Here in Alabama it’s still quite warm, but I couldn’t wait….I wanted to start making my winter hats. I love this beanie hat pattern because it’s fairly easy to memorize and makes for a quick project. The cluster stitches gives it some texture too which I love using for my hats. I hope you will love it!
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Pattern Instructions
Notes and Tips: The stitches for this hat are staggered, so if you notice at the end of a round I’ll say, “Join by sl st” but also tell you to “Join by sl st” in the beginning of a round too. Don’t forget to do the second sl st or your hat won’t look quite the way you had hoped! The cluster stitches will not stack on top of each other on each round but will be staggered as in the photo above. Also, if you crochet “loosely” you may want to drop a hook size. Check your gauge!
The pattern is written without the changing colors instructions. At the bottom of the page there will be pictures and instructions on how to use 2 colors and 3 colors.
Supplies:
- Red Heart Soft/Red Heart Super Saver Approximately 180-200 yds. Colors used: Chocolate, Pink (Red Heart Super Saver), Seafoam, Wheat, White, Black, Turquoise (Red Heart Soft)
- Hook – I/5.5mm
- Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends
Gauge: 7 st and 4 rows = 2″ Measurements were taken using Red Heart Soft Yarn which gave me a smaller gauge than Red Heart Super Saver.
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitches:
Beg Cluster – ch 1, YO, insert hook in stitch, YO, draw through st, YO pull through 2 loops, YO insert in same st, YO, draw yarn through, YO, pull through all 4 loops on hook.
Cluster -(YO, insert hook in stitch, YO, draw through st, YO pull through 2 loops) 2 times in same st, YO, insert in same st, YO, draw yarn through st, YO pull through 5 loops on hook
Notes:
ch 2 counts as first hdc unless otherwise indicated
ch 1 in beginning of pattern rounds does not count as a stitch
Pattern Instructions:
ch 4, sl st into first ch to make a ring.
Round 1: Ch 1 (See Pattern Notes), 10 hdc in ring, join by sl st in first hdc (10 st)
Round 2: Ch 1 and 2 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st and around, join by sl st in first hdc (20 st)
Round 3: Ch 1 and hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st , repeat from *, join by sl st to first hdc (30 st)
Round 4: Ch 1 and hdc in first st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from *, join by sl st to first hdc (40 st)
Round 5: Ch 1 and hdc in first st, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from *, join by sl st to first hdc (50 st)
Round 6: Ch 1 and hdc in first st, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from *, join by sl st to first hdc (60 st)
Round 7: Ch 1 and hdc in first st, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from *, join by sl st to first hdc (70 st) Flat Circle Measures 6 ¼“ Fits 20-21” Skip Round 8 and move directly to Round 9 if you want this size hat.
Round 8: Ch 1 and hdc in first st, *hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from *, join by sl st to first hdc (80 st) Flat Circle Measures 7” Fits 22-23”
Round 9: Ch 1 and hdc in first st, hdc in next st and each st around, join by sl st to first hdc (80 st)
Round 10: Ch 2 (See Pattern Notes) and hdc in first st, *skip next st, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat from *to, join by sl st to top of 2nd ch. (80 st)
Round 11: Sl st between first 2 hdc, ch 1, beg-cluster (See Special Stitches) between first 2 hdc, *ch 1, cluster (See Special Stitches) between next 2 hdc*, repeat from *to, sl st to first cluster. (80 st)
Round 12: Sl st in first ch-1 sp, ch 2(See Pattern Notes), hdc in same ch-1 sp, *skip next st, 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp*, repeat from *, join by sl st to top of 2nd ch. (80 st)
Round 13-20: Repeat Rounds 11-12
Round 21: Ch 1 and hdc in first st, hdc in next st and each st around, join by sl st to first hdc. (80 st)
Round 22: ch 1 and sc in first st, sc in next st and each st around, join by sl st to first sc. (80 st)
Round 23-24: Repeat Round 22. Finished off and weave in the ends.
Color Changes for Hat
Using 3 colors (On this hat, you will continue Rounds 11-12 until you have completed 2 sequences of alternating the colors. You may only have enough length left for 2 rounds of sc stitches before you reach the desired length. (That’s all I could get before the hat became too long for me)
Rounds 1-9 Main color (Black)
Round 10 – Alternative Color 1 (Turquoise)
Round 11 – Alternative Color 2 (White)
Round 12 – Main color (Black)
Repeat color sequences of Rounds 10-12 until finished.
Using 2 colors.
Rounds 1-9 Main Color
Round 10 – Alternative Color
Repeat the color changes until Round 20 (Alternative Color)
Round 21 – Alternative Color
Rounds 22-24 – Main Color
Love the hat, by the way I am in Alabama also…little town called Attalla…about 55 miles Northeast of Birmingham…WAR EAGLE by the way…
War Eagle!!!
Do you have a tutorial for this pattern?
Not at this time Cynthia. Maybe in the future.
I am stuck on round 11 where it says to cluster between the two hdc. If you cluster in the space between the two hdc, do you go back and use the one just before you slip stitched on round 10, or do you go forward to the next hdc? It would leave a space, wouldn’t it? It is 5 stitches from where my new round picks up. I’m confused. Please help! I love how it is turning out so far!!
Dianne,
Round 11: sl st between 2 hdc sp, ch 1, beg-cluster in same sp, *ch 1, cluster in center of next 2 hdc*, repeat from *to*, sl st to first cluster.
You will continue to go forward and do the cluster stitch between the next 2 hdc then ch 1 and repeat. When you finish that round, you will be joining by a sl st to the first cluster stitch, ignoring the first hdc. The cluster stitch is the “first” stitch of round 11. Does this help? Let me know.
Kathy
My favorite hat pattern so far! I had never done cluster stitches before (had to look up a youtube video in order to “get it”) and once I conquered that first row, WOW, what an awesome look & feel it gives to the hat! Thank you for sharing this pattern. Too bad we can’t post images with our comments to show you our work 🙂
Thats awesome! You can always show it off on my Facebook page!!!
I made this hat exactly to the pattern, it was so BIG, it hung down to my chin. Is there a smaller version of this ???
Bonnie,
Maybe stop your increase rounds with 60 st instead. That will definitely give you a smaller hat and may fit you better.
I have a question about what to do after round 7. You said if you want the smaller size 20-21 in, then skip to round 9. But then the stitch count is 80, where is was only 70 at the end of round 7. Where i am confused then is do i need to add 10 more stitches, or keep in mind my stitch count will be 10 less than what is in the ( ) for each round?
Hailey, you will need to keep in mind that your stitch count will always be 70.
Kathy
I just finished it, the top is kind of flat. Not round like all other hats i’ve done. I don’t know if its suppose to be like that.
Love this beanie, however I am stuck on round 11. Do you cluster in the space between the sets of hdc or do you cluster in stitch between two hdc? Please help clarify.
Thanks!
Annette,
You will cluster between the two hdc and not the sets of hdc. Hope this helps. Sorry for the confusion.
Kathy
Thank you so much! I finished my hat tonight and it turned out awesome! My daughter loves it! Thank you again for the extra help!
Yay! So glad to help!
Patti,
At the end of each round, you are sl st to join…but at the beginning of the round you are sl st between the 2 stitches again before starting. Are you doing both sl st. I guess I would need more of a description of why the hat doesn’t look like the picture. Let me know if this helps or what else I can do for you.
Kathy
I’m sorry Patti and not sure what’s happening.
No, you will only sl st as instructed on the pattern.
Yay!!! I’m so glad to hear it!
I just came across your patterns via Facebook. I noticed you use a lot of Redheart Yarn. I live in the UK and do not seem able to buy over here. I am retired and on a limited budget so maybe having it shipped would be expensive. Can you suggest other yarns I might use. Xxxxxxxx. Carol
Carol,
Red Heart is considered a worsted weight yarn #4. I’m not sure what yarns you have access to but, I think any worsted weight would be fine using my patterns.
Good luck!
Kathy
I love this one! Thank you for sharing! I pinned it for later!
Beautiful, like all of your hats 🙂
Thank you so much for the free pattern, its beautiful!
Very pretty
This pattern is perfect to do for my sister-in-law, thank you ! 😀
Super cute beannie!! Thank you!!
Love it.
Neat way to spice up a beanie. Versatile pattern 🙂
I love this beanie.
will be making this for my girls, for the winter months.
Cannot wait to make this! Love the pink and black colors! Thanks!
This is such a gorgeous hat! Love the pink and brown together.
This is a beautiful hat! I love that it’s free! Definitely going to make one for this winter!
Love this hat! So sophisticated!!
<3 came by to verify – and isn't it?! I love this pattern, too!
Thanks!
Love this pattern.
Thank you for this pretty pattern.
I’m here via The Crochet Lounge. Where do you find such beautiful models??
The beautiful model for Kodey’s Beanie is my daughter-on-law (Kodey). The other young lady in many of my photos is someone I met a few years ago when I was giving a talk. We instantly became friends and she aspires to be a model and is currently trying to be discovered!
Thanks Kathy! Love the new beanie. Here in NW FL we aren’t needing the hats either, but doesn’t mean we can’t hook them.
Hey! I’m in Alabama too. Central area. Teeny town called Rockford. 30 mins from Sylacauga, Alexander City, Wetumpka. Near Lake Martin. What part of the state are you in. And why did you choose the name “Elk”. Oh wait…initial s right? I think I remember that.
Nancy,
I’m in the Auburn/Opelika area! ELK did come from initials! War Eagle!
Any answer
Johanna,
If you would like to create a PDF file with the pattern translated to Swedish and send it to me, I would be happy to add it to the blog giving you credit for the translation.
Thanks,
Kathy
Thanks 🙂 Will do so.
It does fill in the gap a little but there is still a pretty large gap. Perhaps I’m doing something wrong. Might have to start over.
I’ve been trying to work this pattern and I was just wondering if there is supposed to be a gap between the cluster stitches. It’s hard to tell by the pictures if there is a gap between these stitches. Mine has gaps. It’s a beautiful hat! Can’t wait to finish mine 🙂
There is a small gap Mary Jo but on the next round you will do the 2 hdc st in the ch1 so so that helps fill it in. Let me know if this helps you.
Kathy
Thank you for the great pattern! Moogly sent me too, I’ll be back!
Margo,
Thank you! Thanks to Moogly too!
Your welcome Lori! Wow…..Moogly is fantastic. She has great fans!
Love your patterns ! Thanks for sharing
Moogly sent me
Thank you for coming over! Love Moogly!
Thanks for the pattern! Moogly sent me
You are so welcome Debbie! Love Moogly too!
Thanks so much for the pattern, Moogly sent me.
Linda,
You are so welcome! I love Moogly!
I saw this on Moogly! Thanks for a great pattern and I can’t wait to get started!
LuAnn,
Moogly is wonderful for sharing my patterns! Hope you enjoy.
Kathy
Thank you ! love it and Moogly sent me over 🙂
MKay,
Thanks for coming over from Moogly!
M oogly sent me
Gale,
Welcome! Glad you came over for a visit.
Kathy
This is cute
I am so confused. When I read through the written pattern starting from the very beginning, it only says to slip stitch to the first hdc. And in the beginning it also doesn’t state to hdc in the same space as slip stitch, but if you don’t then you don’t get 20 hdc. So my question is do I slip stitch to the chain one space and hdc in it and then also slip stitch into the next hdc and then hdc into that space. I know how to adjust patterns, but I feel like I am completely missing a key piece of info this time. I have only made it to row 4 and I know something is not right.
Leslie,
I’m sorry for the delay. I’ve been out of town with my husband celebrating my anniversary. On Round 2, you will sl st and crochet 2 dc in the same space which gives you 20 stitches.
Kathy
Oh thank you!! What rows do I start slip stitching to join and then in the beginning round to? Will that be when I change colors?? Sorry I just hate getting it wrong! P.S Happy ANNIVERSARY! 🙂
You know what? I need to apologize for causing you problems. You will join by sl st each round. Give me a second to update the pattern. You may need to refresh your page you get tje current view.
Okay so i just changed the wording on round 1 and 2. Scroll to the bottom of the pattern to see the color changes. Hope this helps you.
Kathy
Maybe a smaller hook would close it in some like you say!’