Character Beanies
The Magic Yarn Project gifts over two dozen different styles of character beanies to children all over the world. Each one is lovingly made by hand by volunteers just like you! View our full library of FREE patterns below.
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While we firmly believe that anyone can make Magic, we want you to be successful right from the start at making the best possible beanies for little cancer fighters.
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✨ Character Beanie Tips & Tricks:
- Character beanies do not require elastic.
- To ensure that your work stays durable and comfortable for little cancer fighters, please choose from the approved brands and colors of yarn listed below for each character. For striped beanies using multiple colors, please use the same brand of yarn for the whole beanie. If you have questions about approved yarns, you may contact one of our Donation Location leaders here.
- Please ensure your beanie is right side out before attaching pieces and parts.
- If you have a pattern you’d like to donate, please email us at southwest@themagicyarnproject.com.
We are often asked about which styles of character beanies are most popular or are needed most, and the short answer is that it’s probably a tie! Since our selection is so large, we don’t really have certain styles that we go through more of than others. We encourage Magic Makers to create the beanies that they enjoy making. We can guarantee that each one will bring smiles and cheer to a child who needs it the most.
Baby Yoda
Batman
Batman Resources
Version 1 – Striped Beanie using our Magic Yarn Striped Beanie pattern. Add a bat logo. Need help with the bat? There is a free video tutorial HERE.
Version 2 – Black Beanie with ears and logo. Use our Magic Yarn Solid Beanie pattern. Add a bat logo. Need help with the bat? There is a free video tutorial HERE. Add ears from one of the mask patterns below.
Version 3 – The mask. Check out these two free patterns. Pattern 1 or Pattern 2. Here is how to use our Magic Yarn Solid Beanie pattern and turn it Generic Solid Beanie w Mask.
Captain America
Captain America Resources
Version 1 – Use our Magic Yarn Solid Beanie pattern add a row each of white SC and red SC. Use the logo from this pattern.
Version 2 – A with mask using this free pattern. Tip: Double yarn for the wings.
Captain Marvel
Flash
Flash Resources
Version 1 – Use our Magic Yarn Solid Beanie pattern and add the logo (white circle with yellow lightening bolt) from this tutorial.
Version 2 – Turn it into a mask using our Generic Solid Beanie w Mask. Add the logo from this tutorial.
Gladiator
Green Lantern
Green Lantern Resources
Version 1 – Use our Magic Yarn Solid Beanie pattern and add the logo from this tutorial. Version 2 – Do you know how to create a mask? Awesome! Add the logo from this tutorial
Version 2 – Start with Version 1 and add a mask using Generic Solid Beanie w Mask pattern.
Hulk
Hulk Resources
Version 1 – Use our Magic Yarn Incredible Hulk pattern.
Version 2 – Start with our Magic Yarn Incredible Hulk pattern and add a mask using Generic Solid Beanie w Mask pattern.
Incredibles
Ironman
Ironman Resources
Version 1 – Use this free pattern.
Version 2 – Start with this free pattern and add a mask using Generic Solid Beanie w Mask pattern.
Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse Resources
Version 1 – Use our Magic Yarn Solid Beanie pattern and add the ears (double the yarn to help them stand up) from this free pattern. We have also seen pom poms used for the ears that are super adorable! Crocheted white circles are created using this pattern: Magic Ring R1: 8 HDC, R2: 2 HDC in each stitch.
Minnie Mouse
Minnie Mouse Resources
Version 1 – Use our Magic Yarn Solid Beanie pattern and add the bow and ears (double the yarn to help them stand up) from one of these free patterns Repeat Crafter Me or Hopeful Honey. We have also seen pom poms used for the ears that are super adorable! Crocheted white circles are created using this pattern: Magic Ring with 8 HDC.
Alternative Bow pattern.
Paw Patrol - Chase
Paw Patrol – Chase Resources
New Pattern! Paw Patrol – Chase
Photo oops! Chase’s ears should be brown!
Paw Patrol - Marshall
Paw Patrol - Rocky
PJ Masks - Catboy
Princess Leia
R2D2
Shark (Baby, Mommy and Daddy)
Shark Resources
Check out our NEW Daddy, Baby and Mommy Shark pattern. Use our Solid Beanie Pattern as the base.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man Resources
IMPORTANT: If this is your first Spider-Man, the web can be tricky. Please one make one or two and wait for feedback from your Region Leader before making more.
Version 1 – Use our Magic Yarn Spider-Man pattern.
Version 2 – Use our Generic Solid Beanie w Mask in red, add an edge of black and webbing.
SpongeBob
SpongeBob Resources
Check out our NEW Spongebob Beanie pattern. Use our Solid Beanie Pattern as the base.
Superman
Superman Resources
Version 1 – Use our Magic Yarn Solid Beanie pattern and add the logo from this free pattern.
NEW S Pattern Superman S logo
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Resources
Version 1 – Use our Magic Yarn Striped Beanie pattern and add the eyes from this free pattern.
Version 2 – Use our Magic Yarn Solid Beanie pattern and add the mask from this free pattern.
Version 3 – Use our Generic Solid Beanie w Mask, be sure to have two rows of the mask color before starting R1 for adding the mask.
Viking
Yoda
