The Wonderland Beanie is a gorgeous textured beanie that features beginner stitches. This pattern is fast and easy and makes for a great gift!
I have been wanting to create this beanie pattern for a while now. I have been feeling a little unmotivated lately. The Christmas holiday is behind us and we can finally give a sigh of relief. Sometimes all I wanna do is just SIT! Does that makes me lazy?? I hope not.
Well I finally sat down and told myself that I was not getting up until I created this pattern. This seemed like a monumental task at times because my boys must of asked me to get something for them about a hundred times. I don’t know about you but it’s so hard to get myself to refocus every time I get interrupted when crocheting.
The Construction
Half of this crochet beanie pattern was created using the same stitch that I used in my Fluffy Clouds Infinity Scarf. It consists of two basic stitches that create a very interesting texture. The other half of the beanie is created using the single crochet stitch. This pattern is very beginner friendly.
I worked this beanie from the bottom up, and closed the beanie at the top. I created a simple pom-pom using my Clover pom-pom maker. There are a bunch of tutorials on Pinterest and Youtube showing how to create your own pom-pom. I really hope you enjoy this beginner friendly pattern!
The Yarn
The yarn I chose for the Wonderland Beanie is Patons Classic Wool Worsted. This is one of my favorite wool yarns. A lot of time I find wool to be quite itchy. This yarn is very soft without the itch. If you are allergic to wool, any worsted weight yarn will work for this beanie. A few favorites of mine are WeCrochet Brava Worsted and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice.
Wonderland Crochet Beanie
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Materials
1 skein of Patons Classic Wool (worsted). The color I used for the pattern is called Seafoam.
About 75-100yds of yarn for the pom-pom. The color I used is Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in White
4.5mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Scissors
Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Slip Stitch (ss)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Note: You will also need to know how to crochet a single crochet decrease. There is a great video tutorial from Hopeful Honey that will show you how to create this stitch.
WONDERLAND BEANIE PATTERN
Ch. 71
Join with a ss to first ch to form a circle.
Round 1 – Ch.1, sc in the same stitch, sc in the next stitch and each stitch around. Join with a ss to first sc of the round. (71)
Rounds 2 thru 5 – Repeat row 1
Round 6 – Ch.1, ss in the same stitch, hdc in the next. *ss in the next stitch, hdc in the next* Repeat *to* ss to the first ss of the round. (71)
Note: I would recommend making your beginning ss of the round very loose. It can become a little tight when trying to ss to close the round.
Round 7 – Ch1 and TURN your work! ss in the same stitch, hdc in the next. *ss in the next stitch, hdc in the next* Repeat from *to* ss to first ss of the round. (71)
Rounds 8 thru 13 – Repeat row 7. Remember to Turn after every row!
Round 14 – Repeat row 1
Round 15 – Ch.1, sc in the same stitch and the next 10 stitches. On the 12th stitch complete a sc decrease. *sc in the next 11 stitches, sc decrease in the next* Repeat *to* until there are six stitches left of the round. Sc in the next 2 stitches, sc decrease in the next. Sc in the last two stitch. (65)
Round 16 – Repeat row 1
Round 17 – Ch.1, sc in the same stitch and the next 8 stitches, sc decrease in the next. *sc in the next 9 stitches, sc decrease in the next* Repeat *to* until you have ten stitches left in the round. Sc in the next 6 stitches, sc decrease in the next stitch, 1 sc in the next 2 stitches. (59)
Round 18 – Repeat row 1
Rounds 19 thru 26 – Repeat row 7. Remember to turn your work after every row!
Round 27 – Ch.1 turn (so the right side is facing you) sc in the same stitch and each stitch around. Ss to first sc of the round. (59)
Round 28 – ch.1, sc in the same stitch and in the next 3 stitches, sc decrease in the next. *sc in the next 4 stitches, sc decrease in the next* Repeat *to* until there are five stitches left of the round. Sc in the next stitch, sc decrease in the next, sc in the last 2 stitches. (49)
Round 29 – Repeat row 1
Round 30 – Ch.1, sc in the same stitch, sc in the next stitch, sc decrease in the next. *sc in the next two stitches, sc decrease in the next* Repeat *to* sc in the last stitch. (37)
Round 31 – Ch.1, sc in the same stitch, sc decrease in the next. *sc in the next stitch, sc decrease in the next* Repeat *to* sc in the last stitch. (25)
Round 32 – Repeat row 1
Bind off leaving approximately a 12″ tail. Thread a tapestry needle and weave your needle in and out of every sc post until you reach the beginning of the round. Flip your beanie upside down and pull the yarn to close the top of the beanie. Weave your needle in and out through the top of the beanie to tighten. Weave in any loose ends.
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I really hope you have enjoyed following along with the Wonderland Beanie Pattern. Please be sure to share your beanies with me by tagging me on Instagram so I can see!
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I love this hat but I’m confused on round17 I HV more then 10 stitches left what am I doing wrong at the beginning of the round is it a total of17 sc?
Hi Debbie! Ok, so I double checked the pattern. You essentially are taking out 6 stitches in round 17. You are going from 65 to 59. After you crochet nine stitches in the beginning of the round, make sure you sc decrease in the next. Then, crochet 9 more stitches, sc decrease in the next. Keep repeating this until you have 10 stitches left. Then, crochet in the next 6 stitches, sc decrease in the next and then complete 1 sc in the last two stitches. Hope this helps!
Hi Mary, I love the look of this beanie and plan on trying it. I just need to know what your gauge is for this pattern please. I tend to be a tight gauge so i will really apprecieate knowing your gauge. Thanks
Carolyn
Hi Carolyn!
The yarn in the pattern is what I would consider a lighter weight worsted yarn. I also crochet with a tight gauge. With a 4.5mm hook, the gauge is roughly 7 rows of sc equals a 2″ square. If you work with a yarn that is a little thicker then the gauge with be bigger. Hope this helps!
Thanks Mary I will work on that 🙂
how could I adjust the stitches to make this for a kid?
LOVE this pattern!
Hi!
I would suggest making your foundation chain the circumference of the desired length. Measure the circumference of the head first, then make your foundation chain that length. Just make sure the chain is an ODD number. You can then just follow the pattern how it is written.
l love this post! I read your blog fairly often and you’re
always coming out with some great stuff. I shared this on my facebook
and my follower love it! Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you like the beanie!
Hi Mary, I’m pretty new to crochet and I’m not sure what you mean when you say turn. do you turn and go back or turn inside out? I love how this hat looks and really want to try it. Thanks so very much.
Hi Jeanne!
That means to turn your work in the opposite direction. Let me know if you have any other questions!