Crocheted beanies are probably my most favorite projects to complete. In my neck of the woods everyone needs a beanie to keep their heads warm when the weather turns cold and the snow starts to fall. I have made tons of beanies over the years. I have yet to find a pattern that I won’t at least try.
Beanies are great gifts. Since the sizing does not have to be perfect anyone can crochet a beanie without having to worry about gauge. It is usually pretty obvious if a beanie is going to be too small or too big. I often try the beanie on my head to get a general idea of the fit.
This season I set out to create a beanie for the kids in our family. That is 4 beanies. I wanted each beanie to be different. When I got to my oldest daughters beanie I couldn’t decide which beanie to make. I have made so many beanies for her over the years that I couldn’t find one that I hadn’t already made.
Instead of settling on a pattern in my favorites list I decided to try designing my own beanie. I knew she wanted something that was not plain. I knew exactly the stitches I wanted to use. In no time I had whipped up a beanie that we instantly fell in love with. We liked it so much that I decided to share here on my blog in hopes that someone else may enjoy my design.
My inspiration was a hat that I have made for my youngest daughter which uses the Celtic weave stitch. It looks really complex but is actually quite easy. But, I didn’t want the hat to consist of only the Celtic weave. I also love the look created by half double crocheting in the 3rd loop. As soon as I figured out how I was going to join these elements together my beanie came to life.
Before jumping into the pattern lets take a closer look at the stitches used in the pattern. If you haven’t used these stitches before this a great time to try something new.
The pattern is worked from the bottom up starting with the brim. The brim is created by single crocheting in the back loops. It is worked in rows and joined when the indicated number of rows are completed.
The body of the hat is created by alternating between rows of half double crochet, half double crochet in the third loop, the Celtic weave, and front post half double crochet.
A close up of the hdc decrease rounds at the top of the hat 
Half double crochet in the third loop 
Celtic weave
A Hat For Alexis : Mama’s first pattern
Materials
- Worsted weight yarn #4
- 5mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Pom pom and button (optional)
Notes
- All rounds are joined with a slip st.
- All rounds begin with a ch 1 unless indicated otherwise
Brim
Chain 6
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook and each stitch across (5 st.)
Row 2 – 64: ch 1, 1 sc in each stitch across (5)
Join last row to first row with slip stitches through the back loops only. Do NOT fasten off. Continue working along the end of the rows.
Body
Round 1: Hdc around the ends of the rows of the brim. (64 st.)
Round 2: Hdc in 3rd loop of each st. around. (64 st.)
Round 3: Hdc around (64 st.)
Round 4: Hdc into 3rd loop around (64)
Round 5: Ch 3, * skip 2 st. Fptrc in next 2 st. Fptrc in the 2 skipped st.* repeat around. Join to first fptrc. (64 st)
Round 6: fphdc in each st. (64 st.)
Round 7: Hdc into 3rd loop around (64)
Round 8: Hdc around (64 st.)
Round 9: Hdc into 3rd loop around (64 St.)
Round 10: Ch 3, * skip 2 st. Fptrc in next 2 st. Fptrc in the 2 skipped st.* repeat around. Join to first fptrc. (64 st)
Round 11: fphdc in each st. (64 st.)
Round 12: Hdc into 3rd loop around (64 st)
Round 13: Hdc around (64 st.)
Begin Decrease
Round 14: *hdc2tog, hdc in next 6 stitches*Repeat around (56 st.)
Round 15: *hdc2tog, hdc in next 5 stitches*Repeat around (48 st.)
Round 16: *hdc2tog, hdc in next 4 stitches*Repeat around ( 40 st.)
Round 17: *hdc2tog, hdc in next 3 stitches*Repeat around ( 32 st.)
Round 18: *hdc2tog, hdc in next 2 stitches*Repeat around (24 st.)
Round 19: *hdc2tog, hdc in next stitch *Repeat around (16 st.)
Round 20: Hdc2tog around (8 st.)
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Using a yarn needle weave the tail through the 8 stitches remaining. Pull end tight and weave in ends.
Add a removable pom pom by sewing a button onto the pom pom. Slip the button through the small hole at the top of the hat. For a faux fur pom pom you will need to sew the button into the inside of the hat.
My Kiddo sure loves her new hat!
