Mini Bean Stitch Crochet Hat

With winter setting in rapidly and the air getting chillier by the day, it’s so important to have those warm accessories on hand that’ll keep us cozy against the wind.

I took the word beanie quite literally when I designed this piece with the Bean Stitch. While perfecting those stitches, you can make a matching set for the whole family. Another great option is to make a mommy-and-me set with the child and adult sizes mentioned below and gift it to a loved one.

Related: If you want to make another easy hat pattern with lots of warmth packed in it, you should check out the Short Row Hat.

How to Crochet a Hat

This mini bean stitch crochet hat pattern has a beginner-friendly construction with minimal seaming to make it a stress-free journey from start to finish. It’s a basic bottom-up crochet pattern that starts at the ribbed brim.

The hat band is worked first in short rows and then the ends are seamed together to allow you to work continuously for the body of the hat.

The body of the hat is worked in continuous rounds from the band up to the crown which is shaped according to the size you’re making. The only end you have to weave in is the tail to cinch the top closed.

Best Yarn for Crochet Hats

For crochet hats, while there are many options to choose from, I used a merino wool, silk, and cashmere blend yarn. The wool content gives it warmth while the silk and cashmere blend allows for a luxuriously soft feel to it that makes it the ideal winter accessory. It’s so important to use a yarn that doesn’t scratch or cause your head to overheat. There has to be good ventilation while maintaining the element of protection. This yarn accomplished all of that!

It comes in a variety of colors which allows you to choose just the right one for whoever is receiving this crochet beanie.

Yarn

This crochet beanie hat was designed with a worsted weight yarn to make sure it would strike the right balance between being too heavy and too light. I chose not to use a bulky yarn for fear it would then be too thick to be worn in the transitioning months of autumn and spring as we want to get the most wear out of this everyday piece.

I chose Madelinetosh Pashmina Worsted for my crochet hat. This is a worsted weight / 4, merino wool, silk, and cashmere blend yarn which offers a smooth even texture in a contemporary color palette with plenty of neutral tones.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• MBS: mini-bean stitch
• MBS2tog: mini-bean stitch decrease
• st(s): stitch(es)
• yo: yarn over
• BLO: back loop only
• Rep: repeat
• Rnd: round
• RS: right side
• yo: yarn over

Experience Level

• Easy

Gauge

• Body of Hat: 7.25 sts = 2″

Special Stitches

• Mini-Bean Stitch (MBS): Insert your hook into the specified stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, insert your hook into the same st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops on your hook.
• Mini-Bean Stitch Decrease (MBS2tog): Insert your hook into the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, skip the next ch-1, insert your hook into the next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops on your hook. *Each MBS2tog decreases stitch count by 2 stitches.

Pattern Notes

• Beginning chain(s) are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
• I tend to crochet on the tighter side. You may find yourself needing to go down a hook size (or two) to properly meet gauge.
• Yarn Notes: The sample shown was made using Madelinetosh Poshmina Worsted (210 yards / 192 m / 75% Merino Wool / 15% Silk / 10% Cashmere). Other worsted weight yarns can be easily substituted as long as gauge is met.
• Constructions Notes: The hat band is worked first and then the body of the hat is worked in continuous rounds from the band up to the crown.

I’m excited to be participating in Marly’s 24 Days of Quickies 2021, a knit & crochet event that Marly has organized with the help of her assistant, Cryssi. They’ve pulled together 24 of Marly’s favorite designer friends to bring you a fantastic collection of quick knit & crochet projects that are all perfect for last-minute gift giving! You can find all of the information about this event on Marly’s blog HERE.

Mini Bean Stitch Crochet Hat – Written Pattern

All Sizes

Changes for Sizes Written as follows: Toddler (Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Med/Lg)

Tip: The biggest piece of advice I can give you, that will make this pattern much more enjoyable, is to make sure you work your slip stitches loosely. If you do not, working the next row will be much harder than it needs to be and it will greatly affect your gauge.

Important Note: DO NOT (even if you’re really, really tempted to) stretch the hat band while you’re working it as this could greatly affect the positive ease of your finished band.

Hat Band

Gauge: In slip stitch 8 sts = 2″; 11.50 rows = 2″

Row 1 (RS): Using a 5.50mm crochet hook, ch 8 (8, 9, 9), working into the back hump of the chain, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (7, 7, 8, 8 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn.

Rows 3 – 65 (69, 73, 79): Rep Row 2. Your unstretched band should measure approximately: 11″ (12″, 13″, 14″) (sl st ribbing stretches a lot)

Row 66 (70, 74, 80) Seam Row: With RS facing out, bring the first row up to meet the last row (the first row should be in front if you kept the RS facing out). Position your working yarn so that it’s on the inside of the band.

Ch 1, slip stitch the rows together using the following method: insert your hook (from front to back) into the FLO of the 1st stitch of Row 1, insert your hook (from back to front) into the BLO of the 1st stitch of the last row, yo, pull thru all loops on your hook. Continue in this way across the band to complete the seam. (7, 7, 8, 8 sts)

Tip: If you’ve never worked a slip stitch band before, and are unsure on how to get the best results and count the rows, I have tutorials for both of these. Check out this post to learn how to count the rows and this one for lots of excellent tips on working slip stitch crochet.

Body of Hat

Gauge: In stitch pattern (MBS, ch-1, skip 1): 7.25 sts = 2″

Rnd 1 (RS): Continuing on from the band, with a 6.0mm crochet hook, ch 1, sc in the side of each row around, add one more sc in the side of the last row. Join with a sl st to the 1st stitch. (67, 71, 75, 81 sts)

Rnd 2 (RS): Ch 1, MBS in the next st, (ch 1, skip the next st, MBS in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn. (67, 71, 75, 81 sts)

Note: Beginning with the next round, work ALL MBS into a MBS from the previous round, not into the ch-1 spaces.

All Sizes: Rep Rnd 2 until hat measures 7″ (7-1/2″, 8″, 8-1/2″) (including band). Do not fasten off. Continue on to Crown Shaping.

Crown Shaping – Toddler

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, [ (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last 3 sts, then MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, MBS in the next st. Join. Turn. (51 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, [ (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last 3 sts, then MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, MBS in the next st. Join. Turn. (39 sts)

Rnds 3 – 4: Ch 1, MBS in the next st, (ch 1, skip the next st, MBS in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn. (39 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [* (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1 *, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last 7 sts, then work from * to *. Join. Turn. (29 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, [ (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then work (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS in the next st. Join. Turn. (23 sts)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, ( MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st) work from ( to ) 3 times, then work (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS in the next st. Join. (17 sts)

Fasten off leaving an 8″ tail. Using a yarn needle, weave tail of yarn in and out of every stitch from the last round, pull gently to cinch closed. Secure with a knot on the inside of the hat. Weave in ends.

Crown Shaping – Child

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, [* (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1 * , ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last 7 sts, then work from * to *. Join. Turn. (53 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, [ (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last 5 sts, then work (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS in the next st. Join. Turn. (41 sts)

Rnds 3 – 4: Ch 1, MBS in the next st, (ch 1, skip the next st, MBS in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn. (41 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [ (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last st, then work MBS in the next st. Join. Turn. (31 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, [* (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1 *, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then work from * to *. Join. Turn. (25 sts)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, ( MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from [ to ] around to the last st, then work MBS in the next st. Join. (17 sts)

Fasten off leaving an 8″ tail. Using a yarn needle, weave tail of yarn in and out of every stitch from the last round, pull gently to cinch closed. Secure with a knot on the inside of the hat. Weave in ends.

Crown Shaping – Teen/Adult Small

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, [ (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last 3 sts, then work MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, MBS in the next st. Join. Turn. (57 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, [ (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last st, then work MBS in the next st. Join. Turn. (43 sts)

Rnds 3 – 4: Ch 1, MBS in the next st, (ch 1, skip the next st, MBS in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn. (43 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [ (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last 3 sts, then MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, MBS in the next st. Join. Turn. (33 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, [ (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last st, then MBS in the next st. Join. Turn. (25 sts)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, ( MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st) rep from [ to ] around to the last st, then work MBS in the next st. Join. (17 sts)

Fasten off leaving an 8″ tail. Using a yarn needle, weave tail of yarn in and out of every stitch from the last round, pull gently to cinch closed. Secure with a knot on the inside of the hat. Weave in ends.

Crown Shaping – Adult Medium/Large

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, [ (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last st, then MBS in the next st. Join. Turn. (61 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, [ (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last 5 sts, then work (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS in the next st. Join. Turn. (47 sts)

Rnds 3 – 4: Ch 1, MBS in the next st, (ch 1, skip the next st, MBS in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. Join. Turn. (47 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, [* (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1 *, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last 7 sts, then work from * to *. Join. Turn. (35 sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, [ (MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) twice, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st ] rep from [ to ] around to the last 3 sts, then MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, MBS in the next st. Join. Turn. (27 sts)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, ( MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, MBS2tog over the next 2 MBS skipping over a ch-1, ch 1, skip the next st) work from ( to ) 4 times, then work MBS in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st, MBS in the next st. Join. (19 sts)

Fasten off leaving an 8″ tail. Using a yarn needle, weave tail of yarn in and out of every stitch from the last round, pull gently to cinch closed. Secure with a knot on the inside of the hat. Weave in ends.