How to crochet the Zoey Beanie, a cozy beanie pattern worked in the Suzette Stitch, which is a combination of simple single and double crochet stitches. Available in 7 sizes.

Video tutorial included for the Adult Small size.

Matching Suzette Stitch Crochet Patterns:

• Suzette Scarf
• Suzette Cowl
• Women’s Suzette Slippers
• Lightweight Suzette Fingerless Gloves
• View the entire Zoey collection.

Materials:

• 66 (82, 88, 114, 125, 125, 156, 193) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn
• Newborn & Adult Large size only: I9/5.5mm & J10/6mm crochet hooks
• Rest of the sizes: H8/5mm & I9/5.5mm crochet hooks
• Soft Tape Measure (Gauge is Essential)
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Yarn Talk:
I used WeCrochet Swish in Dove Heather in my original beanie, which is photo- graphed. In October 2026, I made new samples using Lion Brand Wool Ease and updated this crochet pattern to follow my updated size chart. If you choose to use the Swish Yarn, note that it is on the lighter side and when I worked with it, I had to work additional rounds to reach the correct diameter sizes and add length too.

If you’ll be creating and donating your beanie for cancer patients, I’ve learned from my friend Krissy’s Over the Mountain Crochet that the best yarn for a sensitive head is going to be a bamboo blend, like Berroco Modern Cotton or Lion Brand Coboo (which are also perfect for warmer weather beanies). Some can tolerate 100% acrylic or wool, but not all can. With this said, I recommend looking up the requirements from the organization. Some say not to use wool yarn, not to use Red Heart Super Saver, request the hat/s to be washed prior to donating, etc. Each has it’s own guidelines so you’ll want to check with the organization first.

As a cold weather beanie, animal fibers are better for keeping warm against the wind, and while alpaca works great, my go-to is always a 100% superwash merino wool, like the Swish Yarn, or a wool and acrylic blend, like Wool Ease Yarn. All of these that I’ve mentioned hold up well to wear and tear and machine washing and drying. Acrylic yarns do okay in cool weather as long as it’s not that windy, otherwise, the wind goes right through them.

Time Spent:
I was able to work up the teen/adult small size in just under 1 and a half hours.

Gauge (Essential):
Gauge can be taken after working 4 rounds (3 for ) as outlined below and/or once the diameter for the size you’re making is reached.

H8/5mm | If you start with:

• 9 DC, then 36 stitches = 4 1/4”
• 10 DC, then 40 stitches = 4 3/8”
• 11 DC, then 44 stitches = 4 1/2”
• 12 DC, then 48 stitches = 4 3/4”
• 14 DC, then 56 stitches = 5”

I9/5.5mm | If you start with:

• 11 DC, then 44 stitches = 4 5/8”
• 14 DC, then 42 stitches = 4”

Gauge it very important for beanies. If you do not meet gauge, and continue on, the finished size will either be too small or too big, so make sure to check it.

If you’re measuring smaller than the given measurements, go up a crochet hook size and rework the sample. If you’re measuring larger than the given measurements, go down a crochet hook size and rework the sample. Take gauge again, and see where you are.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• SC - Single Crochet
• DC - Double Crochet

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Updates:
- 2021: Merged baby sizes with the rest of the sizes.
- 2025: Renamed. Added additional Material Notes and the page of QR codes.
- 10/31/26: Complete pattern overhaul. Biggest change is I remade samples in Lion Brand Wool Ease to update the written pattern to better fit my updated head size chart. Wool Ease is a thicker worsted weight yarn than the original WeCrochet Swish so the instructions have been completely redone for each size. I’ve also added a 0-3 month size. Added the grams to the yarn requirements. Redid the Gauge section. Updated the Pattern Notes section.