Rachel Beanie: Quick Winter Crochet Hat Pattern
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The Rachel Beanie is a fast and cozy winter hat pattern perfect for busy days. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift or a warm hat for school drop-offs, this pattern has you covered. Crocheted in under an hour, it’s an ideal project for all skill levels. The free pattern includes sizes for toddlers through adults, making it versatile for the whole family.
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Rachel Beanie. Quick Winter Beanie Crochet Pattern
Supplies
- Yarn: Yarnspirations. Bernat Pop! Bulky Yarn. 9.8 oz (280 g) and 147 yds (134 m). 100% Acrylic. Super Bulky Weight Yarn [6]. Machine wash in cool water, delicate setting. Tumble dry, low heat, delicate cycle.
- Colors: 1 skein in Rich Rainbow 93026
- Hook: 10 mm (N/P).
- Finished Project Yardage: Adult Medium: 3.54 oz (101 g) and 53.03 yds (48.34 m)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker
Difficulty Level
- Easy
Finished Size
- Hat height to brow approximately 10.25 inches X 22 inches circumference (adult medium)
- Please see measurements for the other sizes (Adult Large, Adult Small and Child) listed in the pattern below.
- You can increase your finished hat height by adding rounds of sc worked in the BL. Each round you add will add approximately ¾ inch of height.
Gauge
- Approximately 6 rows per 4 inches (worked in rounds) and 6 sc stitches per 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, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
- beg – beginning
- BL – back loop
- BPsc – back post single crochet
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- DMR – double magic ring
- R – round
- rem – remaining
- rep – repeat
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- * to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
- [] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
- () – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space
Helpful Tutorials
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Notes:
- This quick winter beanie (Rachel Beanie) is crocheted in continuous rounds. This means you do not slip stitch to join at the end of rounds. You may wish to use a stitch marker to mark your place.
- To increase, or decrease the hat height, simply add extra rounds (or omit rounds) of 1 sc in the BL of each st around (the rounds immediately preceding the final round of the hat). In each inch you have approximately 1.5 rounds. So for each round you add or remove you are adding or removing approximately ¾ of an inch in height.
- If you crochet tightly please go up at least 1 hook size to help you reach the gauge for the pattern.
- If you are substituting yarn for this pattern please double check your gauge before you begin to be sure the yarn and hook you are using provide you with 6 sc stitches in every 4 inches and 6 rows of single crochet (worked in the round) in every 4 inches.
- Yarn Substitutions: Mandala Thick & Quick, Udon by Hobbii, Milky Way by Hobbii,
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Quick Winter Beanie Crochet Pattern
This hat is crocheted in one piece, in continuous rounds, from the crown down to the forehead.
Toddler Rachel Beanie (1-3 years)
Inner Hat Circumference: 18 inches (stretches + 1 inches)
Hat Height: 7.25 inches from crown to brow
Using your 10 mm (N/P) hook (or size required for gauge) :
R1: DMR: 6 sc. [6 sc]
R2: 2 sc in the BL of each st around. [12 sc]
R3: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [18 sc]
R4: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [24 sc]
R5: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 7 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [27 sc]
R6-R11: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [27 sc]
R12: 1 BPsc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [27 BPsc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Small Child Rachel Beanie(3-5 years)
Inner Hat Circumference: 19 inches (stretches + 1 inches)
Hat Height: 7.75 inches from crown to bro
Using your 10 mm (N/P) hook (or size required for gauge) :
R1: DMR: 6 sc. [6 sc]
R2: 2 sc in the BL of each st around. [12 sc]
R3: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [18 sc]
R4: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [24 sc]
R5: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 5 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [28 sc]
R6-R12: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [28 sc]
R13: 1 BPsc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [28 BPsc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Child Rachel Beanie (6-10 years)
Inner Hat Circumference: 20 inches (stretches + 2 inches)
Hat Height: 8.5 inches from crown to brow
Using your 10 mm (N/P) hook (or size required for gauge) :
R1: DMR: 6 sc. [6 sc]
R2: 2 sc in the BL of each st around. [12 sc]
R3: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [18 sc]
R4: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [24 sc]
R5: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [30 sc]
R6-R13: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [30 sc]
R14: 1 BPsc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [30 BPsc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Adult Small
Inner Hat Circumference: 21 inches (stretches + 1 inches)
Hat Height: 9 inches from crown to brow, 10 inches from crown to base of earflap
Using your 10 mm (N/P) hook (or size required for gauge) :
R1: DMR: 6 sc. [6 sc]
R2: 2 sc in the BL of each st around. [12 sc]
R3: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [18 sc]
R4: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [24 sc]
R5: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [30 sc]
R6: 2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each rem st around. [31 sc]
R7-R14: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [31 sc]
R15: 1 BPsc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [31 BPsc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Adult Medium Rachel Beanie
Inner Hat Circumference: 22 inches (stretches + 1 inches)
Hat Height: 9.5 inches from crown to brow, 10.25 inches from crown to base of earfla
Using your 10 mm (N/P) hook (or size required for gauge) :
R1: DMR: 6 sc. [6 sc]
R2: 2 sc in the BL of each st around. [12 sc]
R3: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [18 sc]
R4: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [24 sc]
R5: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [30 sc]
R6: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 9 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [33 sc]
R7-R15: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [33 sc]
R16: 1 BPsc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [33 BPsc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Adult Large Rachel Beanie
Inner Hat Circumference: 23 inches (stretches + 1 inches)
Hat Height: 10.75 inches from crown to brow, 11 inches from crown to base of earfla
Using your 10 mm (N/P) hook (or size required for gauge) :
R1: DMR: 6 sc. [6 sc]
R2: 2 sc in the BL of each st around. [12 sc]
R3: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. [18 sc]
R4: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [24 sc]
R5: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. [30 sc]
R6: *2 sc in the BL of the next st, 1 sc in the BL of each of the next 6 sts**. Rep from * to ** around to the last 2 sts. Work 1 sc in the BL of each of the last 2 sts. [34 sc]
R7-R16: 1 sc in the BL of each st around. [34 sc]
R17: 1 BPsc in each st around. Finish off with an invisible join. [34 BPsc]
Proceed to finishing instructions.
Finishing Instructions for All Sizes
- Weave in any remaining ends.
- Add a Pom Pom if you wish.
The Rachel Beanie is a must-have pattern for every crocheter. It’s fast, versatile, and stylish—perfect for keeping your loved ones warm this winter. Whether you need a thoughtful handmade gift or a quick school-day fix, this pattern delivers every time. Grab your yarn and hook, and crochet this cozy beanie today!
Happy Crocheting!
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