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Crochet Hat Pattern for Bulky Yarn

Every once in a while, even if you tend towards thinner yarn weights, you need to search for a crochet hat pattern for bulky yarn so you can make something fast for a gift or even just for the satisfaction of completing a project. Here we are with the Bulky Fan Beanie! This beanie pattern works up quickly with a classic style. Make it with your favorite team colors for those fall and winter sports so you can stay warm and cheer on your favorite team. I designed this pattern to be a quick and easy make in less than 2 hours project. It has a little bit of texture and color changing, but it’s mostly single crochet and half double crochet, so it’s really a great beginner pattern as well.

This pattern is designed with four sizes, child to adult large. I generally design for a full range of sizes from baby to adult, but with this bulky yarn, the hats for little ones tend to be harder to work with and they don’t have the same style. This pattern has a zero ease instead of negative ease, so if you wanted it to be a tighter fit, you may want to work down a size, or use a smaller hook.

The Red Heart Soft Essentials yarn I used for this design is discontinued (how rude!) but you could use some substitutes like another favorite of mine, Lion Brand Hue + Me or Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes. Post a comment or send me a message on social media if you know of a better substitute. I loved the color selection on the Red Heart yarn and though these substitutions are good yarns, they aren’t good for representing team colors. I was just in Michael’s yesterday looking for a good bulky acrylic yarn that isn’t blanket yarn or chenille and I was quite disappointed! I like Crochet.com’s Brava acrylic yarn and they have a bulky version. I haven’t tried it but they have some good colors! Maybe I’ll throw some in my cart and try it next time I place an order.

This is not my first crochet hat pattern for bulky yarn! I have two other beanie designs with bulky yarn and they are both on opposite ends of the design spectrum. The Blustery Beanie is a highly textured, striped pattern that I really love. The matching cowl for this one is spectacular as well, if I do say so myself! The Chill Stopper Beanie is a simple, worked flat beanie that is an even faster make than today’s design!

The Bulky Fan Beanie was designed for the Chills and Thrill Blog Hop begin hosted by Tasha at Stardust Gold Crochet! It’s a fun blog event featuring a mix of cold weather and spooky patterns! Thank you Tasha for having me!

Okay! Let’s make this crochet hat pattern for bulky yarn!

Supplies

  • 125-200 yards bulky (CYC 5) yarn, sample is Red Heart Soft Essentials
  • crochet hook US size 7 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape
  • pom pom maker, if desired

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch = chain
  • sc = single crochet
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • BLO = back loop only
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • x-dc= sk st, dc, dc in skipped st
  • dec = yo, insert hook, pull up a loop, yo, pull through two loops, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull though all loops on hook
  • hdc in the 3rd loop = half double crochet in the 3rd loop on the wrong side

Gauge Swatch

4 in by 4 in swatch

13 sts in 16 rows of the pattern repeat which is:

Row 1: Ch 21, sc 2nd st from hook and each across. (20 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc BLO each st across. ( 20 sc BLO)

Notes

  • Finished dimensions: Child: 18 in, Teen/Adult Small: 20 in, Adult Medium: 21 in, Adult Large: 22 in around.
  • Sizes are denoted by parentheses: Child (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
  • Stitch counts are marked at the end of each row in {brackets}.
  • Pattern is worked flat for the band, then worked in the round.

Written Instructions

Child (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Row 1: Ch 11 (13, 13, 15), sc first st from hook and each st across until last, sl st last st, ch 1, turn. {1 sl st, 9 (11, 11, 13 sc) }

Row 2: Sc BLO each st across, ch 1, turn. {10 (12, 12, 14) sc BLO}

Row 3: Sc BLO each st across until last, sl st last st, ch 1, turn. {1 sl st, 9 (11, 11, 13 sc BLO)}

Rows 4-68 (72, 76, 80): Repeat rows 2 and 3.

Sl st last row to first row, turn right side out.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc end of each row, sl st to join. {68 (72, 76, 80) sc}

Round 2: Ch 1, hdc each st around, sl st to join. {68 (72, 76, 80) hdc}

Round 3: With color B, ch 1, x-dc around, sl st BLO to join. {34 (36, 38, 40) dc X sts}

Round 4: Ch 1, hdc BLO each st around, sl st to join.{68 (72, 76, 80) hdc BLO}

Round 5: With color A, ch 1, hdc in 3rd loop each st around, sl st to join. {68 (72, 76, 80) hdc in 3rd loop}

Skip to round 8 in sizes below for Child and Teen/Adult Small

Round 6: Ch 1, hdc each st around, sl st to join.{76 (80) hdc}

Round 7: Ch 1, hdc each st around, sl st to join. {76 (80) hdc}

Child:

Round 8: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around until 3 sts remain, hdc last 3 sts, sl st to join.{42 hdc, 13 dec}

Round 9: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, sl st to join.{33 hdc, 11 dec}

Round 10: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, sl st to join.{27 hdc, 9 dec}

Round 11: Dec each st around. {18 dec}

Teen/Adult Small

Round 8: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around until 7 sts remain, hdc next 4 sts, dec, hdc, sl st to join.{44 hdc, 14 dec}

Round 9: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until 3 sts remain, hdc last 3 sts, sl st to join.{36 hdc, 11 dec}

Round 10: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until 2 sts remain, hdc last 2 sts, sl st to join.{29 hdc, 9 dec}

Round 11: Dec each st around until last, hdc last st. { 1 hdc, 18 dec}

Adult Medium

Round 8: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around until last, hdc last, sl st to join.{46 hdc, 15 dec}

Round 9: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until last, hdc last st, sl st to join.{37 hdc, 12 dec}

Round 10: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until 3 sts remain, hdc last 3 sts, sl st to join. {30 hdc, 9 dec}

Round 11: Dec each st around until last, hdc last st. { 1 hdc, 19 dec}

Adult Large

Round 8: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around sl st to join. {48 hdc, 16 dec}

Round 9: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until until 4 sts remain, hdc 2 sts, dec, sl st to join. {38 hdc, 13 dec}

Round 10: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until 6 sts remain, hdc next 4, dec, sl st to join. {31 hdc, 10 dec}

Round 11: Ch 1, *hdc 3 sts, dec, repeat from * around, until 6 sts remain, hdc next 4, dec, sl st to join. {25 hdc, 8 dec}

Round 12: Dec each st around until last, hdc last st. {1 hdc, 16 dec}

Finish off, then leave a long tail to sew around the opening to close it. I like to then sew back and forth across the top a couple of times to make sure that seam is tight. Then, leave the rest of the tail to help attach a pom pom or cut the tail. Weave in the rest of the ends.

Pom Pom: I use the Clover Pom Pom maker to make my pom poms! I think it does a great job. I like to use dental floss to tie them at the end to make them the absolute tightest that I can. If you don’t have one, you can absolutely use some cardboard cut into two donut shapes. Follow a YouTube tutorial for that! Leave two long strands of yarn or floss to attach to the beanie.

Two tips for making poms is use nice, sharp scissors, and wrap with two strands of yarn so it takes less time to make.

I hope you loved making this crochet hat pattern for bulky yarn! It’s an easy make and so much fun to work up the different color combinations.

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Chill Stopper Beanie

As a mom of three boys, it’s hard to “twin.” There aren’t many options for matching outfits! BUT I’ve enjoyed making us a few matching hats. I’m working towards creating more patterns for wearables for the family. Items where you can buy one or two patterns, a few colors of the same yarn, and make coordinating outfits for the whole family! Sounds great, right??!! I’m starting with this Chill Stopper set! There is a matching headband pattern here. The matching cowl comes out next week!

The Lion Brand Hue + Me is my new favorite bulky yarn! I still have a few skeins of my old favorite, Red Heart Soft Essentials, but I think it is discontinued. Two great things about this yarn: it’s super warm since it is a wool/acrylic blend, and the colors are AMAZING. Seriously you could pick a bunch of them randomly and they would look great together. I don’t know how they did it, some kind of color wizardry.

On to the pattern: you’ll need one skein of Lion Brand Hue + Me. From one skein I made an adult medium, child, and baby size, so even for a slouchy style adult size, I think one skein is enough. This beanie is easy! It’s a two row repeat that uses “crossed” half double crochet and single crochet in the FLO. You’ll need an 8mm crochet hook and scissors, tapestry needle, measuring tape. I added a removeable pom to mine and I’ve been wearing it everyday!

The PDF has a photo guide page to show the steps of the half double crochet row, as well as instructions to assemble the beanie. It’s available on ravelry and Etsy! You can work from the free version below, and if you need more help, head over and grab the PDF. It’s on sale through Feb 3rd! No code needed.

Supplies

  • 125-200 yards bulky (CYC 5) yarn, samples: Lion Brand Hue + Me, substitute: Red Heart Yarns Soft Essentials
  • crochet hook US size L (8 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape
  • optional: pom/decorative buttons

Stitches

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

st/sts = stitch/stitches

FLO = front loop only

sk = skip

hdc = half double crochet

sl st = slipstitch

Notes

  • Finished dimensions: baby: 14 x 6.5 in, toddler: 16 x 7 in, child: 18 x 7 in, teen/adult sm: 20 x 8 in, adult med: 21 x 8.5 in, adult lg: 22 x 9 in, adult xl: 23 x 9 in
  • Sizes are marked with parentheses ( ) and stitch counts are marked at the end of each row in brackets [ ].
  • Pattern is worked flat and seamed at the end.
  • Work the slipstitches loosely. The slipstitch/single crochet portion will be the top of the hat.
  • The hdc row will be made by working in front of the previous stitch, not behind. Front is always the side of the work closest to you.

Gauge

4 in by 4 in swatch

12 sts in 8 rows of the pattern repeat which is:

Row 1: sc FLO

Row 2: (sk st, hdc, hdc in skipped st) repeat

Size Modification

Hats can be made in all sizes, and I want you to be able to modify this pattern to get the exact fit that you want! The stitch multiple for this hat is 2. That means you can add or subtract stitches to the beginning chain in multiples of 2 to make your hat taller or shorter. To get a slouchy fit to your hat, I suggest an extra 4 beginning chain stitches on the smaller sizes, and an extra 6 beginning chain stitches on the adult sizes.

The hat pattern repeat is in rows of 2. For the best look at the seam, you want the final row to be the hdc row. A great way to fit your hat is to have the person you are making the hat for give you a measurement around their head (go above the ears and across the eyebrows.) You want the hat to be about an inch smaller than that measurement (called head circumference.) This will ensure the hat fits without falling off! There are finished hat size measurements in the notes section. Use these to help you decide which size to make, and add or subtract rows in multiples of 2, according to your measurements for the best fit!

Baby (Toddler, Child) Leave 10 in tail at beginning for seaming

Row 1: Ch 17 (19, 21), sl st second st from hook and next three, sc each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sl st, 12, (14, 16) sc]

Row 2: Sk first st, hdc next st, hdc in previously skipped st, *sk next st, hdc, hdc in skipped st, repeat from * to last 4 sts, sc last 4 sts, ch 1, turn. [12 (14, 16) hdc, 4 sc]

Row 3: Sl st FLO each of first 4 sts, then sc FLO each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sl st, 12, (14, 16) sc FLO]

Row 4- 25 (29, 33): Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.

Row 26 (30, 34): Repeat row 2. Fasten off, leaving about 8 inches for cinching the top.

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Teen/adult small (medium, large, extra large) Leave 12 in tail at beginning for seam

Row 1: Ch 23 (25, 27, 27), sl st second st from hook and next three, sc each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sl st, 18, (20, 22, 22) sc]

Row 2: Sk first st, hdc next st, hdc in previously skipped st, *sk next st, hdc, hdc in skipped st, repeat from * to last 4 sts, sc last 4 sts, ch 1, turn. [18 (20, 22, 22) hdc, 4 sc]

Row 3: Sl st FLO each of first 4 sts, then sc FLO each st across, ch 1, turn. [4 sl st, 18, (20, 22, 22) sc FLO]

Row 4- 35 (37, 39, 41): Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively.

Row 36 (38, 40, 42): Repeat row 2. Fasten off, leaving about 8 inches for seaming.

Fold hat and seam the back together using the beginning tail with a tapestry needle and mattress stitch or whipstitch, whichever you prefer. Use end tail to cinch top of hat. Weave through the top of every other row, then pull tightly to cinch. You may then sew back and forth over the hole at the top to close it better, if necessary.

Again the premium version PDF in my pattern shops has tutorial photos like the one below, easy printing/digital viewing, and no ads! Check it out here on ravelry, or on Etsy.

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Simple Ridges Beanie

I truly love making cozy hats and ear warmers! Most of my first projects were actually hats, and I’ve been hooked ever since! (wink wink, hooked, get it?) Budget friendly yarn at Michael’s or Joann Fabrics make up most of my yarn stash, but I also sometimes indulge in what I like to call fancy yarn. The good stuff like: extra warm wool that makes your stitches look amazing, super soft alpaca for cuddling, and mohair for a beautiful yarn halo. However, when I do buy “fancy yarn” it can be daunting to choose a project, because I want to really love and cherish the item (or gift it to someone amazing who will love it.) For this project, I used some beautiful hand dyed yarn, but ALAS the dyer has taken a different route with her business and is focusing on wholesale, right now. SO instead I am recommending some fancy yarn from Hobbii! You can find so many amazing options from Hobbii. I bet their Soft Alpaca yarn would be a good fit for this project.

SO.

I’ve started to use some of the fancy yarn in designs! I know I’ll love it because it’s a design from my own mind, and it will work with the yarn since it’s designed with it in the first place. If you’ve been hunting down a crochet project for your first ever fancy yarn, this is it! This beanie was designed for hand dyed sock yarn. I’ve noticed in the world of hand dyed yarn, most dyers stock more of the fingering weight yarns, which aren’t used in crochet design quite as much as knitting. Consequently, there aren’t as many crochet designs available for this type of yarn. Well this is my 3rd crochet design using it and I’m not stopping!

Grab your beautiful yarn, and make this beanie! You’ll love the simple texture and the snug fit. As always, I’ve got the free version here for you! If you are struggling with the instructions below, think about snagging the premium, low cost version on ravelry or lovecrafts.

Hobbii - Soft Alpaca - Cold Water (35)

Supplies

  • 350-380 yards fingering weight yarn (CYC 1) yarn HELD DOUBLE, sample is Rita Mae Yarns Sweet Pea Sock in color Blue Suede Shoes ALSO suggest Hobbii Soft Alpaca as above
  • crochet hook US size G (4.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. I typically use aluminum hooks like these from Annie’s

Aluminum Crochet Hook Set, Sizes D-K

  • tapestry sewing needle
  • scissors and measuring tape
  • stitch marker

Stitches (US Terms)

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

sl st = slipstitch

st/sts = stitch/stitches

BLO = back loop only

hdc = half double crochet

esc = extended single crochet

WS/RS = wrong side/right side

edc = extended double crochet: yo, insert hook, pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops.

in the 3rd loop = the hdc st creates a “3rd loop” on the WS this is where you will insert the hook on the edc sts (photo pg 9)

hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 sts together: yo, insert hook, pull up a loop, yo in next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all loops on hook

Notes

  • Finished Dimensions are: child: 17-18 in around, adult sm/med: 19-20 in around, adult lg/xl: 21-22 in around for a snug cozy fit.
  • Stitch counts are marked at the end of each round in parentheses.
  • The brim of the pattern is worked in rows and the rest of the pattern is worked in turned rounds.

Gauge

alternating rows of hdc and edc in the 3rd loop of the hdc

Suggest ch 25, hdc 1st st from hook and each st across. Next row edc in the 3rd loop of the hdc. Continue alternating rows and check gauge which should be 21 sts by 11 rows = 4 inches

Written Instructions

Child Size

Brim, with yarn held double:

Row 1: ch 9, turn, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and each st across, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Row 2: sc each st across BLO, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Row 3: esc each st across BLO. ch 1, turn. (8 esc)

Repeat rows 2-3 until brim reaches 17-18 inches.

Fold in half and sl st edges together using the BLO of the last row made.

Ch 1, sc 75 evenly around the brim. Fasten off. Reattach yarn on other side of brim on the WS (seam side).

Body, with yarn held double:

Round 1 : sc 95 evenly around the brim, sl st to join the round, ch 1, turn. (95 sc)

Round 2: hdc each st around, sl st to join round, ch 2, turn. (95 hdc)

Round 3: edc each st around in the 3rd loop, sl st to join round, ch 1, turn. (95 edc)

Round 4: repeat row 2 (95 hdc)

Round 5: repeat row 3 (95 edc)

Round 6: repeat row 2 (95 hdc)

Round 7: repeat row 3 (95 edc)

Round 8: hdc in each of 1st 4 sts, hdc 2 tog, *hdc next 4 sts, hdc 2tog repeat from * to end of round, sl st to join, ch 2, turn. (64 hdc, 16 hdc2tog)

Feeling stuck? The low cost PDF is available on ravelry or lovecrafts! It has 4 pages of photos to help you out!

Round 9: repeat row 3 (80 edc)

Round 10: repeat row 8 (54 hdc, 13 hdc2tog)

Round 11: repeat row 3 (67 edc)

Round 12: hdc 1st 3 sts, *hdc 2 tog. hdc next 3 sts repeat from * to end of round, sl st to join, ch 2, turn. (41 hdc, 13 hdc2tog)

Round 13: repeat row 3 (54 edc)

Round 14: repeat row 12 (34 hdc, 10 hdc2tog)

Round 15: repeat row 12 (28 hdc, 8 hdc2tog)

Round 16: hdc 1st 2 sts, *hdc2tog, hdc next 2 sts repeat from * to end of round, sl st to join, ch 1, turn. (18 hdc, 9 hdc2tog)

Round 17: repeat round 16 (15 hdc, 6 hdc2tog)

Round 18: repeat round 16 (11 hdc, 5 hdc2tog)

Round 19: hdc2tog around. Fasten off. (8 hdc2tog)

Teen/Adult Small

Brim, with yarn held double:

Row 1: ch 9, turn, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Row 2: sc each st across BLO, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Row 3: esc each st across BLO. ch 1, turn. (8 esc)

Repeat rows 2-3 until brim reaches 19-20 inches.

Fold in half and sl st edges together using the BLO of the last row made.

Ch 1, sc 85 evenly around the brim. Fasten off. Reattach yarn on other side of brim on the WS (seam side).

Body, with yarn held double:

Round 1 : sc 105 evenly around the brim, sl st to join the round, ch 1, turn. (105 sc)

Round 2: hdc each st around, sl st to join round, ch 2, turn. (105 hdc)

Round 3: edc each st around in the 3rd loop, sl st to join round, ch 1, turn. (105 edc)

Round 4: repeat row 2 (105 hdc)

Round 5: repeat row 3 (105 edc)

Round 6: repeat row 2 (105 hdc)

Round 7: repeat row 3 (105 edc)

Round 8: hdc in each of 1st 4 sts, *hdc 2 tog, hdc next 4 sts repeat from * to end of round, sl st to join, ch 2, turn. (71 hdc, 17 hdc2tog)

Round 9: repeat row 3 (88 edc)

Round 10: repeat row 8 (60 hdc, 14 hdc2tog)

Round 11: repeat row 3 (74 edc)

Round 12: hdc 1st 3 sts, *hdc 2 tog. hdc next 3 sts repeat from * to end of round, sl st to join, ch 2, turn. (45 hdc, 14 hdc2tog)

Round 13: repeat row 3 (59 edc)

Round 14: repeat row 12 (36 hdc, 12 hdc2tog)

Round 15: repeat row 12 30hdc, 9 hdc2tog)

Round 16: repeat row 12 (25 hdc, 7 hdc2tog)

Round 17: hdc 1st 2 sts, *hdc2tog, hdc next 2 sts repeat from * to end of round, sl st to join, ch 1, turn. (16 hdc, 8 hdc2tog)

Round 18: repeat round 17 (12 hdc, 6 hdc2tog)

Round 19: repeat round 17 (10 hdc, 4 hdc2tog)

Round 20: hdc2tog around. Fasten off. (7 hdc2tog)

Adult Large

Brim, with yarn held double:

Row 1: ch 9, turn, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Row 2: sc each st across BLO, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Row 3: esc each st across BLO. ch 1, turn. (8 esc)

Repeat rows 2-3 until brim reaches 21-22 inches.

Fold in half and sl st edges together using the BLO of the last row made.

Ch 1, sc 95 evenly around the brim. Fasten off. Reattach yarn on other side of brim on the WS (seam side).

Body, with yarn held double:

Round 1 : sc 115 evenly around the brim, sl st to join the round, ch 1, turn. (115 sc)

Round 2: hdc each st around, sl st to join round, ch 2, turn. (115 hdc)

Round 3: edc each st around in the 3rd loop, sl st to join round, ch 1, turn. (115 edc)

Round 4: repeat round 2 (115 hdc)

Round 5: repeat round 3(115 edc)

Round 6: repeat round 2 (115 hdc)

Round 7: repeat round 3 (115 edc)

Round 8: repeat round 2 (115 hdc)

Round 9: repeat round 3 (115 edc)

Round 10: hdc in each of 1st 4 sts, *hdc 2 tog, hdc next 4 sts repeat from * to end of round, sl st to join, ch 2, turn. (77 hdc, 19 hdc2tog)

Round 11: repeat row 3 (86 edc)

Round 12: repeat row 10 (54 hdc, 16 hdc2tog)

Round 13: repeat row 3 (70 edc)

Round 14: hdc 1st 3 sts, *hdc 2 tog. hdc next 3 sts repeat from * to end of round, sl st to join, ch 2, turn. (48 hdc, 16 hdc2tog)

Round 15: repeat row 3 (54 edc)

Round 16: repeat row 14 (40 hdc, 12 hdc2tog)

Round 17: repeat row 14 (32 hdc, 10 hdc2tog)

Round 18: repeat row 14 (26 hdc, 8 hdc2tog)

Round 19: hdc 1st 2 sts, *hdc2tog, hdc next 2 sts repeat from * to end of round, sl st to join, ch 1, turn. (18 hdc, 8 hdc2tog)

Round 20: repeat round 19 (14 hdc, 6 hdc2tog)

Round 21: repeat round 19 (10 hdc, 5 hdc2tog)

Round 22: hdc in 1st st, then hdc2tog remaining sts around. Fasten off. (7hdc2tog)

Don’t forget to head over to ravelry or lovecrafts if you need more help!

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Almost Stripes Beanie

I’m still here making all the hats! I just love a quick project, because, as a stay at home mom, so much of my “work” is stuff that never feels completed: laundry, dishes, weeding the garden, etc. Crochet is something I can do in the evenings or during play time and get a sense of accomplishment from. I like expressing creativity through it, but the completion of it is something that really fuels me. So I am a big fan of hats and ear warmers that I can finish in a couple of days. One of my new favorites is crochet earrings, which are even faster! Make sure you sign up for my email list, because a pattern for those will be coming in the future, too! It’s so cute, you don’t want to miss it!

Back to today: I’ve got the Almost Stripes Beanie crochet pattern for you! This one is a little more complicated than my first pattern, because there are color changes and a few different stitches. I created it to be another rectangle that is seamed and constructed, though, so if you are not ready for crochet in the round, you can tackle this hat! I graded this hat to include 7 sizes, which was a challenge! I am not a fan of math in any way, but I managed. I know often people tease about the necessity of math in high school. I’m sure I said probably several times: “When am I ever going to need to know this?!” Well, the answer to 15 year old me was, “When you grow up and want to design your own crochet patterns and you have to multiply and divide and do percentages to figure out the stitch counts and yardage.” I didn’t even beg help from my scientist husband for the stitch counts. How about that?! 

 

almost stripes beanie pin

Alrighty, keep on scrolling for the pattern! I did make the pattern available for purchase here on Ravelry. You can get the PDF filled with photos and clear guides on each section of the hat for $4. I love being able to print out the pattern so it’s easy to use from the couch! 

Materials

  • Worsted weight (4) yarn (samples are Lion Brand Heartland and Basic Stitch) may use two colors for stripes as written if desired. Color A approx 200-250 yds, Color B approx 30 yds
  • Crochet hooks: 5.5 mm and 6 mm or two hooks needed to meet gauge
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle
  • Measuring tape

 

Gauge: 7 rows of 15 DC stitches = 4 in x 4 in with 5.5 mm hook (If you go up a hook size to meet gauge, you would use a 6 mm hook for the gauge swatch, if you need to go down you will use a 5 mm hook for the gauge swatch.) Alternatively, the length of the brim per size is listed in the notes section. You may complete the first three rows and check for length to match the desired size. 

 

Abbreviations

  • Ch = Chain
  • DC = Double Crochet
  • HDC = Half-Double Crochet
  • Sc = Single Crochet
  • LS = Linen Stitch (Ch 1, sk st, Sc)
  • FPHDC = Front Post Half-double Crochet
  • BPHDC = Back Post Half-double Crochet
  • DC BLO = Double Crochet Back Loop Only (the loop farthest from you)
  • DC FLO = Double Crochet Front Loop Only (the loop closest to you)
  • st = stitch
  • sk = skip 

Notes

  • The first section has the pattern for the baby/toddler sizes, the second section is the child/adult sizes. 
  • Parentheses indicate different stitch counts for different sizes: {newborn (3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler)} and {child (teen/adult small, adult medium/large)} These stitch counts do not include the turning chain. 
  • Instructions between * are repeated
  • This hat is constructed by the brim first, the body of the hat is crocheted onto it, then the top of the body has decreases to allow for some shaping at the top. This will create a sort of rectangle-trapezoid shape which will turn into a hat with seaming and gathering.
  • The brim of the hat should be approximately the following in length:
    • Newborn: 11-12 inches
    • 3-6 months: 12-14 inches
    • 6-12 months: 14-16 inches
    • Toddler: 16-17 inches
    • Child: 18 inches
    • Teen/Adult small: 20 inches
    • Adult medium/large: 22 inches

Newborn (3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler) 

With 5.5 mm hook and color A Ch 55 (61, 65, 71.). 

Row 1: HDC in 2nd st from hook. HDC in each st to end of row. Turn, Ch 1. {54 HDC (60, 64, 70)} 

Row 2: *FPHDC in 1st st. BPHDC in next st.* Repeat * to end. HDC in the turning chain. Turn, Ch 1. {27 FPHDC, 26 BPHDC, 1 HDC (30/29/1, 32/31/1, 35/34/1)}

Row 3: *BPHDC in 1st st. FPHDC in next st.* Repeat * to end. HDC in the turning chain. Turn, Ch 1. {27 BPHDC, 26 FPHDC, 1 HDC (30/29/1, 32/31/1, 35/34/1)}

Row 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Repeat row 3.

Row 6: Switch to 6 mm (larger) hook. DC FLO in 1st st. DC FLO in each st to end of row. Turn, Ch 1. {54 DC (60, 64, 70)}

Row 7: sk 1st st, Sc in 2nd st. *Ch 1, sk next st, Sc* Repeat * to end, with the last Sc in the turning chain. Turn, change to color B, Ch 1. {27 Sc, 26 Ch (30/29, 32/31, 35/34)}

Row 8: sk 1st st, Sc in next Ch 1 space. *Ch 1, sk next st, Sc in next Ch 1 space* Repeat * to end, ending with Sc in turning Ch. Turn, change to color A, Ch 1.{27 Sc, 26 Ch (30/29, 32/31, 35/34)}

Row 9: Repeat row 8, without changing colors. {27 Sc, 26 Ch (30/29, 32/31, 35/34)}

Row 10: DC BLO in 1st st. DC BLO each st to end of row. Turn, Ch 1. {54 DC (60, 64, 70)}

Row 11: Repeat row 7.

Row 12: Repeat row 8.

Row 13: Repeat row 9. 

Row 14: Repeat row 10. (NOTE: For newborn size, skip to row 19 after completing row 14.)

Row 15: Repeat row 7.

Row 16: Repeat row 8.

Row 17: Repeat row 9.

Row 18: Repeat row 10.

Row 19: Switch to 5.5 mm (smaller) hook. Sc in 1st 3 stitches. *Sc 2 tog. Sc next 3 st.* Repeat * to end of row. {44 Sc (48, 52, 56)}

 

(NOTE: for toddler size, repeat row 19 for a row 20 and 21.) Leave a long tail, fasten off. Weave in the ends of the stripes that are hanging on the sides. Fold hat together with the wrong side facing out (wrong side has the DC near the brim in the back loop away from you.) Use the long tail you left to seam the hat from the top to the bottom with an invisible mattress stitch.  

 

Cut a length of yarn about 10 inches. Weave back and forth through the single crochet at the top of the hat. Pull tightly to cinch the hat together. Tie two or three knots. Put the remaining tails through your tapestry needle and criss cross over the hole a few times if necessary to cover the top. Weave the ends in and cut remaining. Turn right side out.

Child (teen/adult small, adult medium/large)

With 5.5 mm hook, and color A Ch 81 (85, 91) 

Row 1: HDC in 2nd st from hook. HDC in each st to end of row. Turn, Ch 1. {80 HDC (84, 90)}

Row 2: *FPHDC in 1st st. BPHDC in next st.* Repeat * to end. HDC in the turning chain. Turn, Ch 1. {40 FPHDC, 39 BPHDC, 1 HDC (42/41/1, 45/44/1)}

Row 3: *BPHDC in 1st st. FPHDC in next st.* Repeat * to end. HDC in the turning chain. Turn, Ch 1. {40 BPHDC, 39 FPHDC, 1 HDC (42/41/1, 45/44/1)}

Row 4-9: Repeat Row 2 and 3, alternately.

Row 10: Switch to 6 mm (larger) hook. DC BLO in 1st st. DC BLO in each st to end of row. Turn, Ch 1.  {80 DC (84, 90)}

Row 11: sk 1st st, Sc in 2nd st. *Ch 1, sk next st, Sc* Repeat * to end of row. Turn, change to color B, Ch 1. {40 Sc, 39 Ch (42/41, 45/44)}

Row 12: sk 1st st, Sc in next Ch 1 space. *Ch 1, sk next st, Sc in next Ch 1 space* Repeat * to end, ending with Sc in turning Ch. Turn, change to color A, Ch 1. {40 Sc, 39 Ch (42/41, 45/44)}

Row 13: Repeat row 12, without changing colors.

Row 14: DC FLO in 1st st. DC FLO in each st to end of row. Turn, Ch 1. {80 DC (84, 90)} 

Rows 15-22: Repeat rows 11-14 twice.

Row 23: Repeat row 11.

Row 24: Repeat row 12.

Row 25: Repeat row 13. (NOTE: To add extra slouch, repeat row 14 again, followed by 11, 12, and 13.)

Row 26: Switch to 5.5 mm (smaller) hook. Sc in each stitch to end of row. Turn, Ch 1. {80 Sc (84, 90)}

Row 27: Sc in 1st 3 stitches. *Sc 2 tog. Sc in next 3 st.* Repeat * to end of row. {64 Sc (68, 72)}

Row 28: Repeat Row 27. {52 Sc (55, 58)}  

Row 29: Sc in 1st st. *Sc2tog. Sc.* Repeat * to end of row. {35 Sc (37, 39)} 

Row 30: Repeat Row 29. {24 Sc (25, 26)}

 Leave a long tail, fasten off. Weave in the ends of the stripes that are hanging on the sides. Fold hat together with the wrong side facing out (wrong side has the DC near the brim in the back loop away from you.) Use the long tail you left to seam the hat from the top to the bottom using an invisible mattress stitch. 

 

Cut a length of yarn about 10 inches. Weave back and forth through the single crochet at the top of the hat. Pull tightly to cinch the hat together. Tie two or three knots. Put the remaining tails through your tapestry needle and criss cross over the hole a few times if necessary to cover the top. Weave the ends in and cut remaining. Turn right side out. 

 

Ok, that’s all I’ve got today! Whew, I’m tired. I think I’ll be happy when my next pattern is a quick little pair of earrings with only ONE size! 

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