Very easy elegant crochet beanie hat for beginners
Here’s a simple and elegant crochet beanie pattern perfect for beginners! This pattern creates a cozy, stylish hat that’s quick and easy to make. Let’s get started!
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (about 140 yards)
- Crochet hook: Size H (5.0 mm)
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- dc = double crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- inc = increase (work 2 stitches into the same stitch)
Instructions:
Step 1: Start with a Magic Circle
- Make a magic circle (or a slip knot and chain 4, join with a slip stitch to form a ring).
- Ch 2 (this counts as your first hdc).
Step 2: Round 1 (Increase Round)
- In the magic circle, work 9 more hdc (total of 10 hdc, counting the starting ch 2 as one stitch).
- Pull the yarn tail to close the circle.
- Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch 2.
Step 3: Round 2
- Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc).
- Work 1 hdc into the same stitch, then 1 hdc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this sequence (inc in one stitch, 1 hdc in the next) around.
- Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (Total 15 hdc).
Step 4: Round 3
- Ch 2.
- Work 1 hdc in the same stitch, then 1 hdc in the next 2 stitches.
- Repeat this sequence (inc in one stitch, 1 hdc in the next 2 stitches) around.
- Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (Total 20 hdc).
Step 5: Round 4
- Ch 2.
- Work 1 hdc in the same stitch, then 1 hdc in the next 3 stitches.
- Repeat this sequence (inc in one stitch, 1 hdc in the next 3 stitches) around.
- Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (Total 25 hdc).
Step 6: Round 5
- Ch 2.
- Work 1 hdc in the same stitch, then 1 hdc in the next 4 stitches.
- Repeat this sequence (inc in one stitch, 1 hdc in the next 4 stitches) around.
- Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (Total 30 hdc).
Step 7: Round 6 and beyond (Length of Beanie)
- Ch 2.
- Work 1 hdc in each stitch around (no increases).
- Repeat this round until the beanie measures about 7 to 8 inches (or the desired length for your hat). You can continue working rounds until it’s long enough to cover your head or fit snugly.
Step 8: Finish the Hat
- After reaching your desired length, fasten off by cutting the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Use the tapestry needle to weave in the yarn ends and close the top of the hat if needed.
Optional Finishing Touch:
- You can add a pom-pom to the top of the beanie for extra style! Just follow a simple pom-pom tutorial or use a pom-pom maker to create one and attach it to the top.
Enjoy your beautiful, elegant beanie!
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Very easy elegant crochet beanie hat for beginners