Sweet Nothings Crochet: REVERSIBLE CABLED BEANIE 2

Reversible Cable Beanie - 2 : a free crochet pattern from Sweet Nothings Crochet

REVERSIBLE CABLED BEANIE 2

This is my second project with the same name - another reversible beanie - again with easy using basic stitches, the end result looks so pretty, doesn't it.

Go here for the earlier version of this beanie.

In my patterns, I get you to think, just a little bit - but that's half the fun in creativity and making a unique project. With this project, you have a readymade pattern from start to finish using any yarn (with its suitable crochet hook) but you may have to do a small bit of calculation.

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Materials used : Today I’ve used ~ 100 gms Anette Eriksson Neon Jeans cotton yarn with a 4 mm crochet hook ; embroidery needle ; fabric glue to seal ends ; crochet stitch markers

For Indians : The cotton demin yarn I’ve used is similar in thickness to our Vardhaman / as well as Oswal acrylic yarns 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 ; 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. Using chunky yarn just means that the project zooms ahead that much faster. So if you want a thicker yarn, just use a few strands together.

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 to Advanced.

Size made : Adult beanie : 22" x 8.25"

Size only given for yarn estimation.

Stitches used : Using U.S terminology

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

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

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

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

Here is a sizing chart for general head sizing :

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

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

Abbreviations used : using U.S terminology

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

dc : Double crochet

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.

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

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

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

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

[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Round 1 : Start with a magic circle and work 12 dc in it.

Join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (12 sts)

Front Post Double Crochet : fpdc : Post stitches are stitches worked around the post of a stitch of the row below.

How to work the fpdc : yo, hk into sp between posts of st from row below – going from back of stitch, around st and into the front of the st ; yo, pull yarn through the sps (3 lps on hk), (yo & pull through 2 lps) twice. One fpdc complete

View the video at https://youtu.be/9tL5XiqKi14

Round 2 (Increase round) : 1 dc + 1 fpdc around the 1st dc and in each dc all around ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (24 sts)

From now on, we'll work a dc in each dc and fpdc around each fpdc - even with our increases this is how we'll work our pattern.

Round 3 (Increase round) : 2 dc in the 1st st ; fpdc around the next fpdc ;

(2 dc in the next st ; fpdc around the next fpdc) ;

rep (to) all around ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (36 sts)

Round 4 (Increase round) : 2 dc in the 1st sts ; dc in the next sts ;

fpdc around the fpdc ;

(2 dc in the next st ; dc in the next dc ; fpdc around the fpdc) ;

rep (to) all around ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (48 sts)

If you are working on a smaller sized beanie, keep an eye on the size. With some yarns, this could be where you stop for a 12m / child's size beanie.

So how do you know if this is where you stop increases? Scroll down to the bottom of this blog for explanations.

Round 5 (Increase round) : dc in the 1st st ; (2 dc in the next dc ; dc in the next dc ; fpdc around the next fpdc) ;

*dc in the next dc ; rep (to) once* ;

rep *to* all around ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (60 sts)

See how beautifully the fpdc are cabling out in the pattern.

Note : Once again, please check circumference before heading on.

If you have the circumference needed, and do not need to do any further increases, go straight to Round 8 (Non-increase round).

Remember that for the non-increase rounds we will work a dc in each dc and a fpdc around each fpdc. That's how simple it is.

Round 6 (Increase round) : dc in the 1st 2 sts ; (2 dc in the next dc ; dc in the next dc ; fpdc around the next fpdc) ;

*dc in the next 2 dc ; rep (to) once* ;

rep *to* all around ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (72 sts)

This should be the right circumference for a 22-23" beanie

Note : Give your work a slight pull / stretch and measure your diameter before you continue working

This pattern has a fantastic stretch and if your yarn is stretchy and your tension is loose, you should be done for an adult sized beanie.

Round 7 (Increase round) : dc in the 1st 2 sts ; (2 dc in the next dc ; dc in the next 2 dc ; fpdc around the next fpdc) ;

*dc in the next 2 dc ; rep (to) once* ;

rep *to* all around ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (84 sts)

This should be the right circumference for a 24-25" beanie

Remember : For the non-increase rounds we will work a dc in each dc and a fpdc around each fpdc.

I've given instructions here for 84 sts, but say you stopped at Round 4 for a smaller sized (12m) beanie, then you'd work dc in the 1st 3 dc and fdpc around the next fpdc.

That's how simple it is.

Round 8 (Non-Increase round) : dc in the 1st 5 dc ;

fpdc around the next fpdc ;

*dc in the next 5 dc ; fpdc around the next fpdc* ;

rep *to* all around ;

and join with a sl-st to the 1st st. (84 sts)

Once you reach the length needed for your beanie (or maybe 1/" before the length needed), go to the finishing instructions

How do I make this beanie for a baby or young adult?

I would start with the same instructions, using any yarn you need with a suitable hook, and then use the circumference calculations and the beanie measurement chart to see what round you need to stop the increase rounds.

What does this mean?

Let's take a practical example. Take the 3month beanie size from the head sizing chart below (which is from the links above, just fyi)

So the circumference of a 3-month old beanie is 16". Our circumference calculations say divide the circumference by 3.14 - so we divide 16/3.14 = 5.09"

This means that once your circumference of work is around 5", you stop the increase rounds and start working just the non-increase rounds.

You will then continue working the non-increase round pattern all the way till the length desired (which for this 3-month baby beanie example is 6"

Exactly the same thing for all sizes - so for Adult Small it is 22/3.14 = 7 and work this for a length of 8.25".

Easy enough, right?

Finishing Ideas :

I decided to end in pattern and leave the light scalloped edges as they were - but here's what you could do too

Finishing Idea 1 : sc in the 1st st and in every st all around.

Join with a sl-st to the 1st st.

Finishing Idea 2 : sc in the 1st sc and in every sc all around.

Work a second round of reverse single crochet or crab stitch all around

In case the video does not come on please go to https://youtu.be/cG3crwyHPnk

Finishing Idea 3 : sc in the 1st sc and in every sc all around.

Work a second round with sc and then work a picot just on the fdpc sts.

This looks really cute for little girls caps.

In case this video does not come on, go to https://youtu.be/8s3zVaBcn4s

Finishing Idea 4 : and of course after you choose one of the top 3 ideas, you can always add a nice fat pompom on top .. and before you know it, here's a beautiful beanie all done.

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