About This Winter Is Coming Beanie Pattern
This pattern creates a warm, ribbed beanie crocheted flat and seamed to form a tube, mimicking the look of a knitted fisherman's rib. You can customize the chain length and number of rows to match your head circumference and desired height. The technique uses half double crochet worked through the back loop for clear vertical ribs and an easy folded cuff.
Worked in rows and seamed vertically, the hat is quick to make and ideal for beginners. Use a bulky yarn and 8 mm hook for the same dense, squishy texture shown in the photos.
Why You'll Love This Winter Is Coming Beanie Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it brings the cozy feel of a knitted rib into a quick crochet make that anyone can enjoy. I designed it to be fully customizable so you can easily adjust the chain and number of rows to fit any head size. The back-loop half double crochet creates a deep, tactile rib that folds into a neat cuff without extra finishing. It is perfect for gifting or making multiples in different colors, and I always enjoy how fast a hat like this comes together.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing this pattern by changing yarn weight and hook size to make totally different versions.
Use a bulky yarn and the recommended 8 mm hook to get big, squishy ribs and a quick finish.
Use a lighter DK yarn and a smaller hook to make a slimmer, more fitted beanie for a different look.
I often make the cuff deeper by working more rows before joining, which gives a chunkier folded cuff.
Try adding a pompom to the top for a playful finish; you can attach a faux fur pompom or a yarn pompom.
I sometimes add stripes by changing colors every 6-8 rows to create a banded effect without changing the rib texture.
For earflaps, pick up stitches at the brim and work short triangular panels before finishing the crown.
I also experiment with a lining for extra warmth by sewing a soft fleece circle into the interior once the beanie is finished.
To make a mini keychain or child size, simply reduce the chain length and number of rows, keeping the rib technique the same.
If you want a reversible look, ensure the seam is sewn carefully and add a decorative whipstitch edge to disguise the join.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Not measuring your initial chain length can result in a too-tight or too-loose hat; measure the chain against the head and adjust to reach about 35 cm before proceeding.
✗ Crocheting through both loops instead of the back loop only will hide the rib effect; always work HDC through the back loop to achieve the fisherman's rib look.
✗ Skipping rows or miscounting repeated rows will alter the final height and fit; mark every pair of rows or count regularly and aim for the recommended width (about 53 cm) or your measured target.
✗ Joining the sides unevenly can twist the tube and distort the ribs; line up the edges carefully and join with 40 slip stitches vertically to keep ribs aligned and neat.
