Free Easy Crochet Ribbed Beanie Pattern – Perfect for Beginners!

Welcome, dear friend, to my cozy corner of the Shire, where we craft warmth and comfort with each stitch. This delightful crochet ribbed beanie pattern, though simple, holds a charming secret—it mimics knitting, creating a snug, cozy fit for breezy walks through the hills or second breakfasts by the fire.

Ribbed beanies are a timeless favorite, like a well-worn cloak or a warm cup of tea at day's end. Their texture is simple yet classic, and this pattern ensures a perfect fit for every hobbit in the family, from the tiniest hobbit-child to the wisest elder. Ready to crochet a cozy beanie for all your Shire adventures?

 

Materials Needed for This Crochet Ribbed Beanie Pattern: 

1. Worsted weight yarn (amounts vary by size)
2. Crochet hook (size varies by yarn and tension; use the hook recommended for your yarn)
3. Tapestry or darning needle
4. A dash of patience and a sprinkle of cozy vibes

 

Abbreviations:

1. HDCSS: Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch
2. SS: Slip Stitch
3. BLO: Back Loop Only
4. SC: Single Crochet

Phrases and Stitches to Know:

Phrases:

1. Foundation Chain: The base of your crochet project, made by making a slip knot and making a chain (grabbing yarn with hook and pulling through the loop currently on the hook). 
2. Turn Your Work: Flip the piece to continue stitching in the opposite direction. (Check this tip out for perfectly straight edges! This trick makes you see likely to lose stitches, making your crochet projects smoother and more even along the sides!) I recommend turning your work away from you, where the working yarn (the yarn you’re using to make each stitch) is on the opposite side of your project. Click the link for a visual representation of what I mean :) 
3. Work All the Way Down: Continue crocheting across the entire row, repeating the rows instructions. 
4. Leave a Long Tail: Keep extra yarn at the end for sewing.
5. Zig Zag Closure: A technique to close the top of the beanie by weaving yarn through the stitches, then pulling tight once you’ve made it back to the beginning. 

Stitches:

1. Half double crochet stitch: wrap yarn around your hook before inserting it into the next stitch. Grab the yarn with the hook from the other side and pull through the hole. you should have three loops on the hook. Grab the yarn with the hook and pull through all three loops at once. 
2. slip stitch: insert hook into your stitch, grab the yarn and pull it through. You should have two loops on your hook. Using the first loop on your hook, pull the loop through the loop CLOSEST to the end of your hook. This makes a slip stitch and is used to close and finish off a project in most cases. 
3. Single crochet: insert hook in to previous stitch, grab working yarn with hook, and pull back through. You should have two loops on your hook. Grab the working yarn and pull through both loops. 
4. Stacked Stitch/Stacked Single Crochet: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. Watch the video tutorial here.

Newborn (0-3 months)

Materials:

60 grams of yarn (approx. 120 yards of worsted weight yarn)

Foundation Chain:

Chain 21

• Row 1: Start with HDCSS in the second chain from the hook. Continue down the row. (20 stitches)
• Row 2: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO to the end. (20 stitches)
• Row 3: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO the rest of the way. (20 stitches)
• Row 4: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO for the remaining stitches. (20 stitches)

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you’ve completed 32 rows (or size of babies head)  

Once finished, leave a long tail (1 meter) to sew the beanie. Sew the sides of the hat together by holding each edge together, going back and forth from side to side in each stitch.  When you reach the top, make a few knots with the yarn tail from the foundation chain. Weave the yarn through the top in a zig-zag pattern, pull gently to close, and secure the yarn by looping it through a few of the stitches as if to sew it closed, making a knot to finalize. Turn your beanie inside out, fold the brim, and you’re done!

3-6 Months

Materials:

85 grams of yarn (approx. 150-200 yards of worsted weight yarn)

Foundation Chain:

Chain 25

• Row 1: Start with HDCSS in the second chain from the hook. Work the rest of the way down.  (24 stitches)
• Row 2: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO for the next 23 stitches. (24 stitches)
• Row 3: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO in the rest of the stitches.  (24 stitches)
• Row 4: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO for the next 23 stitches. (24 stitches)

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you’ve completed 38 rows (or width of head).

Once finished, leave a long tail (1 meter) to sew the beanie. Sew the sides of the hat together by holding each edge together, going back and forth from side to side in each stitch.  When you reach the top, make a few knots with the yarn tail from the foundation chain. Weave the yarn through the top in a zig-zag pattern, pull gently to close, and secure the yarn by looping it through a few of the stitches as if to sew it closed, making a knot to finalize. Turn your beanie inside out, fold the brim, and you’re done!

 

6-12 Months

Materials:

100 grams of yarn (approx. 180-250 yards of worsted weight yarn)

Foundation Chain:

Chain 29

• Row 1: Start with HDCSS in the second chain from the hook. Continue down the entire row. (28 stitches)
• Row 2: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO for the next 27 stitches. (28 stitches)
• Row 3: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO the rest of the way. (28 stitches)
• Row 4: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO to the end. (28 stitches)

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you’ve completed 42 rows (or width of head). 

Once finished, leave a long tail (1 meter) to sew the beanie. Sew the sides of the hat together by holding each edge together, going back and forth from side to side in each stitch.  When you reach the top, make a few knots with the yarn tail from the foundation chain. Weave the yarn through the top in a zig-zag pattern, pull gently to close, and secure the yarn by looping it through a few of the stitches as if to sew it closed, making a knot to finalize. Turn your beanie inside out, fold the brim, and you’re done!

Toddler

Materials:

115 grams of yarn (approx. 200-290 yards of worsted weight yarn)

Foundation Chain:

Chain 33

• Row 1: Start with HDCSS in the second chain from the hook. Continue on down. (32 stitches)
• Row 2: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO for the next 31 stitches. (32 stitches)
• Row 3: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO the rest of the way. (32 stitches)
• Row 4: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO for the next 31 stitches. (32 stitches)

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you’ve completed 48 rows (or width of head). 

Once finished, leave a long tail (1 meter), Sew the sides of the hat together by holding each edge together, going back and forth from side to side in each stitch.  When you reach the top, make a few knots with the yarn tail from the foundation chain. Weave the yarn through the top in a zig-zag pattern, pull gently to close, and secure the yarn by looping it through a few of the stitches as if to sew it closed, making a knot to finalize. Turn your beanie inside out, fold the brim, and enjoy a bit of hobbit-style coziness!

Child

Materials:

150 grams of yarn (approx. 270-375 yards of worsted weight yarn)

Foundation Chain:

Chain 37

• Row 1: Start with HDCSS in the second chain from the hook. Continue to the end of the row. (36 stitches)
• Row 2: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO to the end. (36 stitches)
• Row 3: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO to the end. (36 stitches)
• Row 4: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO to the end. (36 stitches)

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you’ve completed 50 rows (or width of head). 

 

Once finished, leave a long tail (1 meter), Sew the sides of the hat together by holding each edge together, going back and forth from side to side in each stitch.  When you reach the top, make a few knots with the yarn tail from the foundation chain. Weave the yarn through the top in a zig-zag pattern, pull gently to close, and secure the yarn by looping it through a few of the stitches as if to sew it closed, making a knot to finalize. Turn your beanie inside out, fold the brim, and enjoy a bit of hobbit-style coziness!

 

Adult

Materials:

170 grams of yarn (approx. 300-425 yards of worsted weight yarn)

Foundation Chain:

Chain 41

• Row 1: Start with HDCSS in the second chain from the hook and proceed down the row. (40 stitches)
• Row 2: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO for the next 39 stitches. (40 stitches)
• Row 3: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO in the next 39 stitches. (40 stitches)
• Row 4: Turn your work and sc in to the top of the last stitch. Stack the stitch by working an additional sc into the front loop of the sc you just completed. HDCSS BLO for the next 39 stitches. (40 stitches)

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you’ve completed 52 rows (or width of head). 


Once your beanie is finished, leave a long tail for sewing, Sew the sides of the hat together by holding each edge together, going back and forth from side to side in each stitch.  When you reach the top, make a few knots with the yarn tail from the foundation chain. Weave the yarn through the top in a zig-zag pattern, pull gently to close, and secure the yarn by looping it through a few of the stitches as if to sew it closed, making a knot to finalize. Turn your beanie inside out and fold the brim. Snuggle into the cozy vibes of the Shire—your crochet ribbed beanie is ready for all your hobbit-sized adventures!

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