Cozy Crochet Crinkle Stitch Beanie — Intermediate Pattern & Step‑by‑Step Guide
The Crochet Crinkle Stitch Beanie is the perfect blend of style and coziness. Its textured crinkle pattern creates eye-catching depth while the soft aran-weight yarn and a comfortable fit make it a warm, wearable accessory for chilly days. This pattern includes both UK and USA abbreviations and instructions so you can follow whichever terminology you prefer.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
tr. Treble Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
tch. Turning Chain
BLO. Back Loop Only
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
Approx Finished Size: 9 inches wide x 9 Inches length
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:
100 grams of King Cole Comfort Aran yarn
6.00mm Clover Crochet Hook
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
The eight BLO dc’s at the end of the 2nd Rows and beginning of the 3rd Rows are for the brim.
Make 42ch, work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, (RS) 1dc into each dc to end. Turn. you should have 41 stitches.
2nd Row – 1ch, 1dc into stitch at the base of 1ch, * 1tr into next dc, 1dc into next dc, * rpt from * to * to last 8dc, working into BLO work 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
3rd Row – Working into BLO for this row, make 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of the next 7dc, working through both loops work 1dc into each dc and tr to last dc, work 1dc into dc. Turn.
Repeat the 2nd & 3rd Rows until you have worked 67 rows in all or your work measures approx 18 inches, you can if you wish add more rows here to make the beanie wider.
Fold your work in half widthways and then slip stitch the last row you worked and your starting chain edge together to make a round. Fasten off the yarn.
Re-join the yarn so you are working into the row ends. This will be the opposite end to your brim.
Top of Beanie – 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, * miss 1 row end, 1dc into next row end, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Fasten off your yarn leaving a long length to gather the top. You should have 34 dc.
Finishing – Weave in loose yarn through the last row of dc’s, pull to gather and secure.
Crochet Crinkle Stitch Beanie USA
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
tch. Turning Chain
BLO. Back Loop Only
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
Approx Finished Size: 9 inches wide x 9 Inches length
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn, I have used approximately:
100 grams of King Cole Comfort Aran yarn
6.00mm Clover Crochet Hook
USA INSTRUCTIONS:
The eight BLO sc’s at the end of the 2nd Rows and beginning of the 3rd Rows are for the brim.
ch42, work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, (RS) 1sc in each sc to end. Turn. you should have 41 stitches.
2nd Row – ch1, 1sc in stitch at the base of ch1, * 1dc in next sc, 1sc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to last 8sc, working in BLO work 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
3rd Row – Working in BLO for this row, ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of the next 7sc, working through both loops work 1sc in each sc and dc to last sc, work 1sc in sc. Turn.
Repeat the 2nd & 3rd Rows until you have worked 67 rows in all or your work measures approx 18 inches, you can if you wish add more rows here to make the beanie wider.
Fold your work in half widthways and then slip stitch the last row you worked and your starting chain edge together to make a round. Fasten off the yarn.
Re-join the yarn so you are working in the row ends. This will be the opposite end to your brim.
Top of Beanie – ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * skip 1 row end, 1sc in next row end, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Fasten off your yarn leaving a long length to gather the top. You should have 34 sc.
Finishing – Weave in loose yarn through the last row of sc’s, pull to gather and secure.