The River Beanie is a crochet pattern for a beanie.

This is a quick pattern for a beanie. Make them as gifts or to donate. I made the sample pattern in teal for the Crochet Cancer Challenge 2026 to honor those fighting ovarian cancer. The design is in memory of my Mother-in-Law and Grandmother.

The pattern includes written instructions using standard United States crochet terminology. It has been tech-edited and tested.

SIZING AND GAUGE

Sizes: Adult M

Finished Measurements: Approximately 20.5” in circumference at brim, 7.5” from top of hat to edge of brim.

Gauge: Rounds 1 - 3 = 3.5” in diameter.

CROCHET SUPPLIES NEEDED

Yarn: Worsted Weight (#4 Medium) approximately 125 yards.

Sample Shown:

Adult M in Lion Brand Heartland Yarn (100% acrylic), 251yd230m/5oz142g: #105N Glacier Bay, approximately 1/2 skein.

Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle, 1 stitch marker, tape measure.

STITCH KEY

bpdc: back post double crochet
ch(s): chain(s)
dc: double crochet
dcblo: double crochet back loop only
fpdc: front post double crochet
pm: place marker
rep: repeat
rnd: round
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)

NOTES

Hat is worked from the top down.

It is recommended to use the stitch marker to mark the first st of each rnd, and move the marker down as you go along.

Ch 1 or Ch 2 at beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.

Please note that the pattern is available for free on my blog. The benefit of purchasing this PDF pattern is to receive an ad-free version that is easy to print and read.

This pattern does not include a video or photo tutorial.

If you have any questions while you are working on your project, please feel free to email me at crafting.pattern@gmail.com, and I will do my best to answer your questions and give you help.

Please note that it is expected that you know how to crochet and to read a pattern using standard United States crochet terminology.

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© 2026 Crafting Each Day. Do not copy, sell or reproduce this pattern without my permission.

Feel free to sell finished items made using this pattern with a credit line for the pattern and a link to my website at CraftingEachDay.com.