Since I went back to work last year, I am outside a lot more often. With these colder temperatures blowing in, I decided it was time to dust off the crochet hooks and make some beanies. I went to the store and decided to get some soft, chunky yarn. I made 6 nice, warm beanies fairly quickly.
This pattern makes it easy to add stripes to your hat. I've also used this pattern to add mohawks, hair, ear flaps with braids... I've even used it to make baby cocoons. The possibilities are endless!
One of my favorite things about this beanie pattern is it's easy to adjust to the right size. You can always stop when it's the right circumference or when it's long enough. I use the pattern more as a generic guideline and make each one specific for the person I've made it for.
Now, onto the pattern. I usually use a double crochet, but I have made them with half doubles and I've even made some with single crochets. It all just depends on your personal preference and what your needs are.
Round 1: Magic Ring. CH 1, 10 DC inside ring. Join into first DC. (10 DC)
Round 2: CH 1, 2 DC into same stitch and into each stitch around, join to first DC (20 DC)
Round 3: CH 1, 2 DC into same stitch, 1 DC into next DC.**2 DC into next DC, 1 DC into next DC. Repeat from **around. Join to first DC (30 DC)
Round 4: CH 1, 2 DC into same stitch, 1 DC into next 2 DC, ** 2 DC into next DC, 1 DC into next 2 DC. Repeat from ** around. Join to first DC (40 DC)
Round 5: CH 1, 2 DC into same stitch, 1 DC into next 3 DC, ** 2 DC into next DC, 1 DC into next 3 DC. Repeat from ** around. Join to first DC (50 DC)
Round 6: CH 1, 2 DC into same stitch, 1 DC into next 4 DC, ** 2 DC into next DC, 1 DC into next 4 DC. Repeat from ** around. Join to first DC (60 DC)
Round 7-20: CH 1, DC into same stitch and each stitch around. Join to first DC (60 DC)
Finish off and weave in ends.
And that's all there is to it! What kind of beanie should I try next?
