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About the Yarn
I have used both Caron Simply Soft and Caron Simply Soft Tweed. I absolutely love this yarn, it’s one of my favourites to work with. This yarn is a versatile worsted weight and is 97% Acrylic and 3% Viscose, making it durable! You can put this yarn in the washing machine and dryer with ease making it perfect for all kinds of projects. I have used the following colours:
Alternative Colour Suggestions
Pastels
Neutrals
Bold
Sizing and Yarn Quantities
The pattern is written as: 3-6m (6-9m, 9-12m, Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult, Adult Large)
Completed Size
Measurements are approximate
| Area/Approx. Measurement | 3-6 months | 6-9 months | 9-12 months | Toddler |
| To fit | 31.75-36.75cm (13-15inch) | 38-43cm (15-17inch) | 40.5-45.75cm (16-18inch) | 43-48.24cm (17-19inch) |
| Circumference | 30.5cm (12inch) | 35.5cm (14inch) | 39.25cm (15.5inch) | 40cm (16inch) |
| Height (when band folded) | 14cm (5.5inch) | 15cm (6inch) | 18cm (7inch) | 18cm (7inch) |
| Area/Approx. Measurement | Child | Teen | Adult | Adult Large |
| To Fit | 45.75-50.75cm (18-20inch) | 50.75-55.75cm (20-22inch) | 53.25-58.5cm (21-23inch) | 55.75-61cm (22-24inch) |
| Circumference | 45.5cm (18inch) | 51cm (20inch) | 56cm (22inch) | 58.5cm (23inch) |
| Height (when band folded) | 19cm (7.5inch) | 20cm (8inch) | 23cm (9inch) | 24cm (9.5inch) |
Yarn Quantities
| Yardage | 3-6 months | 6-9 months | 9-12 months | Toddler |
| Yards | 103.5yds | 125.5yds | 151.5yds | 173.5yds |
| Skeins | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Yardage | Child | Teen | Adult | Adult Large |
| Yards | 198yds | 229.5yds | 238yds | 255yds |
| Skeins | 1 | 1 | 1* | 2 |
*You’ll be very close using an entire skein for the Adult size. Please be extra careful with your gauge or purchase an additional skein to ensure you have enough.
Gauge
Both gauges are per 10 cm X 10 cm (4 inch X 4 inch)
Measured over BLOdc rows using 4.5mm hook.
22 sts X 18 rows.
Measured over main pattern using 5mm hook.
21 sts X 11 rows
Pattern Notes
This pattern is written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
Skill Level: Beginner
You will be making the band of the beanie in a flat piece in rows before joining. You will then be working in rounds, joining each round without turning.
Pattern Support
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Please note, if you wish to change and adapt this pattern in any way, this must be done at your own exploration and we cannot offer assistance with this.
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Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
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Terms & Abbreviations
Stitch(s): st(s)
Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Back Loop Only: BLO: Working into the back loop only of the stitch.
Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Special Stitches
Beginning Treble Crochet 3 together: begtr3tog: Ch 2, (yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops on hook) twice. Yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook.
Treble crochet three together: tr3tog: Yarn over, insert hook into next st, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops on hook. (Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over pull through two loops on hook) twice. Yarn over, pull through all three loops on hook.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here.
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Free Pattern: Crochet Beanie
You are viewing this pattern in UK terms.
Band
Using 4.5mm hook.
Chain 18 (19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26)
Main Hat Section
Turn to work down row ends.
Round 1: Ch 1, dc in each row end. dc.
Change to 5mm hook
Styling
Fold brim in half. I would recommend to place a few stitches through the free edge of the brim and the main hat section for smaller sizes for safety.
Video Tutorials
Right-handed
Or watch on YouTube
Left-handed
Or watch on YouTube
Crochet Beanie Hat Patterns
If you love crocheting beanies then check out these patterns available on the blog:
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