Free Textured Beanie Pattern in 10 Sizes

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This free textured beanie pattern creates the perfect hat for everyone on your list. If you love running your hands over textured fabric then you are going to love this finished hat. The texture is created by alternating front and back post stitches in an easy to remember repeat pattern. Perfect for both men and women, this unisex beanie can be crocheted in a wide range of colors and sizes. I have included written instructions for sizes ranging from Babies to Adults.

This is a great alternative to a basic crochet beanie for men because it has the textured stitches. This crocheted hat is durable and warm and perfect for all genders.

The yarn I used to crochet the sample project is Red Heart Super Saver Ombre yarn . You can read my Crochet Yarn Review HERE. Red Heart sent me free samples of the Red Heart Super Saver Ombre to try and I really love it – both the smooth color transitions and the beautiful sheen of the yarn. The yarn is not scratchy, it does not pile and it holds its stitch definition perfectly. You can substitute any Red Heart Super Saver yarn for the yarn I used in this pattern.

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It’s All About The Texture Hat

Supplies

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Ombre, 100 % Acrylic, (10 oz / 283 g; 482 yds/ 440 m), [4] Medium Weight Yarn
Color: True Blue (Yarn Care: Machine Wash and Dry)
Hook: 5.5 mm (I) Clover Amour
Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)

Difficulty Level

Easy (although a dedicated beginner should be able to master this one too!)

Finished Size

See sizes in the pattern instructions below.

Gauge

approximately 13 post stitches worked in pattern stitch in 4 inches
approximately 12 rounds worked in pattern stitch in 4 inches

You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size of your project will also be different.

Abbreviations

US Terminology used

BPdc – back post double crochet
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
FPdc – front post double crochet
MR – magic ring
R – row
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches

Try replacing the MR (magic ring) with the DMR (double magic ring)! You will love the extra security you get with this new starting method!

Helpful Tutorials

Helpful Video Tutorials

Quick Stitch Guide

Double Magic Ring Tutorial on YouTube

Magic Ring Video Tutorial on YouTube

Notes

This project is worked in rounds.
do not count the sl st as a stitch
do not count the ch 3 at the beginning of a round as a stitch
do not count the ch 2 at the beginning of a round as a stitch
the first st of each round is worked in the same st as you sl st to join
length of hat is to the base of the earlobe; instructions have been included for mid-ear length as well.
This stitch pattern is not super stretchy, so for the smaller sizes I have allowed 1 inch negative ease (I normally allow 2 inches for stretchier hat designs). I wanted to make sure the hats were easy to put on for little ones and for soft spots on babies heads. I am not sure this would be a good hat for preemies; therefore, I have not included the preemie size in this pattern. I am concerned the added texture might actually be uncomfortable for their softer skin and level of skull development.

Its All About the Texture Hat Free Pattern

Textured Beanie Pattern Instructions

Newborn Textured Beanie

Finished hat size: 13.5″ circumference, 5″ height. To fit 14″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 8 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [44]

R5: Ch 2, *1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [44]

R6: Ch 2, *1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [44]

R7-15: Rep R5 and R6

R16: 1 sc in each st around. [44 sc]

R17: 1 sc in BL of each st around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [44 sc]

If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 13 and then continue to R16 and R17 to complete the hat.

0-3 months Textured Beanie

Finished hat size: 16″ circumference, 6″ height. To fit 16″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 2, *1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R6: Ch 2, *1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R7-18: Rep R5 and R6

R19: 1 sc in each st around. [52 sc]

R20: 1 sc in BL of each st around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [52 sc]

If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 16 and then continue to R19 and R20 to complete the hat.

3 mos – 6 months Textured Beanie

Finished hat size: 16″ circumference, 6.25″ height. To fit 17″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 4 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [52]

R6: Ch 2, *1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [52]

R7: Ch 2, *1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [52]

R8-19: Rep R6 and R7

R20: 1 sc in each st around. [52 sc]

R21: 1 sc in BL of each st around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [52 sc]

If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 15 and then continue to R20 and R21 to complete the hat.

6 mos – 12 months Textured Beanie

Finished hat size: 17″ circumference, 6.75″ height. To fit 18″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 8 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [56]

R6: Ch 2, *1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [56]

R7: Ch 2, *1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [56]

R8-21: Rep R6 and R7

R21: 1 sc in each st around. [56 sc]

R22: 1 sc in BL of each st around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [56 sc]

If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 16 and then continue to R21 and R22 to complete the hat.

12 mos – 24 months Textured Beanie

Finished hat size: 18″ circumference, 7″ height. To fit 19″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]

R6: Ch 2, *1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]

R7: Ch 2, *1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]

R8-20: Rep R6 and R7

R21: 1 sc in each st around. [60 sc]

R22: 1 sc in BL of each st around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [60 sc]

If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 17 and then continue to R21 and R22 to complete the hat.

Toddler (3-5 years) Textured Beanie

Finished hat size: 19″ circumference, 7.5 ” height. To fit 20″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]

R6: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 4 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [64]

R7: Ch 2, *1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [64]

R8: Ch 2, *1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [64]

R9-21: Rep R7 and R8

R22: 1 sc in each st around. [64 sc]

R23: 1 sc in BL of each st around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [64 sc]

If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 20 and then continue to R22 and R23 to complete the hat.

Child (7-10 years) Textured Beanie

Finished hat size: 21″ circumference, 8 ” height. To fit 21″ head size.

R1: MR: ch 3, 12 dc, sl st to the top of first dc to join. [12]

R2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each st around; sl st to the first dc to join. [24]

R3: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [36]

R4: Ch 3,*2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [48]

R5: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** 12 times. Sl st to the first dc to join. [60]

R6: Ch 3, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** 8 times. 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [68]

R7: Ch 2, *1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [68]

R8: Ch 2, *1 BPdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 FPdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first dc to join. [68]

R9-22: Rep R7 and R8

R23: 1 sc in each st around. [68 sc]

R24: 1 sc in BL of each st around. Finish off with an invisible join and weave in ends. [68 sc]

If you would prefer the hat to reach mid ear, stop your repeats after Round 20 and then continue to R23 and R24 to complete the hat.

Small Adult (Teen) Textured Beanie

Finished hat size: 21″ circumference, 8.25 ” height. To fit 22″ head size.