Chains of Color Beanie

Description

If you are new to making hats, please don’t let the lovely colorful bands fool you into thinking this project is complicated. The crown and body of the beanie are worked using a highly repetitive, soothing rhythm of half double crochets, followed by clever open-work rows that do all the hard work for you. It is an incredibly approachable design that will have you feeling like a pro in no time.

The absolute best part of this pattern is how we add those gorgeous, playful “chains of color”. Once your beanie base is finished, you will crochet simple chains using your favorite contrasting shades and weave them right through the open windows of the hat. I’ve even added instructions for a beautiful, textured reverse single crochet—or crab stitch—along the edge to give your brim a perfectly polished finish. It is the perfect size for tucking away your ears on brisk morning walks or gifting to a friend who loves a splash of color.

What’s Included

• Row-by-row written instructions for building the crown, creating the mesh windows, and adding the structured brim.

• A guide to the reverse single crochet stitch to help you master a beautiful, durable finishing technique.

• Step-by-step assembly photos that show you exactly how to crochet and weave the contrast chains through the hat base.

• Sizing notes explaining exactly how to adjust the crown rounds if you would like to make your beanie slightly larger or smaller.

• US/UK conversion chart to keep your stitches accurate and your crafting completely stress-free.

Pattern Details

• Difficulty: Easy

• Finished size: Women’s size—to fit a 20″ to 23″ head circumference

• Hook size(s): US Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook

• Yarn weight: DK weight yarn (Sample shown uses Stylecraft Special DK)

• Gauge: 16 sts x 14 rows = 4″ (10.16 cm)

• Written in: Standard US Crochet Terms

I had the absolute best time digging into my yarn stash to make two completely different versions, a moody midnight blue pop and a soft, sweet cream version using pastels. This is the ultimate project for using up those precious little leftover bits of yarn from your favorite projects. Play with color, have fun weaving, and wear your beautiful creation!

This is a PDF digital download. No physical item will be shipped. Once purchased, the pattern is yours to keep forever.