The Libby: Quick, Cute, Chunky Adult Beanie Pattern

Who has two thumbs and loves to make beanies?! My friend Jill! Jill is a moderator for the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community and boy, let me tell you, she is a HOOT! Jill and her dog, Libby, are constantly keeping us laughing, cheering, and ooohing and ahhhing. Her love of making hats is legendary, so this one’s for you, Jill!

After publishing The Cameron beanie, a child size beanie, I was promptly asked for an adult size beanie based off of the same pattern. So, I crunched the numbers and whipped up the adult size beanie, which I am calling The Libby, after Jill’s adorable furry friend.

The Libby: Adult Size Beanie

Materials:

Super Bulky weight/Size 6 yarn
-approx. 92 yards (Yarn Bee Hue IQ pictured)
Crochet hook in size N/P – 10mm

Pattern Notes: 

Pattern written US terms.

Width of brim: approx. 11”

After ribbing is completed, work in a spiral instead of joining each round.

We are using the Half Double Crochet in the Third Loop Only, for which a tutorial can be found here.

Ribbing is Front Post/Back Post HDC, for which a tutorial can be found here.

If you would like to add a pom pom, I have a helpful tutorial! I think I would use a solid, corresponding color using remnant worsted weight yarn were I to add a pom.

My son Cameron (the owner of The Cameron Beanie) was my photographer for this photo shoot, and I must say that he did a fantastic job! We even found a furry caterpillar during our shoot, so of course I had to take a photo of that as well. 🙂 He takes some good photos, don’t you think? This is not the first time he’s worked as my photographer… he took photos for my Cold Shoulder Cover Up as well! Also, YES, that is a nerf dart in the background. LOL! Such is life around these parts! 😛

Pattern:

Row 1: Fhdc-41 (or Ch-42, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each to end) Join to top of first st without twisting. (41)

Row 2: Ch-1, * fphdc around next, bphdc around next. * repeat between * * around. Fphdc around last. Join to top of first fphdc with sl st. (41)

Row 3: Ch-1, turn, * bphdc around next, fphdc around next. * repeat between * * around. Bphdc around last. Join to top of first bphdc with sl st. (41)

Row 4: Ch-1, turn. Hdc in each st around, hdc2tog in last 2 sts. DO NOT JOIN. (40)

Rows 5 – 11: hdc around using third loop only. DO NOT JOIN. (40)

Row 12: * hdc2tog in third loop only, hdc in third loop only of next 2 sts * repeat between * * 9 more times (10 times total). DO NOT JOIN. (30)

Row 13: * hdc in third loop only of next st, hdc2tog in third loops only * repeat between * * 9 more times (10 times total) (20)

Row 14: * hdc2tog in third loops only * repeat around. (10)

Row 15: hdc around in third loop only. (10)

Using your yarn needle, cinch up the remaining sts. Weave in all ends.

Now, I haven’t timed myself when crocheting this adult size beanie, but I can say that they work up SUPER fast! I love the chunky yarn, the larger hook, and the spiral stitches. And those yarn color changes! ♥

More free beanie patterns:

The Cameron Beanie: Child Size Beanie Crochet Pattern
Jack Sparrow Inspired Halloween Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
Child Size Easy 30-Minute Beanie Crochet Pattern
How to Make the Perfect Mohawk Beanie Using Pom Poms
How to Size Crochet Beanies + Master Beanie Pattern
How to Size Crochet Beanies + Master Beanie Pattern