The Mini Beanie Ornament is a small, charming project that brings a cozy winter touch to any space. Its simple construction and classic shape make it perfect for beginners, quick gifts, or decorating your home with handmade accents. Whether you hang it on your Christmas tree, use it as a festive tag, or create a whole garland of little beanies, this tiny piece adds warmth and personality wherever it appears.
The Mini Beanie Ornament was inspired by the quiet warmth of winter, those cozy moments spent indoors while the world outside feels calm and frosty. I wanted to capture the feeling of soft knitted textures, steaming cocoa, and the simple joy of decorating the tree with handmade pieces. Its tiny ribbed shape and classic winter red make it feel like a little symbol of comfort, crafted to bring a touch of seasonal coziness into your home.
This ornament belongs to the Forest Whispers collection, reflecting the peaceful beauty of winter and the charm of small, heartfelt creations.
Keep reading below to find out more about the yarn and the supplies I used. Then, scroll down for the free written crochet pattern!
Yarn and supplies
For my beanie, I tried several combinations to achieve different textures and moods. Here are some of my favorites:
You can use any fine (2) weight yarn, feel free to play around! Whether you're going for something sparkly, soft, or classic, the possibilities are endless. For the traditional beanie look, I used the colorway RED for the beanie and Off-WHITE for the pompom.
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Video
In this video, I’ll show you how to crochet a mini beanie ornament - a simple and cozy project, perfect for decorating your Christmas tree or adding a handmade touch to your gifts. You can easily adjust the size or play with colors to match your holiday style.
The pompom pattern is primarily worked in continuous rounds. Do not slip stitch to join the round unless specifically instructed to do so.
Use a stitch marker to keep track of your stitches.
Total stitches are indicated between ( )
Decrease in the front loop only
Mini Beanie Ornament Pattern
This tiny beanie is crocheted flat in simple rows of half double crochet, then stitched into a tube and gently cinched at the top. From Row 2, the back-loop-only technique is used, working into the loop farthest from you to create the classic ribbed look.
Beanie
Using red yarn
Chain 22
R1: Hdc in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain across row (21)
R2-16: Ch 2, turn, hdc in the back loop into 3rd loop from the hook, then hdc in the back loop across row (21)
At the end of row 16, the hat is a rectangle of ribbed crochet that measures approximately 4.5" (11 cm) wide and 3" (8 cm) tall.
Fold it in a half and join the edge together using slip stitches. Leave along tail. And after that, work a running stitch around the edge of one end. And then gently pinch it closed.
Pompom
Using white yarn
R1: 6 sc in mr (6)
R2: [Inc, 1sc]*3 (9)
R3-4: 9sc (9)
R5: [dec, 1sc]*3 (9)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sew the pom-pom on top of the hat. Fasten off inside the hat and your mini hat is done.
Make hanging loop.
Share Your Creation!
I’d love to see your version of the Mini Beanie Ornament!
If you make this project, share it on social media using #MyBeanieOrnament, #TLB_ForestWhispers, #thelagombox so I can admire your work and feature it in my stories!
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