If you are looking for a super easy crochet beanie pattern that works up quickly but still looks great- you’ve found it! The Western Bay Beanie is a sister to my popular Western Bay Earwarmer pattern. For this pattern I’ve repeated those same simple textured stitches but I’ve added a second strand of yarn that makes this piece EXTRA thick. This has been my go to hat to wear all winter here in the bitter cold of Northern Michigan! I’m a girl that likes to stay warm- but with this easy crochet beanie I can still look cute, too!

An ad-free PDF of this pattern is available for purchase on Ravelry. The PDF includes full color instructional photos after the pattern for easy printing, color coded instructions for 5 sizes from toddler through adult large, extra notes, a very handy sized graded chart, and some extra printables that are perfect if you plan to sell your items!

Check out the Western Bay Earwarmer that is written in 6 sizes — for free!!

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Supplies

• Yarn:  medium/4/worsted weight yarn 2 strands held together
  • Approximate amounts needed:

Adult Small:127g/230yds

• “I Love This Yarn” by Hobby Lobby used in the pattern

• 6.5 mm (K) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• (Optional) Pom

Gauge

11 HDC x 8 rows = 4” x 4”

Notes

• All CarlieFlo patterns are written using standard US terms.
• This pattern is worked by holding two strands of worsted weight yarn together.
• This hat pattern is worked from the bottom up.

• The brim is worked in rows back and forth.
• The body is worked in rounds.
• This version includes the adult small size only- all other sizes are available with the PDF here
• Head circumference/hat circumference:
  • Adult Small: 21” / 18 ½”
• This pattern is designed to fit snug upon completion to accommodate the stretch that will occur after the first wear.
• ch 1 at the beginning of rows does NOT count as a stitch.
• For this pattern TURN after each round.
• Stitch counts are noted  at the bottom right of each row in [ ].

Stitch Abbreviations & Symbols

CH– chain

ST– stitch

SK– skip

SL ST– slip stitch 

SC- single crochet

HDC– half double crochet

BLO– back loop only

SC2TOG- single crochet 2 together

HDC2TOG – half double crochet 2 together

Pattern

Brim

Holding 2 strands together throughout: 

Row 1

• CH 8
• SC in 2nd CH from hook and each across

[7]

Row 2 -56

• CH 1, turn
• SC in first st
• SC BLO in next 5
• SC in last st

Bring the short ends together.  CH 1 and SL ST along the edge, working through both layers to join. 

Turn the brim right side out so that the seam is on the inside. 

Body

Round 1

• CH 1
• HDC into the edge of each row of the brim.
• Join to the first HDC with a SL ST.

[56]

Round 2

• CH 1, TURN
• SC BLO in each st around
• Join to the first SC with a SL ST.

[56]

Round 3

• CH 1, TURN
• HDC BLO in each ST around
• Join to the first HDC with a SL ST.

[56]

Round 4

• CH 1, TURN
• SC BLO in each st around
• Join to the first SC with a SL ST.

[56]

Round 5 – 12

• Repeat rounds 3 and 4

Round 13

• CH 1, TURN
• HDC2TOG around
• Join to the first HDC with a SL ST

[28]

Round 14

• CH 1, TURN
• SC2TOG around

• Join to the first SC with a SL ST

[14]

Fasten off leaving a long tail. 

Weave the tail along the opening and cinch closed and tie off. 

Weave in ends. 

**Optional Pom

I use poms that have an elastic loop sewn into them.  The following instructions are using that type of pom. 

Sew a button to the inside crown of the beanie. 

Insert hook from the inside of the beanie between two stitches near the crown.

Grab the elastic loop with the hook. 

Pull through and loop around the button.

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