It’s here! If you hang out around here, you know that I’ve been working on a free crochet beanie pattern to match the Country Appeal Infinity Scarf! I love the way this hat looks and think it’s a great compliment to the scarf.
For some of you, these instructions may seem like overkill, but I want the crocheter without much experience to crochet this hat successfully. Thanks for your patience.
Pattern Instructions:
#1 Key Ingredient – When I created my band, I crocheted 72 rows which made 20”. After joining my band on round 1, I made 72 sc around the band. If you need more or less rows to achieve your desired width, that’s okay. Just remember in order for the stitch count to come out right, your first sc round must be divisible by 4. For example, if it took you 63 rows to achieve 20”, you would need to make sure you had 64 sc around for your first round. Another example would be if it took you 68 rows to achieve 20”, crochet 68 sc around for your first round.
Hint: If this is your first experience working with a hat from the bottom up, don’t close the page! You can do this, I promise. It’s much easier than you think and at the end, you might even like it better! Just remember, when you start working the hat, the body may look “too big”. No worries. Once you close the top, it will fit nice and snug just as if you’ve worked it from the top down.
The instructions for this hat, as given, will fit an adult measuring approximately 22”. The hat can easily be adjusted to meet other sizes. When I completed the band, the 72 rows measured approximately 20” and fit perfectly on my model measuring 22”. There is a great guide on head measurements provided by Cre8tion Crochet. It will give you the average size of head measurements (including length) from child to adult. I use this reference a lot as Lorene does a great job of thoroughly explaining the specifics required to successfully making a hat that fits.
Supplies:
- Red Heart Soft, or any worsted weight #4 yarn, 150-175 yards.
- Hook Size – J/6.0
- Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.
Gauge:.
Band – 1 sc row (width) and 2 rows of sc (length) = 1”
8 dc and 5 rows = 2”
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
Note:
Ch 3 is considered first dc throughout the pattern.
Band:
Leave a long tail (4”) before making your beginning ch. This joins the band of the hat.
Ch 5
Row 1: sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each remaining ch across, ch 1 turn (4 sc)
Row 2: sc in first ch and each ch across, ch 1 turn. (4 sc)
Row 3-72: Repeat Row 2 until it reaches approx. 20”. Do not fasten off working yarn. The working yarn and tail should end opposite of each other.
Forming Band:
Using 4’ tail and yarn needle, line up the two ends and whip stitch the seam and back loop stitches together to form the band. Insert the hook into the working yarn and begin the body of the hat.
Body:
Round 1: Ch 1 and sc in first st and each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (72 st) (You will be crocheting evenly around).
Round 2: ch 3, dc in next sc and each sc around, join with sl st in top of 3rd ch. (72 st)
Round 3: ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, fpdc around post of dc in the previous round, *dc in next 3 dc, fpdc around post of dc in the previous round*, repeat from *to*, join with sl st in top of 3rd ch. (72 st)
Round 4-22: Repeat Round 3 (The height of your hat should measure approximately 7.25”-7.50”)
Round 23: ch 1 and sc in first dc, sc in next 2 dc, sc in next fpdc, *sc in next 3 dc, sc in next fpdc*, repeat from *to*, join with sl st to first sc. (72 st)
Do not fasten off. Measure out enough yarn to weave through every other sc. I’m an overachiever and probably cut around 20” of material.
Take your tapestry needle and weave under the loops of every other sc around, pull the yarn tightly. This will close up the hat. Sew the top of the hat with a few stitches for security. Fasten off.
Optional Round: I wanted a smooth round on the bottom of my hat, so I did a round of sc. Insert hook into bottom row and form a sl st, ch 1 and sc in same st, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (72st)
I hope you enjoy this pattern! As usual, you can sell your items made from my patterns. If you share on any social media or webpage, please give a link back to my blog post. If you print out this pattern, keep the heading on the page. Please do not use my photos as your own.
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Don’t forget that you can make the matching scarf too!
Have a great day and be blessed!
Love them.
Thanks Denise!
Could you tell me what color red heart soft you used in this set please?
I used Red Heart Soft Seafoam. 🙂
Thanks for all of the wonderful patterns!!!
Thanks!! This looks beautiful.
Thank you!
I just tried this pattern using RH With Love Yarn in black. When I pull the hat together is it suppose to be all bunched up at the top? It does not fit flat on the top of the head. My gauge was off by 1/4 inch so I made only 16 rows but even with that it is 9 inches long with the band. Mine just does not look as good as the one the model has on…
Gina,
My hat was “bunched” at the top too. You could always do decrease rounds before closing if you want it to come together with a smoother finish.
Kathy
I’m a visual learner, is there a video tutorial for this stitch beanie and scarf?
Roxy,
There isn’t a video for the patterns at this time. I’m sorry. Maybe in the future.
Warm Regards,
Katht
Ok another question ~ at the end it says to not fasten off before weaving in the yarn to close the hat. Do I weave thru the loop and then continue? Maybe I’m overthinking….
When you finish your last round, leave yourself enough yarn to weave through the stitches. Once your done weaving, pull the yarn to close the top. Did that help?
What do I do with the loop I just took my hook out of? That’s my issue.
Ok I feel like I’m crazy! I’ve re read the pattern several times and come up the same. I’m on round 18 and am already at 8.5″. I am using the correct yarn and the correct hook. Anyone else have the same issue?
I love the pattern! Just wanna figure it out.
Lucie,
I’m sure you aren’t crazy! Maybe your tension is different from me. It’s okay if you don’t crochet all of the rounds. Just do as many as you need to give you a good fit.
Kathy
I just had so much fun making this hat tonight. I used I Love This Yarn in light taupe, and I got the cutest, warmest little hat. It worked up really quickly too! Maybe an hour and a half. It was supposed to be for someone else, with a smaller head, and I actually reduced the rows in the band — but even with eight less rows it came out more than 20 inches. I was surprised, I usually stitch so tightly. Fortunately I didn’t measure before continuing and I get to keep the hat. 🙂 Just a tip for others trying – measure! I have been crocheting for 25 years and I still forget that gauge is everything! haha!
Can’t wait to make the scarf and hat. Thank you.
Are you the young lady in the picture? She’s very pretty.
Corrine,
No, I’m not the model. She’s a lovely girl that I met at a talk I was giving a couple of years ago. She’s young enough to be my daughter… 🙂
I finished making this hat, but had some issues on sewing it closed without it wrinkling a lot. Could you please help me understand how one is supposed to close the large hole left at the end? Thank you!
Nessa,
I’m sorry your hat is wrinkling when you are trying to close it. You can do some decrease rounds before trying to close it and that may help. Here is the link to another free pattern where I worked the hat the same way but actually wrote instructions for a few decrease rounds. http://www.elkstudiohandcraftedcrochetdesigns.com/2014/02/26/mystic-free-crochet-beanie-pattern/
Let me know if this helps.
Kathy
Kathy,
Since the other hat is not exactly the same, it won’t match the scarf that comes with this pattern (which I had already made, and it was lovely). Could you please give me an example on how to do the decrease rounds for this pattern? I attempted to make a few decreases myself but they did not came out right. Thank you again.
Nessa,
I’m sorry I didn’t make myself clear. I should have said the Mystic pattern has some instructions for the decrease rounds that you can apply to the Country Appeal pattern. Both patterns are very similar in the base (maybe not the stitches). They both have 72 stitches in the round, so to begin decreasing try following the Mystic Pattern where it states: “We will now being to decrease”, but just in case you can’t find it, here you go. Disregard where it states the current round as that may not apply to you but the instructions on decreasing should work fine.
WE WILL NOW BEGIN TO DECREASE:
Round 18: ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next 3 dc, sc2tog, *sc in next s dc, sc2tog*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first sc (60 st)
Round 19: ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, *sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first sc (48 st)
Hi! I’m assuming the fdpc is what creates the vertical ridges in the picture. However, I’m on the round 4-22 of the body, and I’m finding that sometimes I have to do 4 dc to keep those ridges in line instead of 3…what am I doing wrong?
I almost feel like crying every time I see one of your patterns. I simply cannot read patterns, I have tried… people have explained it to me, I have looked at different references.
I love your patterns, and would love to complete one…. but I need a visual aid. pictures or video with explaining each round.
Tonika,
I want to help you. I’m looking into software that will allow me to edit my video. It’s certainly an investment I feel is worth the money because I can help people like you. I’m not ready to purchase it right at this moment but hope it will be in the near future. In the meantime, hang in there with me. I can try to work on some photos but it will take a week or two with working it into my schedule.
Kathy
Looks Fantastic! Thanks for sharing and thanks for linking at Crochet Addict UK
That’s such a cute hat, also cant wait to make the scarf to match. Tanks for the pattern, so easy to follow 🙂
I’m a beginner here and for me I’m not sure how to really read the pattern. The band am I single crocheting (SC) 4 at the end of each chain one? This is also crocheted like a scarf where I wait until the end to fasten it together?
Thank you for sharing this because I am super excited to try and make this!
Noel,
You will initially ch 5 then start you sc in the 2nd ch from the hook which will give you a total of 4 stitches You will then ch 1 and turn and sc in each of the next 4 stitches. It is like a scarf where you are working on one row and turning to go in the other direction. Once you make as many rows as you need, you will then join your “band”. I’m not sure if this helps, but let me know if you need more clarification. I certainly think you can get this pattern accomplished!
Kathy
Love the set. Can’t wait to make the hat to match the scarf.
Beautiful pattern! And your model looks fabulous in it, as always 🙂
Is there a video tutorial with this pattern?
Sharon,
I don’t have a video tutorial. I’m a lefty and not sure if it would cause more confusion.
Kathy
What a terrific-looking pattern! Many, many thanks for posting this! 🙂
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Thank you!!! Enjoy
Kathy
Yay!! That’s icing on the cake Annie!
Kathy
Reblogged this on UK Crochet Patterns.
I love this so much!!!
I can’t wait to make this hat, it is so beautiful.
Reblogged this on Sugar's Sweet Stitches and commented:
I have been waiting on this pattern release from my friend, Kathy, over at ELK Studio – Hand Crafted Designs. Now here it is the “Country Appeal Beanie Pattern”. Great job, Kathy. Now I’m ready to make it.
Thank you for the reblog!