Hey All! Wow it was a rainy day today! It never rains in California!  But when it does….it POURS!  Does that sound like a song? LOL! So what does one do?  Crochet Beanies of course!
Here is what I’ve worked on over the last few days. I’m working on a video tutorial for them as well! It’s almost finished. So I’ll post that here as well when its finished.

**Update Video is below

Let me first start by saying that these Beanies are so EASY to work up. PLUS they look good on anyone! LOVE that they are gender neutral.

Also you can use ANY Yarn weight you’d like.  From left to right is a #4 weight Yarn Loops & Thread Impeccable, The White in the middle is #5 weight Yarn also Loops & Thread Charisma, and the last is a #6 weight Yarn Lion Brands  Thick&  Quick!

Now I’ll say the last one works up the quickest! Why? Because  you’re using a thick yarn and a large hook. I used a 9/10 MM crochet hook for that one. For the beanie in the middle I used a K hook and the #4 Beanie I used a J Hook. Now you can play around with the all the different yarn weights and hook sizes to see what you like.   If you have mostly #4 yarn but want a thicker Beanie? No problem just use 2 strands held together. Super versatile.

Or if I wanted say a Slouchy style Beanie.  I’d go up a hook size or 2 so I would get a looser fitting Beanie.  For example I would use #4 yarn which is the lightest weight yarn.  I used a J hook and got a firm stitch. Not sure how slouchy you can get with a thicker yarn BUT I’m sure it’s doable.

Here is a helpful tool that I found the other day that I’ve been using for years!  It’s a Head circumference chart.  I feel it’s pretty accurate for all the average size heads.  Download HERE – Head circumference guide

Quick tip about this Beanie – It’s worked in Measurements so there is no stitch count.  So be sure to download the Guide above for the size you want to make.

Materials:
Yarn – Various ones that I mention above
Hook: Clover Amour Size M/9mm – https:///31Ml1lD
Clover Amour Set – https://amzn.to/307BmWl
Large Pom Pom Maker – https://amzn.to/2DvZ40y
Stitch Marker – https://amzn.to/2NfbHnC
Yarn Needle – https://amzn.to/2O905lw

Directions:

So as mentioned above you are working with Measurements so you’ll need to decide what size you want to make.  I’ll give you what I did for the Adult sizes in the photo above.

I started with a chain that was 11″ long – this includes the brim to flip over. So for me with #4 yarn & a J hook I got 39 chains –  with #5 yarn and K hook I got 37 chains – with #6 yarn & M hook I got 24 chains.

Once you have the amount of chains you need for the side you are making
Row 1:  HDC in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain across, ch 1, turn
Row 2 – ??:  HDC in BLO of each stitch across ***except in the 1st & last stitch you’ll want to go through BOTH loops.  This will give you a nice clean edge when you fold up your brim.  Ch1, turn.

Repeat Row 2 til you get the head circumference you need.  For the ones I did I went 18-19 inches. This style of ribbing is stretchy.   Below are the number of Rows I got for each yarn weight.
#4 Yarn (brand above) –  35 rows  **Using Red Heart w/Love I got 41 rows
#5 Yarn –  36 rows
#6 Yarn –  29 rows

Next you’re going to bring both ends together and slip stitch going through both thicknesses. ***This will be your seam and the inside of your hat.  When you reach the end FO and leave a long tale for sewing up the top of the Beanie.

With the yarn needle you’ll weave it in and out the top of the Beanie. Pulling tight at the end and making sure it’s completely closed.  Turn the hat inside out ADD your Pom Pom if desired and you’re DONE!  Now you could add a sc edge around the brim if you’d like. (I show this in the video)  But that’s all there is to it!

So I’ll leave you with that for now! Thanks so much for stopping by! If you have any questions please leave me a comment!

Happy Craftin’
Yvonne Metz
Vista, CA.