Simple Spiral Crochet Beanie

"This stretchy one-skein project is halfway between a beanie and a slouchy hat. Crocheting in the back loop of half double crochet stitches mimics the look of the stockinette stitch in knitting. Although this is listed as intermediate because of the special stitches, an adventurous beginner can make it. Now available in 8 sizes. Skills used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Working in rounds, increasing, working in back loop only Special stitches: cdc, FPsc (written explanations provided in pattern)"

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

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

Crochet GaugeThrough Rnd 5 in pattern = 4" (10 cm) diameter. For best fit, always check your gauge.

Finished SizeNewborn (3-6 months, 6-12 months, Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Large).

Materials List

• Lion Brand Vanna's Choice (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 170 yd/156 m) 1 skein in 134 Terracotta, or approximately 170 yds (29 m) in any medium weight yarn.
• US Size I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.
• Locking stitch marker or scrap yarn.