So recently I've gotten back on the knitting/crocheting bandwagon after not having done it for a while. To say the least, it's been great and I've gone a bit crazy with it.
My favourite thing to make at the moment are beanies and berets. They are so simple to do {I can usually do one in a day} and you can play around with them as much as you like. I was trolling the internet for patterns and just really couldn't find ANY that I liked from start to finish. Whether it was the colour choice, the type of stitch, the overall look - there was always something wrong!
So I did what any normal person would do and began constructing my own patterns. This DIY tutorial features:
THE BEANIE
What you'll need:
1 x 8ply skein of 100% acrylic yarn for main colour {the brand I personally love that at the moment is simply Lincraft Sport Wool}
1 x 8ply skein of 100% acrylic yarn for contrast colour
5.00mm crochet hook
needle
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
NB: This creates an adult sized, female beanie.
Steps:
Rnd 1: Ch 4, join with sl st to create ring. {Alternately, begin with a magic ring. I prefer this method, however, the end result is only slightly different.} Ch 2, work 11 dc into ring.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each dc around.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in SAME STITCH at base of beginning ch. *2 dc in next sc, dc in next sc, repeat from * around.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, work sc in each dc around.
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in SAME STITCH at base of beginning ch. *2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 2 sc, repeat from * around.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, work sc in each dc around.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in SAME STITCH at base of beginning ch. Dc in each of next 3 sc. *2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 3 sc, repeat from * around.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, work sc in each dc around.
Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in SAME STITCH at base of beginning ch. Dc in each of next 4 sc. *2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 4 sc, repeat from * around.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, work sc in each dc around.
Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc in each sc around.
Rnd 12-15: Repeat Rounds 10 & 11.
Rnd 16: With CONTRAST COLOUR, work sc in each dc around.
Rnds 17-23: With MAIN COLOUR, work hdc in each dc around. This section can be as long or as short as required. Fasten off.
Make sure all loose ends are tied in tight knots and weave/sew loose ends back into the beanie.
Rnd 1: Ch 4, join with sl st to create ring. {Alternately, begin with a magic ring. I prefer this method, however, the end result is only slightly different.} Ch 2, work 11 dc into ring.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each dc around.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in SAME STITCH at base of beginning ch. *2 dc in next sc, dc in next sc, repeat from * around.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, work sc in each dc around.
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in SAME STITCH at base of beginning ch. *2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 2 sc, repeat from * around.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, work sc in each dc around.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in SAME STITCH at base of beginning ch. Dc in each of next 3 sc. *2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 3 sc, repeat from * around.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, work sc in each dc around.
Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in SAME STITCH at base of beginning ch. Dc in each of next 4 sc. *2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 4 sc, repeat from * around.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, work sc in each dc around.
Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc in each sc around.
Rnd 12-15: Repeat Rounds 10 & 11.
Rnd 16: With CONTRAST COLOUR, work sc in each dc around.
Rnds 17-23: With MAIN COLOUR, work hdc in each dc around. This section can be as long or as short as required. Fasten off.
Make sure all loose ends are tied in tight knots and weave/sew loose ends back into the beanie.
Tips + Tricks:
\\ I prefer to use acrylic yarn because I find it to be cheaper and more readibly available. It does not stretch as easily as wool and so if you are making a project that could end up being a bit too tight, bear in mind that it may not be too easy to stretch.
\\ I prefer to use acrylic yarn because I find it to be cheaper and more readibly available. It does not stretch as easily as wool and so if you are making a project that could end up being a bit too tight, bear in mind that it may not be too easy to stretch.
\\ Changing the hook size will alter tension and the overall look and feel of the project. Tension is also dependent on how tight or loose you personally crochet.
\\ Different brands of wool can feel completely different, even if they are for example both 8ply. The best way to determine the feel of the end result is simply to just hold both skeins at the same time and see which seems softer. As a rule of thumb, the more expensive a skein is, the nicer it usually is to touch and work with. This is definitely NOT always true so keep your eyes peeled for soft, bargain wool!
\\ The colours can be changed and even when you use the colours can be changed. I created this pattern because I wanted a block colour hat that wasn't bland. The subtle use of the contrast colour worked perfectly for me but you're absolutely more than welcome to change it as you please!
\\ I crochet little flowers in the contrast colour and attach them with a needle and thread onto the line of contrast colour. This is optional and really, you can add anything: flowers, butterflies etc. You can even add a pom-pom on top!
\\ The colours can be changed and even when you use the colours can be changed. I created this pattern because I wanted a block colour hat that wasn't bland. The subtle use of the contrast colour worked perfectly for me but you're absolutely more than welcome to change it as you please!
\\ I crochet little flowers in the contrast colour and attach them with a needle and thread onto the line of contrast colour. This is optional and really, you can add anything: flowers, butterflies etc. You can even add a pom-pom on top!
Best of luck -- if you make one, let me know and make sure to take a picture!!
Look at you and your skilz.
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