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How to Crochet a Striped Chunky Baby Beanie with this Free Crochet Pattern

This Striped Chunky Baby Beanie is sure to melt your heart. It is so adorable. Made with super bulky yarn these beanies are the perfect shower gift to make for someone special who has a new baby. I am so happy to be sharing this Striped Chunky Baby Beanie Free Crochet Pattern with you here on my blog.

 

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When you are making your striped chunky baby beanie, you can always turn it into a stash busting project and each stripe a different colour.  I love getting creative with crochet projects.

 

Don’t forget to Pin this free Striped Chunky Baby Beanie Free Crochet Pattern so you can always find it.

 

 

Description of The Striped Baby Beanie pattern.

This beanie is a fitted hat and crocheted with super bulky yarn using the double crochet stitch for the body and the back loop only single crochet stitch to create the brim around the bottom so the hat fits snugly.

It is made using a top down method, so you can make it longer if you want to.  It really is a beginner friendly pattern and I would describe the skill level as Easy.

 

You might also be interested in my  Double Pom Pom Baby Beanie pattern which is free here on my blog.  The Preemie Baby Beanie is another popular baby hat pattern I have using a light weight baby yarn.

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All About the Yarn

For my Striped Chunky Baby Beanie pattern I decided to use Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick as it is so soft and comes in some great  colours,.  I used Cranberry and Fisherman for the baby hat you see in the pictures.  Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick yarn is so versatile and can be used in so many different types of projects. It has the feel, warmth and softness of wool with the easy care of acrylic yarn. This yarn is so popular with makers as it is perfect for extra warm sweaters, jackets, vests, slippers and hats. It’s an ideal beginner yarn.

I have used this yarn in the past  for my Freedom Beanie pattern, and also for my Short and Chunky Fingerless Gloves pattern which is here on my blog . It is also great for making my Warmest Feel Ever Slippers, which is also free here on Carroway Crochet.

Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick is a super bulky weight yarn with a number (6) on the label. It is an acrylic/wool blend. 80% acrylic and 20% wool.

 

Care instructions for Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick.

Machine Wash, Machine Dry.

The Lion Brand Website recommends you machine wash with the initial water temperature not exceeding 40C or 105F. No bleach product may be used with this yarn. A machine dryer may be regularly used at the hottest available temperature setting. Do not smooth or finish with an iron.

 

 

For those new to crochet, I have videos on my Carroway Crochet youtube Channel that will demonstrate the different stitches you will need. I have both left and right handed version available to help beginner crocheters.

 

The Striped Chunky Baby Beanie

Pattern by Pam Carr ©2023

 This beanie is a quick and easy make and you will just love the results. I love the stripes and how cute they are. You can make this beanie using the double crochet and black loop only single crochet.

It is an easy crochet pattern, with clearly written instructions. It is in US terms.

Sizes

The pattern is written for Newborn, 3-6 months and for 6-12 months.

Size	Circumference	Height
Newborn	13-14”	5.5-6”
Baby, 3-6 months	14-17”	6.5-7”
Baby, 6-12 months	16-19”	7-8”

 

Supplies you will need:

Yarn:  Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick yarn or any super bulky weight yarn (6). I used Cranberry and Fisherman for the hats you see in the pictures here.

This yarn is super soft and squishy as it is a wool blend. 20% wool and 80% acrylic.

Hook: Hook size P/16 US-11.00 mm.
Notions: Scissors , tapestry needle.

Gauge: 7dc – 4 rows = 4” (10 cm)

Abbreviations (uses US conventions)

• Ch = chain

• st = stitch

• dc = double crochet

• blsc = back loop single crochet

• sl st = slip stitch

Special Stitch Used:

BLSC or the Back Loop Single Crochet Stitch: To work the BLSC you insert your hook into the back loop of the next stitch and continue to complete the SC.
I have a video tutorial on my youtube channel.

This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.

US double crochet (dc) Single crochet (sc)

UK Treble (tr) Double crochet (dc)

 

Instructions:

 

New Born to 3 months.

Finished Hat Size: 13-14” circumference and 5.5 – 6” tall

 Please note that the Ch 2 worked at the beginning of a Round does not count as a stitch. Do not turn at the end of each round as it is worked in the round.

Start with white.

Chain 3 and join to make a small ring, or make a Magic Loop to start.

Round 1: Ch 2 and make 11DC in the ring, join to top of ch2 with a sl st,

Change to red.
Round 2: Ch2, 2 DC in each stitch around, join to top of ch2 (24 DC)

Change to white.
Round 3: Ch2, DC in each stitch around, join to top of ch2 (24 DC)

Change to red.

Round 4: Ch2, DC in each stitch around, join to top of ch2, (24 DC)

Change to white.

Round 5: Ch1, blsc into each stitch around, join to top of ch1, (24)

 

Change to red.

Round 6: Ch1, blsc into each stitch around, join to top of ch1 (24)

Change to white.

Round 7: Ch1, blsc into each stitch around, join to top of ch1, (24)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Baby 3-6 months

Finished Hat Size: 14-17” circumference and 6.5 – 7” tall

Please note that the Ch 2 worked at the beginning of a Round does not count as a stitch. Do not turn at the end of each round as it is worked in the round.

Start with White.

Chain 3 and join to make a small ring, or make a Magic Loop to start.

Round 1: Ch 2 and make 9DC in the ring, join to top of ch2 with a sl st,

Change to red.
Round 2: Ch2, 2 DC in each stitch around, join to top of ch2, (18 DC)

Change to white.

Round 3: Ch2, *2DC in first st, 1 dc into the next stitch*, repeat from * to * around, join to top of ch2, (27 DC)

Change to red.

Round 4: Ch2, DC in each stitch around, join to top of ch2, (27 DC)

Change to white.

Round 5: Ch2, DC in each stitch around, join to top of fi ch2, (27 DC)

Change to red.

Round 6: Ch1, blsc into each stitch around, join to top of ch1, (27)

Change to white.

Round 7: Ch1, blsc into each stitch around, join to top of ch1, (27)

Change to red.

Round 8: Ch1, blsc into each stitch around, join to top of ch1, (27)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

 

Baby, 6-12 months

Finished Hat Size: 16-19” circumference and 7 – 8” tall

Please note that the Ch 2 worked at the beginning of a Round does not count as a stitch. Do not turn at the end of each round as it is worked in the round.

 Start with White.

Chain 3 and join to make a small ring, or make a Magic Loop to start.

Round 1: Ch 2 and make 11DC in the ring, join to top of ch2 with a sl st,

 Change to red.
Round 2: Ch2, 2 DC in each stitch around, join to top of ch2 (24 DC)

Change to white.

Round 3: Ch2, *2DC in the first st, 1 dc into each of the next 4 stitches* repeat from * to * around, join to top of ch2 (30DC)

Change to red.

Round 4: Ch2, DC in each stitch around, join to top of ch2 (30 DC)

Change to white.

Round 5: Ch2, DC in each stitch around, join to top of ch2 (30 DC)

Change to red.

Round 6: Ch2, DC in each stitch around, join to top of ch2 (30 DC)

Change to white.

Round 7: Ch1, blsc into each stitch around, join to top of ch1 (30)

Change to red

Round 8: Ch1, blsc into each stitch around, join to top of ch1 (30)

Change to white.

Round 9: Ch1, blsc into each stitch around, join to top of ch1(30)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

You can add a faux fur or yarn pom pom to your hats but it up to you if you want to add a pom pom or not.

I hope you enjoy your Striped Chunky Baby Beanie.

If you have any questions or need help with the patterns, please email me at carrowaycrochet@outlook.com, and Iʼll be glad to help you.

 

OTHER FREE CROCHET PATTERNS YOU MIGHT LOVE!

1. The French Press Cozy

2. The Dreamer Slouchy Beanie

3. The Ivory Lace Bralette

More Places to Find Crochet Free Patterns:

If you love crochet, you can find over a thousand free crochet patterns including some for crop tops and bralettes over at All Free Crochet

I am honoured to have my free crochet bralette pattern, the Earth Mother Bralette Pattern added to the All Free Crochet site.

It is a great resource for crochet lovers and I am proud to also have my Take Me Outside Infinity Scarf Pattern posted over on the All Free Crochet Site.

 

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