Crochet Acorn Beanie Hat Tutorial, by Once Upon A Stitch Nook on YouTube. 16 min 23 s.
- Video length
- 16 min 23 s
- Time to do it
- 2 to 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure around your head just above the ears. Write the number down. Your starting ring should be slightly smaller than this so the hat stays on.
Make a magic ring with your main colour. Work 6 single crochet into the ring and pull the tail tight. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch.
Work in continuous rounds, adding evenly spaced increases each round. Keep going until the flat circle is about 6 to 7 inches across for an adult size.
Stop increasing and work one single crochet in each stitch around. This builds the sides of the hat. Continue until the hat reaches your ear or the length you want.
Switch to your contrast colour for the last two or three rounds to make the acorn cap band. Carry the old colour loosely inside so it does not pull.
Add the acorn stem at the top centre. Chain 5 to 6, then work slip stitches back down the chain and join to the crown.
Fasten off and weave in all ends with the tapestry needle. Turn the hat inside out and check for loose tails.
Try the hat on. If it is too loose, work one round of single crochet decreases around the brim. If it is tight, block it over a bowl with cool water.
Tips and common mistakes
Count your stitches at the end of each increase round so the circle stays flat and does not ruffle.
Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round because continuous rounds spiral and are easy to lose track of.
Keep your tension even when changing colours, or the band will pucker.
Block the finished hat to open up the beret shape and even out the stitches.
Questions
Can I make this hat in other sizes?
Yes. Stop the increase circle earlier for a child and later for a large adult. Measure the wearer's head and aim for a crown about half the head circumference.
What yarn works best for an acorn beanie?
A worsted or aran weight wool blend gives a warm, sturdy hat. A softer acrylic is easier to wash but may stretch more over time.
Do I have to use a magic ring?
No. You can chain 4 and join into a ring instead, then work your first stitches into the centre of that ring.
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