The Chestnut beanie crochet pattern is a cozy, quick project made with bulky weight yarn, so it comes together fast.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
A double brim adds extra warmth and structure, while the textured stitch creates great visual appeal. Thick, warm, and incredibly cozy, this beanie is perfect for cold days and makes a great gift.
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Materials:
- 215yds #5 bulky weight yarn. I used Brava Bulky Yarn.
- US size K 6.5 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Pom pom (optional)
Size (approximate): Height including brim is 9 inches and fits an adult 21-22 inch head circumference.
Gauge: Body of hat is approximately 6 hdc sts and 4 rows for a 2in x 2in square. Brim of hat is approximately 7 sc sts and 6 rows for 2 inches.
Pattern Notes:
- Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
- We’ll be working in continuous rounds. Unless mentioned specifically, do not join at the end of your rounds.
- When it’s time to decrease, you will be decreasing in the front loops only.
Abbreviations (US):
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
hdc blo – half double crochet back loop only
hdc flo – half double crochet front loop only
hdc2tog – half double crochet two together
Want to print the pattern? You can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Chestnut Beanie Crochet Pattern
Double Brim
Row 1: Ch 22 and work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 1 and turn. (21 sts)
Rows 2-54: Work 1 sc blo in the 1st st and in each st across. Ch 1 and turn.
Fold the piece so that the short ends meet and slip stitch the last and first row together. You have now formed the brim. Don’t fasten off. We’re going to start the body of the hat.
Body of Hat
Round 1: Ch 1 and work 1 hdc into each st around the brim for a total of 54 sts.
Remember to place your stitch marker in the 1st stitch of each round. This will help you keep track of when you’re starting a new round.
Round 2: *Work 1 hdc blo in st, work 1 hdc flo in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. (54 sts)
Round 3: *Work 1 hdc flo in st, work 1 hdc blo in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. (54 sts)
Repeat Rounds 2 and 3 (in that order) until you have completed a total of 7 rounds.
We will now begin the decrease rounds.
Decrease Rounds
You will work the hdc2tog in the front loops only.
Round 1: *Hdc blo in st, hdc flo in next st, hdc blo in next st, hdc flo in next st, hdc2tog over next 2 sts.* Repeat from * to * around. (45 sts)
Round 2: *Hdc flo in st, hdc blo in next st, hdc flo in next st, hdc2tog over next 2 sts.* Repeat from * to * around. (36 sts)
Round 3: *Hdc blo in st, hdc flo in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. (36 sts)
Round 4: *Hdc flo in st, hdc blo in next st, hdc2tog over next 2 sts.* Repeat from * to * around. (27 sts)
Round 5: Hdc blo in first st, hdc2tog around for the remaining sts. (14 sts)
Close the Hole
Fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches) for sewing. After finishing the last round, there will be a hole at the top of your beanie. To close the hole, thread your yarn tail onto a tapestry needle and run it through each of the sts around the opening.
Once you make your way back to where you started, pull the yarn to close the hole. If needed, you can continue to weave the yarn through to secure the top of the beanie. Fasten off and weave in your ends.
I’ve designed this beanie to have minimal bunching at the top which allows you to wear it with or without a pom pom. I purchase my pom poms with an elastic loop to make attaching them quick and easy.
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