Learn to crochet a Crochet Pom Pom Beanie that wraps your head in chunky, cloud-soft warmth with a faux fur pom that bounces with every step. Wear it pulled low over a wool coat on a Sunday market morning, tucked into a ski bag for a mountain weekend, or simply layered over bed hair on a slow winter day.
The Pom Pom Beanie
The Crochet Pom Pom Beanie is one of those pieces that feels both effortless and considered, the kind of thing you reach for without thinking and receive compliments for without expecting. Its deep ribbed texture creates vertical lines that are airy yet structured, giving the hat a tailored silhouette that sits beautifully whether worn slouched at the back or pulled snug to the brow. The faux fur pom on top adds a whisper of elegance that tips the whole look from cosy into chic. This is a hat for the person who wants their handmade pieces to look intentional, polished, and genuinely wearable.
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In mustard gold or soft dove grey, both of which you can see finished in the reference images, this beanie reads as a deliberate wardrobe choice rather than an afterthought. Mustard works beautifully against camel coats, rust scarves, and dark denim, while the grey version pairs with almost everything in a winter wardrobe. Try it also in cream, forest green, or a deep burgundy if you want to build a little seasonal collection.
Materials and Tools
For a Crochet Pom Pom Beanie with this kind of satisfying, chunky texture, you will want a super bulky yarn, something in the weight 6 category, made from wool or a wool-acrylic blend that gives you both warmth and a small amount of elasticity. The hats shown here were made with a thick, single-ply merino-style yarn that catches the light softly and compresses into those beautiful twisted ribs. Work with a 9mm or 10mm crochet hook to get the open, relaxed gauge that allows the ribbing to stretch comfortably over the head. A stitch marker and a large-eye yarn needle for finishing are the only other tools you truly need.
Stitch by Stitch
This beanie uses a small, focused collection of stitches that work together to build the ribbed fabric you see running from brim to crown.
BULLET:SC (Single Crochet) The foundation stitch that grounds the ribbing and keeps the brim stable and neat.
BULLET:BLO (Back Loop Only) Working into the back loop only on each SC row is what creates that deep, rope-like rib texture running vertically across the hat.
BULLET:SL ST (Slip Stitch) Used to join rounds and to close the crown of the hat cleanly without adding visible bulk.
BULLET:YO (Yarn Over) A fundamental movement woven into every stitch, controlling how the yarn wraps and how the fabric drapes.
Once you settle into the BLO rhythm, the repetition becomes genuinely meditative, a slow, satisfying loop of pull and pull again that lets your hands work while your mind rests.
Construction
The Crochet Pom Pom Beanie is worked flat as a long ribbed panel, which is then seamed vertically to form the tube of the hat body. This flat-panel method is wonderfully beginner-friendly because you never have to worry about working in the round until the very end, when you gather the top edge closed and cinch it tight. The full step-by-step process, including exactly how many stitches to cast on, how long to work the panel, and how to attach the pom, is all covered clearly in the video tutorial linked with this post. If you want a deeper slouch, simply add a few extra rows before seaming, and the hat will billow softly at the back.
Wearing Your Pom Pom Beanie
Pull it on with an oversized knit jumper and wide-leg trousers for a Saturday afternoon at the farmer’s market, or pair it with a sleek puffer and slim jeans for something a little more put-together. The faux fur pom makes it feel festive enough for holiday gatherings, while the clean ribbing keeps it grounded and wearable long after the decorations come down. Finish yours and you will find yourself looking for excuses to go outside.
Washing and Caring for Your Pom Pom Beanie
If you have used a wool or wool-blend yarn, hand washing in cool water with a gentle wool wash is always the safest choice, as agitation in a machine can cause the fibers to felt and shrink. Lay the hat flat on a dry towel to reshape it after washing, gently patting the ribs back into alignment, and allow it to air dry away from direct heat. The faux fur pom can be fluffed back to life with a light shake once dry, or you can run a wide-tooth comb through it very gently to restore the volume. Store the finished beanie folded loosely in a drawer or laid flat in a basket rather than hung, which can distort the ribbed fabric over time.
Every Crochet Pom Pom Beanie you finish is proof that slow, handmade things are worth the time they take to create. Pin this article to your winter crochet board and share your finished hat on Instagram so the whole community can cheer you on.
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Tutorial and photos of this pom pom beanie by: CJ Design.