Here is my tested and revised Skater Beanie pattern. It’s available FREE on Ravelry here and via the below link as a FREE pdf download.
It has complete sizing instructions so that you can make a custom-fit beanie to fit any head. There are also instructions for whether you want to make the hat with stripes, or without – so it’s completely up to you how you want to do it.
The pattern calls for dk or sport weight yarn, but you can actually use any yarn and any hook with this because you work out your measurements as you go along.
Please ensure that you have a tape measure to hand because you do have to take some key measurements and work a few things out before you begin.
The pattern may seem a bit long, but it contains loads of pictures and there’s a few things I explain in a lot of depth – in particular the sizing, as it’s key to the pattern working.
Please have a read through the pattern before you attempt it for the first time.
So download, and have some fun!
If you’re a Ravelry member, you can see some examples of finished hats by clicking here.
BIG thank yous go to my lovely pattern testers, tinyteddies, drmonica, cellemonster and nursepickle.
Hi Azzy, I’ve just come over from Ravelry. I’m new to crochet and was looking for an easy to do Beanie hat and I think I’m going to try your pattern. The hat looks good and not too complicated. I’m teaching myself with the help of Youtube as I go along – wish me luck! And thank you for the pattern!
Thanks for your comment Kathleen! Let me know if you have any issues with the pattern – I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you find it easy going. I hope you enjoy learning to crochet
I was looking for the perfect easy beanie to make for three cousins and an uncle visiting on short notice. I found your pattern and after completing one of the hats in under three hours, I’m convinced that this is the best beanie pattern ever!
Thanks so much for sharing it!
I found this pattern on Ravelry and I love it! Thank you so much for posting it. Also, that hat in the banner at the top of the page, did you make it? It’s gorgeous and would love to make something similar. Can you tell me where you got the pattern/ bought it?
Hey Kathy!
So glad you enjoyed the pattern
The hat I’m wearing in the banner is Kat by Kim Hargreaves – knitted from Rowan Kid Classic in Smudge. If you’re on Ravelry, you can find the pattern page here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kat-3
I love it! It’s a great fuzzy hat for wearing as the winter comes on!
I tried and failed terribly making this hat. After spending hours on it I had to unravel it all down to the magic ring. (SIGH) Help! I guess I need hooked on phonics because my measurements just didn’t work and I honestly got a little lost but wanted to so get this right for my son to match his new scarf I made for him. I don’t understand the C part and the D part really had me confused. Could you please help me. Have you considered a video tutorial on this. That would be WONDERFUL or beginners like myself
Hi Tasha
So sorry for the delay in responding – your comment was stuck in my spam filter!
Can you go into a little more detail about what in parts C and D confuses you? Have you been able to take your measurements ok? Feel free to drop me an email on azzywazzyATgmailDOTcom and we can chat in a bit more detail if you like.
Thanks!