Fable Beanie Crochet Pattern

If your Fable friends have been feeling the chill, this little beanie is just the thing to keep them cozy this winter! It’s a simple, crochet hat pattern that fits all of the animals in the Fable Collection, and it even includes instructions for a tiny pom pom on top.

A brown crochet teddy bear wearing a winter hat with a pom pom on top.

You can follow the free pattern below, or get the downloadable Fable Beanie Crochet Pattern PDF in my shop, or on Etsy.

Finn Bear Crochet Pattern

This little beanie is shown on the Finn Bear Fable Collection pattern. He is the sweetest little bear that comes with a removable bee costume. You can pick up a copy of the Finn Bear pattern in my shop or on Etsy.

A brown crochet bear wearing a crochet bumblebee costume.

The Fable Crew

The Fable Collection is a series of crochet animal patterns to inspire imaginative play. With interchangeable outfits, color changes, and accessories, each one can be customized however you like.

You can find the Fable Collection series of patterns HERE or on Etsy HERE. (Shown here is Brie Mouse, Finn Bear and Prim Bunny.)

Hand holding a pink and white crochet ballet mouse wearing a tutu.

hand holding a brown crochet bear wearing a blue hat.

hand holding a white and yellow bunny wearing a blue flower on her ear. She's also wearing an orange tulip-shaped dress.

Let’s jump in!

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SUPPLIES:

Size 4 worsted weight yarn (approx. 29.5yds/12g)
5mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle

ABBREVIATIONS:

(US Crochet Terms)

ch – chain

FLO – front loop only

FO – fasten off

hdc – half double crochet

sc – single crochet

sk – skip a stitch

st(s) stitch(es)

YO – yarn over

NOTES:

This beanie pattern is worked in rows.
It’s recommended to use yarn over/yarn over (YO/YO) method.
You can use a different weight of yarn for this pattern, adjusting to the appropriate hook size; however the size of the finished product will be different.

Photo showing a finished crochet beanie hat with crochet hook, yarn and a little bear face peeking into the frame.

MAIN PIECE:

Work all hdc sts into FLO
Use YO/YO method

Leaving a 6” tail, Ch 14 with loose (not too snug)

Row 1: Start in the 3rd chain from the hook – 12 hdc into back bumps along ch, ch 2, turn (12)

Rows 2-4: 12 hdc across, ch 2, turn (12) (3 rows)

Row 5: 6 hdc, sk 4 sts and ch 4, hdc 2, ch 2, turn

Row 6: 2 hdc, 4 hdc into ch, 6 hdc, ch 2, turn (12)

Rows 7-13: 12 hdc across, ch 2, turn (12) (7 rows)

Row 14: 2 hdc, sk 4 sts and ch 4, 6 hdc, ch 2, turn

Row 15: 6 hdc, 4 hdc into ch, hdc 2, ch 2, turn (12)

Row 16-17: 12 hdc across, ch 2, turn (12) (2 rows)

Row 18: 12 hdc across, ch 1, turn (12)

Do not cut yarn, continue to next step.

A photo of the finished crochet stitches to complete the fable beanie.

CLOSING THE HAT:

Fold hat in half, aligning the ear holes. With your working yarn, FLO sl sts through both layers along the edge. FO yarn.

Process photo showing crocheting the hat closed.

Process photo showing the beanie hat slip stitched closed with strands at top and bottom.

Using the starting tail at the top of the hat and a yarn needle, pick up single loops along the top edge of the hat, pull tight to close. FO and weave in ends.

Finn Bear looks so cute in his little beanie! You can leave the beanie as is, or continue to pom pom instructions for an added finishing touch!

Hands weaving a yarn needle into stitches along the top of the hat to close.

Hand pulling the yarn tail to close the top of the hat.

Hand holding a brown crochet bear wearing the finished hat.

POM POM (OPTIONAL):

1: Place a strand of yarn across three fingers and wind around all three fingers 30-40 times. Cut yarn and carefully remove from your hand.

2: Lay a 10″ strand of matching yarn on a flat surface and lay the wound yarn on top.

3: Tie the strand tightly around the wound yarn, flipping to knot at the back as well.

Hands with yarn wound around three fingers.

Woven yarn laying on top of a 10" strand of yarn.

Hands knotting the strand of yarn over the woven yarn.

4: Snip all loops and trim to form a ball, being careful not to snip the long strands.

Hands snipping the loops on the pom pom.

Hands snipping the loops to shape them for the pom pom.

5: Use a crochet hook to pull each long strand though the top of the hat at different points. Knot inside the hat. Weave in ends if you prefer.

Hands using a crochet hook to weave the tails into the hat to secure.

Hands showing the inside of the hat - knotting ends together.

Finished yellow hat with a grey pom pom on a little brown crochet bear.

Your crochet Fable Beanie is complete – I hope you enjoyed this pattern!

If you prefer a downloadable PDF Fable Beanie Pattern, you can pick up a copy in my shop or on Etsy.

Check out my other popular blog posts here:

Free Fable Collection Sleeping Bag Pattern

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