This easy crochet beanie pattern uses simple double crochet, and single crochet stitches to make the body of the hat and add subtle texture.

This pattern is available for FREE on my website, (visit pattern website link above), or you can download it here on Ravelry as a printable, ad-free PDF

For those who would like to crochet a flower instead of buy, and attach an accessory, I’ve included instructions for a nice big flower near the bottom of this post. You can also leave the flower off altogether, for a unisex look.

Materials Needed:
5.5mm (I) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
1 skein (approximately 145 yds) Vanna’s Choice yarn in “Taupe Mist”, or “Pearl Mist”, or I Love This Yarn in “Walnut Stonewash”
Yarn needle
Scissors
(Optional) Large Flower accessory - Ivory Daisy Fabric Flower by Recollections, or a flower hair clip you already have. I picked the beige flower clip up at Claire’s a few years ago.
Sewing needle (for flower accessory)
Sewing thread (for flower accessory)

Stitches Used:
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
FPhdc = front post half double crochet, put your hook in from the front, and work the stitch around the post of the stitch from previous round
BPhdc = back post half double crochet,  put your hook in from the back, and work the stitch around the post of the stitch from previous round

Additional Terms
BLO = Back Loop Only
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp/sps = space/spaces

Gauge:
13 dc stitches to 4”

Measurements:
Finished Teens/Ladies hat should measure 8” high by 9 ½” wide. It should have a good amount of stretch.  If you find your hat running small, go up a hook size or two.

Additional Notes:
-ch-1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch
-To prevent the seam from running diagonally, after you finish the increases, start each round in the same stitch as join.
-Gauge is important, please make sure you can meet it before you begin. Go up a hook size or two if needed.