Beacon Beanie

This striped beanie crochet pattern is available in 10 sizes. Use less than 1 skein in each of 2 colors for a textured, gender-neutral project that is perfect for wearing, donating, or gifting! > **This pattern is available for FREE on my blog [HERE][1].** > > 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 a link to a video tutorial) Joining with slip stitch seam, crocheting in the third loop, crocheting around the side of your project, cinching a bottom-up hat closed (includes video tutorials) Special stitches: cl, FPsc (includes written instructions and video tutorials in pattern) **Skill Level** Easy **Finished Sizes** Newborn (0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, Toddler, Child Small, Child Large, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large). *Photographed sample is Teen/Adult Small shown on a mannequin with 22.5” (57 cm) head circumference.* Newborn: 13” (33 cm) hat circumference x 6” (15 cm) length. 0-3 Months: 15” (38 cm) hat circumference x 6.5” (16.5 cm) length. 3-6 Months: 16" (40.5 cm) hat circumference x 7" (18 cm) length. 6-12 Months: 17” (42 cm) hat circumference x 7.25” (18.5 cm) length. Toddler: 18” (45.5 cm) hat circumference x 7.75” (19.5 cm) length. Child Small: 19” (48.5 cm) hat circumference x 8.25” (21 cm) length. Child Large: 20" (51 cm) hat circumference x 8.5" (21.5 cm) Teen/Adult Small: 21” (53.5 cm) hat circumference x 9” (23 cm) length. Adult Medium: 22” (56 cm) hat circumference x 9.25” (23.5 cm) length. Adult Large: 23” (58.5 cm) hat circumference x 9.75” (25 cm) length. **Materials** [Herrschners Worsted 3][2] yarn (100% acrylic, 3 oz/85 g, 183 yd/168 m) – 1 skein each in Goldenrod (CA) and Espresso (CB), *or approximately 50 yd (60 yd, 70 yd, 75 yd, 85 yd, 95 yd, 105 yd, 115 yd, 120 yd, 135 yd)/46 m (55 m, 64 m, 69 m, 78 m, 87 m, 96 m, 105 m, 110 m, 125 m) in CA and 40 yd (50 yd, 60 yd, 65 yd, 70 yd, 80 yd, 90 yd, 100 yd, 105 yd, 115 yd)/37 m (46 m, 55 m, 60 m, 64 m, 73 m, 82 m, 92 m, 96 m, 105 m) in CB in any medium weight 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. **Gauge** 10 sts in pattern for Hat Band with smaller hook = 2.25" (6 cm) across. *For best fit, always check your gauge*. 13 sts in pattern for Work Even with larger hook = 4" (10 cm) across. *For best fit, always check your gauge*. [1]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2026/09/26/striped-beanie-crochet-pattern-beacon-beanie-in-10-sizes/ [2]: https://tidd.ly/4nW883S