Double Brim Knit-Look Beanie: Free Crochet Pattern

This double brim knit-look beanie is the third of four hats being highlighted in my “All the Double Brim Hats” series. You can find the others here:

  1. Keystone Ribbed Hat
  2. Breckenridge Double Brim Beanie
  3. Aspen Knit Look Beanie 
  4. Vail Slouch Hat

I fell in love with the waistcoat or center single crochet stitch when I was working on designing the Polly Reversible Beanie and I just HAD to make a double brim version! This double brim knit-look beanie is just what I’d been looking for but hadn’t been able to find in just the shape and look I was wanting.

This hat is designed to highlight the double brim with contrasting color and to carry just the right amount of slouch. I’m super picky about my slouchies! How about you?


Designed to be work in the slouchy pompom version, this hat can also be worn with the brim turned up….Santa style!

Side view of crochet double brim knit-look beanie

Photo of folded crochet double brim slouchy hat

Materials

Stitches & Abbreviations Used

  • CH: chain
  • SC: single crochet
  • SLST: slip stitch
  • ST(S): stitch(es)
  • MC: main color used
  • CC: contrasting color

All the Deets

  • Skill Level: Intermediate 
  • US Terminology
  • Teens/Women’s Small size
  • Fully tested pattern
  • Takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete
  • No matter your skill level, I always suggest that you read through the pattern from beginning to end before beginning your work just to be sure you don’t have any questions that might cause frustration in the midst of your project.

Special Notes

  • Waistcoat Stitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-vL-NNA_fY
  • To decrease with waistcoat SC: Insert hook into next stitch, draw up a loop. Insert hook into following stitch, draw up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 3 loops.
  • Working a waistcoat SC into a decreased stitch: Insert hook into the first V created by the decrease, draw up a loop. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
Photo of the back view of double brim knit look beanie free crochet pattern

Make Your Double Brim Knit-Look Beanie

With 9.00 mm (M/N) hook

With CC and working loosely, chain 40. Join with a SLST to beginning CH.

RND 1: Ch1, (continue to work loosely throughout) SC into the same stitch as beginning CH1 and each chain around. Join with a tight SLST to beginning CH1 (see photo below). 40 STS

Image tutorial of RND 1

RND 2: CH1, (working the waistcoat stitch – into the SC from the row below, not into the front and back loops), SC in the first stitch and each stitch around. Join with a SLST to beginning CH1. 40 STS

Image tutorial of RND 2


As you’re working round 2, it will begin looking like this.

Image tutorial of RND 2

All of your SC stitches from round 2 forward will be waistcoat SC.

RND 3 – 10: repeat round 2

RND 11: (switch to MC) CH1, SC in first stitch and each stitch around. Join with a SLST to beginning CH1. 40 STS

RND 12: CH1, SC in first stitch and each stitch around. Join with a SLST to beginning CH1. 40 STS

RNDS 13 – 20: repeat round 12

RND 21: With the right side of the hat facing you, fold CC portion of the hat up so that it matches the MC portion.

Image tutorial of RND 21

CH1, sew the brim closed by working a waistcoat SC in each stitch around, matching SC stitches with unworked loops of foundation chain stitches. Do not join. 40 STS

RND 22: Add a stitch marker to the last stitch created. You’ll begin working in a continuous spiral now. SC in first stitch and each stitch around. 40 STS

RND 23 – 44: repeat round 22

RND 45: *SC in each of the next 4 STS, decrease SC across the next 2 STS,* repeat from * to * 5 more times. SC in the last 4 stitches. 34 STS

RND 46: *SC in each of the next 3 STS, decrease SC across the next 2 STS,* repeat from * to * 5 more times. SC in the last 4 stitches. 28 STS

RND 47: * SC in each of the next 2 STS, decrease SC across the next 2 STS,* repeat from * to * 6 more times. 21 STS

RND 48: *SC in the next ST, decrease SC across the next 2 STS,* repeat from * to * 6 more times. 14 STS

RND 49: *Decrease SC across the next 2 STS,* repeat from * to * around to the stitch marker. 7 STS

Finish off. Use the tail to stitch the hole closed and add pompom.

Photo of the finish crochet slouchy hat worn by a woman

Get the Downloadable, Ad-free PDF of this Design

The free pattern for this hat in size small is shared, above. However, I know many of you like to print your patterns (without all those pesky ads cluttering your printout) or save them, digitally, for later use.

So, I’ve created a beautifully formatted, large print, ad-free PDF of this pattern (in sizes small through women’s XL) for you to use at your convenience and you can get it on Ravelry for less than the cost of a cup of coffee…or join the Made with a Twist Makers Club to get lifetime access to all Made with a Twist PDF patterns for just $25!

Once Your Project Is Finished

I know you’re going to love making the Aspen Double Brim Knit-Look Beanie and I so look forward to seeing your finished product.

You can do that one of two way (or both):

  • Create a project on Ravelry for your unique creation and link it to the Aspen Double Brim Beanie pattern.
  • Follow me on Instagram and share your photos. Be sure to tag @thecrochetpreneur and use the hashtag #aspenbeanie and #madewithatwisters. 

I can’t wait to see your creations!

Until then, stay cozy and keep on yarning. ♥

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One Comment

  1. Such a cute hat! I like how easy the double brim is created.

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