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Basic Back Loop Beanie: Free Crochet Pattern (7 sizes)

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October 10, 2019 Ashlea 32 Comments

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If you’re looking for a super beginner friendly beanie pattern, this Basic Back Loop Beanie is for you! Available in 7 sizes from newborn to adult, these beanies are super quick to work up and definitely easy enough for the novice crocheter.

Basic Back Loop Beanie Crochet Pattern

Basic Back Loop Beanie Pattern

This beanie starts as a basic rectangle. We’ll seam the edges so that the first row matches up to the last row, and then cinch up the top. Wear the beanie more slouchy, or pull it tighter and roll up the cuff. Great for children or men, or throw a big ol’ faux fur pom pom on top to give it a more feminine vibe.

Bernat super value worsted weight yarn

We are using Half Double Crochet to crochet this basic beanie. This style of beanie is nothing new. In fact, you can use any stitch as long as the gauge matches. Try using Herringbone half double crochet for a little pizzazz, or even the Mini Bean stitch if you’re feeling fancy!

easy slouchy hat crochet pattern

Materials:

Bernat Super Value (or any worsted weight yarn)
65 yards for Newborn
80 yards for 3/6M
90 yards for 6/12M
100 yards for Toddler
140 yards for Child
160 yards for Teen
195 yards for Adult

Crochet hook in size H/5mm

Gauge: 16 hdc sts x 8 rows = 4″ square

Basic crochet beanie pattern

Beanie Pattern Notes:

The ch-1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.

For the duration of the pattern, work into the back loop only.

Half Double Crochet tutorial.

If you would rather work a top-down beanie, this Master Beanie Pattern is perfect for understanding how to increase and when to stop. Give it a try!

beginner friendly slouchy beanie crochet pattern

Newborn:

Row 1: Ch-29, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (28)

Rows 2 – 24: Ch-1, turn, hdc in blo of each st to end. (28)

3/6M:

Row 1: Ch-33, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (32)

Rows 2 – 28: Ch-1, turn, hdc in blo of each st to end. (32)

6/12M:

Row 1: Ch-33, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (32)

Rows 2 – 30: Ch-1, turn, hdc in blo of each st to end. (32)

Toddler:

Row 1: Ch-37, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (36)

Rows 2 – 36: Ch-1, turn, hdc in blo of each st to end. (36)

Child:

Row 1: Ch-39, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (38)

Rows 2 – 38: Ch-1, turn, hdc in blo of each st to end. (38)

Teen:

Row 1: Ch-45, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (44)

Rows 2 – 40: Ch-1, turn, hdc in blo of each st to end. (44)

Adult:

Row 1: Ch-51, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (50)

Rows 2 – 42: Ch-1, turn, hdc in blo of each st to end. (50)

Beanie Construction:

Fasten off leaving a super long tail.

Line up first row to last row and sew using the Mattress Stitch. (You can also slip stitch the ends together, but I think Mattress Stitch looks cleaner).

When you reach the top, feed yarn needle through the ends of the rows, cinching up as you go.

Sew end closed and flip hat right side out and voila! You are done!

You could add a big faux fur pom pom or wear it just as is. I love the slouchy look!

Basic Beanie Free Crochet Pattern (7 sizes)

More free beanie patterns:

Bear-ly Scary: A Bear Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

Hand Warmer Beanie: Free Crochet Pattern

The Cameron Beanie: Child Size Beanie Crochet Pattern

Team Spirit Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

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Comments

  1. shia says

    February 9, 2021 at 3:19 am

    I would really love to make this but I don't have a similar yarn. Do you have the measurements if length and width of the square piece so I can match that instead of gauge?
    Reply
  2. Debbie smith says

    January 4, 2021 at 6:57 am

    How many rows do you do for a medium size hat?
    Reply
  3. Robin says

    December 27, 2020 at 12:01 am

    I whipped up 4 of these beanies last Christmas (3 children and 1 adult). They were so easy and so cute. The children still wear them and one asked me for a matching scarf this year, which she got, of course! THIS Christmas, I made another adult size, and one infant size, but neither turned out near as nice as last year’s beanies. They were both too small and had no stretchy give to them at all. I can’t figure out what I did wrong, but I obviously made the same mistake on both. Any tips or insights would be much appreciated! I’m going to start the infant size all over tomorrow.
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  4. Jennifer says

    December 26, 2020 at 7:47 am

    I made three different beanies to include yours. My family really liked yours the best. Thank you for the pattern. I love that it is so easy but looks so good when done. Have a great Holiday!
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      December 26, 2020 at 8:15 pm

      Thank you Jennifer! I am glad you and your family like it!
      Reply
  5. Audrey Davis says

    December 16, 2020 at 10:12 am

    I love the look of this hat! Was looking for a slouchy hat I can make for males that wasn’t the regular double crochet. Found EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you SO much! Can hardly wait to try this when I get home.
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      December 16, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      I am so glad! I hope you love the pattern =)
      Reply
  6. Sora says

    November 26, 2020 at 12:31 am

    Do you stitch through the back the whole time?
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    • Heart Hook Home says

      November 27, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      Yes, the whole pattern is working into the back loops only =)
      Reply
  7. Chrissy says

    October 28, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    Thank you for this pattern. It was perfect and very well written. I needed a really easy hat to make for my co-works and I was interested in the notes of using the Herringbone half double crochet. It crochets up really easy and I really like the different sizes I could chose from. I also have a new favorite stitch, Herringbone half double crochet. I used this stitch to make a matching scarf.
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  8. Megan says

    September 24, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    How would I adjust this for bulky yarn (i.e. 5 or 6)? How many starting chains would I need without making it too tall? Does anyone have a measurement for how long that starting chain should be for an adult beanie?
    Reply
  9. Patricia Grodberg says

    April 15, 2020 at 6:35 am

    Love this pattern. So easy to pick up and put down. I'm working through my yarn stash while I'm on quarantine. I already have a bag of these ready for next fall for donations (it gets cold and damp here early and we have a pretty big homeless population my girls and I like to make warm things for). Thank you for all your great patterns. You're getting me and my family through this trying time!
    Reply
  10. Catalina says

    January 27, 2020 at 10:30 pm

    The detail in the stitching is great! I just started so I don't think I can do this yet, but I'll definitely save your pattern so I can try this later on. Thank you for sharing! Your boys look so cute in their beanies :)
    Reply
  11. Bonnie says

    January 11, 2020 at 9:35 am

    How would I go about making it not so slouchy for adult size? My honey wants it "regular height". Less starting chains or less rows? I made it according to the pattern and it's too high for him.
    Reply
    • Heart Hook Home says

      January 13, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      Hi Bonnie! You would do less starting stitches...or just fold the brim up to make it less slouchy.
      Reply
    • Sue says

      December 21, 2020 at 9:06 am

      Hi i love this beanie! Can’t wait to make one for my husband and son! I also love the color used in this tutorial, can you please tell me the color name? Thank you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year’s to you and your family!!!!
      Reply
  12. Linda Lee Sims says

    January 7, 2020 at 7:49 pm

    Read all the E-mails & they gave me inspiration to start a project. I am a 74 year old crafter and my stash is huge! Looking for friends with simular interests. Just adopted 2 Calico/Siamese kittens named Emma & Sara - sisters. Boy are they a handful!!! Five grandchildren and a paraplegic hubby to boot. Need time for myself besides knitting, crocheting, and jewelry making,
    Reply
  13. Betty Stewart says

    November 23, 2019 at 1:21 am

    I did the adult 42 rows & my gauge is correct but 42 rows are not enough to go around an adults head. It’s only 18” wide, before stitching it up. I’m going to have to add at least 10 more rows. Has anyone else had this problem? I do love the way this hat looks.
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    • cactus dahlia says

      February 10, 2020 at 9:50 am

      I am having this problem too - mine is barely enough to cover half the diameter of my own head.
      Reply
  14. Kaylie says

    November 4, 2019 at 8:38 pm

    I love this beanie!!! Would it be possible to it with 5 weight yarn? How would you adjust the stitches/rows and hook size?
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    • Alisha says

      November 17, 2019 at 2:30 pm

      I'm curious too... Although I'd like to try three the coboo yarn is so soft and totally calling my name for this lol
      Reply
    • Wendy says

      November 27, 2019 at 7:40 am

      I usually measure when I get to the amount of rows indicated. Not everyone has the same size head. It's an easy pattern to adjust.
      Reply
    • Wendy says

      November 27, 2019 at 7:42 am

      Yes, just measure as you go till it fits the head you're making it for.
      Reply
  15. Karen M. Roth says

    October 13, 2019 at 11:03 pm

    Sweet! Thanks for sharing this :)
    Reply
  16. Sue Gonzales says

    October 11, 2019 at 3:24 pm

    So excited to make this! Love how it looks! Thank you!
    Reply
  17. Sheriva says

    October 11, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    How many rows should be crocheted for each size?
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    • Sherri says

      October 13, 2019 at 8:06 am

      It says after Row 2-40. Like for teen...the info kinda runs together
      Reply
  18. Cs says

    October 10, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    Love this. Will be doing tomorrow ‼️Thank you.
    Reply
  19. Cheryl says

    October 10, 2019 at 7:08 pm

    Love this pattern. Been trying to fine a pattern that can be worn by man, women, child and teen. Thank you so much.
    Reply
  20. Chris Donaldson says

    October 10, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    The minute I saw it I knew it’d help with Christmas presents this! Beautiful , Thank You Ashlea
    Reply
  21. Cecelia Remedios says

    October 10, 2019 at 12:09 pm

    OMGOODNESS SUPER CUTE!!!! EXCITED TO TRY THIS PATTERN Thank you
    Reply
  22. Sandi Smith says

    October 10, 2019 at 11:18 am

    I love this hat and can’t wait to make it. I live in Florida so don’t hav a lot of opportunity to wear hats but I love them!
    Reply

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