Crochet Scales Beanie Hat
Introduction
The Crochet Scales Beanie Hat is an adorable and stylish accessory that will not only keep you warm but also make a fashion statement! With its unique scale design and cozy texture, this hat is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your winter wardrobe. Whether you're out for a stroll in the park or hitting the slopes, this hat will keep you looking cute and feeling comfortable. So go ahead, crochet yourself a Scales Beanie Hat and get ready to turn heads wherever you go!
Skill Level
Intermediate
Abbreviations (UK)
- RS. Right Side
- ch. Chain
- dc. Double Crochet
- htr. Half Treble Crochet
- tr. Treble Crochet
- ss. Slip Stitch
- rpt. Repeat
- BLO. Back Loop Only
- yrh. Yarn round hook
- DNFO. Do Not Fasten off
- Dec. Decrease
Project Size
Size to fit: Adult Head 18.5 inches wide x 9 inches in height from folded brim
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn. I have used approximately:
- 100g ball of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn in colour 1
- Small amounts of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn in each of colours 2 & 3
- 5.00mm & 5.50mm crochet hooks
- Faux fur pom-pom
UK Instructions
With colour 1 and 5.00mm hook, make 20ch, 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn. (19dc)
2nd Row – Working through BLO, make 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row until work measures approx 18 inches from the beginning or you have worked approx 78 rows. Turn.
Fold your work in half widthways and slip stitch the last row you just worked and the starting chain edge together to make a round. DNFO.
Change to 5.50mm hook, work 1dc into each row end to end, ss to first dc. Turn (78dc)
Shell Stitch Rows
Second Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, miss 2dc, work 5tr into next dc, * miss 2dc, 1dc into next dc, miss 2dc, work 5tr into next dc, * rpt from * to * last 2dc, miss 2dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (13 Shell Groups)
Third Row – 3ch, work 2tr into the BLO of the stitch at the base of the 3ch, * miss 2tr, 1dc into next tr, miss 2tr, work 5tr into BLO of next dc, * rpt from * to * to last shell, miss 2tr, work 1dc into next tr, miss 2tr, work 2tr into the BLO of the stitch at the base of 3ch, ss to top of 3ch on beginning row. Turn. Fasten off.
Join in colour 2.
Fourth Row – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, miss 2dc, work 5tr into BLO of next dc, * miss 2dc, 1dc into next dc, miss 2dc, work 5tr into BLO of next dc, * rpt from * to * last 2dc, miss 2dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (13 Shell Groups)
Fifth Row – 3ch, work 2tr into the BLO of the stitch at the base of the 3ch, * miss 2tr, 1dc into next tr, miss 2tr, work 5tr into BLO of next dc, * rpt from * to * to last shell, miss 2tr, work 1dc into next tr, miss 2tr, work 2tr into the BLO of the stitch at the base of 3ch, ss to top of 3ch on beginning row. Turn.
Color Sequence
Rpt Fourth & Fifth Rows in colour sequence as follows:
Once in colour 3, once in colour 1, once in colour 2, once in colour 3.
Rpt Second Row in colour 1. Turn.
Final Rows
Next Row – 1ch, 1htr into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, miss 1tr, 1dc into each of next 3tr, * miss 1tr, 1htr into next dc, miss 1tr, 1dc into each of next 3tr * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first htr. Turn. (52 stitches)
Starting with 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, work one row of 1dc into each stitch to end, ss to first dc. Turn.
Decrease Rows
Decrease Row 1 – 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into next dc, dec 1dc (see abbrev) over next 2dc, * 1dc into each of next 2dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (39dc)
Rpt Decrease Row 1 once until last 3dc, work 1dc into each of the dc, ss to first dc. (30dc)
Decrease Row 2 – 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, * miss 1dc, 1dc into next dc, * rpt from * to * to end. Fasten off leaving a length of yarn to gather the top with. (15dc)
Finishing Touches
Finishing – Gather top of hat, weave in and trim off loose ends of yarn, turn through to RS, fold up brim, attach faux fur pom-pom to crown.
USA Format
Skill Level
Intermediate
Abbreviations (USA)
- RS. Right Side
- ch. Chain
- sc. Single Crochet
- hdc. Half Double Crochet
- dc. Double Crochet
- sl st. Slip Stitch
- rpt. Repeat
- BLO. Back Loop Only
- yo. Yarn Over
- DNFO. Do Not Fasten off
Project Size
Size to fit: Adult Head 18.5 inches wide x 9 inches in height from folded brim
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn. I have used approximately:
- 100g ball of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn in color 1
- Small amounts of Stylecraft Special Aran yarn in each of colors 2 & 3
- An equivalent yarn would be a worsted weight #4
- 5.00mm & 5.50mm crochet hooks
- Faux fur pom-pom
USA Instructions
With color 1 and 5.00mm hook ch20, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (19sc)
2nd Row – Working through BLO, ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row until work measures approx 18 inches from the beginning or you have worked approx 78 rows. Turn.
Fold your work in half widthways and slip stitch the last row you just worked and the starting chain edge together to make a round. DNFO.
Change to 5.50mm hook, work 1sc in each row end to end, sl st to first sc. Turn (78sc)
USA Shell Stitch Rows
Second Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, skip 2sc, work 5dc in next sc, * skip 2sc, 1sc in next sc, skip 2sc, work 5dc in next sc, * rpt from * to * last 2sc, skip 2sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (13 Shell Groups)
Third Row – ch3, work 2dc in the BLO of the stitch at the base of the ch3, * skip 2dc, 1sc in next dc, skip 2dc, work 5dc in BLO of next sc, * rpt from * to * to last shell, skip 2dc, work 1sc in next dc, skip 2dc, work 2dc in the BLO of the stitch at the base of ch3, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning row. Turn. Fasten off.
Join in color 2.
Fourth Row – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, skip 2sc, work 5dc in BLO of next sc, * skip 2sc, 1sc in next sc, skip 2sc, work 5dc in BLO of next sc, * rpt from * to * last 2sc, skip 2sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (13 Shell Groups)
Fifth Row – ch3, work 2dc in the BLO of the stitch at the base of the ch3, * skip 2dc, 1sc in next dc, skip 2dc, work 5dc in BLO of next sc, * rpt from * to * to last shell, skip 2dc, work 1sc in next dc, skip 2dc, work 2dc in the BLO of the stitch at the base of ch3, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning row. Turn.
USA Color Sequence
Rpt Fourth & Fifth Rows in color sequence as follows:
Once in color 3, once in color 1, once in color 2, once in color 3.
Rpt Second Row in color 1. Turn.
USA Final Rows
Next Row – ch1, 1hdc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, skip 1dc, 1sc in each of next 3dc, * skip 1dc, 1hdc in next sc, skip 1dc, 1sc in each of next 3dc * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first hdc. Turn. (52 stitches)
Starting with ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, work one row of 1sc in each stitch to end, sl st to first sc. Turn.
USA Decrease Rows
Decrease Row 1 – ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in next sc, dec 1sc (see abbrev) over next 2sc, * 1sc in each of next 2sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (39sc)
Rpt Decrease Row 1 once until last 3sc, work 1sc in each of the sc, sl st to first sc. (30sc)
Decrease Row 2 – ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, * skip 1sc, 1sc in next sc, * rpt from * to * to end. Fasten off leaving a length of yarn to gather the top with. (15sc)
Finishing Touches USA
Finishing – Gather top of hat, weave in and trim off loose ends of yarn, turn through to RS, fold up brim, attach faux fur pom-pom to crown.