Half-And-Half Cuffed Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This Half-And-Half Cuffed Beanie is the perfect first hat project for any crocheter who has mastered single crochet and wants something bold to show for it. It's made from one simple side-to-side rectangle in two striking color halves, cobalt blue and bright orange, so there are no tricky crown decreases or shaping to worry about. The dense single crochet fabric feels sturdy and warm, and the folded cuff doubles up the fabric around your ears for extra coziness. Topped with a small two-tone pom, it has an easy streetwear vibe that looks great on everyone.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) acrylic or wool blend. Color A (cobalt blue): 100 yards. Color B (orange): 100 yards.
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, scissors, stitch marker (optional), pom pom maker or a piece of cardboard for the pom
• Finished size: Adult, 20–22 inch circumference, 8.5 inches tall including the cuff

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• esc — extended single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through one loop, yarn over, pull through both remaining loops.
• ehdc — extended half double crochet: yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through one loop, yarn over, pull through all three remaining loops.

Gauge

14 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in pattern (alternating esc and ehdc). To check, work a small swatch in pattern and measure the middle of it with a ruler; if you have more stitches than 14 in 4 inches, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down.

Tips Before You Start

• Keep your single crochet stitches relaxed and even. Tight, stiff fabric will make the cuff bulky and the hat less comfortable.
• Change to Color B on the last stitch of Row 12, pulling the new color through the final loop so the color change sits cleanly at the edge.
• Count your stitches at the end of every row. The rectangle must stay 30 stitches wide for the hat to fit properly.
• Try the tube on before seaming the cuff and pom so you can adjust the fold to your preferred height.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rectangle (Color A, then Color B)

Row 1: With Color A, ch 31, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (30 sts).

Rows 2–12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (30 sts).

Row 12 color change: On the final stitch of Row 12, pull Color B through to finish the stitch. Fasten off Color A.

Rows 13–24: With Color B, ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (30 sts). Fasten off Color B, leaving a long tail for seaming.

Joining the Tube

Fold the rectangle in half with right sides facing, matching the short ends. Using the long Color B tail and a tapestry needle, whipstitch the short ends together to form a tube, or single crochet them together for a raised seam. Fasten off and turn the tube right side out.

Cuff

Fold up the bottom 2 inches of the tube to create the cuff. Because the color change falls at the midpoint of the rectangle, the folded cuff will show the opposite color half on its outside, giving the hat its half-and-half look.

Pom Pom

Make a small pom pom using both Color A and Color B held together, about 2 inches across. Trim it evenly, then use the yarn tails to tie it securely to the top center of the hat, at the flat joined edge.

Assembly and Finishing

Weave in all remaining ends on the inside of the hat, working them through several stitches so they stay put. Gently steam or wet block the hat to even out the single crochet fabric, shaping it to the finished measurements and letting it dry flat. Fluff the pom and adjust the cuff fold one last time.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the colorway for any two contrasting worsted yarns, like navy and mustard or black and pink, to match your wardrobe.
• Make the cuff deeper (3 inches) for a slouchier streetwear look, or skip the pom for a cleaner, minimalist finish.
• Add a contrasting single crochet border around the top edge before attaching the pom to hide the seam and give the crown a neat finish.