Level up your winter style using this Crochet Pompom Beanie Hat. The detailed crochet pompom beanie hat tutorial guides you through soft stitches, a snug finish, and a cute pompom accent that pairs perfectly with cold-weather looks for comfort and charm.
Pompom Crochet Beanie Hat
Worked in soft worsted weight yarn, it’s cozy, stylish, and customizable — you can adjust the size, colors, or add a pom-pom for extra flair. Whether you’re crafting a quick handmade gift or making a warm winter accessory for yourself, this crochet beanie combines simplicity with elegance, giving you a polished hat you’ll be proud to wear.
Materials
- Acrylic worsted weight yarn
- 4.5 mm hook for brim
- 5.5 mm or 6 mm hook for body
- Tapestry needle for finishing
The Brim (Ribbed Band)
- Make a slip knot and chain 11.
- Skip the first chain and work 1 Half Double Crochet (HDC) into the second chain and each across (10 HDC total).
- Chain 1, turn, work 1 HDC under both loops of the first stitch, then 1 HDC in the Back Loop Only of the next 8 stitches, and 1 HDC under both loops of the last stitch.
- Repeat this row until the brim fits around your head. The total number of rows should be a multiple of two.
- Fold the band in half, align the short edges, and join them with slip stitches to form a ring.
The Body (Setup and Pattern Repeat)
- Turn the brim inside out and switch to the larger hook.
- Chain 1 and work Single Crochet (SC) stitches evenly around the long edge, about 3 SC for every 2 rows.
- Ensure your stitch count is a multiple of three and join with a slip stitch to the first SC.
X-Stitch
- Chain 1, skip 2 stitches, and work 1 Double Crochet (DC) in the 3rd stitch.
- Chain 1, then work 1 DC into the first skipped stitch, crossing over the previous DC.
- Repeat around and join with a slip stitch.
Single Crochet
- Chain 1, work 1 SC into each DC and 1 SC into each Chain-1 space around.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first SC.
Extended X-Stitch
- Chain 1, skip 2 stitches, work 1 DC into the 3rd stitch, chain 1, then work 1 Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) around the DC two rounds below.
- Repeat around and join with a slip stitch.
Body Repetition
- Repeat Round 3 and Round 4 alternately until the hat reaches the desired height.
The Crown (Decreases)
- Chain 1, skip 2 stitches, and work 1 DC in the 3rd stitch. Do not chain 1.
- Work 1 Extended Double Crochet (EDC) around the DC two rounds below.
- Repeat around and join with a slip stitch.
- Next round, Chain 1, work 1 SC, then Single Crochet 2 Together (SC2tog) over the next two stitches. Repeat (1 SC, SC2tog, 1 SC) around.
- Continue alternating a decrease round with an SC round until only a small opening remains.
Finishing
- Leave a long tail and cut the yarn.
- Thread the yarn through the front loops of the last round and pull tight to close the top.
- Weave in the ends securely and add a pom-pom if desired.
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