Sweet Nothings Crochet: GORGEOUS STRIPED BEANIE

GORGEOUS STRIPED BEANIE

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Materials used : Today I’ve used ~ 50 gms of (Australian) 8-ply Basics wool (off-white) & 50 gms Bounty yarn (purple) with a 4 mm crochet hook ; embroidery needle ; fabric glue to seal ends ; crochet stitch markers

For Indians : The yarn I’ve used is similar in thickness to our Vardhaman acrylic yarn or Laura knitting cotton .

You could use Anchor , Red rose , 4-ply knitting cotton , or unbranded knitting cotton or White Rose or bamboo knitting cotton , Milk cotton ; Silk yarns as well as Oswal acrylic yarns ; Baby soft acrylic yarn , Ganga Spectrum as well

General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.

You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Lily Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn, Caron Simply Soft , Bernat Softee chunky.

but I think you could also use Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn

You may just have to tweak the gauge a bit.

Difficulty level : Intermediate.

Stitches used :

Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k

First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M

Crab Stitch or Reverse Single Crochet stitch : https://youtu.be/cG3crwyHPnk

Here is a sizing chart for general head sizing :

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279839058772/ OR

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279837764548/

Whipstitch to join : https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA

Invisible join : https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM

Single crochet to join : https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI

Abbreviations used :

sc : single crochet hdc : Half Double crochet

ch : chain ch-sp : chain space

sp : space rep : Repeat

hk : hook lp (s) : loop(s)

yo : yarn over sl-st : slip stitch

Instructions using U.S terminology

Please note that I start all my rounds with a ch 1 turning chain for ease.

Please check the top of this blog for video tutorials of all the stitches used in today’s pattern.

Please note that I take a lot of trouble to give loads of tips through my pattern sheet, so please read through the full sheet before you pick up your hook n yarn.

I've given optional finishes for the beanie, and if you decide to use it, you need to work the pattern length before that.

Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw

What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY

Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;

yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8

We're using the principle of the Linen stitch, but working with hdc instead of sc.

The videos below show you how to work the regular linen stitch with sc, but they'll give you an idea of what we're dong here today.

A quick review of Linen stitch here https://youtu.be/ui2s0V-dGPg

Check out this video on how to use two colors with Linen stitch https://youtu.be/-nfw19DeOjU

Round 1 : Start with a magic circle and work 1 hdc in it ;

(ch 1, hdc in the same magic circle) ;

rep (to) 4 times ;

ch 1 and join to the1st st with a sl-st (6 hdc ; 6 ch-1 sps)

Round 2 : Increase round

(hdc ; ch 1, hdc) all in the 1st ch-1 sp ;

and in each ch-1 sp all around.

Join with a sl-st to the1st st. (12 hdc ; 6 ch-1 sps)

In the following round we increase again. We work (hdc ; ch 1, hdc) in each of the earlier (hdc ; ch 1, hdc) ; but we add hdc just before and after stitches too.

Now usually we work on a stitch, but for today's pattern, we're going to work between stitches.

The photos below will show you what I mean.

See, it goes around the stitch not on top of it..

How to change colors seamlessly : https://youtu.be/fRzSBja9jno

How to carry your yarn when using two colors : https://youtu.be/NuascBU3pxQ

How to seamlessly crochet in rounds : When working with head wear, this is a really neat way to seamlessly end each round. Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to this at https://youtu.be/ISBZK7Du7yE

If using 2 colors, change color now.

Round 3 : Increase round

(hdc ; ch 1, hdc) all in the 1st ch-1 sp ;

*hdc in the space before the next st ;

rep (to) in the next ch-1 sp* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to. the1st st (18 hdc ; 6 ch-1 sps)

Switch to Main or 1st color now. Do not cut alternate or Contrast color.

Ensure that you bring the contrast color up every round till you need to use it again

Round 4 : Increase round

(hdc ; ch 1, hdc) all in the same 1st ch-1 sp ;

*[hdc in the space before the next st] ;

rep [to] once ;

rep (to) in the next ch-1 sp* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the1st st (24 hdc ; 6 ch-1 sps)

Change back to main color

Round 5 : Increase round

(hdc ; ch 1, hdc) all in the same 1st ch-1 sp ;

*[hdc in the space before the next st] ;

rep [to] 2 times ;

rep (to) in the next ch-1 sp* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the1st st (30 hdc ; 6 ch-1 sps)

Change over to contrast color now

Round 6 : Increase round

(hdc ; ch 1, hdc) all in the 1st ch-1 sp ;

*sk next hdc, [hdc in the next hdc ;

2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next hdc] ;

sk next hdc, rep (to) in the next ch-1 sp* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the1st st (36 hdc ; 6 ch-1 sps)

Change back to main color

In the following round we increase again.

We work (hdc ; ch 1, hdc) in each of the earlier (hdc ; ch 1, hdc) ; but we add hdc just before and after stitches too.

Now usually we work on a stitch, but for today's pattern, we're going to work between stitches

Round 7 : Increase round

(hdc ; ch 1, hdc) all in the 1st ch-1 sp ;

*[hdc in the space before the next st] ;

rep [to] 4 times ;

rep (to) in the next ch-1 sp* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the1st st (42 hdc ; 6 ch-1 sps)

Round 8 : Increase round

(hdc ; ch 1, hdc) all in the 1st ch-1 sp ;

*sk next hdc, [hdc in the next 2 hdc ;

2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next 2 hdc] ;

sk next hdc, rep (to) in the next ch-1 sp* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the1st st (48 hdc ; 6 ch-1 sps)

Change over to contrast color now

Round 9 :

(hdc ; ch 1, hdc) all in the 1st ch-1 sp ;

*[hdc in the space before the next st] ;

rep [to] 5 times ;

rep (to) in the next ch-1 sp* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the1st st (48 hdc ; 6 ch-1 sps)

Change back to main color

Round 10 : Increase round

(hdc ; ch 1, hdc) all in the 1st ch-1 sp ;

*sk next hdc, [hdc in the next 2 hdc ;

2 hdc in the next hdc ; hdc in the next 3 hdc] ;

sk next hdc, rep (to) in the next ch-1 sp* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the1st st (54 hdc ; 6 ch-1 sps)

Round 11 :

(hdc ; ch 1, hdc) all in the 1st ch-1 sp ;

*[hdc in the next 3 hdc ; 2 hdc in the next hdc ;

hdc in the next 3 hdc] ;

rep (to) in the next ch-1 sp* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the1st st (60 hdc ; 6 ch-1 sps)

Change back to contrast color

Let's check circumference now

Here's a good method to check the circumference to see if it’s the right size.
To check, you are either going to wear the beanie, or check with the head size chart given at the top of this blog.

If it is, continue without any further increase till you get the length you want for your beanie.

In case you need a wider circumference, please increase one more round.

Rep Round 6 till you reach the length you want for your beanie.

1. Hat circumference = measure around the head just above ears and subtract one inch for a nicely fitted finished hat.

2. Crown width = (this is a flat circular top of the hat) you need to divide hat circumference by 3.14 (pi).

3. Hat height = Head circumference / 10 x 4.

So you need to measure circumference of the head (round head measurement) and keep checking the outer circumference of your work.

There is another trick for measuring circumference (without running your measure tape all around the edge of your circle as you are working).

This works for a cap that you are working top down, from the crown of the head.

It works by dividing your round head measure by pi (3.14).

So say your head measurement is 22, divide 22 by 3.14 = 7.

Remember when calculating diameter, you must account for the stretch of your yarn too.

So once the ‘flat portion’ for the crown (or the first few rounds while you are still increasing) of your cap is 7” diameter, you can stop increases and start increasing just the length (without increasing stitches for the round)

Right then, back to the pattern sheet.

Round 12 :

2 hdc all in the 1st hdc ;

*hdc in the next 9 hdc ;

rep (to) in the next ch-1 sp* ;

rep *to* all around.

Join with a sl-st to the1st st (66 hdc ; 6 ch-1 sps)

Now continue without any increase, till you have a length of 7 -8".

We need to work about 8 - 9".

For the last 1" we will work 1 hdc in each st all around

Check the top of this blog for head sizing charts.

Last 5 - 6 Rounds :

hdc all in the 1st hdc ;

and in each hdc all around.

Join with a sl-st to the1st st (66 hdc)

In case you want to change colors, then work 2 or 3 rounds in one color, and change for the next round, then work 2 or 3 rounds in the 1st color again.

I worked 3 rounds in purple, 1 in off-white, and 3 in purple again to finish.

You could work on a small flap as well.. I am working with limited yarn so I'm being careful with usage... and I've not done the flap finish.

For the optional flap, we work in post stitches.

So if you decide to have that finish, for the last few rows (after Round 12) go straight to instructions for the optional finish.

The optional finish was worked on my Creative Beanie at https://shyamanivas.blogspot.com/2020/04/birch-creative-beanie.html

Optional finish with a flap :

In case you decide to work in the flap, you will first work till you are at the length you need and then work the flap bit. The flap will just fold over so I’ve worked a different st. We will work in post stitches for the flap.

First work one round of hdc all around.

Here’s a neat video tutorial for the brim. In case the video does not come on, go to https://youtu.be/K-bH1VMreAM?list=PLW2hbzH6dRHqX2cBYILfLwsKdJdJonMaX

Front post half double crochet : fphdc : Post stitches are stitches worked around the post of a stitch of the row below. Here is an easy video tutorial for the fphdc at https://youtu.be/R_dVr9FnBkk

Back post half double crochet : bphdc : Post stitches are stitches worked around the post of a stitch of the row below. Here is an easy video tutorial for the bphdc at https://youtu.be/9jJHgDX2MsE

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As you’ve managed so well without joining, you could continue all the way to the end without joining and have a seamless finish.

However, you can get a beautiful project even if you decide to join at the last st.

Next round : Work a hdc in the 1^st hdc and in each hdc all around ;

Do not join at the last st ;

Move marker.

We will now work post stitches for the flap.

Flap round 1 : Work a fphdc around the 1^st hdc ;

(bphdc around the next hdc ; fphdc around the next hdc) ;

rep (to) all around ;

Do not join at the last st.

Flap round 2 : Work a fphdc around the 1^st fphdc ;

(bphdc around the next bphdc ; fphdc around the next fphdc) ;

rep (to) all around ;

Do not join at the last st.

You do not need the marker anymore.

You will just work a fphdc around each fphdc and a bphdc around the next bpdc – so you don’t even need to look at the pattern as this is all you do.

Continue rep Flap Round 2 till you get to the length you wish for your fold down flap.

In your last round, for the last 3 sts (just to get the stitch length right), work a post st using sc in the second last 2 sts and then work a sl-st in the last st. You can work a sl-st for about 2 – 3 sts to get it to a neat slide too.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Block as per yarn requirement, if needed.

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