My free Bulky Cabled Beanie crochet pattern helps you create a classic winter cable hat with bulky yarn and a pom pom for sizes ranging from baby to adult.
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About The Bulky Cabled Beanie
Stay warm this winter with my free cabled beanie crochet pattern! This cozy cable hat has a chunky, textured look and a modern feel, made with soft bulky yarn and finished with a pom pom on top.
It’s a fun project for crocheters who enjoy working with cables, and the unisex design looks great on everyone. The pattern includes 5 sizes for babies, toddlers, children, teens, and adults, so you can make a cozy hat for the whole family.
How to Crochet a Cabled Beanie
Make a cozy winter hat with this free cabled beanie crochet pattern! This classic cable hat uses bulky yarn and a 10mm crochet hook, and my free crochet pattern guides you through the cables and ridges step by step. You can add an optional pom pom at the end if you like.
The pattern includes instructions for 5 sizes, from baby to adult, and is written clearly for intermediate crocheters. By following the detailed steps, you’ll be able to create a warm, textured beanie with intricate cable stitches that’s perfect for winter.
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Bulky Cabled Beanie: Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet Pattern Information:
Supplies:
- US N / 10 mm crochet hook
- Loops & Threads Charisma, weight (5) bulky, 100% Acrylic, 109 yds / 100 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g per skein. Pattern requires less than 125 yds/ 110 m.
- Pom for top (optional)
Finished Sizes:
- 6-12 mo, (Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult)
- Circumference: 14.5 (16, 18, 20, 21) inches / 36 (40, 45, 50, 52.5) cm
- Height: 6.25 (7, 7.5, 8, 8.5) inches / 15.5 (17.5, 19, 20, 21) cm
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- BPhdc: Back Post half double crochet
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- FPdc: Front Post double crochet
- FPhdc: Front Post half double crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- rev sc: reverse single crochet
- rep: repeat
- rnd(s): round(s)
- sc: single crochet
- sk: skip
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitches
Special Stitches:
Creating the Cable: Cable is worked across 5 stitches. Sk first 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, cross over the front of the last 2 sts you just worked and FPdc in first 2 sts, dc in next st.
Gauge:
3 sts and 2 rnds = 1” inches / 2.5 cm in first 2 rnds
Skill level:
Copyright Notice:
Pattern is sole property of Carol Hladik Designs. Please do not copy or reproduce in any way.
You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit me as the designer in your posts.
Free Crochet Pattern: Bulky Cabled Beanie
6-12 Month
Rnd 1: Working into a magic circle, sc 10, sl st in first sc to join in the round. (10 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around, sl st to join. (20 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *inc, sc* rep * to * around, sl st to join. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, crossing over the front of the sts you just worked, FPdc in 2 skipped sts, dc in next st*, rep * to * around, sl st to join.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join.
Beginning in next rnd, you will skip the sc rnd and work all FPdc sts in the dc sts 2 rnds below.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, crossing over the front of the sts you just worked, FPdc in 2 skipped sts, FPdc in next st*, rep * to * around, sl st around.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join.
Rnds 8 – 11: Rep Rnds 6 – 7.
Rnd 12: Ch 1, *FPhdc, BPhdc*, rep * to * around, sl st to join.
Rnd 13 – 14: Rep Rnd 12.
Rnd 15: Rev sc around.
Fasten off leaving a 4” (10 cm) tail to weave in.
Optional: Attach pom to top with a piece of yarn and a tapestry needle.
1-3 Years
Rnd 1: Working into a magic circle, sc 9, sl st in first sc to join in the round. (9 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around, sl st to join. (18 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *inc, sc* rep from * to * around, sl st to join. (27 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *inc, sc 2*, rep * to * around to last 3 sts, sc 3, sl st to join. (35 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, crossing over the front of the sts you just worked, FPdc in 2 skipped sts, dc in next st*, rep * to * around, sl st to join.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join.
Beginning in next rnd, you will skip the sc rnd and work all FPdc sts in the dc sts 2 rnds below.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, crossing over the front of the sts you just worked, FPdc in 2 skipped sts, FPdc in next st*, rep pattern * to * around, sl st around.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join.
Rnds 9 – 12: Rep Rnds 7 – 8.
Rnd 13: Ch 1, *FPhdc, BPhdc*, rep * to * around, sl st to join.
Rnds 14 – 16: Rep Rnd 13.
Rnd 17: Rev sc around.
Fasten off leaving a 4” (10 cm) tail to weave in.
Optional: Attach pom to top with a piece of yarn and a tapestry needle.
3-10 Years
Rnd 1: Working into a magic circle, sc 10, sl st in first sc to join in the round. (10 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around, sl st to join. (20 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *inc, sc* rep from * to * around, sl st to join. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *inc, sc 2*, rep * to * around, sl st to join. (40 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, crossing over the front of the sts you just worked, FPdc in 2 skipped sts, dc in next st*, rep * to * around, sl st to join.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join.
Beginning in next rnd, you will skip the sc rnd and work all FPdc sts in the dc sts 2 rnds below.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, crossing over the front of the sts you just worked, FPdc in 2 skipped sts, FPdc in next st*, rep pattern * to * around, sl st around.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join.
Rnds 9 – 12: Rep Rnds 7 – 8.
Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 7.
Rnd 14: Ch 1, *FPhdc, BPhdc*, rep * to * around, sl st to join.
Rnds 15 – 17: Rep Rnd 14.
Rnd 17: Rev sc around.
Teen / Small Adult
Rnd 1: Working into a magic circle, sc 11, sl st in first sc to join in the round. (11 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around, sl st to join. (22 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *inc, sc* rep from * to * around, sl st to join. (33 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *inc, sc 2*, rep * to * around to last 3 sts, inc, sc, inc, sl st to join. (45 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, crossing over the front of the sts you just worked, FPdc in 2 skipped sts, dc in next st*, rep * to * around, sl st to join.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join.
Beginning in next rnd, you will skip the sc rnd and work all FPdc sts in the dc sts 2 rnds below.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, crossing over the front of the sts you just worked, FPdc in 2 skipped sts, FPdc in next st*, rep pattern * to * around, sl st around.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join.
Rnds 9 – 12: Rep Rnds 7 – 8.
Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 7.
Rnd 14: Ch 2, *FPhdc, BPhdc*, rep * to * around, sl st to join.
Rnds 15 – 17: Rep Rnd 14.
Rnd 18: Rev sc around.
Adult:
Rnd 1: Working into a magic circle, sc 10, sl st in first sc to join in the round. (10 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around, sl st to join. (20 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *inc, sc* rep from * to * around, sl st to join. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *inc, sc 2*, rep * to * around, sl st to join. (40 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, *inc, sc 3*, rep * to * around, sl st to join. (50 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, crossing over the front of the sts you just worked, FPdc in 2 skipped sts, dc in next st*, rep * to * around, sl st to join.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join.
Beginning in next rnd, you will skip the sc rnd and work all FPdc sts in the dc sts 2 rnds below.
Rnd 8: Ch 2, *sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, crossing over the front of the sts you just worked, FPdc in 2 skipped sts, FPdc in next st*, rep pattern * to * around, sl st around.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to join.
Rnds 10 – 15: Rep Rnds 8 – 9.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, *FPhdc, BPhdc*, rep * to * around, sl st to join.
Rnds 17 – 19: Rep Rnd 14.
Rnd 20: Rev sc around.
