Easy Crochet Beanie Tutorial for Beginners in one Hour | Step by Step tutorial for beginners, by Chris Threads on YouTube. 29 min 6 s.
- Video length
- 29 min 6 s
- Time to do it
- 1 hour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure around your head with the tape measure, or use a hat that fits. Note the number so you know how long to make the starting chain.
Make a slip knot and chain until the chain reaches your head measurement. Keep the chain loose and flat, not twisted.
Work rows of half double crochet or double crochet back and forth until the piece is about 20 to 23 cm tall. That height becomes the hat's depth.
Place a stitch marker at the start of each row so you can count rows without losing your place.
Fold the rectangle in half with the right sides facing. Join the two short edges with slip stitch or single crochet to make a tube.
Turn the tube right side out. Thread the tapestry needle with a long yarn tail and run it through the top edge, gathering the opening closed.
Pull the yarn tight to close the crown, then sew the hole shut a few times so it holds. Weave in the end on the inside.
Fold up the bottom edge for a brim, try the hat on and adjust the fold. Weave in any loose ends and trim them.
Tips and common mistakes
Chunky yarn works up faster, but any medium weight yarn gives the same result with more rows.
Count your stitches at the end of each row so the hat does not get wider or narrower.
Keep your chain and first row loose, or the brim will feel tight on your head.
Try the hat on before weaving in the last end so you can still undo a row if it is too short.
Questions
Do I need to know many crochet stitches?
No. Single crochet, half double crochet and slip stitch are enough for this hat. Practise a small swatch first if you are new.
How much yarn does a beanie need?
One skein of chunky yarn, about 100 g, is usually enough for an adult hat. Buy a little extra if you want a deep folded brim.
Can I make this hat for a child?
Yes. Measure the child's head and make a shorter chain and a shorter rectangle. A child's hat is usually about 15 to 18 cm tall.
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