Made sideways in 8 wedges, the Roadie Crochet Beanie is an easy beginner friendly crochet hat with zero bunching at the crown using short rows.

Each wedge takes approx. 28mins to complete. Whole beanie will take approx. 4 hours to complete.

Links to YouTube tutorials for the short row technique and closing the crown are included.

Three beanie fit styles:
Regular, Slouchy and Fold-over brim.

Sizing Notes:
This hat will comfortably fit a 55-57cm circumference head which is around a medium adult size.
Instuctions included to adjust the pattern to make small or larger size circumference hat.

© by Maria McBride | Moonlighting Makes | 2026
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