Consuelo Beanie

This crochet beanie pattern for beginners is all about solace. Gentle textures and repetitive stitch combinations make this a perfect mindful crochet project where you focus your positive intentions towards the recipient. Designed for the [Crochet Cancer Challenge with Sweet Potato 3][1], the Conseulo Beanie makes a great "chemo cap." This pattern uses just one skein and is available in 10 sizes from newborn through adult large. > **This pattern is available for FREE on my blog [HERE][2].** > > The free version is supported by > advertising on my website. The > downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry > includes the full pattern in one > printable file without advertisements. **Skills Used** Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows, crocheting in the round Crocheting in the back loop (includes links to a video tutorial) Crocheting in the third loop only, seaming with slip stitch, crocheting around the side of your project, cinching a bottom-up hat closed (includes video tutorials) Also includes a link to a video for the "lemon peel" stitch combination along with written pattern instructions **Skill Level** Easy **Finished Sizes** Newborn (0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 3-5 Years, 6-12 Years, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large). *Photographed sample is Teen/Adult Small*. Newborn: 13” (33 cm) hat circumference x 5.5” (14 cm) length. 0-3 Months: 15” (38 cm) hat circumference x 6” (15 cm) length. 3-6 Months: 16” (40.5 cm) hat circumference x 6.5” (16.5 cm) length. 6-12 Months: 17” (43 cm) hat circumference x 6.75” (17 cm) length. 1-2 Years: 18” (45.5 cm) hat circumference x 7” (18 cm) length. 3-5 Years: 19” (48.5 cm) hat circumference x 7.5” (19 cm) length. 6-12 Years: 20” (51 cm) hat circumference x 8” (20.5 cm) length. Teen/Adult Small: 21” (53.5 cm) hat circumference x 8.5” (21.5 cm) length. Adult Medium: 22” (56 cm) hat circumference x 9” (23 cm) length. Adult Large: 23” (58.5 cm) hat circumference x 9.5” (24 cm) length. **Materials** [Lion Brand Heartland][3] yarn (100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g, 251 yd/230 m) – 1 skein in 143T Kobuk Valley, *or approximately 50 yd (60 yd, 70 yd, 75 yd, 85 yd, 95 yd, 105 yd, 120 yd, 130 yd, 150 yd)/45.5 m (55 m, 64 m, 68.5 m, 77.5 m, 87 m, 96 m, 109.5 m, 119 m, 137 m) in any medium weight acrylic yarn*. US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge. US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge. Yarn needle. Stitch marker or scrap yarn. **Gauge** 14 sts = 3” (7.5 cm) across with smaller hook in pattern for Hat Band. *For best fit, always check your gauge*. 14 hdc = 4” (10 cm) across with larger hook. *For best fit, always check your gauge*. [1]: https://sweetpotato3.com/crochet-cancer-challenge-2025-free-hat-patterns-to-support-cancer-patients/ [2]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2025/10/13/consuelo-beanie-crochet-pattern/ [3]: https://lionbrand.sjv.io/vPbbdd