Free Chunky Beanie Crochet Pattern Begins Here:
Row 1:
ch 8, hdc in the 3rd loop from hook, hdc across, ch 2, turn
Row 2:
hdc blo across, ch 2, turn
Row 3 - Row ...
Repeat Row 2 for 27 more rounds, OR however many times needed for the ribbed headband to snuggly fit around your head when slightly stretched - whatever is comfortable, but not too loose so that your hat stays on :)
Fold the headband, end to end, then sl st across to connect the two ends
Onto the body of the hat:
Rotate the ribbed headband so that it's horizontal to you, then:
Row 29:
ch 2, sc across the top of the headband, sl st into the 2nd ch, ch 3, turn
Row 30:
*dc blo (4 times), dc2tog blo*, repeat *-* until the end of round (it's okay if you end up having to stop in the middle of the cycle - this will depend on how many rows you put in your elastic portion above).
sl st into 3rd ch, ch 2, turn
Row 31:
hdc flo across, sl st into 2nd ch, ch 2, turn
Row 32:
sc blo across, sl st into 2nd ch, ch 3 turn
Row 33:
dc flo across, sl st into 3rd ch, ch 2, turn
Row 34:
hdc blo across, sl st into 3rd ch, ch 2, turn
Row 35:
* sc flo, sc2tog flo*, repeat * - * until the end of round, sl st into 2nd ch, ch 3, turn
Row 36:
* dc flo, dc2tog flo*, repeat * - * until the end of round, sl st into 3nd ch, ch 2, turn
Row 37:
* hdc flo, hdc2tog flo*, repeat * - * until the end of round, sl st into 2nd ch, leave a long tail of yarn, then cut, fasten off
Assembly:
Turn the crochet hat inside out, then using the long tail you left, sew the top of the hat together.
(I usually go around in a circle, and insert my tapestry needle into every third st, and then pull together to tighten)
Optional Pompom:
You can create a yarn pompom (as I did here), or you can attach any other! This step is completely optional.
If using your own yarn pompom, attach it first, before weaving in the long piece of yarn that we used to sew the top together, and you can use that yarn to help attach it.
Weave in all ends, and then your brand new chunky crochet beanie is ready!!
I hope you enjoyed this free crochet pattern, and please reach out to me if you have any questions or leave a comment :)
