Textured Super Bulky Beanie (Free Crochet Pattern in 7 Sizes!)
Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely stunning and wonderfully cozy pattern for you: the Textured Super Bulky Beanie! If you love crafting warm, squishy hats that are perfect for keeping the chill at bay while showing off gorgeous stitch definition, this beautifully chunky and totally unique beanie is going to be your next favorite make.
This pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for quick handmade holiday gifts, allowing you to whip up beautiful and practical winter accessories in record time. While the instructions are tailored for their classic, comfortable fit, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the super bulky yarn used—swap out neutral winter tones for frosty blues or vibrant jewel hues to match any winter coat! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this beautiful chunky beanie creation!
Crochet Hook: US Sizes L (8.00mm)
Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, faux fur pom pom (optional)
Gauge: 8 sts and 8 rows = 4” (10 cm) in single crochet
Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (slip st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Decrease (dec) – insert hook in first loop only of next 2 sts, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook
FINISHED SIZES OF HAT:
| Size | Circumference (inches) | Circumference (cm) |
| Newborn | 12 | 30.5 |
| Baby | 14 | 35.5 |
| Toddler | 16 | 40.5 |
| Child | 18 | 45.5 |
| Adult S | 20 | 51 |
| Adult M | 22 | 56 |
| Adult L | 24 | 61 |
Special Stitches
Mixed Cluster Stitch (MC) – yo, insert hook into first st as indicated, yo, draw up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, skip 1 st, [yo, insert hook into next st, yo, draw up loop] twice all into same st (6 loops on hook), yo, draw through all loops on hook. Note: St is worked across 3 total sts for the first MC, then each subsequent MC begins in the same st as the last. (Please see video for help!)
Notes: Ch 2 at beginning of a row or round does not count as a hdc.
For a two color hat, work all sc rows in a contrasting color (I also worked 2 rows of the top shaping in the main color for my 2 color hat you see in the video).
Super Bulky Beanie Video Tutorial (Adult Small)
NEWBORN HAT PATTERN (12” Circumference)
Ribbing
Ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (4 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, sc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-24: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 24 to row 1 forming a brim. Turn, working along side of rows.
Body
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in side of each row, join with slip st to first sc. (24 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, MC, beginning in same st as join, ch 1, *MC inserting hook 1st into same st as previous MC, ch 1; repeat from * to end, working second leg of last MC in same st as beg, join with slip st to top of first MC.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-sp across, join with slip st to first sc.
Round 4: Repeat round 2.
Round 5: Repeat round 3.
Round 6: Repeat round 2.
Shape Crown
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in MC sts only, skipping ch-spaces, join with slip st to first st. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, (dec) around, join with slip st to first st. (6 sts)
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
BABY HAT PATTERN (14” Circumference)
Ribbing
Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (5 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, sc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-28: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 28 to row 1 forming a brim. Turn, working along side of rows.
Body
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in side of each row, join with slip st to first sc. (28 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, MC, beginning in same st as join, ch 1, *MC, ch 1; repeat from * to end, working second leg of last MC in same st as beg, join with slip st to top of first MC.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-sp across, join with slip st to first sc.
Round 4: Repeat round 2.
Round 5: Repeat round 3.
Round 6: Repeat round 2.
Shape Crown
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in MC sts only, skipping ch-spaces, join with slip st to first st. (14 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, (dec) around, join with slip st to first st. (7 sts)
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 7 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
TODDLER HAT PATTERN (16” Circumference)
Ribbing
Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (5 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, sc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-32: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 32 to row 1 forming a brim. Turn, working along side of rows.
Body
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in side of each row, join with slip st to first sc. (32 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, MC, beginning in same st as join, ch 1, *MC, ch 1; repeat from * to end, working second leg of last MC in same st as beg, join with slip st to top of first MC.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-sp across, join with slip st to first sc.
Round 4: Repeat round 2.
Round 5: Repeat round 3.
Round 6: Repeat round 2.
Shape Crown
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in MC sts only, skipping ch-spaces, join with slip st to first st. (16 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, (dec) around, join with slip st to first st. (8 sts)
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 8 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
CHILD HAT PATTERN (18” Circumference)
Ribbing
Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (5 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, sc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-36: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 36 to row 1 forming a brim. Turn, working along side of rows.
Body
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in side of each row, join with slip st to first sc. (36 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, MC, beginning in same st as join, ch 1, *MC, ch 1; repeat from * to end, working second leg of last MC in same st as beg, join with slip st to top of first MC.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-sp across, join with slip st to first sc.
Rounds 4-7: Repeat rounds 2-3
Shape Crown
Round 1: Ch 1, *sc 4, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (30 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, *sc 3, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc 2, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, (dec) around, join with slip st to first sc. (9 sts)
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 9 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
ADULT SMALL HAT PATTERN (20” Circumference)
Ribbing
Ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (6 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, sc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-40: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 40 to row 1 forming a brim. Turn, working along side of rows.
Body
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in side of each row, join with slip st to first sc. (40 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, MC, beginning in same st as join, ch 1, *MC, ch 1; repeat from * to end, working second leg of last MC in same st as beg, join with slip st to top of first MC.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-sp across, join with slip st to first sc.
Rounds 4-7: Repeat rounds 2-3
Shape Crown
Round 1: Ch 1, *sc 3, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (32 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, *sc 2, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (16 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, (dec) around, join with slip st to first sc. (8 sts)
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 8 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
ADULT MEDIUM HAT PATTERN (22” Circumference)
Ribbing
Ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (7 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, sc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-44: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 44 to row 1 forming a brim. Turn, working along side of rows.
Body
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in side of each row, join with slip st to first sc. (44 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, MC, beginning in same st as join, ch 1, *MC, ch 1; repeat from * to end, working second leg of last MC in same st as beg, join with slip st to top of first MC.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-sp across, join with slip st to first sc.
Rounds 4-7: Repeat rounds 2-3
Shape Crown
Round 1: Ch 1, *sc 9, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (40 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, *sc 3, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (32 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc 2, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (24 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, *sc, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (16 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, (dec) around, join with slip st to first sc. (8 sts)
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 8 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
ADULT LARGE HAT PATTERN (24” Circumference)
Ribbing
Ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn (8 sts).
Row 2: Ch 2, sc blo in each st across; turn.
Rows 3-48: Repeat row 2.
Slip st row 48 to row 1 forming a brim. Turn, working along side of rows.
Body
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in side of each row, join with slip st to first sc. (48 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, MC, beginning in same st as join, ch 1, *MC, ch 1; repeat from * to end, working second leg of last MC in same st as beg, join with slip st to top of first MC.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-sp across, join with slip st to first sc.
Rounds 4-7: Repeat rounds 2-3
Shape Crown
Round 1: Ch 1, *sc 4, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (40 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, *sc 3, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (32 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc 2, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (24 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, *sc, dec; repeat from * to end, join with slip st to first sc. (16 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, (dec) around, join with slip st to first sc. (8 sts)
Finishing
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining 8 sts and pull tightly to close. Weave in ends.
Sew on pom pom if desired.
Final Thoughts on the Feather Stitch Beanie
I hope you’ve enjoyed this fun crochet beanie pattern! My kids have really been enjoying these warm winter beanies as it’s been cold here in Middle Tennessee (we have even had ice and snow!).
