When I learned the mini bean stitch, I fell in love with it immediately. It’s such an easy stitch and works up so beautifully. Of course I knew I had to design a crochet beanie pattern using this stitch! Seeing that I used the mini bean stitch, I named the beanie after my favourite bean… the coffee bean! And so the Double Brim Coffee Beanie was born!
I wanted to have a beanie that would keep me warm in -30 degrees, and this one does the trick. The brim has the perfect amount of stretch, and doubling it up gives the extra warmth I needed. I’ve also included an option for a single brim if you don’t need the extra warmth, or you want a quicker pattern.
I hope you enjoy this crochet beanie pattern! Let me know in the comments if you have any questions along the way.
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Double Brim Coffee Beanie Crochet Pattern:
Materials:
- Worsted Weight 4 yarn. I used 1 skein of Lion Brand Heartland (5oz/142g, 251yd/230m) in colorway Yosemite
- 1 Faux Fur Pom Pom
- 6mm (US J10) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- 5-6 Stitch markers (optional)
Approximate Yardage:
176 yds/161m, 100g/3.5oz
Measurements:
Finished hat measures 8” from top to bottom, and 9” wide. The brim is quite stretchy and will stretch out to 21-23” circumference to fit the average adult.
Gauge:
7 sts x 10 rounds = 4”x4” (10x10cm) in mini bean stitch
Gauge for the brim is not as important since you are working to a specific measurement.
Abbreviations (US terms):
- Ch – chain
- slst – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- blo – back loop only
- sc – single crochet
- mb – mini bean stitch (see instructions below)
- Rpt – repeat
- sk st – skip stitch
- yo – yarn over
Mini Bean Stitch:
Mini Bean Stitch (mb): insert hook into next st, yo, draw up a loop, yo, insert hook into same st, yo, draw up a loop. You now have 4 loops on hook. Yo, pull through all 4 loops. Ch 1 to complete st.
When working the mb stitches, insert hook into the stitch directly to the left of the previous mb.
Notes:
- There are instructions provided for both a single brim and a double brim option. The double brim is folded over to make it extra thick for colder weather.
- Do not ch 1 at the end of each row on the brim. I find this makes a cleaner edge when making the single brim option.
- Ch 2 at the beginning of each row of the body does not count as a stitch.
- Keep loose tension on the brim section to make it easier to insert your hook into the stitch on the next row.
- This hat can be made using any weight yarn. When working round 1 of the body sc an even number of stitches.
Instructions:
Option 1: Double Brim
Ch 21
Row 1: sl st in 2nd Ch from hook. Sl st in each st across. (20sts)
Row 2: Turn, sl st in blo of each st across.
Rows 3-120: Rpt row 2 until work measure 17” long.
*Do not stretch out work before measuring. If you measure it stretched out your hat will be too big.
Fold work in half so two ends meet. Working through both sides, sl st in each st to seam ends together.
You will now have a large tube.
Now fold brim up lengthwise in half so that the ends of each row meet. This creates the double brim.
You can use stitch markers to hold the brim in place if you wish.
Skip to the body of the hat portion.
Option 2: Single Brim
Ch 11
Row 1: sl st in 2nd Ch from hook. Sl st in each st across. (10sts)
Row 2: Turn, sl st in blo of each st across.
Rows 3-120: Rpt row 2 until work measure 17” long.
Fold work in half so two ends meet. Working through both sides, sl st in each st to seam ends together.
Body:
You will now be working in rounds for the rest of the hat.
For the first round, insert hook through both sides of the brim to seam it closed.
Ch 1
Round 1: Evenly work 60 sc around. I did this by placing one sc in every other row. Be sure to insert hook through both sides of brim to seam the double brim together.
Round 2: Ch 2, mb in same st as Ch 2 *sk st, mb in next st* rpt from * to * to last st, sk last st. Sl st into top of 1st mb. (30mb sts)
Rounds 3-17: Ch2, turn, mb in each mb around. Sl st into top of 1st mb.
Tie off leaving a long end for sewing top of hat closed. Using yarn needle, sew through each st around top of hat. Pull tight to close hat.
Attach Faux Fur Pom Pom and weave in ends.
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Could this pattern be adapted to make a child’s size hat? Typically I crochet the brim to 16 1/2” instead of 17” as described in your pattern. Thanks!
I’ve made this hat in baby and child sizes but I have not written up the pattern nor had it tested in multiple sizes, however you could measure the brim to fit the child’s head and then for the first round of the body crochet an even number of stitches around.
For a child size hat I usually make the brim 15”, Toddler 14” and baby 13”.
Just wondering, you don’t decrease or use a smaller hook as you get closer to the top?
Nope! You just keep going and then you will sew the top closed at the end 😊
Hi Amy, I’m confused with the first row of Body of the hat where you state to sc both sides of brim together, which I started to do, but realized I won’t be able to put it on my head if both parts are sewn together, the opening is on other end of brim. Am I reading that right? Please explain to clarify this for me. I won’t go any further until I get your answer, thank you so much. I did a little different brim than the pattern said to, I single crocheted in back loop only instead of the slip stitch blo. Thanks,
Hi Elaine,
Are you making a double brim where you fold the brim in half lengthwise to double it up? If so then once you have stitched the ends together to make it into a circle then you will fold your brim in half so the folded edge becomes the bottom of the brim. You will then stitch round 1 through the top two edges of the brim.
If you are not making a double brim then you would stitch around only through one stitch, otherwise you would be stitching the hole where your head goes.
I hope that makes sense. If you need more clarification let me know and I can send you some pictures.
Thank you so much for your reply, yes I only made the single brim and not the double folded over, I get it now! I guess I never really thought it through. Thank you!
You’re welcome! Glad you figured it out!
Hiya. I’m a crochet novice and just follow the same couple of hat patterns for charity hats but I’ve got to have a go at this when I’ve got the time to fit it in…….It’s really lovely
Thank you! It’s really not that difficult once you learn the stitches. You can do it!