Crochet Autumn Beanie Duo Tutorial | Two Ways - Plain & Scrappy Bow Versions, by Hand Stitched By Hannah on YouTube. 34 min 48 s.
- Video length
- 34 min 48 s
- Time to do it
- 3 to 4 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Check your gauge before you start. Work a small swatch in the pattern stitch with your 6.5mm hook and compare it to the pattern gauge so the finished beanie fits.
Make a slip knot and chain the starting length given in the pattern. This chain becomes the height of the beanie, so measure it against your head if you want a custom fit.
Work the base rows in the main stitch, repeating them until the piece is long enough to wrap around your head. Place a stitch marker at each end of the row.
For the bow version, swap in your scrappy yarn colours at the points marked in the pattern. Carry or weave in the ends as you go so the inside stays neat.
Work row 47 as written to finish the main body of the hat. Count your stitches to make sure the number matches the pattern.
Work row 48 to shape the top. Follow the decrease sequence exactly so the crown pulls in evenly.
Thread your darning needle and sew the two short ends together to close the side seam. Then run a gathering thread along the top edge and pull it tight to close the crown.
For the bow beanie, crochet two small bow shapes and wrap a short length of yarn around the middle of each. Sew them onto the front of the hat.
Add a pom-pom to the top if you like, then weave in all loose ends and trim them close.
Tips and common mistakes
Roving yarn splits easily, so keep your hook tip pointed down and your tension relaxed.
Try the hat on before you close the crown, since roving yarn stretches with wear.
Keep the seam on the inside back of the hat so the colour changes stay at the front.
If you sell or gift the beanie to a child, check the bow and pom-pom are sewn on very securely.
Questions
Can I make this beanie with a different yarn weight?
The pattern is written for aran or worsted roving yarn with a 6.5mm hook. A different weight will change the size, so swatch first and adjust your hook to match the gauge.
Do I need to know how to crochet in the round?
No. The beanie is worked flat in rows and sewn together at the end, so you only need basic stitches and a seam.
How much yarn does one beanie take?
The video does not give a yardage figure. Buy one skein of aran roving yarn for a plain beanie and gather several part balls for the scrappy bow version.
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.
