If you’re new to crocheting, a chunky crochet beanie is a fantastic beginner project! These beanies are useful, simple to crochet, and you can complete them in just a few hours. You can check out the free pattern on this page, or if you prefer, you can purchase the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.
UPDATED: NOVEMBER 30, 2023 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Beginner
Finished Size | Fits 18″-22″ Head Circumference
Whether you’re starting your first crochet adventure or scrambling for a quick crochet gift, this chunky crochet beanie is just what you need!
We use thick yarn, making it stitch up quickly, and it keeps you super warm. Plus, the best part is that it only involves one stitch and repeating a single row. You’ll finish your chunky crochet beanie in a jiffy, and it’s a breeze to make.
In this easy-to-follow guide, I’ll walk you through the simple steps to crochet this beanie.
About Our 2-Hour Chunky Crochet Beanie
This warm and chunky crochet beanie is made in rows—no tricky rounds or repeats to worry about! The pattern is adaptable to different bulky weight yarns, but for me, Hue + Me Yarn from Lion Brand is perfect for this kind of project.
If you’re curious about this project, have questions, or need pattern details, keep reading. Or, if you’re excited to begin, just head straight down to the free pattern. Happy crocheting!
Pattern Overview:
- Supplies
- Buy the ad-free, printable pattern
- Abbreviations
- Pattern Notes
- Gauge & Finished Size
- Chunky Crochet Beanie Written Pattern
- How to Assemble Your Beanie
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Recommended Supplies
- 175 yds Bulky Weight Yarn (#5); Lion Brand Hue + Me Yarn (Color shown: Juniper)
- 8 mm Crochet Hook
- Faux Fur Pompom
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- BLO Back Loop Only
- Ch Chain
- Cont Continue
- Hk Hook
- Rem Remaining
- Rep Repeat
- Sc Single Crochet
- Sk Skip
- Slst Slip Stitch
- St(s) Stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
This hat is worked in a flat piece, and assembled in the final steps. Check your gauge and if you need to adjust hook sizes to obtain the gauge, then do so.
You can use any bulky weight (#5) yarn you have on hand, but again, check your gauge and make any necessary adjustments to your hook size.
While this hat is a little too chunky for babies and children, you can make quick and easy adjustments if you need it to be a little bigger or a little smaller.
To make it bigger – add more rows. About three more rows per inch.
To make it smaller – crochet fewer rows. About three rows less per inch.
Additionally, you should know that the chain one at the beginning of the row doesn’t count as a stitch.
Gauge: 11 sts and 12 rows = 4″ worked single crochet through the back loops.
Not sure what gauge is? Check out our comprehensive guide to learn all about it here.
Finished Size
Fits 18-22″ head circumference
Chunky Crochet Beanie Written Pattern
Row 1: Ch 39. Sc in 2nd ch from hk, and in each rem ch. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 2: Sc in the BLO of each st to the last. Ch 1 and turn.
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Repeat: Rep the last row until your work measures 18” from the starting edge. Don’t fasten off.
Continue to the assembly instructions.
Chunky Crochet Beanie Assembly Instructions
Step 1: Fold the two ends toward the middle.
Step 2: Slip stitch the two ends together using both loops of the stitches on each edge.
Step 3: Fasten off leaving about a 12” long tail.
Step 4: To create the drawstring closure, run the yarn in and out as seen in the photo.
Step 5: Pull to draw it up, and run the tail around the opening several times to tighten it even more.
Step 6: Tie the faux fur pompom to the top, and weave in any remaining ends.
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