Get Festive: The Ultimate Crochet Christmas Beanie Pattern with Adorable Appliques!

Embrace the holiday spirit with this delightful Festive Crochet Christmas Beanie pattern! Perfect for festive gatherings or as a charming handmade gift, this hat features classic red and green stripes adorned with cute crocheted snowmen, gingerbread men, and candy canes. It’s a fun and rewarding project for crocheters of all levels.

Spread Holiday Cheer with Your Own Handmade Beanie

There’s nothing quite like the warmth and personal touch of a handmade gift, especially during the holidays. This beanie allows you to infuse your festive spirit into every stitch, creating a unique accessory that’s sure to bring smiles. Customize your appliques or stick to the traditional designs for a truly jolly look.

Pattern Here

Crochet Pattern: Get Festive: The Ultimate Crochet Christmas Beanie Pattern with Adorable Appliques!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Red (approx. 100g)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (approx. 100g)
Worsted weight yarn scraps in White, Black, Orange, Brown (for appliques)
5.0mm (H) crochet hook (for beanie)
3.5mm (E) crochet hook (for appliques)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Embroidery floss in White and Black (for gingerbread details)

Abbreviations

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec: decrease (sc2tog)
fo: fasten off
MC: Magic Circle/Ring
BLO: back loop only
R: Round/Row

Instructions

Gauge: 13 hdc x 10 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) with 5.0mm hook, in hdc.

Notes: This pattern is for an adult-sized hat. Change color every 2 rounds for the main beanie. Join each round with a sl st to the first hdc and ch 1.

Beanie (using 5.0mm hook)

Start with Red yarn.
R1: Ch 70, sl st to first ch to form a ring (be careful not to twist). Ch 1, hdc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first hdc. (70 hdc)
R2: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around. Join. (70 hdc)
Change to Green yarn.
R3-4: Repeat R2. (70 hdc per round)
Change to Red yarn.
R5-6: Repeat R2. (70 hdc per round)
Continue alternating colors every 2 rounds until you have 16 rounds total (8 red, 8 green stripes), ending with a Green stripe.

Crown Shaping (Continue alternating colors every 2 rounds):

R17 (Red): Ch 1, *hdc in next 8 hdc, hdc2tog* repeat around. Join. (63 hdc)
R18 (Red): Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around. Join. (63 hdc)
R19 (Green): Ch 1, *hdc in next 7 hdc, hdc2tog* repeat around. Join. (56 hdc)
R20 (Green): Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around. Join. (56 hdc)
R21 (Red): Ch 1, *hdc in next 6 hdc, hdc2tog* repeat around. Join. (49 hdc)
R22 (Red): Ch 1, hdc in each hdc around. Join. (49 hdc)
Continue decreasing in this manner, reducing one hdc between decreases in the first round of each color section, until approximately 14-21 stitches remain.
Final Rounds: Continue with hdc2tog around until 7-8 stitches remain. Sl st to join, fo, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close the hole. Secure and weave in ends.

Appliques (using 3.5mm hook)

Snowman (Make 2)

Head (White):
- R1: MC, 6 sc. Sl st to join. (6 sc)
- R2: Ch 1, inc in each sc around. Sl st to join. (12 sc)
- Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body (White):
- R1: MC, 6 sc. Sl st to join. (6 sc)
- R2: Ch 1, inc in each sc around. Sl st to join. (12 sc)
- R3: Ch 1, *sc, inc* around. Sl st to join. (18 sc)
- Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hat (Black):
- Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (4 sc)
- Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (4 sc)
- Fo, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Eyes/Buttons (Black, Make 5 small circles for each snowman):
- MC, 4 sc. Sl st to join. Fo, leaving a tail.
Nose (Orange):
- Ch 3. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in last ch. Fo, leaving a tail.

Gingerbread Man (Make 1)

Using Brown yarn:
Body: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (4 sc) Ch 1, turn. Work 3 more rows of 4 sc. (4 rows total)
Head: MC, 6 sc. R2: Ch 1, inc in each sc around. (12 sc) Fo, leaving a long tail.
Arms (Make 2): Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (3 sc) Fo, leaving a long tail.
Legs (Make 2): Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (4 sc) Fo, leaving a long tail.
Assembly: Sew head to body. Sew arms and legs to the body. Using white embroidery floss, embroider small French knots for eyes and buttons. Using black embroidery floss, embroider a small smile.

Candy Cane (Make 2)

Using Red yarn: Ch 25. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (24 sc) Fo.
Assembly: Using white yarn, embroider diagonal stripes along the red strip. Gently bend and shape the strip into a candy cane and stitch in place on the beanie.

Finishing: Arrange and sew all appliques securely onto the beanie using your yarn needle. Weave in all remaining ends. Your festive beanie is ready to wear!