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!
