Crochet Braided Beanie Hat – Free Pattern

Intertwining columns of stitches give this Crochet Braided Beanie Hat its striking, cable-inspired appearance. The chunky looking braids rise from a neatly ribbed brim, crating a richly patterned winter hat with plenty of visual interest.

What makes this design especially enjoyable is the clever technique behind those braids. Rather than working complicated crochet cables, you’ll create a series of loops that are woven together to form the distinctive interlaced pattern, It’s an inventive way to achieve an elaborate looking result using a surprisingly approachable method.

I made my samples in two earthy shades, Honey and Linen, which showcase the raised details beautifully. The finished beanie has a traditional, slightly rustic character, making it a lovely accessory for crisp autumn walks and frosty winter mornings.

This free crochet braided beanie pattern includes instructions for an adult sized hat, with guidance for adjusting the fit. If you’ve been curious about crochet cables but haven’t felt ready to attempt them, this alternative technique is a wonderful place to begin.

Yarn

This crochet braided beanie hat pattern uses Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice. In the photo I used the colour Honey and Linen. This yarn is a weight 4 acrylic yarn and comes in a large selection of colours.

Sizing

I designed this hat to fit an adult sized hat, however it can easily be customised to fit other sizes. Begin by making the ribbed brim large enough to fit the head, then when it comes to the body of the hat, you will crochet in multiples of 5 stitches

Materials

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Yarn – Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice – weight 4/aran/medium/10 ply

Approximately 170 yds/ 156 m/ 100 g

5.5 mm crochet hook

6 mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

Pom pom (optional)

Crochet Braided Beanie Hat Pattern

Using 5.5 mm crochet hook

Ch 9

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end. Turn.

Row 2: ch 1, sc in BLO across. Turn.

Rows 3-55: repeat row 2.

Slip stitch the two ends together to create a circle. Then turn inside out so the seam is in the inside.

Change to 6 mm crochet hook

Next round: ch 1, sc 55 sts evenly around the brim of the hat. Slst to first sc to close the round.

Next round: ch 3 (counts as first dc), make 4 dc, ch 10, slst on top of last worked dc, *5 dc, ch 10, slst on top of last worked dc, repeat from * all the way around, slst to top of ch3.

Next round: ch 1, sc in same space, sc 54 sts around making sure to push the ch 10 loops forward as you work along. Slst to 1st sc to close the round.

Repeat last two rounds until your beanie reaches a height of 9 inches. Add more rows here for a slouchier look but make sure to end on the single crochet round.

Next round: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc 54 around. Slst to top of ch3.

Now we will weave the loops to create the braided effect. Begin at the bottom and pick one loop, then take the loop directly above that and feed it though the bottom loop. Contine all the way up along the hat. When you reach the top leave the loop standing. Return to the bottom of the hat again and weave the loops all the way up along to the top. Repeat all the way around hat.

Next round: ch 1, sc in same space, sc in next 3 sts, *sc through the ch 10 loop and next dc at the same time. Then sc in the same loop again and throught the next st at the same time, sc in next 3 sts, repeat from * repeat all the way around. At the end of the round make your last slst though the last ch 10 loop and the first sc of the round at the same time.

Next round: ch 1, sc in same space, sc2tog, *sc in next stitch, sc2tog, repeat all the way around. Slst to first sc to close round.

Next round: repeat last round.

Now fasten off leaving a long tail. With you long tail and yarn needle weave in and out of every stitch all the way around the top of the beanie. Then pull yarn tight and this will close the top of the hat. Secure with a few stitches.

Add a pom pom and you are ready to go!