How to Crochet an Adorable Beanie

Are you ready to embark on a creative journey and crochet your very own adorable beanie? With just a few simple steps, you can transform a ball of yarn into a stylish and cozy accessory that will keep you warm and fashionable all winter long. Crocheting is not only a fun and relaxing hobby, but it also allows you to express your unique style and create personalized pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind.

Not only is crocheting a great way to unleash your creativity, but it also allows you to make heartfelt gifts for your loved ones. Imagine the joy on their faces when they receive a handmade beanie, crafted with love and care. So grab your crochet hook, unleash your imagination, and get ready to crochet an adorable beanie that will turn heads and keep you cozy all season long. Let the magic of crochet guide you on this exciting journey of self-expression and craftsmanship.

Adult Size

23" head circumference
Top to Bottom = 7-1/2"

Materials

• Bernat Baby Coordinates (White - 1-1/2 ounces = MC)
• Bernat Baby Coordinates (Soft Mauve - 1/2 ounce = CC)
• Hook Size H
• Stitch Marker
• Yarn Needle
• Gauge: 6 dc worked between sts = 2"
• 4 rows of dc worked between sts = 2"

Stitches

Stitches: ch, sc, hdc, dc, fpdc, 2dctog.

FPDC Instructions

FPDC = Yarn over, insert hook from the front side of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (2 lps on hk)
yo and draw through two lps (1 lp on hk)

Difficulty

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Instructions

Round 1

RND 1: With MC, ch71. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in each remaining ch. (70sc)
Join with sl st in first sc to form a circle and start working in the round.

Round 2

RND 2: Ch1, do not turn. Sc in each st. (70sc)

Round 3

RND 3: Ch3, do not turn. Dc in each st. (70dc)

Round 4

RND 4: Sl st between next 2sts. Ch3.
Dc between all other sts. (70dc)
Join with sl st in top of beg ch3.

Rounds 5-10

RND 5-10: Repeat R4.

Round 11

RND 11: Sl st between next 2sts. Ch3.
Continue to work between sts. (2dctog) around to last st.
Yo, insert hook between last 2sts.
Yo, pull through 2lps (2lps on hook)
Insert hook in top of beg ch3.
Yo and pull through all lps on hook. (35 dec sts)

Round 12

RND 12: Sl st between next 2sts. Ch3.
Dc in space between all dec sts. (35dc)

Rounds 13-14

RND 13-14: Repeat R4. (35dc)

Round 15

RND 15: Sl st between next 2sts. Ch3. Continue to work between sts.
(2dctog) around. Join with sl st in top of beg ch3.

Fasten off leaving a length of yarn for sewing.
Using a yarn needle, weave through all sts on R15 and pull the opening closed.

Brim

Round 1

RND 1: Join CC with a sc in any unworked loop of the foundation ch.
Fpdc around dc directly below next st.
Skip that same st on the working row.
* Sc in unworked loop of next st.
Skip next unworked loop.
Fpdc around dc directly below skipped st.
Repeat from * around.
Join with sl st in first sc.

Round 2

RND 2: Ch2, do not turn. Fpdc around each Fpdc and Hdc in each sc.
Join with sl st in top of beg ch2.

Fasten off.

Options

• Make the beanie longer from top to bottom by repeating R4 extra times.
• Leave the sc edge as the brim for a more plain look.