Autumn is just around the corner, and it’s getting chilly outside. In other words, now is the best time to grab your tools and make some crochet beanies! All of the patterns below are suitable for beginners. What’s more, they are super comfy, warm and chunky. A perfect beanie for you might be just hiding somewhere in this post!
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Fun Crochet Beanies For Kids
Newborn Leprechaun Hat
- Designed by: Lisa M Fox
St. Patrick’s Day is coming, so grab your crochet tools and create some amazing, fun projects, like for instance this cute leprechaun hat in the pictures below. It will look so amazing! It’s a quick and easy hat pattern, that’s adjustable in size, so you can easily make one for all your family.
Photos by Lisa M Fox / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on greenfoxfarmsdesigns.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Lass & Lad Beanies
- Designed by: lovable_loops
These cute beanies have arrived just in time for St. Patty’s Day! You can whip them up very quickly and with some leftover yarn. They’re super comfy to wear and so cool! Feel free to make one for each member of your family and don’t forget to make a group photo in these cute beanies!
Photos by lovable_loops / Instagram.com
Find original free pattern on lovableloops.com, the photos are here.
Cute and Easy Newsboy Cap/Hat
- Designed by: Moondragon
This sweet beanie in the pictures below is super simple and easy to crochet, so it’s for all you beginners out there and all of you, who are looking for a relaxing project. It’s a great hat for your kids / grandkids, and you can easily adjust it to bigger sizes.
Photos by Moondragon / Instagram.com
Find original free pattern on YouTube, the top photo is here and the bottom photo is here.
Equilibrium Slouch Hat
- Designed by: Amy Ramnarine
This gorgeous beanie is the perfect compliment to the Equilibrium Infinity Scarf, which you can find on Ravelry. However it will also look amazing with any other scarf you’ll make! What’s more, you only need less than one skein of yarn to make it. It will fit a kiddo that’s 6 – 10 years old.
Photos by Amy Ramnarine / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on thestitchinmommy.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
2021 Here We Go Again Hat
- Designed by: 2021 Oombawka Design, Ltd.
2021 is already here, so we all hope it will be much better than last one. And is there a better way to celebrate a new, hopefully better year, than to make some amazing crochet projects like for instance this beanie below? It’s super chunky and textured, so it will make you feel warm and cosy all day long!
Photos by 2021 Oombawka Design, Ltd.y / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on oombawkadesigncrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Alpine Double Brim Beanie
- Designed by: Christine Patterson
This super chunky beanie in the pictures below by Christine Patterson will fit the average adult head. The best part is, it requires 1.5 to 2 skeins of Berocco vintage yarn, however use any other if you want to use up any leftovers. What’s more, you can adjust the size to fit all your family!
Photos by Christine Patterson / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on Ravelry.
Cookie Monster Hat
- Designed by: Lion Brand Yarn
We all love Cookie Monster, he’s such a funny and always hungry creature! If you’re kiddo is a fan of the Cookie Monster, you know what to do! In other words, just take a look at the pictures below and crochet this super simple and adorable hat. The finished size is 15” in circumference.
Photo is by Lion Brand Yarn / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on lionbrand.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Beanie for Everyone
- Designed by: LoopinglyMade
Simple beanies are sometimes the best. So take a look at the pictures below at these amazing beanies, that can be made in so many different sizes! For instance, you can make one for both a baby and aa teenager. It’s a great way to make warm, fun projects for all family.
Photo is by LoopinglyMade / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on loopinglymade.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Dinosaur Spike Hat
- Designed by: Melissa Hassler
If your kiddo wants to be a dinosaur, say no more! This sweet dinosaur beanie on the pictures below is such a cool and fun project, that will make your kiddo want to wear a hat outside! What’s more, it’s really fast and simple to crochet.
Photo is by Melissa Hassler / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on lovableloops.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Green Ears
- Designed by: DROPS design
This sweet little green ears hat by DROPS design are absolutely adorable! So if you’re a fan of Star Wars, or baby Yoda, you have to crochet this sweet hat for your kiddo. What’s more, you can easily make it in as many sizes as you want. The pattern includes instructions for sizes from 1 year to 8 years old.
Photo is by DROPS design / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on garnstudio.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Bat Hat
- Designed by: DROPS design
Is your kiddo the biggest fan of Batman? Well, if she or he is, we’ve got you covered! I mean, just look at these cutie hats by DROPS design. They can be worn as a half mask, or as a regular hat with bat ears. In other words, feel free to make it for Halloween or just any time. What’s more, the size is adjustable from 1 to 8 years.
Photo is by DROPS design / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on garnstudio.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Aviator Hat
- Designed by: repeat crafter me
Isn’t this aviator hat by repeat crafter me just the cutest? This baby would really like to fly, because who would’t want to be a little pilot, right? It’s a very simple and intuitive pattern, that you can make in literally no time. Don’t worry, if you’re a beginner, it’s a very simple hat.
Photo is by repeat crafter me / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on repeatcrafterme.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Boutchou Hat
- Designed by: Knitting with Chopsticks
This amazing beanie is a must have for every little baby. It’s a super cute homemade hat, that’s super easy to crochet. I love the color palette, however feel free to choose your own. What’s more, this hat would make an amazing gift!
Photo is by Knitting with Chopsticks / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on knittingwithchopsticks.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
V-stitch striped beanie
- Designed by: Natalia Pleshko
These amazing, blue V – stitch beanies by Natalia Pleshko are the ultimate beanies for kiddos. First of all, you can easily adjust the size. The pattern comes in three sizes, which are: small (2-5 yrs), medium (6-9 yrs), and large (10-16 yrs).
Photo is by Natalia Pleshko / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on Ravelry.
Jasmine stitch hat
- Designed by: KEITO crochet design
If you love chunky beanies as much as I do, you will love this one! It’s a beautiful hand crochet beanie made with cute, pastel colors. It’s made with only 4 stitches (ch, sc, hdc and jasmine stitch). In other words, it will come in handy this winter time.
Photo is by KEITO crochet design / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on keitodesignba.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
The Binx Kitty Hat
- Designed by: Cactus and Lace Designs
This hat features a fun and super quirky cat ear design, which make the beanie so cool! I’m sure your kiddos will love to wear it. However, if you want to make an adult size, the pattern includes instructions for that.
Photo is by Cactus and Lace Designs / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on cactusandlacedesigns.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Amazing Crochet Beanies for Adults
The Ribbed hat
- Designed by: passionatecraft2
Check out this amazing ribbed beanie in the picture below! It’s made by passionatecraft2 and it’s a super soft and chunky hat, perfect for autumn and winter time. You will find written instructions below the pictures as well as a video tutorial. Use a 5,5 mm hook for this project.
Photo is by passionatecraft2 / Ravelry.com
Find original free video tutorial on YouTube, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Alpine Stripe Beanie
- Designed by: Tamara Kelly
The alpine stripe beanie in the pictures below is an absolute classic, that will keep you warm and cosy. So if you’re looking for an everyday, casual beanie, we’ve got you covered! It features simple stripes and vibrant colors. It comes in three sizes: teen, small adult and large adult.
Photo is by Tamara Kelly / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on mooglyblog.com or read more about it on Ravelry.
TEST-CWVC
- Designed by: Crystal White-Van Cleemput
The beanie in the pictures below was made by AutumnCraftsDsgns and it’s such a fantastic Valentine’s Day gift idea! However it’s so universal and cute, you can wear it all winter long. What’s more, the pattern itself is really fun to work with. And feel free to play with other colors as well!
Photo is by AutumnCraftsDsgns / Ravelry.com
Find original free video tutorial on YouTube or read more about it on Ravelry. This particular version is on Ravelry.
Snowy Night Hat
- Designed by: Sonja Otto
This lovely snowy night hat was made by Sonja Otto and it’s such a sweet project for winter time! You will find two links under the pictures, the first will lead you to free video tutorial on how to crochet this hat, and the second one to Ravelry, where you can buy the written pattern.
Photo is by Sonja Otto / Ravelry.com
Find original free video tutorial on YouTube, or read more about the paid pattern on Ravelry.
Sunflower Beanie
- Designed by: Lullaby Melodia
I love simple beanies, because they look beautiful effortlessly with every color combination. This particular beanie on the pictures below was created by Lullaby Melodia and she was inspired by Van Gogh’s famous painting with sunflowers.
Photo is by Lullaby Melodia / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on lullabylodge.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Cascade Beanie
- Designed by: Krazy Kabbage
This amazing cascade beanie by Krazy Kabbage reminds me of stained glass, right? The colors are so eye catching! It’s a stunningly gorgeous hat, that will definitely make you stand out. It’s made with extra soft cotton yarn, you will want to wear it all year long!
Photo is by Krazy Kabbage / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on krazykabbage.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Rustic Diamond Hat
- Designed by: Tamara Kelly
Take a look at this gorgeous, orange beanie by Tamara Kelly! It’s a very rustic hat, that you can whip up in very little time with yarn scraps. You can easily customize it not only by choosing your favorite color, but also by changing the amount of slouch! It comes in two sizes: teen (22”) and adult (24”).
Photo is by Tamara Kelly / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on mooglyblog.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Iris Beanie
- Designed by: Megan Meyer
I love how the colors are beautifully transitioning into one another in this fun Iris beanie by Megan Meyer. Check it out on the pictures below, isn’t it gorgeous? It’s the ideal amount of cozy and lacy. What’s more, you can make it really fast and you only need basic stitches to crochet it.
Photo is by Megan Meyer / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on leftinknots.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Marci Tunisian Hat
- Designed by: Tonya Bush
This lovely Tunisian hat requires only two stitches, which are: the Tunisian Knit & Purl stitches! By combining these two you will get a very fun, textured effect that will feel really nice on your head. It’s worked from the bottom up and it’s worked flat in rows. don’t forget to change the colors!
Photo is by Tonya Bush / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on nanascraftyhome.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Back-Country Beanie
- Designed by: Ashley Edmonds
These absolutely adorable and super chunky beanies by Ashley Edmonds will definitely make you ready for these upcoming cold and windy days. As you can see on the pictures below, these hats come in different sizes (toddler, child, adult, large adult), so you can make matching ones for all your family!
Photo is by Ashley Edmonds / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on throughtheloopyc.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Super Bulky Beanie
- Designed by: Cyprianne Nolan
This cute, super chunky beanie by Cyprianne Nolan is a very fun and practical project, that can be made in just few hours! What’s more, it comes in different sizes, that can be adjusted depending on your needs. So you can make a hat for a kiddo that’s 0 – 6 months old, for a teenager, an adult and all in between. Moreover, it’s a great gift idea!
Photo is by Cyprianne Nolan / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on prettydarnadorable.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Bead Stitch Hat
- Designed by: Erica Dietz
I love fall and winter hats that come in colorful and vibrant combinations like this one by Erica Dietz. That’s because they are so cheerful comparing to the grey and dull weather outside. What’s more, this beautiful beanie by Erica Dietz comes in a great shade of green (take a look at the pictures) and is a bit slouchy, so perfect for everyday wear.
Photo is by Erica Dietz / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on 5littlemonsters.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Striped Herringbone Hat
- Designed by: Sweet Bee Crochet
This striped hat is literally the easiest beanie to crochet. It’s an amazing project for all you beginners out there, because it doesn’t involve increasing nor decreasing. You just work it flat and stitch together at the end.
Photo is by Sweet Bee Crochet / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on sweetbeecrochet.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
Simply Chunky Hat
- Designed by: Simply Vintage Crochet
If you like super warm, chunky and bulky projects, this hat is going to be perfect. Why? Well, because first of all, you can crochet it in less than an hour. Second of all, it’s super comfy! What’s more, it features an invisible seam technique, so all the seams look invisible. Moreover, it’s a great gift idea!
Photo is by Simply Vintage Crochet / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on Ravelry.
Autumn Herringbone Hat
- Designed by: Lee Sartori
This ultra cost hat is really fun and quick to crochet. The colors are so great, warm and perfect for fall time! The finished size is 21 – 23 ”, however you can quite easily adjust it to a bigger or a smaller head and make matching hats for all your family! Moreover, they make great gift ideas!
Photo is by Lee Sartori / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on cococrochetlee.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
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Bobble Stitch Beanie
- Designed by: Melissa Hassler
Ombre hats will never go ut of fashion, because they look so cool and magical! This particular hat is a casual combination of bobble stitches and cotton yarn. The pompon is a cute cherry on top. Be sure to make this amazing beanie asap, because it’s totally worth the work and effort!
Photo is by Melissa Hassler / Ravelry.com
Find original free pattern on lovableloops.com, or read more about it on Ravelry.
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