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    October 25, 2019

    One Hour Chunky Crochet Beanie - free pattern and video tutorial

    arctic ice beanie with pom pom one hour crochet pattern

    Learn how to crochet a beanie in just one hour! The Arctic Ice Beanie is a chunky, cosy and super easy crochet beanie pattern!

    This free crochet beanie pattern is accompanied by a video tutorial.

    This post may contain affiliate links, view our disclosure policy for details.

    The Arctic Ice beanie is such a quick and satisfying project! While I love sweaters and cardigans (check out the Briar Cardigan or Elevation Sweater!), sometimes it’s nice to be able to finish a project in one sitting 🙂

    I’ve said that this is an one hour beanie crochet pattern but if you’re an experienced crocheter you could probably finish the adult women’s in 45 minutes or the child’s in 30 minutes!

    The majority of the beanie consists of half double crochets in back loops which creates a crochet beanie with a streamlined knit-like look. This beanie is crocheted in a rectangle, then the sides are seamed together and the top is stitched closed.  

    I topped mine off with a large, wool pom pom but you can easily use a faux fur pom pom or leave off the pom pom entirely – whatever floats your boat!

    one hour chunky crochet beanies free pattern

    DESIGN INSPIRATION

    I’ve been wanting to make a chunky crochet beanie since winter started in New Zealand but I couldn’t find a super chunky yarn with a unique colour way that I loved. However, when I saw that Lion Brand had released new shades of Wool-Ease Thick & Quick I instantly fell in love with the mix of light blue, peachy-pink and grey of Arctic Ice!

    I wanted to create a beanie that would be a wonderful staple all throughout winter/fall. At the same time I wanted it to be quick to make so you can easily whip up multiples of the same beanie but in different colours (because who doesn’t love options?).

    lion brand yarn wool ease thick and quick in shade arctic ice

    YARN

    This project uses one of my all-time favourite super chunky yarns - Lion Brand’s Wool-Ease Thick & Quick! There are dozens of colour ways in solids, stripes and variegated. In addition to Arctic Ice some of my favourites are Fig, Seaglass and Stormfront, but there is so much choice that there is a colour for everyone!

    Wool-Ease Thick & Quick is a wool and acrylic blend so you get the warmth of wool but the light weight and smoothness of acrylic. This yarn is so versatile and it can be used for so many different types of projects!

    Check out more free crochet patterns!

    free crochet patterns featuring fair isle beanie, bobble tassel wrap and mohair beanie

    1. Ombré Fair Isle Crochet Beanie / 2. Stormborn Wrap / 3. Mohair Beanie

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    P.s. There is a matching 30 minute crochet scarf pattern!



    Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here!

    Ad-free, printable pdf version on Etsy or LoveCrafts!

    The Arctic Ice Beanie has a matching scarf! Save 40% off when purchasing the Arctic Ice set! (Beanie pattern pdf + scarf pattern pdf)

    *This pattern follows size Child(Teen, Adult Woman, Adult Man). Ch 21(23, 23, 25) means ch 21 for size Child, ch 23 for size Teen, ch 23 for size Adult Woman, ch 25 for Adult Man. Alteration instructions are provided in the pattern.

    *"HDC 10" means HDC into the next 10 stitches.

    *The turning chain ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch.

    *Total stitches are indicated between < >.

    *This pattern uses US crochet terms.

    MATERIALS

    Yarn – Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Variegated – 16ply/Super Chunky/Super Bulky (6), 80m/140g, 80% Acrylic + 20% Wool, Arctic Ice (548)
    1(2, 2, 2) skeins (including pom pom)

    12mm Crochet Hook

    Darning Needle

    Scissors

    Measurements

    Child to fit approx. 45-48cm head circumference
    Teen to fit approx. 48-53cm head circumference
    Adult Woman to fit approx. 53-59cm head circumference
    Adult Man to fit approx. 56-61cm head circumference

    Child to fit approx. 18-20” head circumference
    Teen to fit approx. 19-21” head circumference
    Adult Woman to fit approx. 21-23” head circumference
    Adult Man to fit approx. 22-24” head circumference

    GAUGE: 10cm/4” square = 8 stitches wide x 5.5 rows tall in half double crochet

    STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS

    Ch = Chain

    HDC = Half Double Crochet

    BL = Back Loop

    St(s) = Stitch(es)

    Rep = Repeat

    One Hour Crochet Beanie Video Tutorial

    ONE HOUR BEANIE CROCHET PATTERN

    FOUNDATION CHAIN: Ch 21(23, 23, 25).
    *Note: For a slouchier fit add 2 – 6 chains to your foundation chain. If you don’t want a brim remove 2 – 4 chains from your foundation chain.

    ROW 1: HDC into 2nd ch from the hook, HDC in each ch across, turn.
    <20(22, 22, 24)>

    ROW 2: Ch 1, BL HDC in each st until last st, HDC in last st.
    <20(22, 22, 24)>

    Repeat ROW 2 until ROW 21(22, 24, 26).

    Rectangle should measure (height x width) –
    Child: 25 x 38.5 cm / 10” x 15.5”
    Teen: 27.5 x 40cm / 11” x 16”
    Adult Woman: 27.5 x 45cm / 11” x 18”
    Adult Man: 30 x 50cm / 12” x 20”

    *Note: wrap your rectangle around your head (lines should fall vertically), add/remove rows to make your beanie looser/tighter.

    Fold the short sides of your beanie into the centre. Sew the two sides together, tie a knot and weave in your end.

    Whip stitch (place approx. one stitch for each row) along the top edge of your beanie.

    Make sure you pick up at least 2 strands of yarn for a sturdy stitch.

    Pull the stitches tight after every few rows.

    When you are back at the beginning of your whip stitches, pull the top of your beanie as tight as possible to close the hole. If the top is still open, stitch the hole closed.

    Weave in your ends.

    Optional: You can top your beanie off with a faux fur pom pom or make your own! I used a 11cm/4.5” pom pom maker.

    To attach your pom pom, have the right side turned out to face and thread the ends through the top of the beanie. Tie the ends together and weave them along the wrong side of the beanie.

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    Comments

    1. Carol says

      October 31, 2019 at 11:01 am

      Thanks for the video! You have one of the best tutorials I’ve seen! You explain everything slowly and you show your steps up close so I can see what you’re doing.

      Reply
    2. Linda Forsyth says

      November 10, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      hi Grace,
      How very sweet of you to add this pattern free. I just happen to have several balls of chunky yarn, so I am going to give this a go today.
      Thanks for sharing your talents.
      Sincerely and very grateful,
      Linda Forsyth

      Reply
    3. Ilona Clayton says

      July 13, 2020 at 3:47 am

      Just wanted to say thank you for this great pattern! I found it super easy to adapt to other yarns and have made two hats already and am now trying out one of your other patterns (for a crop top, I’m so excited!). This is such a great blog, I love it!

      Reply
    4. Lily says

      August 05, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      This is great! I made it and it is so comfortable! Could you make a tutorial for a bucket hat?

      Reply
      • Cheryl says

        November 18, 2020 at 9:10 pm

        Thanks so much, I am quite new to crocheting, and love this hat. I got the sizing a bit wrong so I've ended up getting the hat and about to start making a second one for my daughter 🙂

        Reply
      • Jac says

        August 27, 2022 at 6:53 pm

        I cut my yarn after sewing my sides together and that what yarn do you use to close the top? Ugh I’m stuck .

        Reply
    5. Diana Jiang says

      August 11, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      If i got 2 balls to make an adult woman-sized hat, would there be enough yarn leftover to make the snood?

      Reply
      • Grace says

        August 13, 2020 at 4:38 am

        Hi Diana, sorry but I don't think you'd have enough yarn to crochet the snood as well! You'd need one more ball of Lion Brand Thick & Quick.
        Grace

        Reply
        • Diana Jiang says

          August 20, 2020 at 4:43 pm

          I modified the hat pattern to include 3 slip stitches (like the pattern from https://daisyfarmcrafts.com/beginner-crochet-newborn-baby-hat/) and one ball was enough for an adult woman-sized hat! I had leftover yarn from both balls from my snood and my beanie.

          Thanks and LOVE your patterns! I plan on making the chunky bomber, briar cardigan, and chunky sweater as well 🙂

          Reply
    6. Nancy says

      October 10, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      I made three of your toques for my granddaughters. Thanks for sharing your pattern.

      Reply
    7. Denise says

      October 11, 2020 at 9:36 am

      Love this pattern! I’ve made it several times. Thanks

      Reply
    8. Whitney says

      October 27, 2020 at 3:16 am

      What would you recommend if I was to make the hat for a 1 year old?

      Reply
    9. Kirby says

      December 07, 2020 at 1:46 am

      I had never made a successful crochet hat before, but this pattern comes out beautifully! I've already made several hats for the holidays. Thank you!!

      Reply
    10. Brianna Bergeron says

      December 18, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      HEY THERE! Thanks for sharing. This is going to be my first real go at a crochet project. I made the mistake of taking my son to get the yarn and he insisted on bernat super bulky (6) blanket yarn. Do you think i could make the switch to this yarn safely or should I save it for another project?

      Reply
      • Grace says

        December 20, 2020 at 6:00 am

        Hi Brianna,
        As long as you meet the gauge stated in the pattern you should be ok!
        Grace 🙂

        Reply
    11. Michelle says

      December 21, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      I’m making an teen size one and I just finished the rectangle. But it looks like the height of it isn’t even close to 27.5 cm. To my knowledge the foundation chain makes creates the height of the rectangle, but I don’t think 23 chains will go up to 27.5 cm, even with the correct gauge. Am I doing something wrong?

      Reply
      • Grace says

        January 08, 2021 at 8:37 pm

        Hi Michelle,
        The foundation chain isn't always exactly the same length as the gauge - it depends on your personal tension and the stretch of the yarn you're using. I you've already crocheted a gauge swatch and met gauge in the pattern you should be ok. Super chunky yarns make stitches very bulky so you might want to crochet your foundation chains a bit looser than your HDCs.
        I hope this helps,
        Grace 🙂

        Reply
    12. Norma Heilman says

      January 03, 2021 at 3:48 am

      Thank you so very much for your generosity in sharing this beanie pattern. It’s easy to read and understand! You have made this 80 year old great-grandmother very happy!

      Reply
      • Grace says

        January 13, 2021 at 1:11 am

        So glad you're enjoying the pattern Norma! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Hayley says

      November 06, 2021 at 6:14 pm

      I love this pattern and easy to follow except now I have my hat made and I cannot find the video to connect my two ends and I don’t quite understand the patter for that part of the hat!! Help please!!!

      Reply
    14. Angela says

      January 06, 2022 at 9:19 am

      Hello and thanks for sharing this easy pattern!
      How many balls of yarn did yours use?
      I want to make this, but want to make sure I buy enough yarn.
      Thanks!

      Reply
    15. Regan says

      November 28, 2022 at 9:27 pm

      I'm not too great at reading patterns, so i don't really know how many skeins of yarn i need. I'm trying to make 2 hats for my 11 year old cousins, and i'm not sure how many skeins i'll need for both of them. If you could respond quickly i would appreciate it. Thank you.

      Reply
    16. Quinne says

      January 03, 2023 at 8:16 pm

      I can't see/find the video tutorial for this hat? Where is the link? Thank you!

      Reply

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