternating sections of half double crochet in the third loop and front post double crochet give this hat it’s textured look. I love that this design really strikes a balance between interesting and simple.
Designer: The Cookie Snob
Click here for the free pattern!
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2. Breezy Beanie
This beautiful crochet beanie pattern looks so pretty with all the stitches in little rows. It’s actually worked in the round from the top down to the brim. You only need to know basic stitches and there are multiple sizes available!
Designer: Fosbas Designs
Click here for the free pattern!
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3. Back in Brugge Beanie
Have you tried Tunisian crochet before? It’s a super fun technique that sort of combines crochet and knitting. It’s not too tricky once you get the hang of it, and it looks really really good as you can see from this fabulous crochet slouchy beanie! This design uses the Tunisian honeycomb stitch. Yum!
Designer: Heart Hook Home
Click here for the free pattern!
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4. Easy Everyday Beanie
Keep it simple with this basic easy crochet beanie pattern that looks anything but. This design is crocheted flat in back and forth rows and the pattern has an easy 2 row repeats of half double crochet and slip stitches. If you’re sitting there thinking “I can’t make a hat” then let me tell you, you totally can!
Designer: For the Frills
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5. Arctic Gem Beanie
Have you seen the pretty braided skeins of different colored yarn at the craft store? I’ve always wanted to try them but I never have before. This hat makes me seriously want to reconsider though! It’s made with just one skein and uses basic stitches in interesting ways to achieve a gorgeous crochet hat in the stitch sampler style.
Designer: The Loopy Lamb
Click here for the free pattern!
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6. Alex Beanie
I’ve made a hat that was too small before, and it was awful! Luckily, this hat design is warm and stretchy thanks to linked double crochet stitches. It’s also got a wonderfully relaxed fit and a flattering drape. The best part is that it’s a great crochet beanie for men and women!
Designer: Sincerely Pam
Click here for the free pattern!
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7. The Chasing Rabbits Beanie
Compromise with a beanie that’s slightly slouchy and altogether lovely. Half double crochet stitches in the back bar (aka third loop) and bead stitches give this hat lots of character and texture. There’s even a matching cowl pattern!
Designer: Carlieflo
Click here for the free pattern!
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8. Nala Beanie
Grab your favorite color-changing worsted weight yarn and whip up this ridiculously cute and colorful crochet beanie pattern! You’ll be using single crochet, double crochet, and puff stitches. The brim is worked in rows and then the body of the hat is worked from the brim up in rounds.
Designer: Plumdrop Designs
Click here for the free pattern!
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9. The Ash Beanie
2 color beanies are nice for when you have lots of half skeins in your stash but no full skeins. This design can be worked with DK or worsted weight yarn. There is even a size chart included to help you make sure the hat fits perfectly! This hat is worked from the bottom up, and it features the double crochet V-stitch.
Designer: Passionate Crafter
Click here for the free video pattern!
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10. Aniak Beanie
If you can spot a seam from a mile away, then why not make a beanie that doesn’t have seams! This design is worked in continuous rounds (similar to amigurumi construction) so there’s no joining after every round (and no pesky seam!). You can make this beanie with just basic stitches – single, half double, and double crochet.
Designer: Little Things Blogged
Click here for the free pattern!
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11. Simple Slouchy Beanie
This crochet granny stripe hat was a request from my daughter. Now that she is a busy college student, she looks for no fuss styles. This is great for those messy hair days. Who has the time? She wakes up showers, grabs her tea and throws on her hat to leave. She is difinately her mother’s daughter, lol. After weeks of putting it off, I finally got around to crocheting it for her. I must say, she is a happy camper now.
Designer: Littlejohn’s Yarn
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I know, all of these free patterns for crochet beanies is an overload. You’re definitely going to want to bookmark this page or save it to your Pinterest board, so you can find it again. Have you made a crochet hat before? Which free crochet hat pattern was your favorite? I would love to hear from you in the comments below!
Happy Crocheting!
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