Beanie Knitting Patterns

Crochet Whimsical Spooky Critter Beanie Free Pattern

Anonymous • August 11, 2026

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Materials

Worsted weight yarn in main color (e.g., orange)
Worsted weight yarn in contrasting color (e.g., green for eyes)
4.5 mm (G) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Polyester stuffing (optional for features)

Gauge

16 stitches = 4 inches in single crochet

Size

This pattern fits head circumference of approximately 20 inches.

Abbreviations

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
inc - increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec - decrease (sc2tog)

Instructions

Body of Beanie

Round 1: With main color, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
Round 3: (sc 1, inc) around. (18)
Round 4: (sc 2, inc) around. (24)
Round 5: (sc 3, inc) around. (30)
Round 6-12: Sc in each stitch around. (30)
Round 13: (sc 3, dec) around. (24)
Round 14: (sc 2, dec) around. (18)
Round 15: (sc 1, dec) around. (12)
Round 16: Dec around. (6)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Eyes

Make 2:
With contrasting color, make a magic ring and sc 8 into the ring. (8)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching to the beanie.

Ears

Make 2:
With main color,
Row 1: Ch 4, sc into 2nd ch from hook and sc in next 2 ch. (3)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc in each stitch. (6)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, (sc 2, inc) 2 times. (8)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch. (8)
Fasten off, leaving long tails for attaching.

Assembly

Attach eyes and ears to the top of the beanie using the long tails. You may stuff the eyes lightly if desired for a 3D effect. Add any additional embellishments like fangs or other features using a contrasting color and yarn needle.