I’m so happy to participate again in this year’s Crochet Cancer Challenge! It’s hard to believe that this is my fifth year joining in the Challenge.
I love this Challenge because I know how much love and care crocheters put into making items to donate. The enthusiasm each year is inspiring!
This year, I picked a beautiful teal color for my design to honor those fighting ovarian cancer. My design is made in memory of my Mother-in-Law and Grandmother, both of whom were incredibly loving, caring, and creative.
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The Brook Beanie is a cozy hat that is worked from the top down. The simple stitch variations are fun and easy to follow.
This should be a great project for relaxing crochet. I used a J hook for the design, so it works up quickly.
2025 Crochet Cancer Challenge
During the 2025 Crochet Cancer Challenge, you can download a new hat pattern every weekday and Saturday in October.
With each download, you make a pledge to crochet a hat for someone who has been affected by cancer.
Make as few or as many hats as you like. Crocheting to give things away is one of my favorites, and I know many of you share this passion.
This pattern is featured on October 3, 2025 as part of the 2025 Crochet Cancer Challenge hosted by Sweet Potato 3 in October 2025.
On October 3, 2025, use the first button below to go to the round up post. Visit the post to learn more about the challenge and to grab the coupon code.
Then return here and use the second button below to go to Ravelry, where you can use the coupon code to download the ad-free PDF pattern for free.
The pattern will be available as a free download through October 31, 2025. After that, you can continue to access the pattern for free on this blog page.
Pattern Options for the Brook Beanie Pattern
The Brook Beanie is a free crochet pattern for a worsted weight yarn in US crochet terminology. The complete pattern is included for free on the blog below.
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About the Inspiration for the Brook Beanie Pattern
I was inspired this year to make a quick and cozy project. Something easy that would be perfect for donating.
I chose worsted weight yarn again so that the hat would work up fast.
The stitches are variations on simple stitches to make the design fun and easy.
The top-down construction is one of my favorite ways to make a hat while giving it a nice fit.
About the Yarn
I used Lion Brand Heartland for this design. It’s one of my favorite go-to worsted weight yarns.
It’s usually easy to find in a local craft store. And the skeins come in generous sizes which is great for designing and making.
It’s also a nice and soft 100% acrylic so it’s machine washable.
I love the heathered colorways.
Feel free to choose another soft worsted weight yarn too.
Brook Beanie Pattern
Crochet Supplies
Yarn: Worsted Weight (#4 Medium) approximately 125 yards.
Shown: Adult M in Lion Brand Heartland Yarn (100% acrylic), 251yd[230m]/5oz[142g]: #105N Glacier Bay, approximately 1/2 skein.
Hook: Size J/10 (6.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. (these are my favorite crochet hooks).
Notions: Tapestry needle, 1 stitch marker, tape measure.
Sizing and Gauge
Sizes: Adult M – one size fits most.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 20” in circumference at brim, 8” from top of hat to edge of brim.
Gauge: Rounds 1-3 = 4″ diameter.
Pattern Notes
- Hat is worked from the top down.
- It is recommended to use the stitch marker to mark the first st of each rnd, and move the marker up as you go along.
- Adjust the hat’s height by subtracting or adding to the number of rounds in the repeat section, or by adding additional rounds of ribbing at the end.
- Learn more about back loop only crochet stitches at https://craftingeachday.com/what-is-blo-in-crochet/.
- Ch 1 or Ch 2 at beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Standard Stitch Abbreviations (U.S. Crochet Terminology):
bpdc: back post double crochet
ch(s): chain(s)
dc: double crochet
dcblo: double crochet back loop only
fpdc: front post double crochet
pm: place marker
rep: repeat
rnd: round
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
Brook Beanie Crochet Pattern
Begin with magic loop. Tutorial at https://craftingeachday.com/magic-loop-tutorial/
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as st), work 12 dc in magic loop, sl st to first st to join. Tighten magic loop. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, work 2 dc in each stitch of previous rnd, sl st to first st to join. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc next st, dc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (36 dc)
Check gauge. Circle should now be 4.0” in diameter.
Rnd 4: Ch 2, dcblo in each st around, sl st to first st to join. (36 dcblo)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of the next 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (48 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (60 dc)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dcblo in each st around, sl st to first st to join. (60 dc)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, (sc, dc, dc) in next st (pm in first sc to mark first st in rnd), sk 2 st, *(sc, dc, dc) in next st, sk 2 st; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (20 sets of sc, dc, dc)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each st around, sl st in first st to join. (60 dc)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, dcblo in each st around, sl st to first st to join. (60 dcblo)
Rnds 11 – 13: Rep rnds 8 – 10 once.
Rnd 14: Ch 2, *fpdc, bpdc; rep from * around, sl st to first st to join. (30 fpdc, 30 bpdc)
Rnd 15: Ch 2, *fpdc, bpdc; rep from * around, continue to finishing. (30 fpdc, 30 bpdc)
Finishing: Fasten off using invisible join method. Tutorial for invisible join at https://craftingeachday.com/crochet-invisible-join-tutorial-crochet-in-the-round/. Weave in ends.
Other Crochet Patterns You Might Enjoy
For my other Crochet Cancer Challenge patterns, check out the Penelope Beanie, Marin Beanie, Primrose Hat, and Breann Hat patterns.
For another easy worsted weight hat pattern, try the Pacifica Beanie, a great hat pattern for men!