Invisible Seam Beanie

By: Ashley Adkins for allfreecrochet.com

"Are you tired of having those ugly seams on your crocheted beanies? Follow this pattern and it is almost invisible to the eye. This was a trial and error thing for me, but now I make all of my beanies this way and it makes me and my customers happy!"

Easy

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Finished SizeNewborn and up.

Materials List

Measuring tape
WW yarn
G hook

Instructions

Start off with a magic ring.
Round 1- Chain 2. DC 12 into the ring. Pull your ring tight. Join in top of 1st DC, not the chain.
Round 2- Chain 2. DC into the same space as your chain (This DC does not count when counting your stitches) . 2 DC in each stitch around. Join in top of DC ( the one that doesnt get counted ). (24 stitches)
Round 3- Chain 2. DC into the same space as your chain (Again, this DC does NOT count when counting your stitches.) **DC 1 in the next stitch, DC 2 into the next stitch** Repeat from ** all the way around. Join in top of DC ( the one that doesnt get counted) (36 stitches)
Round 4 - Chain 2. DC into the same space as your chain (Dont forget, this does NOT count when counting your stitches.) **DC 1 in the next 2 stitches, DC 2 into the next stitch** Repeat from ** all the way around. Join in top of DC ( the one that doesnt count) (48 stitches)
Round 5-10 Chain 2. DC into the same space as your chain (Do I need to remind you again? Lol) DC 1 in each stitch around. Join in top of DC (the one that does not count)
Finish off and weave in your ends at the end of round 10. ******If you want the beanie to be bigger, keep increasing your rounds by 1.