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Simple Double Crochet Beanie Pattern

by on December 16, 2023December 19, 2023
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Simple Double Crochet Beanie Pattern

Fast and Simple Crochet Beanie Pattern

It’s cold! At least it is for me lately. This was all the excuse I needed to pull out my Fast and Simple crochet beanie pattern and whip up a couple new ones.

This is not a challenging pattern to make, and with the consistent increases, it’s easy to keep track of the stitch count. With just a little adjustment, you can customize the size of each beanie you make.

Grab your hook, and let’s start!

((Note: When I start any instructions down below, I will begin with US English instructions and put the UK English instructions after.))

Materials

Materials:

5.5mm hook (US-I/9; UK/Canada-5)
medium weight yarn (worsted weight in US; Aran yarn in UK; 10-ply in Australia)

Yarns I’ve Used:

Lion Brand Yarn Heartland in black canyons
Lion Brand Yarn Heartland in canyonlands
Lion Brand Yarn Heartland in rocky mountains

Notes and Abbreviations

Notes:

  1. This pattern is worked in rounds, from the center out.
  2. Each row is worked in the same direction; you will NOT have to turn at the beginning of each row.
  3. You can customize the size of the beanie you make by stopping at specific increase rounds or adding more increase rounds.

Abbreviations:

US Abbreviations:

St(s) = stitch(es)
Sp(s) = space(s)
Ch(s) = chain(s)
Sl St = slip stitch
DC(s) = double crochet(s)
Rep = repeat
Rnd(s) = round(s)
DNT = do not turn

UK Abbreviations:

St(s) = stitch(es)
Sp(s) = space(s)
Ch(s) = chain(s)
SS = slip stitch
TR(s) = treble crochet(s)
Rep = repeat
Rnd(s) = round(s)
DNT = do not turn

Gauge and Sizes

Gauge:

Approximately 4×4 inches or 10×10 cm
17 sts by 8 rows

US English Gauge Instructions:

1. Ch 19
2. Turn. DC 1 in the 4th ch from the hook (counts as your first st). DC in each ch across. [17 sts]
3. Ch 1, loosely, turn. DC 1 in the first st. DC in each st across. [17 sts]
4-9. Rep R3. [17 sts]

UK English Gauge Instructions:

1. Ch 19
2. Turn. TR 1 in the 4th ch from the hook (counts as your first st). TR in each ch across. [17 sts]
3. Ch 1, loosely, turn. TR 1 in the first st. TR in each st across. [17 sts]
4-9. Rep R3. [17 sts]

Size:

The crochet beanie pattern below will be writing for a large beanie, but you can add or take out increase rounds to make the beanie the desired size.

  1. Small fits a child: Instead of using the DC (TR) stitch, you will use a HDC (HTR) stitch. Do your increase rounds until step 5. That step is the one that has the instructions to “DC (TR) 2 in one st then DC (TR) 1 in each of the next 3 sts”, but remember to do HDC (HTR) instead of DCs (TRs).
  2. Medium fits a teen or most women: For a medium size beanie, do increase rounds until step 5, but be sure you’re using DCs (TRs).
  3. Large fits women and most men: For a large size beanie, do increase rounds until step 6, but be sure you’re using DCs (TRs).
  4. Anything larger: For any larger size beanie, do more increase rounds, adding one increase with however many stitches needed. For example, if you need one more increase round, do 2 DC (TR) in one st then DC (TR) 1 in each of the next 5 sts.

Consider hair type and other needs when making this for someone. I, for example, can use a medium regularly, but sometimes I use a large when my hair is curled or just a bit fluffier or when a migraine can make even a simple beanie feel like too much pressure. A large fits my husband, with his straight hair, comfortably.

Double Crochet Beanie Instructions

US English Beanie Pattern:

1. Ch 3. Sl St the ends to create a small loop. Ch 1, loosely. DC 12 in the center of the 3-ch loop. [12 sts]
2. Ch 1, loosely, DNT. DC 2 in each st around. Sl St to the first DC to close the Rnd. [24 sts]

3. Ch 1, loosely, DNT. *DC 2 in one st, DC 1 in the next st*. Repeat from * to * around, 11 more times. Sl St to the first DC to close the Rnd. [36 sts]
4. Ch 1, loosely, DNT. *DC 2 in one st, DC 1 in each of the next 2 sts*. Repeat from * to * around, 11 more times. Sl St to the first DC to close the Rnd. [48 sts]

5. Ch 1, loosely, DNT. *DC 2 in one st, DC 1 in each of the next 3 sts*. Repeat from * to * around, 11 more times. Sl St to the first DC to close the Rnd. [60 sts]
6. Ch 1, loosely, DNT. *DC 2 in one st, DC 1 in each of the next 4 sts*. Repeat from * to * around, 11 more times. Sl St to the first DC to close the Rnd. [72 sts]

7. Ch 1, loosely, DNT. DC 1 in each st around. Sl St to the first DC to close the Rnd. [72 sts]
8-17. Rep R7. End off. Weave in ends.
Optional: 18+. add more Rnds of step 7 to the desired length.

UK English Beanie Pattern:

1. Ch 3. SS the ends to create a small loop. Ch 1, loosely. TR 12 in the center of the 3-ch loop. [12 sts]
2. Ch 1, loosely, DNT. TR 2 in each st around. SS to the first TR to close the Rnd. [24 sts]
3. Ch 1, loosely, DNT. *TR 2 in one st, TR 1 in the next st*. Repeat from * to * around, 11 more times. SS to the first TR to close the Rnd. [36 sts]
4. Ch 1, loosely, DNT. *TR 2 in one st, TR 1 in each of the next 2 sts*. Repeat from * to * around, 11 more times. SS to the first TR to close the Rnd. [48 sts]
5. Ch 1, loosely, DNT. *TR 2 in one st, TR 1 in each of the next 3 sts*. Repeat from * to * around, 11 more times. SS to the first TR to close the Rnd. [60 sts]
6. Ch 1, loosely, DNT. *TR 2 in one st, TR 1 in each of the next 4 sts*. Repeat from * to * around, 11 more times. SS to the first TR to close the Rnd. [72 sts]
7. Ch 1, loosely, DNT. TR 1 in each st around. SS to the first TR to close the Rnd. [72 sts]
8-17. Rep R7. Cast off. Weave in ends.
18+. Optional: add more Rnds of step 7 to the desired length.

Done!

That’s it! You are now armed with a handy dandy crochet beanie to stave off the cold. Go forth and be warm!

Remember to drink water, have a snack if you haven’t eaten, and pause and stretch a bit if you’ve been down too long.

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Happy crafting!