Crochet Ribbed Unisex Beanie

Introduction

Looking for a cozy and stylish accessory to keep you warm during the colder months? Look no further than the Crochet Ribbed Unisex Beanie! This versatile beanie is not only trendy and fashionable but also suitable for anyone - regardless of gender. The ribbed design adds a touch of texture and charm, making it a perfect addition to any outfit. Whether you're heading out for a casual stroll or a coffee date with friends, this beanie will keep you looking cool and feeling warm. So why not treat yourself to this must-have winter essential and bring some comfort and style into your wardrobe!

Materials Required

For this project you’ll need:

• HOOK: 5 mm hook or size H hook for the US
• YARN: I used worsted weight yarn, 4 ply US, 10 ply AU
• Each Skein was – 100 grams / 3.5 oz or 210 meters / 230 yards

You can use scrap yarn for the strap because it really doesn’t take much yarn at all. But I recommend making sure you have most if not all of the skein of color you wish to use for your Main Color (MC).

Beanie Sizes

• 1-3 Years: Stop increasing after round 4. You should have 48 sts.
• 4 Years Old to Adults: Follow the pattern from start to end. You should have 60 sts.

If making this hat for a man with a large head – then feel free to do one more row of increases (DC in next 5 then inc) to bring you up to 72 sts.

Color Referencing

I will be referring to my colors as follows:

• MC: Main Color
• SeC: Second Color and Strip Color

Abbreviations

• ch = Chain
• sl st = Slip Stitch
• FLO = Front Loop Only
• BLO = Back Loop Only
• beg = beginning
• DC = Double Crochet
• FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet
• BPDC = Back Post Double Crochet
• CS = Crab Stitch
• YO = Yarn Over

Repeat what’s in between * for the rest of the row.

Special Stitch: Cluster – using 2 sts to create.

Special Stitch Instructions

Yo insert your hook into the next st, pull up a loop. YO and pull through two loops, leaving the last loop on hook. YO insert your hook into the next st, pull up a loop. YO and pull through two loops, leaving the last loop on hook. (3 loops on the hook) YO and pull through all 3 loops and ch 1.

Be sure to grab a marker!

Beanie Construction Steps

To Start: Using MC

Ch 3 and sl st in beg ch to form a ring.

Round 1 (MC)

ch 2 (counts as 1st stitch) DC 11 into ring. Sl st in beg ch to end. (12)

Round 2 (MC)

ch 2 (counts as 1st stitch) DC in same beg st. DC 2 in all sts. Sl st in beg ch to end. (24)

Round 3 (MC)

ch 2 (counts as 1st stitch) *DC 2 in next st. DC 1 in next st* repeat for round. Sl st in beg ch to end. (36)

Round 4 (MC)

ch 2 (counts as 1st stitch) DC 1 in next st. *DC 2 in next st, DC 1 in the next 2 sts* repeat for round. Sl st in beg ch to end. (48)

Round 5 (MC)

ch 2 (counts as 1st stitch) DC 1 in next two sts. *DC 2 in next st, DC 1 in the next 3 sts* repeat for round. Sl st in beg ch to end. (60)

Round 6 (MC)

ch 1 and FPDC on the post of the beg ch 2. FPDC on the post of the next DC. *BPDC on the next 2 DCs. FPDC on the next 2 DCs.* repeat for round. Sl st in beg ch to end. Place a marker on first FPDC of the round.

Rounds 7 – 10 (4 Rounds)

ch 1 and FPDC on the beg FPDC. FPDC on the next FPDC. *BPDC on the next 2 BPDCs, FPDC on the next 2 FPDCs* repeat for round. Sl st in beg ch to end. Change color.

Round 11 (Change to SeC Color)

This is our 1st round of Clusters

ch 1. Yo insert your hook into next st, pull up a loop. YO and pull through two loops, leaving the last loop on the hook. YO insert your hook into next st, pull up a loop. YO and pull through two loops, leaving the last loop on the hook. (3 loops on the hook) YO and pull through all 3 loops and ch 1. Repeat for round. Sl st in beg st to end. Change color.

Round 12 (Change to Strip Color)

Ch 1, going in reverse now with your CSs. Using the FLO. CS in all 60 sts. SL st in beg ch 1 to end. Change color.

Round 13 (Change to SeC Color)

This is our 2nd round of Clusters

Ch 1. For this round, we’ll be using those unused back loops to create our clusters in.

Yo insert your hook into the first BL of the stitch, pull up a loop. YO and pull through two loops, leaving the last loop on the hook. YO insert your hook into the next BL of the stitch, pull up a loop. YO and pull through two loops, leaving the last loop on the hook. (3 loops on the hook) YO and pull through all 3 loops and ch 1. Repeat for round. Sl st in beg st to end. Change color.

Round 14 (Change to SeC Color)

ch 2 (counts as 1st stitch) DC in rest of your 59 sts.

Rounds 15 – 19 (MC) (5 Rounds)

Repeat rows 6 – 10.

Sl st and cut yarn, leaving a tail to be woven in with a tapestry needle.