Easy Double-Layer Crochet Beanie

By: Jen Nipps from Jen Nipps Online

By: Jen Nipps from Jen Nipps Online

"This beanie is worked flat and then sewn together, so don't worry that you can't do it because you can't crochet in the round. That's not necessary for this pattern. It uses a special X-stitch with detailed instructions on how to do it. Materials needed include a skein of DK yarn, a J/10 hook, and a tapestry needle. You will also need a pair of scissors. This beanie works up in two to three hours or so."

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Easy

Crochet HookJ/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge15 HDC across x 12 HDC rows = ~4 inches

Finished SizeFits 20-22” circumference

Materials List

DK yarn
J 6.00mm hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Pattern Notes

Notes:

Chain 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch.
If your chain is tighter than your crochet rows, go up a hook size for the chain and go to the pattern hook starting with row 1.
Pattern is written for adult size S/M with additions for L/XL.

Abbreviations:

BLO: Back loop only
HDC: Half-double crochet
Rep: repeat
TR - treble (triple) crochet

Special Stitch:

X-stitch: TR - yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops until one loop is left on your hook. Yarn over twice, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops; skip a stitch; insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops until one loop is left on your hook; chain one; yarn over, insert hook into front of the x-stitch you've started (do not go under the legs of the x), yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops until one loop is left on the hook

Instructions

Ch 74
Row 1: HDC in 2nd ch from hook; HDC across (71 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, HDC blo in every stitch across
Row 3-28: Rep Row 2
Row 29: Ch 1, turn. X-stitch across (see special stitches above)
Row 30: Ch 1, turn, HDC in every stitch across
Row 31-36: Rep Row 2
For size L/XL only

Rows 37-42: Rep Row 2

Assembly

For all sizes:

Slip stitch edges together. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
You now have a tube. Fold the tube in half over itself. With a tapestry needle, weave yarn in one edge of the tube and draw together. Tie tight. DO NOT fasten off. Repeat with the second edge. Fasten off, weave in ends.
Attach pom pom (optional).