Materials:
Crochet Hook Size H
Yarn - two colors of worsted weight yarn
Scissors and large eye needle
Note 1: yarn (A) will be the color with which you begin your beanie and yarn (B) will be the color that becomes the trim.
Note 2: This pattern is worked in the round
Stitches: You will be using the following stitches - chain stitch (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc) and changing colors. The DMC Stitch Guide is a useful reference. (∆) will symbolize changing colors throughout. I will use this symbol when you come to the last stitch of a color. You will start the stitch in the same color, but on the last yarn over, you will replace your yarn with the other color and pull up your loop. *Repeat instructions between asterisks* the number of times indicated.
Beginning at the Crown:
Begin with color (A). You want the center on the crown not to have a hole in the middle. Instead of chaining, begin by wrapping the tail end of your yarn, clockwise, from back to front around the index and middle fingers of the hand you do not hold your hook with. There should be 2 loops of yarn around your fingers. Insert your hook under the front loop and hook the back loop. Draw it under the front loop. Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook. Pull the tail of your yarn to tighten the circle, but not all the way.
Row 1: (A) work 4 sc in the circle, sc in the circle (∆ B), sc in the circle (equals 6 sts) Pull the tail end of the yarn to close the beginning circle the rest of the way.
Row 2: 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next st, sc in same st (∆ A), 2 sc in next 2 sts. (equals 12 sts)
Row 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* 3 times, sc in next st (∆ B), 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* 2 times (equals 18 sts)
Row 4: *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* 2 times, sc in next 2 sts, sc in next st (∆ A), sc in same st, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* 3 times. (equals 24 sts)
Row 5: *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* 2 times, sc in next st, sc in next st (∆ B), sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st* 3 times (equals 30 sts)
Row 6: *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* 2 times, sc in next st (∆ A), sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* times. (equals 36 sts)
Row 7: *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* 1 time, sc in next 5 sts, sc in next st (∆ B), sc in same st, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times. (equals 42 sts)
Row 8: *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st* 1 time, sc in next 4 sts, sc in next st (∆ A), sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times. (equals 48 sts)
Row 9: *sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st* 1 time, sc in next 3 sts, sc in next st (∆ B), sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times. (equals 54 sts)
Row 10: sc in next 11 sts, sc in next st (∆ A), sc in next 42 sts. (equals 54 sts)
Row 11: *sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st* 1 time, sc in next st, sc in next st (∆ B), sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st* 4 times. (equals 60 sts)
Rows 12-21 (or to desired length minus 1 inch): sc in each st around. ∆ colors in second to last st of each opposing color row. For instance, in row 12 you begin crocheting in color (B). The sts you are working into are color (A). When there are only two color (A) sts left, sc in next st (∆ A) and then continue working around in (A). Follow the pattern in this way until you count 21 rows or reach your desired length minus 1 inch for the brim. (each row equals 60 sts throughout)
When you reach Row 21, you will be working in color (A), sc around as you have been. On the second to last st (∆ B), you can now cut color (A) leaving enough length to weave in the end.
Brim
Continuing in (B)
Rows 1-4: sc in each st around. (equals 60 sts)
Row 5: sc in next 59 sts, sl st in next st, ch 1 turn. (equals 60 sts)
Row 6: Skip first st (the sl st from previous row), sc in next 59 sts, sc in ch 1 space. (equals 60 sts)
Rows 7-10: sc in each st around. (equals 60 sts)
Finishing
Sl st into next st, finish off. Fold up last 5 rows to form brim. Discreetly weave in all loose ends.
I'm new to crocheting but I love this pattern. I'm confused on the very beginning with the wrapping the yarn around your fingers. Can you clarify that or post pictures or something? This is the first time I've seen anything like that to begin one. Do you still do the slip knot or not?
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm glad you like the pattern. I have a video of another pattern that starts this way. It may help to see it:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e81Ho_hDwFQ
If you fast forward to 1 minute and 35 seconds, that's where I show this kind of beginning.
If you still find it frustrating, You can chain 2 and then work Row 1 into the second chain from your hook. You can close the little circle this creates by threading the beginning tail and running the needle through this first row on the wrong side of the hat, Give it a little pull to cinch the circle closed and then finish weaving the tail end off and trim.
I hope this helps and thanks for visiting Wind Rose!