Here is a simple crochet pattern for a winter beanie:

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in any color
• Crochet hook in a size appropriate for your yarn

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

Instructions:

1. Start by making a magic circle (or you can also ch 4 and join with a sl st to make a circle).
2. Ch 1 and make 10 sc into the circle. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
3. Ch 1. Make 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (You should now have 20 sc in your round).
4. Ch 1. Make 1 sc in the next stitch, then make 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (You should now have 30 sc in your round).
5. Ch 1. Make 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, then make 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (You should now have 40 sc in your round).
6. Ch 1. Make 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, then make 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (You should now have 50 sc in your round).
7. Ch 2 (counts as your first dc). Make 1 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2.
8. Ch 2. Make 1 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2.
9. Repeat step 8 until your beanie reaches the desired length. When you are finished, fasten off and weave in your ends.

And that’s it! You now have a basic winter beanie. You can use any colour of yarn and any size crochet hook to create the beanie of your choice. You can also add a pom-pom or other embellishments to personalise your beanie.