Double Brim Coffee Beanie

Double Brim Coffee Beanie by Another Mum Fights the Dust

What is Being Made

The Double Brim Coffee Beanie is a crocheted hat designed for adult wear, featuring a distinctive double brim construction that creates a stylish, layered look. This intermediate-level project produces a finished hat measuring 8 inches from top to bottom and 9 inches wide, with a stretchy brim that expands to fit average adult head circumferences of 21 to 23 inches. The hat is topped with a faux fur pom pom for added visual interest and texture.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This beanie employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The pattern utilizes the mini bean stitch as its primary stitch pattern, which creates texture and visual depth throughout the hat's body. The construction involves working in rounds, a common method for creating seamless, cylindrical garments like beanies. The double brim is worked to a specific measurement rather than a set number of rows, allowing for customization and ensuring proper fit regardless of individual gauge variations. The brim's stretchiness is an intentional design feature that accommodates different head sizes within the specified circumference range.

Stitches Used

The pattern incorporates several essential crochet stitches:

• Chain stitch (ch) – used for foundation and turning chains
• Single crochet (sc) – a fundamental stitch for structure and density
• Mini bean stitch (mb) – the signature textured stitch that defines the beanie's appearance
• Slip stitch (slst) – used to join rounds and create seamless transitions
• Back loop only (blo) – a technique variation that creates ribbed or textured edges

Materials and Tools

The Double Brim Coffee Beanie requires worsted weight yarn, classified as aran weight in the craft industry. The designer used Lion Brand Heartland yarn in the Yosemite colorway, requiring one skein of 5 ounces (142 grams) containing 251 yards (230 meters). Total yardage needed is approximately 176 yards (161 meters) of 100 grams (3.5 ounces). A 6mm (US J10) crochet hook is required for this project. Additional materials include one faux fur pom pom for the hat's crown, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors for cutting yarn, and 5 to 6 stitch markers (optional but helpful for tracking pattern repeats and round beginnings). The gauge is 7 stitches by 10 rounds equaling 4 inches by 4 inches (10 by 10 centimeters) when worked in the mini bean stitch.

Pattern Details and Skill Considerations

Rated as an intermediate difficulty project, this beanie assumes crocheters have foundational knowledge of basic stitches and are comfortable working in rounds. The mini bean stitch, while decorative, requires attention to yarn overs and stitch placement, making it slightly more complex than simple single crochet work. The pattern is presented in American Standard crochet terminology and includes written abbreviations for quick reference. The flexible brim measurement approach makes this pattern forgiving for gauge variations, allowing crafters to adjust fit without recalculating stitch counts. This downloadable PDF pattern from designer Amy at Another Mum Fights the Dust provides a complete project suitable for creating a cozy, textured hat with contemporary styling.