I posted a basic newborn tutorial for a friend a few years ago. I wanted to provide an updated video which includes all sizes. I finally got around to making this video since today is July 4th and i'm not working!
For this tutorial, I used Knitter's Pride's Dreamz Single Ended Crochet Hooks. They are very comfortable to hold and work with. I loved using it for this project. I know that my crochet hook is good when I can finish a project without pain! I actually have their Dreamz Interchangeable Tunisian Hooks as well. You can check that out in my last post, Tunisian Lace Stitch Tutorial.
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MATERIALS
Worsted Weight - DHG Vintage (1 ball) in the color Horizon
5.5mm Crochet Hook - I used Knitter's Pride's Dreamz Crochet Hook
Tape Measure - Hello Kitty Tape Measure
Tapestry Needle - Lion Brand Needles
Stitch Marker (optional)
Scissor - Vintage Cross Scissors
ABBREVIATIONS
ch – Chain
st(s) – Stitch(es)
sl st – Slip Stitch
beg – Beginning
rep – Repeat
sc – Single Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
PATTERN NOTES
The beginning chain 2 does not count as a chain stitch. Use the chart above (or download the PDF here) to determine when to stop increasing. If you are still unclear watch the video below.
Increase - This means you will work 2 dc sts into one st.
PATTERN Round 1 - Start with a magic ring (Video Tutorial) OR ch4, sl st to the first ch to form a circle. ch2, 12dc into ring/circle. sl st to the beg dc (12 sts) Round 2 - ch2, 2 dc into each st around. sl st to the beg dc (24 sts) Round 3 - ch2, *1dc in the first st, 2dc in the next. Rep from * around. End with an increase. sl st to the beg dc (36 sts).
Note: Start measuring your circle after each round. You may need to stop here for newborn size. Round 4 - ch2, *1dc in the next 2 sts, 2dc in the next. Rep from * around. End with an increase. sl st to the beg dc (48 sts).
Round 5 - ch2, *1dc in the next 3 sts, 2dc in the next. Rep from * around. End with an increase. sl st to the beg dc ( 60 sts).
Round 6 - ch2, *1dc in the next 4 sts, 2dc in the next. Rep from * around. End with an increase. sl st to the beg dc (72 sts).
Depending on what size you're making, this is how you will continue the increases for each round.
Round 7: increase every 6th st
Round 8: increase every 7th st
Round 9: increase every 8th st
Round 10: increase every 9th st.... and so forth.
Stop increasing when the diameter of your circle measures the "Stop Increase at" measurement for the size you're making (see above chart).
You will now work each round without increasing.
Start with a ch2 & working 1dc in every st around. sl st to first dc.
Repeat this round until your piece measures the "Height" measurement for the size you're making.
Brim | You may use a crochet hook 1 size smaller for a tighter brim
ch1, work 1sc in every st around. Place marker on first st to keep track of the beg of your rounds. You will work in a continuous round (without sl sts) until you're happy with the width of the brim. Sl st to the next st (marker) when done.
Finishing:
Fasten off and weave in ends on the inside of beanie.
Add a Pom Pom if you like!
Basic Top-Down Beanie
Video Tutorial
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