If you are looking for a simple, easy, quick as well as useful project then this is a perfect project for a beginner. If you can crochet you can make this beanie in no time. Make this beanie for yourself or you can gift it to someone you love. This pattern is great for kids, men or women and it can be made in any size. You can make it a slouchy beanie just by adding a few more chains at the beginning. I made a kid size beanie so the following measurements are for my beanie. You can increase or decrease the number of chains or rows as per your measurements. So let’s get started.
Finished Size: 13 ‘ circumference and 7 inches height.
Material:
Yarn: Caron Simply soft
Color: Autumn Red
Hook: G-6/4.25
Scissor
pompom
Level: Easy (assuming you are familiar with basic crochet stitches)
Basic Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
Double crochet in back loop
Pattern Notes:
Number chains will be the height of the beanie. Measure your size from forehead to center of your head. You can increase the number of chains to get a slouchy look and also fold the beanie as needed.
Number rows will be the circumference of the beanie. So you can measure the circumference of the head
Special stitch: double crochet in back loop only.
Pattern:
Chain 33
Row 1: 1 dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Make dc in each chain till end (total 30 dc), turn
Row 2: ch3, dc in the back loop of the previous row till end.
Row 3: -25 : Repeat row 2.
I made a total of 27 rows to get the circumference of 13 inches.
Do not cut the yarn. You can use the same yarn to join the two sides of the rectangle with sl stitch. Fold the rectangle and sew the open sides with sl st.
Gather the top using a running stitch at the edge of the rectangle. Pull one end of the yarn to bring the edge together. Tie the yarn tightly and weave the end.
Finish the beanie by sewing a big pom pom at the top to give it a gorgeous look.
Pom Pom:
You can make a pom pom using the same yarn you used for the beanie.
There are various ways of making pom pom, but I like to use the pompom maker I got from Michaels. It’s easy to use and you don’t waste any yarn while cutting the edges to make it even.
You can also use a faux fur pom pom if you like.
Fasten off and weave in all ends. Hope you enjoy making this cute ribbed beanie.