Adaleigh Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern
Have you been wanting try out a crochet cable hat pattern, but cables seem too intimidating? Look no further! This beanie pattern uses a simple cable texture, without being so overwhelming with only post stitches.
I designed this beanie after finding a pack of faux fur pom poms that included a pink/purple/blue pom on Amazon. I knew immediately that I had to make something for my daughter. I’m a fan of simple stitch patterns, but I definitely wanted to make something a bit more on the fancy side for her.
This crochet cable hat pattern is a more intermediate crochet pattern, but can be a good introduction to cables for a confident beginner! If you get stuck, you can find a video tutorial for the adult size beanie pattern below. You can check out my other crochet hat patterns here.
I have used a variety of yarns to make this crochet cable hat pattern, including Caron Simply Soft, Red Heart Super Saver, WeCrochet Brava Worsted, WeCrochet Mighty Stitch, and probably a few others that I can’t think of right now! You can use any worsted weight yarn for this pattern. I personally love how the crochet cables really pop with the use of lighter colors.
I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern (adult size) available here on my blog! An ad-free, formatted PDF version of this crochet pattern is also available for purchase using the buttons below. The PDF includes the full range of sizes including 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler, child, teen, and adult.
Isn’t she precious?! I’m so blessed to have this sweet girl who loves her momma’s creations. The hat that she is wearing is the child size.
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Adaleigh Beanie
PATTERN SPECIFICS
Size: Adult (full range of sizes available in PDF download for purchase)
Gauge: 2” = 9 SC rows of band, unstretched, and 2” = 4 DC rows (See approximate circumference / length for each size)
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook, 5.0mm (H) crochet hook
Other Tools: tapestry needle, scissors (grab these from my Amazon storefront)
Yarn Weight: Medium (4), Worsted
Yarn Used: Caron Simply Soft, Red Heart Super Saver, WeCrochet Brava Worsted, WeCrochet Mighty Stitch
Other Materials: faux fur pom
ABBREVIATIONS
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
DC = double crochet
FPDC = front post double crochet
FPTC = front post triple crochet
FPDC3cluster = front post double crochet 3 stitches together in 1 stitch
FPDC2tog = double crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease method)
SPECIAL STITCHES
FPDC3cluster = work a front post double crochet 3 stitches together (using invisible decrease method) around the post of 1 stitch (rather than joining 3 stitches together).
FPDC3cluster: working around the post of only 1 stitch, yarn over, from the front of your work, insert the hook around the back of the post and around to the other side, draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through the first 2 loops on hook (leaving 2 loops left on hook). Yarn over, again working around the same st, draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through the first 2 loops on hook (leaving 3 loops left on hook). Yarn over, again working around the same st, draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through the first 2 loops on hook (leaving 4 loops left on hook). Yarn over. Draw through all remaining loops on hook.
FPDC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Yarn over. Insert hook around the post of the first stitch. Draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through the first 2 loops on hook (leaving 2 loops left on hook). Yarn over. Insert hook around the post of the second stitch. Draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through the first 2 loops on hook (leaving 3 loops left on hook). Yarn over. Draw through all remaining loops on hook.
NOTES
- Chain 1 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a stitch (unless otherwise specified).
- Chain 2 at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a stitch (unless otherwise specified).
- Approximate circumference for each size is the measurement
that your band should comfortably stretch to (the actual length of your band will be shorter).
You can find a video tutorial of this pattern over on YouTube. See written pattern below.
This video is also available on YouTube. Watch this video: Adaleigh Beanie Crochet Tutorial on YouTube.
PATTERN (Size: Adult)
Approx. Head Circumference: 23 Inches / Approx. Length: 9 Inches
Ribbed Band
Using 4.0mm (G) hook:
Ch 11.
R1: SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (10 sts)
R2-84: Ch 1. Turn. Working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (10 sts)
Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.
Do not fasten off.
Hat Body
Using 5.0mm (H) hook:
R1: Ch 1. Work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (84 sts)
R2: Ch 2. *1 FPDC, 1 DC, 1 FPDC3cluster around the post of the next stitch, FPDC3cluster around the post of the next st, 1 DC, 1 FPDC. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (84 sts)
R3: Ch 2. *1 FPDC, 1 DC in each of the next 4 sts, 1 FPDC. Repeat from *around. Join with a sl st to beginning (84 sts)
R4: Ch 2. *Skip the first st. 1 DC in the next st. Working in front of the DC just made, 1 FPTC around the post of the skipped st. 1 DC in each of the next 2 sts. Skip the next st. 1 FPTC around the post of the next st. Working behind the FPTC just made, 1 DC in the skipped st. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (84 sts)
R5: Ch 2. *1 DC. Skip the next st. 1 DC in the next st. Working in front of the DC just made, 1 FPTC around the post of the skipped st. Skip the next st. 1 FPTC around the post of the next st. Working behind the FPTC just made, 1 DC in the skipped st. 1 DC. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (84 sts)
R6: Ch 2. *1 DC in each of the next 2 sts. 1 FPDC around the post of each of the next 2 sts. 1 DC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (84 sts)
R7: Ch 2. *1 DC. Skip the next st. 1 FPTC around the post of the next st. Working behind the FPTC just made, DC in the skipped st. Skip the next st. 1 DC in the next st. Working in front of the DC just made, 1 FPTC around the post of the skipped st. 1 DC. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (84 sts)
R8: Ch 2. *Skip the next st. 1 FPTC around the post of the next st. Working behind the FPTC just made, 1 DC in the skipped st. 1 DC in each of the next 2 sts. Skip the next st. 1 DC in the next st. Working in front of the DC just made, 1 FPTC around the post of the skipped st. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (84 sts)
R9: Ch 2. *1 FPDC, 1 DC in each of the next 4 sts, 1 FPDC. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (84 sts)
R10: Repeat R9. (84 sts)
R11: Ch 2. Join the 2 FPDCs from previous row by working around the post of the last st from the previous row and the post of the first st from the previous row with 1 FPDC2tog. 1 DC in each of the next 4 sts. *Join the next 2 FPDCs by working around the post of the next 2 sts with 1 FPDC2tog. 1 DC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (70 sts)
R12: Ch 2. *1 FPDC, 1 DC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (70 sts)
R13-15: Repeat R12. (70 sts)
Leave long tail for finishing. Fasten off.
Move to Finishing instructions.
FINISHING THE BEANIE
To close the top of your hat, weave tails of yarn through every other stitch from your last round with your tapestry needle. Pull tightly and sew hole shut. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
If desired, attach fur pom to the top of the hat.
I have many other crochet hat patterns for free here on my blog. If you’re looking for another simple cable hat pattern, my Sunset Hills Beanie is also a great introduction to crochet cables!
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Nicole
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Can you tell me where to find the toddler pattern? My daughter is 3 not sure if adult size will be too big. Thanks!
Hi Jackie! The toddler size is available in the PDF on Etsy and Ravelry. Only the adult pattern is free here on my blog. ????
I love the looks of this pattern, but i’m having trouble with it. Do you have a video? Trying to figure-out row 2 if this pattern.
Thank you! I am in the process of filming a video for this pattern actually! If all goes according to plan, I will likely have it posted by the end of the week. 🙂 I’m happy to help in the meantime. You can feel free to send me a message on Facebook or Instagram and I can respond to you directly.
Video has been posted if you still need help!