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Back to Basics Beanie

 

Lately, I have been teaching the basics of crochet to a few of my friends. Many have asked me to show them how to crochet a hat/beanie. The first beanie I ever crocheted was one that was worked in the round from top down. I decided that this approach was probably the easiest to show them.

My Back to Basics Beanie is for those who are new to crochet and are looking for a beanie pattern that uses basic crochet stitches and techniques. This pattern is also great for seasoned crocheters as well! It is crocheted in the round and uses on the the half double crochet stitch and the slip stitch. I chose to add a little texture at the brim. I love the simplicity of this beanie pattern. I have included instructions for a fitted beanie and a slouchy beanie.

I chose to use Caron Simply Soft for this pattern. This was my first ever yarn that I worked with when learning to crochet. I love this yarn because it is available in almost any store that sells yarn. It comes in so many colors that I have lost count. I love the sheen that it gives as well as the stitch definition. It is a great beginner yarn.

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MATERIALS

About 120 yards of Caron Simply Soft. The color in the photos is called Purple.

5mm hook

4mm hook (optional)

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

 

ABBREVIATIONS

Chain (ch)

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Slip Stitch (ss)

Stitch (st)

 

PATTERN

Magic Circle (tutorial) Also known as Magic Loop.

8 hdc in circle. Join to first hdc with a ss.

Round 1 – Ch.1, 2 hdc in the same st and each st around. Join with a ss. (16)

Round 2 – Ch.1, hdc in the same st, 2 hdc in the next. *hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next.* Repeat *til end of round. Join with ss. (24)

Round 3 – Ch.1, hdc in the same st and the next st, 2 hdc in the next. *hdc in the next in 2 stitches, 2 hdc in the next.* Repeat *til end of round. Join with ss. (32)

Round 4 – Ch.1, hdc in the same st and the next two stitches, 2 hdc in the next. *hdc in the next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in the next.* Repeat *til end of round. Join with ss. (40)

Round 5 – Ch.1, hdc in the same st and the next three stitches, 2 hdc in the next. *hdc in the next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in the next.*  Join with ss. (48)

Round 6 – Ch.1, hdc in the same st and the next four stitches, 2 hdc in the next. *hdc in the next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in the next.* Repeat *til end of round. Join with ss. (56)

Round 7 – Ch.1, hdc in the same st and the five stitches, 2 hdc in the next. *hdc in the next 6 stitches, 2 hdc in the next.* Repeat *til end of round. Join with ss. (64)

What your work will look like after round 7

 

FOR A FITTED BEANIE:

Round 8 – Ch.1, hdc in the same st and each st around. Join with ss. (64)

Rounds 9 thru 17 – Repeat round 8 (64)

For the brim:

Round 18 – Ch.1 TURN, ss in same st, hdc in the next. *ss in the next st, hdc in the next.* Repeat *til last st. ss in last st. Join with a ss. (64)

Round 19 thru 22 – Repeat Round 18. Remember to TURN your work after every round.

Bind off and weave in any ends!

 

FOR A SLOUCHY BEANIE:

Round 8 – Ch.1, hdc in the same st and each st around. Join with ss. (64)

Rounds 9 thru 23 – Repeat Round 8

For the brim:

Round 24 – Ch.1 TURN, ss in same st, hdc in the next. *ss in the next st, hdc in the next.* Repeat *til last st. ss in last st. Join with a ss. (64)

Round 25 thru 28 – Repeat Round 24. Remember to TURN your work after every round.

Bind off any weave in any ends!

 

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The Mattina Scarf

 

I don’t know about you, but I love springtime! The flowers start to bloom, the weather becomes a little warmer and the kids can finally go out and play! Sometimes my boys can get a little stir crazy being inside all the time. It’s nice to go outside and breath in some fresh air! [Read more…]

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Winterscape Beanie

 

So if you haven’t figured it out by now, my favorite thing to crochet is beanies. For me, they are by far the easiest and quickest accessory to crochet. I am not a big fan of projects that take up a lot of time. This beanie is incredibly easy to crochet. It is a very quick project as well. If you are running up against time for a gift, this beanie fits the bill! You can make this beanie without the faux fur pom-pom as well.

The yarn I used for this beanie is Cloudborn Superwash Merino Bulky. You can get it from Craftsy This yarn is one of my absolute favorites to work with. Even though this is a bulky weight yarn, it has a gorgeous drape to it. It is one of the reasons I used it for my Pink Lady Cowl. Another plus is that it comes in so many beautiful colors! You are sure to find a color you like!

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MATERIALS

1 skein of Cloudborn Superwash Merino Bulky yarn. The color in the photos is Petal. Any comparable yarn will work as well.

6.5mm crochet hook

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Faux fur pom-pom (optional)

 

ABBREVIATIONS

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (ss)

Back Loop Only (blo)

Double Crochet (dc)

Double Crochet Decrease (dc dec)

Single Crochet Decrease (sc dec)

Single Crochet (sc)

Skip (sk)

Stitch (st)

Bead Stitch (bs) – Double Crochet in the next stitch. Yarn over, insert hook around the stem of the Double Crochet from right to left, yarn over, pull look through, 3 times around the same post. Yarn over and pull through first 6 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops on hook. Bead Stitch Video Tutorial.

 

PATTERN

To make the band

Ch. 8

Row 1 – Ss in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across. To get a cleaner edge, ss in the back bump of each ch st. (7)

Row 2 – Ch.1 turn, ss in blo in first st and each st across. (7)

Repeat row 2 until your band measure approx. 19″ across.

Slip stitch short sides together to form a circle.

You will now be working around the top edge of the band.

Round 1 – Ch.1 and make 48 sc around edge of band. Join with a ss to first sc.

Round 2 – Ch.3, sk first st, bs in the next. *sk next st, bs in the next.* Repeat *til you come to the last st. Skip last stitch and complete a bs around the ch.3 you made at the beginning of the round. Slip stitch in the top of the ch.3 to join the round. (48) See pic below.

Round 3 – Ch.2, dc in the same st and the next st, dc dec in the next. *dc in the next four stitches, dc dec in the next.* Repeat *til there are two stitches left. 1 dc in each of the last two stitches. Join with a ss. (40)

Round 4 – Repeat Round 2 (40)

Round 5 – Ch.2, dc in the same st and the next st, dc dec in the next. *dc in the next three stitches, dc dec in the next.* Repeat *til there is one stitch left. Dc in the last st. Join with a ss. (32)

Round 6 – Repeat Round 2  (32)

Round 7 – Ch.2, dc in the same st, dc dec in the next. *dc in the next two stitches, dc dec in the next.* Repeat *til there is one stitch left. dc in the last st.  Join with a ss. (24)

Round 8 – Repeat Round 2 (24)

Round 9 – Ch. 1, sc in the same st, sc dec in the next. *sc dec in every st around.* Repeat *til the last st. sc in the last st. Join with a ss. (13)

Round 10 – Ch, sc in the same st, sc dec in the next. *sc dec in every st around.* Repeat *til the end of the round. Join with a ss. (7)

Sew beanie at the top to close.

Weave in any loose ends!

 

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Berry Stitch Ear Warmer

 

I know not everyone is a beanie/hat kind of person. Personally, I love when the Winter comes around so I can wear all my winter beanies. My twin sister on the other hand, never wears a beanie. I’m not sure why she doesn’t wear them but it is one thing we do not have in common. I feel that an ear warmer is a good compromise to not wearing a beanie. I plan on giving this ear warmer to my sister for Christmas. Hopefully she will wear it.  [Read more…]

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Easy Tunisian Beanie

 

Currently, I don’t know how to knit. I actually tried learning how to knit before I learned how to crochet. For some reason I just could not grasp holding two needles together. I wanted to learn because I love the look of knitted pieces. Maybe some day I will learn, but for now I am happy with the look of Tunisian crochet.

If you have never tried Tunisian crochet, you have to! It looks harder then it is, I promise! The Tunisian Knit stitch looks exactly like a traditional knit stitch. The body of this beanie is crocheted using only this type of stitch. The band is crocheted using both the Tunisian Knit stitch and Purl stitch. These are the only two types of stitches you will need to know to crochet this beanie.

This beanie is extremely beginner friendly. I would recommend watching the video tutorials below before you start. They are very helpful in showing the different stitches and how to bind off.

I hope you enjoy this pattern!

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NOTES

~ The first loop on your hook is the first stitch.

~ The Return Pass is always the same throughout the pattern.

~ You will experience some “curling” with your work. This is normal in Tunisian crochet.

 

VIDEO TUTORIALS

Tunisian Cast On and Return Pass

Tunisian Knit Stitch (TKS)

Tunisian Purl Stitch (TPS)

Tunisian Cast Off

 

MATERIALS

1 skein of Lion Brand Basic 175 or any comparable yarn. The color in the pictures is Whisper.

6.5mm Tunisian crochet hook

Tapestry needle

Scissors

 

ABBREVIATIONS

Chain (ch)

Tunisian Knit Stitch (TKS)

Tunisian Purl Stitch (TPS)

Yarn over (yo)

Skip (sk)

Stitch (st)

 

PATTERN

Note – You will be working in the horizontal bumps found at the back of your foundation chains for your first row.

BAND

Ch. 64

Row 1 – Forward pass: (Right to left). Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook. yo, draw loop through and leave on hook. *Insert hook in next ch. YO and draw loop through and leave on hook. Rep from * to end of chain. Do not turn. 64 loops on hook.

Row 1 – Return pass: (Left to right). Yo and draw through first loop on hook. *Yo and draw through 2 loops on hook.* Repeat from * until you have 1 loop remaining on hook. Do not turn. Loop remaining on hook becomes first stitch of next row.

Row 2 – Work TKS in next st. Then work TPS in the next 2 stitches. *TKS in the next two stitches, TPS in the next two stitches.* Repeat *til end of row. 64 loops on hook. Work Return Pass.

Rows 3 thru 7 – Repeat row 2

BODY

The Body of the beanie is worked only in Tunisian Knit stitches.

Row 10 – Work a TKS in every stitch across. Work Return Pass. (64)

Rows 11 thru 24 – Repeat row 10 (64)

Rows 25 thru 30 are decrease rows. To complete a decrease in Tunisian crochet you simply skip a stitch.

Row 25 – Work 8 TKS, sk next st. *7 TKS, skip next st* Repeat *til there are 7 stitches left. Work a TKS in each stitch left. 57 loops on hook. Complete Return Pass.

Row 26 – Work 7 TKS, sk next st. *6 TKS, sk next st* Repeat *til there are 7 stitches left. Work a TKS in each stitch left. 50 loops on hook. Complete Return Pass.

Row 27 – Work 6 TKS, sk next st. *5 TKS, sk next st* Repeat *til there are 7 stitches left. Work a TKS in each st left. 43 loops on hook. Complete Return Pass.

Row 28 – Work 6 TKS, sk next st. *4 TKS, sk next st* Repeat *til there are 6 stitches left. Work a TKS in each st left. 36 loops on hook. Complete Return Pass.

Row 29 – Work 3 TKS, sk next st. *TKS 4, sk next st* Repeat *til there are 2 stitches left. Work a TKS in last two stitches. 29 loops on hook. Complete Return Pass.

Row 30 – Work 2 TKS, sk next st. *TKS 3, sk next st* Repeat *til there are 2 stitches left. Work a TKS in last two stitches. 22 loops on hook. Complete Return Pass.

Row 31 – Complete TKS in each st across. 22 loops on hook. Complete Return Pass.

Bind off leaving a long enough tail to sew short sides of the beanie together.

To bind off : The bind off in Tunisian crochet is similar to how you work slip stitches in traditional crochet. To Bind Off, insert hook under the next vertical bar from right to left, yarn over and pull up a loop through both the vertical bar and the loop on hook. Watch video tutorial above.

 

What your work will look like after 31 rows.

Line up short sides and sew together.

Next, attach yarn to a slip stitch at the top of the beanie. Thread a needle and weave the needle in and out of each ss until you reach the beginning. Pull to tighten and fasten.

I made my own faux fur pom-pom. If you would like to make your own you can follow the video tutorial HERE.

If you love a knit look like me, I really hope you try this pattern!

 

 

 

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The Lenape Cowl

 

Growing up I never liked wearing anything around my neck! Nothing! It was so uncomfortable for me to wear a turtleneck, cowl, or even a scarf. It felt so restricting. Wow, have things changed! lol! I am a person who is cold ALL THE TIME! My husband jokes about how I wear a scarf inside all day because I can never get warm. I do what I gotta do! Right? [Read more…]

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Silt Stitch Tutorial + Clutch Pattern

 

A few weeks ago, I went to my brother-in law’s wedding. The wedding was so beautiful! It was an outside garden-style wedding in a tent. Let me tell you, I would never of known I was in a tent, let alone outside! Everything was so gorgeous! I had never been to an outside wedding and really had no idea what kind of dress to wear. Anyone who knows me can tell you I despise dress shopping! I really am my own worst critic I guess. Everything is either too tight, too frilly, too short or shows my belly pooch from my last baby. Yes, it’s been 3 years but I just can’t get rid of it!  I shopped EVERYWHERE for a dress! Did I find one? Actually, yes, I did! I found THE DRESS! It was absolutely perfect and got sooo many compliments!  The best part? The dress was only $22.99! Well that, and I didn’t have to wear my Spanx 🙂 [Read more…]

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Mochila Bag

 

Have you seen those beautiful mochila bags on Pinterest? They are so gorgeous with all their wonderful patterns and colorwork, I could look at them all day! It got me thinking, maybe I could create something like that. [Read more…]

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Off the Shoulder Crochet Top

 

We are not even a couple weeks into Summer and it is already crazy around here! Between swimming lessons, weddings, barbecues, upcoming camping trips and other various activities, I have had little time to crochet. I’m sure a lot of you can relate, right?

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