Bring the magic of the holidays to life with this Peppermint Twist Beanie crochet pattern — a cozy, candy-cane-inspired hat that’s as joyful to make as it is to wear. The classic red and white twist evokes sweet memories of Christmas past: peppermint bark cooling on the counter, carols drifting through the snow, and the glow of candlelight in frosty windows.

Designed with super bulky yarn, this pattern works up quickly while creating a bold, eye-catching design that looks intricate but is easy to master with a little focus. Perfect for handmade holiday gifts, market prep, or matching family hats for festive photos!

Pattern instructions for two-color design. Tips for adding a third color included.

Details:
This listing is for a digital crochet pattern (PDF) – not a finished product. The Peppermint Twist Beanie features a swirl-style design that creates its signature candy-cane look, topped with your choice of pom pom, tassel, or buttons for a custom touch.

Materials Needed:

Lion Brand Hometown USA, super bulky weight #6 yarn (100% acrylic, 81 yds/74 m per 5 oz/142 g skein)
 • 1 skein New York White
 • 1 skein Cincinnati Red
9.00 mm (M/N) Crochet Hook
Scissors
Sewing needle
Measuring tape
Pom pom, tassel, or buttons (optional)

Sizes Included:

Toddler: 18”–19” circumference
Child: 19”–20” circumference
Teen/Adult S: 20”–21” circumference
Adult M: 22” circumference
Adult L: 23” circumference

⭐ Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
(The stitches are simple, but you’ll need to pay close attention to the pattern for the perfect twist effect.)

❤️ Why You’ll Love It:

Fast and festive — great for last-minute gifts and holiday markets
Eye-catching design that looks complex but stitches up easily
Warm, cozy, and full of nostalgic Christmas charm

✨ Make your holiday season a little sweeter with this quick and delightful Christmas Hat crochet pattern — the Peppermint Twist Beanie is sure to become a new holiday favorite for you and everyone on your gift list!

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You have full permission to sell finished items made from this pattern. I simply ask that you credit Made with a Twist by Pamela Grice as the designer whenever possible.

Make it festive. Make it fast. Make it fabulous.
Your new favorite holiday hat is just a few stitches away!

/ NOTE

This is a beautifully formatted, easy to read, ad-free PDF pattern of a design that is available for free (toddler size only) on my blog. You can find that post here: https://madewithatwist.com/peppermint-twist-beanie/

All patterns are delivered via PDF download and are non-refundable but I am available to help with pattern support in the rare instance that you have any trouble finishing your project.

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