Free Bright Stripes Crochet Beanie
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The other day I made the kids some matching hats. My son is obsessed with this bright green color so he loves it and The Squid is always happy to get a new hat. This pattern was so simple I’m happy to share it here with you all 🙂
Scroll to the bottom for a video tutorial (in Italian).
Bright Stripes Beanie
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Materials
Worsted weight yarn
- I have used Vannas choice
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J hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Tape measure
Abbreviations
*click on the links for stitch definitions and videos.
St = stitch
Ss = slip stitch
Fpdc = front post double crochet
Bpdc = back post double crochet
Gauge
Approx. 12 sc by 15 rows = 4 square”
- Save time and check your gauge!
Sizes (finished circumference)
Child (20”) and Adult (23”).
Notes
- Please read all instructions before beginning.
- This hat is worked in the round, you will join with a ss to the first st of the round. The ch 1 or ch 2 will not count as a st.
- The ch 3 at the beginning may be replaced with a magic ring.
- I have used 2 colors MC (main color) and CC (contrasting color).
Instructions
Child
With MC ch 3 (does not count as a st)
Round 1 – Dc 9 in 3rd ch from hook, join. (9)
Round 2 – Ch 2 (does not count as a st from here on), 2 dc in every st around, join. (18)
Round 3 – Ch 2, dc in 1st, 2 dc in next *dc in next, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (27)
Round 4 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 2, 2 dc in next *dc in next 2, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (36)
Round 5 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 3,2 dc in next *dc in next 3, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (45)
Round 6– Ch 2, dc in 1st 4, 2 dc in next *dc in next 4, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (54)
Round 7 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 8, 2 dc in next *dc in next 8, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (60)
Round 8 – Change to CC, ch 1, fpdc in 1st st, bpdc in next *fpdc in next, bpdc in next; repeat from * around, join. (60)
Round 9 – Change to MC, ch 1, bpdc in 1st st, fpdc in next *bpdc in next, fpdc in next; repeat from * around, join. (60)
Repeat round 8 and 9 until your hat measures 6.5” long.
Next round – With MC ch 1, sc in every st around, join. (60) Repeat the last round 3 more times (or until your hat is about 7.5” long), fasten off, weave in ends. *Note: I changed colors one more time on the last round.
Adult
With MC ch 3 (does not count as a st)
Round 1 – Dc 9 in 3rd ch from hook, join. (9)
Round 2 – Ch 2 (does not count as a st from here on), 2 dc in every st around, join. (18)
Round 3 – Ch 2, dc in 1st, 2 dc in next *dc in next, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (27)
Round 4 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 2, 2 dc in next *dc in next 2, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (36)
Round 5 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 3,2 dc in next *dc in next 3, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (45)
Round 6– Ch 2, dc in 1st 4, 2 dc in next *dc in next 4, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (54)
Round 7 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 5, 2 dc in next *dc in next 5, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (63)
Round 8 – Ch 2, dc in 1st 20,2 dc in next *dc in next 20, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (66)
Round 9 – Change to CC, ch 1, fpdc in 1st st, bpdc in next *fpdc in next, bpdc in next; repeat from * around, join. (66)
Round 10 – Change to MC, ch 1, bpdc in 1st st, fpdc in next *bpdc in next, fpdc in next; repeat from * around, join. (66)
Repeat round 9 and 10 until your hat measures about 7.5” or 7” long for a small adult size.
Next round – With MC ch 1, sc in every st around, join. (66) Repeat the last round 3 more times (or until your hat is about 8.5” or 8” long for small adult), fasten off, weave in ends. *Note: I changed colors one more time on the last round.
Elena of Artec YT Channel has made a lovely video tutorial. It is in Italian but if you don’t speak Italian there it is still easy to follow. Thanks Elena!
*note: She is working in the back loops for the top of the hat.
A big thanks to my awesome testers! Here are some of their photos.
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38 Comments
mrsbritton3
Thank you!
De Morton
Thank you for sharing!!
Hope Rays
Beautiful
ktandthesquid
Thanks!
DesyK
Very nice, thank you for sharing.
thegeekerycraftblog
These are adorable, thank you for sharing!
ktandthesquid
You’re welcome!
Tamara
if you sc in every other stitch (last rounds) won’t you end up with 33 sts not 66? sorry, little confused
ktandthesquid
Hi Tamara,
So you Ssc then sc all the way around so you’ll end up with 33 Sscs and 33 scs. Here is an explination of the Ssc
https://www.ktandthesquid.com/crochet-stitch-dictionary-and-abbreviations/spike-single-crochet/
Feel free to skip this last row if you’d like 🙂
Thanks for asking!
Katy
ktandthesquid
Sorry, I thought you were asking about another pattern. This pattern actually says to sc in every stitch around so that will give you 66 stitches.
Thanks,
Katy
Tammy Scott
I need help. I want to make this for a toddler. I need a 18-24 mo size. Will the child size work and if not, how do I adjust the pattern. I really want to make a few of these for gifts.
ktandthesquid
Hi Tammy,
I haven’t had it tested for toddler but you may be able to simply go down a hook size and make it about .5″ shorter.
Thanks,
Katy
Tammy Scott
Thank you, I will try it and let you know how it turns out.
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Jen Dickson
I love your bright stripes beanie! Thank you for sharing. Also the tip on price is so helpful!
ktandthesquid
So glad you like it. Thanks Jen!
-Katy
patriciacottonwood
I used this great pattern to make an earth tones adult sized beanie for the Cancer Crochet Along. Turned out beautiful and now my 33 year old son wants one just like it. Thank you!
ktandthesquid
You’re welcome! Thanks for participating in the CAL!
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Edie
I’ve made these delightful hats for my daughter/son-in-law and their 3 children. Matching scarves have been requested. I’d like to incorporate the “contrasting color” pattern at both ends of the scarf. Is this possible since the scarf will not be worked in the round?
ktandthesquid
Yeah, that should be really easy. Just follow a fpdc, bpdc pattern changing colors ever round.
Thanks!
Katy
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Pat Rice
Am making two child sized beanies for my two nephews. I am making them in Arkansas colors so they can wear them to the football games or wear them while watching at home. I know they will turn out great. Almost finished with one. Thank You.
ktandthesquid
You’re welcome!
Christine Voyles
just finished one for my 2 year old grandson in brown and tan and it is beautiful. We live in IL so now I am doing one in black and red for him to show spirit for the Blackhawks!!
Tina Foose
Our little guys are farmers and hunters so I used camo yarn for the main color and black instead of the bright stripes. So cute!!
Barb
I love this pattern especially for a boy. I want to make it for a 9 month old. His head measured 18 inches so I did the circle circumference to 5 1/2. I then did the pattern until it measured 5.5 inches in lenght based on charts I read for 9-12 months old. It looks way too short. I don’t understand. Do you? Has anyone made this in a smaller size. I love this and really want to make it. Thank you!
ktandthesquid
Hi Barb,
Not sure what chart you are using but that’s even shorter than what I use for 3-6 months. I’d go to at least 6.5″ Maybe even close to 7″ so there’s room to grow.
Thanks!
Katy
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Amy Lehman
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ktandthesquid
Thanks Amy!
Rhonnie
Thank you for sharing your cute patterns for hats! Happy holidays to you and your family.
Adina
Thank you so much for this pattern! I’m making hats for each of the preschoolers in my class and this pattern is perfect!