Lace Beanie Crochet Pattern

Get this free lace beanie crochet pattern and create a stylish, lightweight hat perfect for cool weather. Combining practicality with delicate lace texture, this easy crochet beanie pattern is ideal for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike.In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to crochet a lace beanie step by step using basic stitches, simple lace repeats, and a stretchy ribbed brim for a comfortable fit. The hat is worked from the bottom up and finished with optional pom-pom detailing for a modern touch.

Lace Beanie Crochet Pattern Tutorial

In this article, we’ll walk you through crocheting a lace beanie from the bottom up, using basic double crochet and chains to create a beautiful lace pattern. With an easy skill level, you’ll breeze through the project while mastering the art of lacework. Plus, we’ve added a stretchy ribbed band for a snug fit, ensuring your beanie stays put.

This crochet lace beanie is worked:

• from the brim upward
• with a ribbed band
• using an easy lace stitch repeat
• in the round after the brim is joined

The result is a stretchy and breathable crochet beanie suitable for everyday wear.

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Supplies

Here are the supplies you will need to crochet a lace beanie:

• Worsted weight yarn (10ply) #4. Approximately 140 m (153 yds)
• 5mm (H-8) and 4.5mm hooks
• Optional – faux fur pom-pom
• Tapestry needle – to weave ends.
• Scissors

I used Paintbox Wool Mix Aran, but you can use any worsted wool, wool blend, or acrylic yarn. This pattern is not suitable for cotton yarns, as they tend not to be as stretchy.

Pattern Notes for the Lace Beanie Crochet Pattern

• Skill Level – Easy, Confident beginner. This lace beanie crochet pattern uses single crochets and double crochets.
• Gauge – 13 st and 14 rows of sc with a 5mm (H-8) hook. Crochet a test swatch to match the gauge for the best-fitting beanie.
• Beanie Sizing – This lace beanie crochet pattern fits the average female head of 20-22” in circumference. The hat stretches to accommodate different head sizes.
• Terms of Use – Pattern for personal use only. Do NOT distribute or share the PDF pattern. See full terms of use.

Abbreviations Used

Pattern written in US terms.

• sc =single crochet
• scblo = single crochet back loop only
• dc = double crochet stitch
• dc2tog = double crochet 2 together
• ch = chain stitch
• YO = yarn over

Special Stitches

Here are the special stitches you will need for the lace beanie crochet pattern.

Single Crochet Back Loop Only (scblo)

1. Insert hookin back loop. (Look at the top of the stitch. You’ll see it has a V-shape composed of two loops – the front loop and the back loop.)
2. YO, pull through (2 loops on hook).
3. YO, pull the yarn through both loops. (1 loop on hook)

Double Crochet 2 Together

1. YO, insert hook into the first stitch, YO and pull through (3 loops). YO and pull through 2 loops (2 loops).
2. YO, insert hook into the next stitch, YO, pull through. (4 loops). YO and pull through 2 loops (3 loops), YO and pull through 3 loops (1 loop).

Lace Beanie Crochet Pattern (Step by Step)

This free crochet pattern works bottom-up and starts at the brim. The brim is crocheted flat and then seamed. You will continue the top part in the round.

Crochet the Brim

1. With color A, chain 9 (8+1) with the 4.5mm hook.
2. Work 1 sc into 2nd chain, sc across the row, turn.
3. Ch 1, sc into base of chain.
4. Scblo until the last stitch, sc into last stitch.
5. Repeat for 70 more rows. (Total rows is 72 or 36 ribs)
6. Slip stitch or whip stitch the edges together and turn right way out.
7. Change to 5.0 mm hook.
8. Ch1, sc into the side of each row (72 stitches).

Iris Stitch Main Row 1

1. Chain 3 (counts as first dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2dc) into base of chain, sk3.
2.  *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) into next stitch, sk3.
3. Repeat from * all the way around. (18 clusters)
4. Sl st to join.

Main Row 2 -7

1. Slip stitch to first ch-1 space.
2. Chain 3 (counts as first dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2dc) in that space.
3.  *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) into next ch-1 space.
4. Repeat from * all the way around. (18 clusters). Sl st to join.
5. Repeat for rows 3-7.

Row 8 Top of Crochet

1. Change back to the 4.5mm crochet hook.
2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc into top of next stitch, sk the ch-1 sp, dc into next 2 stitches.
3. *Dc into next 2 stitches, sk the ch-1 sp, Dc into next 2 stitches.
4. Repeat from * all the way around, until last stitch.
5. End with a dc, slip stitch to join row. (72 stitches)

Row 9 Crown Decrease Row

1. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), Dc2tog every stitch to last stitch, dc. (37 stitches)
2. Slip stitch to join.

Row 10 Last Row

1. Ch 3, dc around row. Try to crochet tightly.
2. Slip stitch to join.
3. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Finishing the Crochet Lace Beanie

1. Thread a yarn needle and do a small up and down stitch (running stitch) all the way around the edge.
2. Pull tight to gather.
3. Stitch across the top a couple of times to further secure.
4. Bring the yarn to the inside of the beanie and fasten off. Do not cut yarn if you want to add a pom-pom.
5. Optional – Add a pom pom using the yarn. (How to make a pom-pom)
6. Weave in all ends.

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Lace Beanie Crochet Pattern – In Conclusion

This lace beanie crochet pattern combines softness, stretch, and delicate texture in an easy-to-make design suitable for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Once you master the lace repeat, this pattern works up quickly and can easily be customized with different yarn colors, pom-poms, or sizing adjustments. Thanks for reading my lace beanie crochet pattern. Here are some more patterns you might like to try.