- LevelEasy
- Time4 to 5 hours
- SizeAdult, about 20 in / 51 cm around and 8.5 in / 22 cm tall
- Hook5.5 mm
A plain, warm hat worked from the top down in half double crochet. You make a flat circle first, then work even until it is long enough. You can try it on as you go, which takes the guesswork out of sizing.
What you need
- Yarn: Medium (4) worsted, Wool or acrylic. About 180 yd / 165 m, 1 colour.
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9) hook
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Pom-pom (optional)
Gauge and size
Gauge: 12 hdc and 9 rounds = 4 in / 10 cm
Finished size: Adult, about 20 in / 51 cm around and 8.5 in / 22 cm tall. Fits heads 21 to 23 in.
Abbreviations used
| Pattern says | It means | UK pattern says |
|---|---|---|
MR | magic ring | MR |
ch | chain | ch |
hdc | half double crochet | htr |
sl st | slip stitch | sl st |
st(s) | stitch(es) | st(s) |
rep | repeat | rep |
Before you start
- Ch 2 at the start of each round does not count as a stitch. Join with a sl st to the first hdc.
- Put the marker in the first stitch of each round so the join is easy to find.
- For a smaller head stop increasing after Round 5 (50 sts).
The pattern
Each step is in plain words first. The short pattern words are under it, so you can learn to read both. Written in US terms.
- Round 1Make a magic ring. Chain 2, then make 10 half double crochets into the ring. Pull it closed and slip stitch into the first stitch. You should now have 10 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Ch 2, 10 hdc in ring. Pull closed, sl st to first hdc. (10)UK terms
Make a magic ring. Chain 2, then make 10 half treble crochets into the ring. Pull it closed and slip stitch into the first stitch. You should now have 10 stitches.Round 1: Make a magic ring. Ch 2, 10 htr in ring. Pull closed, sl st to first htr. (10) - Round 2Chain 2. Make 2 half double crochets into every stitch. Slip stitch to the first one. You should now have 20 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around. Join. (20)UK terms
Chain 2. Make 2 half treble crochets into every stitch. Slip stitch to the first one. You should now have 20 stitches.Round 2: Ch 2, 2 htr in each st around. Join. (20) - Round 3Chain 2. Take turns all the way around: 1 half double crochet in the next stitch, then 2 in the stitch after. Slip stitch to join. You should now have 30 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 3: Ch 2, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (30)UK terms
Chain 2. Take turns all the way around: 1 half treble crochet in the next stitch, then 2 in the stitch after. Slip stitch to join. You should now have 30 stitches.Round 3: Ch 2, *htr in next st, 2 htr in next st; rep from * around. Join. (30) - Round 4Chain 2. All the way around: 1 half double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then 2 in the next one. Join. You should now have 40 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 4: Ch 2, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (40)UK terms
Chain 2. All the way around: 1 half treble crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then 2 in the next one. Join. You should now have 40 stitches.Round 4: Ch 2, *htr in next 2 sts, 2 htr in next st; rep from * around. Join. (40) - Round 5Chain 2. All the way around: 1 half double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, then 2 in the next one. Join. You should now have 50 stitches.Pattern words:
Round 5: Ch 2, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (50)UK terms
Chain 2. All the way around: 1 half treble crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, then 2 in the next one. Join. You should now have 50 stitches.Round 5: Ch 2, *htr in next 3 sts, 2 htr in next st; rep from * around. Join. (50) - Round 6Chain 2. All the way around: 1 half double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, then 2 in the next one. Join. You should now have 60 stitches. The flat circle for the top of the hat is done.Pattern words:
Round 6: Ch 2, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * around. Join. (60)UK terms
Chain 2. All the way around: 1 half treble crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, then 2 in the next one. Join. You should now have 60 stitches. The flat circle for the top of the hat is done.Round 6: Ch 2, *htr in next 4 sts, 2 htr in next st; rep from * around. Join. (60) - Rounds 7 to 18Chain 2, make 1 half double crochet in every stitch, and join. You should still have 60 stitches.Pattern words:
Rounds 7 to 18: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. (60)UK terms
Chain 2, make 1 half treble crochet in every stitch, and join. You should still have 60 stitches.Rounds 7 to 18: Ch 2, htr in each st around. Join. (60) - Rounds 19 and 20 (brim)Chain 1, make 1 single crochet in every stitch, and join. You should still have 60 stitches.Pattern words:
Rounds 19 and 20 (brim): Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (60)UK terms
Chain 1, make 1 double crochet in every stitch, and join. You should still have 60 stitches.Rounds 19 and 20 (brim): Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join. (60) - Cut the yarn, sew in the ends, and add a pom-pom if you like.Pattern words:
Fasten off, weave in the ends, and add a pom-pom if you like.
Stitches in this pattern
Not sure about one? Each link has plain steps.
ChainchSlip stitchsl stSingle crochetscHalf double crochethdcMagic ringMRFasten offFOWeave in endsweave in
Questions
Is the Everyday Beanie pattern free?
Yes. The full pattern is on this page, and it is also free in the Crochet Counter app, where you can follow it with a row counter.
What yarn do I need for the everyday beanie?
Medium (4) worsted, wool or acrylic. You need about 180 yd / 165 m.
How long does it take?
About 4 to 5 hours for a relaxed beginner.
Is it written in US or UK terms?
The pattern is written in US terms. Tap "UK terms" under any step to see it with UK names. In the app you can switch the whole pattern to UK terms in Settings.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
Everyday Beanie is one of 14 free patterns in the app. Start it as a project and the row counter follows the steps for you. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
