Welcome to my Christmas beanie crochet pattern! This cozy and cheerful crochet Christmas beanie is sure to bring all the holiday spirit to your wardrobe. With its classic red, white, and green color combination, this crochet striped beanie embodies the warmth and joy of the season.
The pattern is designed to be simple and easy to follow for all crochet levels, starting from the bottom up with a stretchy ribbed band made from back loop only single crochet stitches. The body of the hat is worked in rounds of half double crochet stitches, creating a smooth and comfortable fit. The best part? There are only two rounds of decreases, making this crochet Christmas hat pattern quick and beginner-friendly.
If you're looking to complete the look, be sure to check out my matching crochet striped fingerless gloves pattern. Perfect for those chilly winter days, these adult-sized gloves complement the hat beautifully! And if you're making this as a gift for a little one, just adjust the size accordingly to create custom Christmas crochet hats for kids.
If you are looking for hats that I made with kids specifically in mind, check out my crochet snowman hat pattern and my crochet polar bear hat pattern.
This crochet striped beanie pattern is not just a project; it's a way to celebrate the season with handmade love and festive cheer.
Happy crocheting and Merry Christmas!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Ribbing Texture: The single crochet back loop only (sc blo) ribbing creates a stretchy, textured band that fits snugly around your head. Make sure to keep your tension even when working in the back loop to maintain a uniform ribbed effect.
- Sizing: The pattern is written for adult-sized hats, but it can easily be adjusted for kids. Simply reduce the number of stitches in the ribbing or adjust the length of the hat to suit smaller heads.
- Quick & Simple: With minimal decreases and easy stitches, this pattern works up quickly, making it perfect for holiday gifts or last-minute Christmas crochet hats. You'll be wearing it or gifting it in no time!
🪡 Materials Needed
- Red Heart Yarn - hot red
- Red Heart Yarn - white
- Red Heart Yarn - spring green
- 5mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Pompom maker
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Chains (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Half double crochet (hdc)
- Back loop only (blo)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Decrease (dec)
🧋Variations
- Alternate Color Combinations: While the classic red, white, and green is festive, feel free to experiment with other holiday colors. Try a red and white striped beanie for a candy cane-inspired look, or opt for blue and white for a wintery, snow-inspired vibe. You could also add metallics like gold or silver for a more elegant, festive touch.
- Textured Hat Version: For more texture, experiment with different stitch patterns in the body of the hat. You could use shell stitches, bobbles, or even a textured moss stitch for a unique look while still keeping the same basic construction. My crochet bead stitch hat pattern uses the bead stitch for added texture if you were wanting a more textured hat.
🍵Instructions for Christmas Beanie Crochet Pattern
This Christmas beanie crochet pattern for a medium sized adult hat. The ribbing measures 21 inches when slightly tugged.
Ribbing
This part of the hat is made in rows.
Row 1: Ch x10, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc for the rest of the row (9). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 2: Sc in the back loop of each st (9). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 3-80: Repeat Row 2 until you have 80 rows in total. Use more or less if your tension is too tight or loose. You want to have a 21-22 inch ribbed part when slightly tugged at.
Join the first and last rows with slip stitches to form a loop. Turn the piece right side out, leaving the slip stitches on the inside.
Hat Body
This part of the hat is made in the round.
Round 1: Turn the work horizontally, then join the white yarn to the top edge of the ribbing. Hdc in the top of the first row. Then continue making hdc stitches for the rest of the round. Make sure you do 1 hdc per row you made in the ribbing (80).
At the end of the round, sl st to the first hdc and switch the yarn color to red. You don't have to fasten off the white, just make sure you drop the yarn and don't carry it through the round. You can pick it back up when it comes to the start of the next round.
Round 2: Ch 1, hdc and repeat for the rest of the round, join with a slip stitch (80 sts). Then switch the yarn color to white.
Round 3-15: Repeat row 2 alternating colors every round between red and white (80)
Round 16: Make sc decreases for the entire round (40). Do not switch colors at the end. Then join with a sl st to the first dec.
Round 17: Make sc decreases for the entire round (20). Then join with a sl st to the first dec. Fasten off the yarn leaving a long tail. With the needle and yarn, weave in between the decreases in the last round and pull the top closed.
Using a pompom maker, make a pompom according to your pompom maker instructions, then add to the top of the hat.
Thank you so much for following along with this Christmas beanie crochet pattern!
I hope this festive hat brings warmth and holiday cheer to your season. If you have any extra green, red, or white yarn leftover, be sure to check out my crochet Christmas scarf pattern—it's the perfect companion to your beanie and will help complete your cozy Christmas look! Whether you're gifting this set or keeping it for yourself, it's sure to add a touch of handmade magic to your holidays.
If you are looking for other crochet winter accessories to make, check out my crochet moss stitch scarf pattern and my crochet granny stitch hat pattern.
Happy crocheting, and may your days be merry and bright!
If you share your finished projects on Instagram, I'd love to see them—be sure to tag me [@TheCaffeinatedSnail] so I can check out your beautiful creations made from my patterns.
🐌Expert Tips
- Choose the Right Yarn: For a soft, cozy feel, choose a yarn that’s comfortable against the skin. A medium-weight yarn, such as worsted weight, works great for this pattern. If you want extra warmth, look for yarn with a blend of wool and acrylic.
- Fit and Size: If you're unsure about the size of your hat, it’s always a good idea to try it on as you go. Crochet is stretchy, so you can adjust the height of the hat or add an extra round of increases if needed to fit your head comfortably.
- Tension Matters: If you're new to crochet, be mindful of your tension. Make sure your stitches aren't too tight, as this can make the hat too small and stiff. On the other hand, overly loose stitches can make the hat too big or floppy. Find a happy medium that creates a smooth fabric.
🧵Pattern FAQs
To create a striped beanie, simply change colors between rounds. When you reach the end of a round, finish your stitch with the new color. You can use a standing stitch or join with a slip stitch to start a new color.
To make your color changes seamless, make sure you are joining the new color at the end of the round, pulling the yarn tightly to avoid gaps. You can also use the slip stitch join method to join the new color at the beginning of the next round, then continue crocheting as normal.
Stripes generally won’t affect the fit of your beanie unless the yarns you are using vary in thickness. If you use the same yarn type and thickness for each color, the fit will remain consistent. Just make sure your tension is even to ensure the beanie maintains its shape.
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Christmas Beanie Crochet Pattern
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Chains - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Half double crochet - hdc
- Back loop only - blo
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Decrease - dec
Notes
- Ribbing Texture: The single crochet back loop only (sc blo) ribbing creates a stretchy, textured band that fits snugly around your head. Make sure to keep your tension even when working in the back loop to maintain a uniform ribbed effect.
- Sizing: The pattern is written for adult-sized hats, but it can easily be adjusted for kids. Simply reduce the number of stitches in the ribbing or adjust the length of the hat to suit smaller heads.
- Quick & Simple: With minimal decreases and easy stitches, this pattern works up quickly, making it perfect for holiday gifts or last-minute Christmas crochet hats. You'll be wearing it or gifting it in no time!
Instructions
- This is for a medium sized adult hat. The ribbing measures 21 inches when slightly tugged.
Ribbing
- This part of the hat is made in rows.
- Row 1: Ch x10, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc for the rest of the row (9). Then ch x1 and turn.
- Row 2: Sc in the back loop of each st (9). Then ch x1 and turn.
- Row 3-80: Repeat Row 2 until you have 80 rows in total. Use more or less if your tension is too tight or loose. You want to have a 21-22 inch ribbed part when slightly tugged at.
- Join the first and last rows with slip stitches to form a loop. Turn the piece right side out, leaving the slip stitches on the inside.
Hat Body
- This part of the hat is made in the round.
- Round 1: Turn the work horizontally, then join the white yarn to the top edge of the ribbing. Hdc in the top of the first row. Then continue making hdc stitches for the rest of the round. Make sure you do 1 hdc per row you made in the ribbing (80).
- At the end of the round, sl st to the first hdc and switch the yarn color to red. You don't have to fasten off the white, just make sure you drop the yarn and don't carry it through the round. You can pick it back up when it comes to the start of the next round.
- Round 2: Ch 1, hdc and repeat for the rest of the round, join with a slip stitch (80 sts). Then switch the yarn color to white.
- Round 3-15: Repeat row 2 alternating colors every round between red and white (80)
- Round 16: Make sc decreases for the entire round (40). Do not switch colors at the end. Then join with a sl st to the first dec.
- Round 17: Make sc decreases for the entire round (20). Then join with a sl st to the first dec. Fasten off the yarn leaving a long tail. With the needle and yarn, weave in between the decreases in the last round and pull the top closed.
Finishing
- Using a pompom maker, make a pompom according to your pompom maker instructions, then add to the top of the hat.
- Thank you so much for following along with this Christmas beanie crochet pattern!
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