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Today I’m delighted to share with you this free crochet beanie pattern I’ve just finished designing! It’s called the Slip Stitch Beanie and it’s so simple and stylish. It comes in 10 sizes from Preemie to Large Adult so you can make one for absolutely everyone you know! I’m also including a little step by step tutorial to show you how to seam a hat together too.
You can carry on reading to find the free version of the pattern within this blogpost or purchase a PDF copy of the slip stitch crochet beanie pattern in my store.
About the Slip Stitch Beanie
The thing I wanted to achieve most with this design is that it would fit and suit absolutely anyone! I wanted to create a simple crochet beanie that anyone could make and could be their ‘go to’ pattern.
The size, colour, length, turn up and styling (I think it would look awesome with a massive bobble too!) are entirely up to you to make this really unique. I see the pattern as a blueprint for you to let your imagination run wild and customise for whoever you are making it for.
So whether you are making for men, women, children, babies, charity, stocking fillers, full-on winter pom pom hat, or simple and delicate for Autumn and Spring, this easy crochet beanie has you covered.
Pattern Options
The Slip Stitch Beanie is a free crochet beanie pattern in both UK and US terms on the blog for everyone to enjoy, just school down to find it. If you’d prefer an ad-free version you can find them here: (the pattern includes all 10 sizes)
Find an ad-free PDF version of the Slip Stitch Beanie Pattern on Etsy
Find an ad-free PDF version of the Slip Stitch Beanie here on LoveCrafts
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Recommended Patterns
If hat making is your kind of thing then here are some of my other patterns I thought you might like to try:
- Pumpkin Beanie Hat (free crochet beanie pattern)
- Neo Mint Hat (paid crochet pattern)
- Pompom Beanie Hat (paid crochet pattern)
Yarn
I used Paintbox Simply Aran by Paintbox Yarns to make my hats which is 100% acrylic/100g/184m and lovely to work with.
A great alternative is Deramores Studio DK Aran which is 100% acrylic/100g/165m so slightly different but my swatches worked out the same but make sure you check before you start!
Yarn quantities – please refer to the sizing table below.
Tension and Sizing
16st and 15 rows of pattern = 10cm x 10cm
| Size | Hat Circumference (cm) | Hat length including cuff to turn back (cm) | Yarn Quantities (no. of balls) |
| Preemie | 26 | 13 | 1 |
| Newborn | 30 | 25 | 1 |
| 0-6 months | 36 | 18 | 1 |
| 6-12 months | 40 | 20 | 1 |
| 1-3 years | 43 | 22 | 1 |
| 3-5 years | 46 | 23 | 1 |
| 6-10 years | 48 | 25 | 1 |
| Teen/Small Adult | 50 | 27 | 1 |
| Medium Adult | 53 | 29 | 2 |
| Large Adult | 56 | 30 | 2 |
Materials
Along with the yarn to make your crochet beanie you will also need:
| 6mm (US J) crochet hook – my favourites are Furls Streamline Swirl crochet hooks or Clover Amour crochet hooks. |
| Tapestry needle |
| Scissors |
| Stitch markers if desired |
Notes
The beanie is made by working a panel of fabric in rows. The final row is then seamed to the foundation chain and the top gathered and sewn to create the hat.
A ch1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
Turn your work at the end of each row.
Glossary/Abbreviations
ch(s) – chain(s)
ss – slip stitch st(s) – stitch(es)
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
rep – repeat
FL – front loop
Crochet Stitches
UK: dc = double crochet
US: sc = single crochet
Slip Stitch Crochet Beanie Pattern – UK Terms
Foundation chain: 23 (25, 29, 33, 37, 39, 41, 45, 47, 49)
(multiple of 2+1)
Row 1: dc in 2nd chain from hook, ss in next, *dc, ss rep from * to end [22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 38, 40, 44, 46, 48]
Row 2: RS: ch1 (does not count as stitch), working in FL only – *dc, ss, rep from * to end.
Row 2 creates the repeat pattern.
Repeat Row 2: 37 (43, 52, 58, 63, 67, 70, 73, 78, 82) more times.
Continue by following joining instructions.
Slip Stitch Crochet Beanie Pattern – US Terms
Foundation chain: 23 (25, 29, 33, 37, 39, 41, 45, 47, 49)
(multiple of 2+1)
Row 1: sc in 2nd chain from hook, ss in next, *sc, ss rep from * to end [22, 24, 28, 32, 36, 38, 40, 44, 46, 48]
Row 2: RS: ch1 (does not count as stitch), working in FL only – *sc, ss, rep from * to end.
Row 2 creates the repeat pattern.
Repeat Row 2: 37 (43, 52, 58, 63, 67, 70, 73, 78, 82) more times.
Continue by following joining instructions.
How to Seam Your Simple Crochet Beanie
Once you have made your rectangle of fabric, you need to seam it together to form the hat shape. It’s really easy I promise! Here’s a little guide about how to do it:
Step 1 – Line up and join the stitches of the last row to the stitches of the foundation chain using a slip stitch seam.
Step 2 – Cut the end of the yarn leaving a tail long enough to sew with and sew along the side of the rows now to create the hat shape.
Step 3 – Gather together the top of the hat by pulling the yarn tight.
Step 4 – Sew the end in and secure tightly. Turn the hat right way round and turn up the cuff to finish.
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It’s as easy as that! I really hope you enjoyed the pattern and making the crochet beanie, I’ve two more on the go for my little boys and some planned for Christmas presents this year! Who are you going to make one for? I’d love to know!
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