Basic Back Loop Beanie: Free Crochet Pattern (7 sizes)
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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 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.
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!
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
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!
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!
More free beanie patterns:
Bear-ly Scary: A Bear Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
Hand Warmer Beanie: Free Crochet Pattern
