Crochet Striped Beanie Tutorial for Beginners, by VivCrochets on YouTube. 23 min 49 s.
- Video length
- 23 min 49 s
- Time to do it
- 3 to 4 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Measure around your head just above the ears. Write the number down and subtract about 2.5 cm so the ribbing grips instead of sliding.
Make a slip knot and chain enough stitches to reach your head measurement. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring, taking care not to twist the chain.
Work the first round in half double crochet through the back loop only. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch so you can track the start of each round.
Continue working half double crochet in the back loop of every stitch, joining each round with a slip stitch. This builds the stretchy ribbed texture.
Change color at the end of a round by pulling the new yarn through the final loop. Carry the old color up the inside so you do not cut it.
Alternate colors every few rounds to make the stripes. Keep the carried yarn snug but not tight so the hat does not pucker.
Work straight rounds until the tube is about 20 cm tall, or long enough to cover your ears. Try it on to check the fit.
Begin the crown by decreasing evenly around each round. Work two stitches together at regular intervals and reduce the spacing as the opening shrinks.
Close the last few stitches with the tapestry needle and pull tight. Weave in the four loose ends on the inside of the hat.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your tension even on the color changes or the stripes will look wavy.
Try the hat on before starting the crown so you can add or remove rounds.
Carry the unused color loosely up the inside, since tight floats make the hat too small.
Count stitches at the end of each decrease round to keep the crown centered.
Questions
How much yarn does a striped beanie need?
One skein of each color in worsted weight is usually enough for an adult hat. Buy a little extra if you want a taller, slouchier fit.
Why does my ribbed beanie bunch at the top?
Too many stitches left before closing the crown causes the extra fabric. Decrease more gradually and close the last stitches tightly with the needle.
Can I make this beanie without stripes?
Yes. Work every round in one color and you get the same ribbed shape. Just weave in the two ends at the start and finish.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
