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If you’re new to crochet or just want a super easy pattern thats easy to memorize, this is it!
This half double crochet beanie is what I use for the template for various other beanies, like my Tiny Kong beanie and my skull beanie (and my other graphed beanies).
I usually add some sort of border to the bottom because I think it looks more finished. The most common border I do is a single crochet border, but I also like reverse single crochet too.
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Materials
worsted weight (#4) yarn
K (6.5mm) hook
Embroidery scissors
Finishing needle
Terms (US)
Ch – chain
Rnd – round
Sc- single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
St – stitch
Notes
~Ch 1 at the beginning of each round does not count as a st.
~Join at the end of each round with a sl st to the top of the first st of the round.
~Gauge: 10 hdc and 11 rows in a 4” x 4” square
Instructions
Rnd 1 – 8 hdc in a magic circle, or ch 4, st st in 1st ch and then ch 1, 8 hdc in ring. (8 hdc)
Rnd 2 – Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st. 2 hdc in each st around. (16 hdc)
Rnd 3 – Ch 1, hdc in same st. 2 hdc in next st. *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around. (24 hdc)
Rnd 4 – Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next st. 2 hdc in next st. *hdc in next 2 st, 2 hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around. (32 hdc)
Rnd 5 – Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts. 2 hdc in next st. *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around. (40 hdc)
Rnd 6 – Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts. 2 hdc in next st. *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around. (48 hdc)
Rnd 7 – Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts. 2 hdc in next st. *hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around. (56 hdc)
Rnd 8 – Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts. 2 hdc in next st. *hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around. (64 hdc)
Rnd 9 – Ch 1, hdc in same st and each st around (64 hdc)
Rnds 10-20 – repeat rnd 9
Rnd 21 – Ch 1, sc in same st and each st around (64 sc). Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.
Once you have this pattern down you can adjust it with hook sizes and types of yarn to make it to fit anybody! Click here to get a measurement chart for different sized beanies.
