How to crochet a beanie

HOW TO CROCHET A BEANIE

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Choose a yarn suitable for the beanie. Worsted weight yarn is a good option.
• Crochet Hook: The size recommended for your yarn (usually a 5mm or 6mm hook).
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

Step 1: Create a Magic Ring

1. Magic Ring: Start by creating a magic ring (also called a magic circle). This allows you to crochet in a circle without leaving a hole at the top.
   • Wrap the yarn around your fingers to form a loop.
   • Insert your hook into the loop, yarn over, and pull up a loop.
   • Chain 1 to secure the loop.

Step 2: Round 1 – Make the Foundation

1. Single Crochet: Crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
   • Pull the tail of the yarn to tighten the ring and close the hole.
   • Slip stitch into the first single crochet to join the round.

Step 3: Round 2 – Increase the Size

1. Increase Round: Chain 1.
   • Make 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 stitches total).
   • Slip stitch to join the round.

Step 4: Round 3 – Continue Increasing

1. Further Increases: Chain 1.
   • 1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch—repeat around (18 stitches total).
   • Slip stitch to join.

Step 5: Rounds 4-7 – Build the Crown

1. Continue Increasing:
   • Round 4: 1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch—repeat around (24 stitches total).
   • Round 5: 1 sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch—repeat around (30 stitches total).
   • Round 6: 1 sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch—repeat around (36 stitches total).
   • Round 7: 1 sc in the next 5 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch—repeat around (42 stitches total).

Step 6: Rounds 8-12 – Create the Body

1. Body Rounds: For these rounds, you’ll stop increasing and just single crochet around.
   • Chain 1.
   • 1 sc in each stitch around (42 stitches).
   • Slip stitch to join.
   • Repeat this for about 5 rounds or until your beanie reaches your desired height.

Step 7: Final Round – Add a Border

1. Border: You can add a simple border to finish the beanie.
   • Optional: Chain 1, and make 1 sc in each stitch around.
   • Slip stitch to join, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends with a tapestry needle.

Step 8: Weave in Ends

1. Finishing: Using a tapestry needle, weave in any loose ends to give the beanie a clean finish.

Optional Step: Adding a Pom-Pom

1. Pom-Pom: If you’d like, add a pom-pom to the top of the beanie. You can either make one using the same yarn or buy a ready-made one.

Your crochet beanie is ready! This pattern can be adjusted for different sizes by adding or subtracting rounds in the crown and body. Enjoy your new cozy creation!