Sunday, 1 April 2012

CROCHET BASIC BEANIE – HALF DOUBLE CROCHET - Free written Pattern and video tutorial

CROCHET BASIC BEANIE – HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
Directions given for multiple sizes
Pattern Designed by bobwilson123
Converted into written format by Tammy

Video Tutorial HERE


 
Supplies needed:
-Yarn of your choice
-Crochet hook (use hook size according to yarn choice)
-Tapestry needle
-Stitch marker
Stitch abbreviations used in this pattern:
CH – Chain
SC - Single crochet
HDC – Half double crochet
SL ST – Slip stitch
ST – Stitch


Note: Hat is worked in the round and not by joining after each row.

To start, attach a slip knot to your hook.
CH-5, SL ST into first CH to make a ring.
Round 1: CH-2, 6 HDC into the ring, DO NOT JOIN,
{note: if you find that 6 HDC is too tight, you can use 12 HDC, it won’t make a difference to the pattern, it will just make your hat flat at the top instead of pointy}
INSERT STITCH MARKER HERE,
Round- 2:work 2 HDC into first HDC, now 2 HDC in each stitch around until you reach the stitch marker, (12 HDC) move stitch marker up,
Round 3: *1 HDC into next stitch, 2 HDC into the next stitch* Repeat from * to * around until you reach your stitch marker. Ending with 2 HDC in same stitch (ALWAYS on an increase round). Move your stitch marker up.
Round 4: *1 HDC into next 2 stitches, 2 HDC into the next stitch* Repeat from * to * around until you reach your stitch marker. Ending with 2 HDC Move your stitch marker up.
Round 5: *1 HDC into next 3 stitches, 2 HDC into the next stitch* Repeat from * to * around until you reach your stitch marker. Ending with 2 HDC Move your stitch marker up
Round 6: *1 HDC into next 4 stitches, 2 HDC into the next stitch* Repeat from * to * around until you reach your stitch marker. Ending with 2 HDC Move your stitch marker up
Round 7: *1 HDC into next 5 stitches, 2 HDC into the next stitch* Repeat from * to * around until you reach your stitch marker. Ending with 2 HDC Move your stitch marker up
NOTE: You will continue to increase each row until you have the size desired for your hat. -DEPENDING ON HOW BIG YOU NEED YOUR HAT WILL DEPEND ON HOW MANY INCREASE ROWS YOU NEED. YOU WILL KEEP INCREASING UNTIL THE HAT CIRCUMFERENCE IS ½ INCH/2CM SMALLER THAN THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE HEAD YOU ARE MAKING IT FOR
If you are using worsted weight 4ply yarn you will need a different amount of rows. The following is for 8ply/DK yarn and a 4mm hook  
Baby size would be around 8 rounds.                                                                                                      
Example: *1 HDC into next 6 stitches, 2 HDC into the next stitch * Repeat from * to * around until you reach your stitch marker. Ending with 2 HDC
For a regular adult hat with a 4mm hook it is around 10 rounds.
Example: Round 10: *1 HDC into next 9 stitches, 2 HDC into the next stitch* Repeat from * to * around until you reach your stitch marker. Ending with 2 HDC
Once your hat is big enough to fit the crown of your head or for the person you are making it for, you will stop with the increase rounds.
TO FINISH YOUR HAT
-Move stitch marker up,
1 HDC in each stitch around. Continue to move your stitch marker up with each round until your hat is the desired length.
In last stitch, SC and then SL ST across the next 2 stitches for a nice finish. Fasten off and sew in tail on inside of hat to hide.
Make sure to sew in tail from beginning of round 1.

12 comments:

baby crochet patterns said...

Beautifully crocheted I love it Clare. Heather (justcrochet)

AdleenV said...

This was the easiest pattern that I have seen anywhere for a beanie. Thank you for making it possible for me to crochet! :)

Anonymous said...

Clare thank you so much for this easy pattern and the video. It helped me a lot.

Anonymous said...

The pattern says that you can do 12 HDC instead of 6 HDC to make the top flat instead of pointed. It also says that it won't make a difference in the pattern. When I make the 12 HDC and continue on, the hat is flat like a doily. It says that at the very beginning if 6 HDC is too tight, do 12 HDC -- won't that make it tighter? Is there an error when it comes to making it flat on the top?

Sandra

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much! I am a beginner and I actually taught myself to crochet with this video, I found it very easy to understand and my beanie turned out amazing :)

Anonymous said...

it was horrible what size needle did you use

Anonymous said...

I Love, Love, Love this hat. I have already made 4. The latest one I ventured out and made that wavy brim. Can't wait to see it on my new niece.
My question is ... how do I wash them? Can they go in the wash or do I hand wash them.
Just to let you know, I Also Love the simple rose. My daughter keeps getting me my yarn and says Mommy Flower Peese (she is 2)She has like 8 that she puts everywhere, and I have put them on hats to ... Love it ... Thank you :0)

annamink said...

For some reason the tip of my hat is extremely pointy, and the sides just keep getting bigger... any suggestions?

Anonymous said...

I am having the same effect as the above comment. Just a big doily and no taper. Help!

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