Child Size Easy 30-Minute Beanie Crochet Pattern
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Looking for an easy and QUICK crochet pattern for a child size beanie? This child size of the super popular 30-Minute Beanie for adults works up even faster.
Child Size Easy 30-Minute Beanie Crochet Pattern
This pattern is very similar to the adult size Easy Peasy 30-Minute Beanie, except that we stop increasing earlier and we don’t complete quite as many rows. That means it’s even faster to make! This is a great, quick pattern to have your little one choose the color. You’ll be finished fast enough to hold their attention, and they get the hat in the exact color the wanted. How fun!
We are using two strands of worsted weight yarn together. This makes the beanie work up that much more quickly and it allows for such versatility. I just love it and I hope you will too! Throw a pom pom on top for a little extra pizzaz.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (in one color or two different colors)
-approx. 150 – 175 yards total
Crochet hook in size K/6.5mm
Finished Beanie Dimensions:
About 9” across brim when folded, 7.5” from crown to brim. If needing for a smaller child you could go down a hook size to a J. Alternatively, if you’d like the finished beanie to be a little larger you could go up to an L crochet hook. Need to size it even more? We have a handy dandy chart for that!
Pattern Notes:
The ch-2 at the beginning of the row does not count as a dc.
Pattern written using US terms.
The chain-2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
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Pattern:
Row 1: Magic circle. Ch-2, dc 8 times in circle. Join with sl st to top of first dc. (8)
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Row 2: Ch-2, 2dc in each st. Join with sl st to top of first dc. (16)
Row 3: Ch-2, *dc in first st, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join with sl st to top of first dc. (24)
Row 4: Ch-2, *dc in first 2 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join with sl st to top of first dc. (32)
Row 5: Ch-2, *dc in first 3 sts, 2dc in next* repeat around. Join with sl st to top of first dc. (40)
Row 6 – 11: Ch-2, dc around. Join with sl st to top of first dc. (40)
***if you’d like extra length, continue adding rows until desired height is reached***
Final row: Ch-1, crab stitch around. Join and weave in ends. (40)
Not sure about that border row? You’ll love it and we have a tutorial for the Crab Stitch as well!
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This was so easy and fast! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Do you turn at the end of each row?
I’m confused….If I have 16 stitches and I dc in each stitck won’t I have 32 stitches, not 24?
After the row with 16 stitches, the next row is 1 DC in the next stitch then 2 DC in the following stitch and follow that pattern around…..24 stitches
I know this is way older pattern, but I just found it on Pinterest, and I want to make my 18 month old granddaughter some beanies for this winter. She is larger than most babies her age, so first, will this fit her, or should I go down to a J hook. Second, can I use a five weight yarn instead of two four weight yarns together? Thanks!
Can you explain row four on the child size beanie and do you have a video for this
Hi Elaine! So for round 4, you will put 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches, then 2 dc’s in the next stitch. Then repeat that sequence for the remainder of the round. I am sorry, but I do not have a video for this…
Thank you for this wonderful and quick pattern, using it to whip up kids hats for Christmas Cheer!
I made this for my Grandson and he looked so cute in it.
How would a scarf look in this pattern with the double yarn?
I made this today for my great grandson. Used gold and gray yarns. Looks fantastic. I had some trouble with the crab stitch using two strands of yarn so I used one strand and it looks great.
Hi, I am new to crochet and wonder whether this pattern is done as an American or English dc stitch.
Hi Shirley! All of my patterns are written in American terms. Hope this helps!
The lovely and adorable idea that you are giving to crochet lovers. It’s so Impressive and useful. thanks for the attractive and beautiful ideas.
when you finish the third row shouldn’t it be 32 stitches?
nvm
I would like to know how to do the Grab stitch
Hi Lillian! Do you mean the Crab Stitch? I have a tutorial with video here: https://hearthookhome.com/the-crab-stitch-crochet-stitch-video-tutorial/
How do you keep your working yarn from telwisting and getting tangled?
I absolutely hate this “magic” circle! I’ve been crocheting for over 35 years and can NOT get this thing to work. I have wasted more time and yarn trying to figure it out. I will stick with the chain. I’ve never had any problem with lose holes in my work. Other than that I love this pattern.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=emb_title&time_continue=205&v=CMPPAfXez8Q
This is what I just tried and got it first try
I have made many beanies using patterns similar to this but never with double strands of yarn. I cannot believe how many times I’ve frogged this. I can’t believe it has caused me so much trouble. I wonder if the two colors are really confusing me.
I’m on the right track now and hope it turns out well. I’ve made many of Breann’s patterns. Thank you and keep up the good work.
I just love this pattern! Thank you so much for sharing it! <3 I have made a lot of these beanies as charity for children that are ill or in refugee camps! You can see all of them at my Instagram account @wildemompysslar
LOVE THE PATTERN, THANKYOU. What size yarn would I use if I don’t want to hold 2 worsted weight together? Thanks in advance
Hi Evelyn! I would use a super bulky (6) yarn. Hope this helps!
Hi what brand of yarn did you use for this pattern? Thanks!
I just finished my first hat and I feel the one side looks good but the other side the bottom looks a little wonky…not sure what I did wrong. It’s to big on my 5 yr old so I hope it fits her friend who is 6 and has big hair. About to make another one and hope it fits my little girl.
Thank you for such a wonderful and easy pattern! my mother in law taught me how to crochet. last September she passed away unexpectedly and I was the lucky one to get her vast amounts of yarn.. I volunteer and make blankets and kitty beds for a local shelter but wanted to do more! I found your pattern to make hats for local children in need of warm winter hats and will drop them off at local schools when the weather turns cooler 🙂
I find peace knowing her “stash” of yarn is going to a good use and I can do what she loved to do, Crochet 🙂
I don’t know how to crochet but I made this today and it turned out awesome.! It took me alot longer than 30 min though. I had to watch videos on how to do a double crochet, and magic loop. Lol. I used bulky (6) yarn. Trying to use 2 strands seemed a little over my head. Thank you for the easy pattern! My expectations were low. I can’t believe it fits and doesn’t look like a beginner made it. Haha!
Thank you! I used this as my first ever hat and finished it in one evening. Used your sizing page for a 6 Mo old and the Crab stitch tutorial too. Great instruction and it turned out so nicely. Can’t wait to see my granddaughter in it.
I loved this pattern! I’m a beginner and it was easy to follow, and came out just how I hoped.. except one thing… It was waaay too small… but I should have measured my boys heads before I started, and used your chart.. other than that, I’m super happy with this!! Thank you 🙂
Your site is my go to for crochet patterns because they are ‘as advertised’. I don’t get half way through my project and realize that the pattern I’m working isn’t working up like other sites say they will.
Thank you so much for publishing your patterns for others to use!
I’m confused by the ch2 at the beginning of each round if it doesn’t count as a dc. When the end of the row says to sl to the beginning dc, do you actually sl to the the top of the ch2 or do you skip the ch 2 and sl to the dc?
I’m having trouble finding patterns for ages 6-12, after toddler/child to preteen. Sweaters, hats etc. Do you know of any?
I wonder the same.
I know this is really late but for anyone else reading this later on skip the ch2 slip stitch into dc
This pattern was as advertised! I made one in no time flat. Cute as a button. Thank you so much for your time and excellent instructions!
Hi Amy!
I’m so glad! Thank you!
Do you have this easy beanie for the age 20 to 28? I can never make them to fit them!
Never mind I found it.
I’m just curious about the reason the ch-2 at the beginning of the round doesn’t count as the first DC.
Have 20 of these already done. Going to give to a first grade class! Live the pattern and how fast it works up!
About what age should this fit? I’m trying to make a few for operation Christmas child and they separate boxes ages 2-4, 5-9, 10-14. Thanks!
Hi, loved your 30 min beanie. Made some for Xmas 2017 family. Need a scarf to match, so will try one myself. Have passed your pattern to sister and Neice. Both are so pleased, we are all still new crocheters and your patterns have been wonderful. Thank you so much.
I have been looking for a pink and red yarn everywhere! Do you mind sharing the brand?
Hi Kelly!
This is actually two strands held together. Both were very old yarn from a friend of mine (from the 80s) so I don’t have the colors. 🙁
Hobby lobby has some very nice pink and red mixed yarn.
I am the comment above . sorry, didnt see the rest of this
great tutorial! Thanks. Do you have the pattern for the new stitch made with a tongue depressor?
No, I do not but it is on my list to do!