Crochet Adorable Beanie

Crocheting an adorable beanie is such a joyous and fulfilling experience! From selecting the softest yarn in your favorite color to carefully crafting each stitch, the process is not just about creating a cozy accessory, but also about infusing it with love and creativity. As you work on your beanie, envisioning who will wear it and the warmth it will bring, you can't help but smile at the thought of the finished product. So grab your crochet hooks, pick a fun pattern, and get hooked on the delightful journey of making your very own charming beanie!

Materials

• Yarn: 4-ply yarn, approximately 140g (or substitute with chunky yarn)
• 5.0mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker (optional)
• Tape measure
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations

• Sc – Single Crochet
• Hdc – Half Double Crochet
• Ch – Chain
• R – Row
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• Sl St – Slip Stitch

Instructions

Starting Chain

Chain 51

Note: You can use two strands of yarn held together or opt for a chunky yarn as an alternative.

Row 1

• Skip the first chain from the hook
• Work 1 single crochet
• Work 42 half double crochet stitches
• Work 7 slip stitches
• Chain 1 and turn your work

Row 2

Work 7 slip stitches in front loop only (FLO)

• Work 1 single crochet in back loop only (BLO)
• Work 41 half double crochet in BLO
• Work 1 single crochet in BLO
• Chain 1 and turn your work

Row 3

For Row 3

• Work 1 single crochet in BLO
• Work 42 half double crochet in BLO
• Work 7 slip stitches in FLO
• Chain 1 and turn your work

Repeat Pattern

• Repeat Row 2 and Row 3 alternately
• Continue until the length of the beanie measures your desired head circumference
• (Recommended size: approximately 44 cm in width and 25 cm in height)

Assembly

Sewing the Beanie

• Fold the crocheted fabric in half so the starting and ending rows meet
• Sew the sides together using a yarn needle and your preferred method (e.g., whip stitch or mattress stitch)
• Once the side is sewn, use the yarn needle to weave the working yarn around the top edge
• Pull tightly to cinch the top closed, forming the crown of the beanie
• Secure and weave in all loose ends neatly