So if you haven’t figured it out by now, my favorite thing to crochet is beanies, hats, toques etc. 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. The Winterscape Beanie is incredibly easy and fast to crochet. 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
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!
Construction
The Winterscape Beanie is crocheted by first making the band. The band is created by making slip stitches in the back loop only. This creates a nice stretchy fabric. The body of the beanie is crocheted in the round with alternating rows of double crochet and the bead stitch.
Winterscape Crochet Beanie Pattern
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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.
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.
WINTERSCAPE BEANIE 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.
Body of the Beanie
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!
Thanks so much fro following along with this beanie pattern. I really hope you enjoy making your Wintercape Beanie. Be sure to tag me on Instagram and Facebook with your creations. I would love to see them!