Creek Bend Beanie

It’s always fun to go plundering in the box sent to me by Michael’s that is full of the Barcelona yarn, so I decided to work on a fun beanie. Oh. My. Gosh ya’ll. When Emory saw this hat….he wanted it too! I really didn’t “make it for him”, but he’s already taken it to his special spot in the top drawer for easy access. He really makes crocheting hats so much fun! I hope you’ll love this beanie pattern and can totally see it in some pinks and purples for that girl in your life too! Thanks to Michael’s for sponsoring me with the yarn for this project.

You’ll love the warm texture of this project because like the Made for the Cold Beanie, the stitches give a little extra warmth.

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Supplies:

1. Loops and Threads Barcelona, #5 Bulky Weight, 100% Acyrlic, 328 yards/200g, Colorway: Mocha  I used approximately 130-180 yards.
2. Hook Size:  J/6.0mm
3. Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.

Abbreviations:

blo – back loop only
ch – chain
rem – remaining
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together
sp(s) – space(s)

Gauge:  12 sc and 16 rows = 4″

Finished Measurement: 20″,22″,24″

Notes: 

• Ch 1 in the first st is not considered the first sc in the pattern.
• I wanted to mention that due to the textured stitching, the hat may “appear” large.  When Emory saw the hat, he thought that it was be too big.  I encouraged him to try it on anyway, and he was surprised that it fit perfectly.  The “special stitching” adds that extra layer and just makes it look “larger”.

Special Stitch:
Special Single Cluster Crochet: (sscc) Insert hook into st, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through one loop, insert hook in front loop only in round below, YO, pull up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops, insert hook back in same sp, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through all 3 remaining loops. (The stitch may be a little familiar to you because it’s similar to the ssc stitch I used in the Made for the Cold Beanie but with a little twist).

Round 1:  Ch (54,60,66), join by sl st to first ch, Ch 1 (See Pattern Notes), sc in first ch, sc in next ch and each rem ch around, join by sl st to first st. (54,60,66 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first st.

Rounds 3-5:  Repeat Round 2

Round 6:  Ch 1, sc in blo of first st, sc in blo in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first st.

Round 7:  Ch 1, sscc (See Special Stitches) in first st, *ch 1, skip next st, sscc in next st, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st.  (27,30,33 sscc, 27,30,33 ch-1 sps)

Round 8:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next ch-1 sp, *sc in next st, sc in next ch-1 sp, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (54,60,66 sc)

Rounds 9-18:  Repeat Rounds 6-8 until you have reached the desired height. If you are working the 20″ hat, you may need to Repeat Rounds 7-8 through Round 16 then measure for accuracy.  The decrease rounds will add approximately 1 1/2″ to 2″ to your height of the project. Suggested heights before decreasing rounds:  (5″, 5″ 1/2″, 6″)

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next (6,7,8) sts, sc2tog, *sc in next (7,8,9) sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (48,54,60sc)

Round 2:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next (5,6,7) sts, sc2tog, *sc in next (6,7,8) sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (42,48,54 sc)

Round 3:  ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next (4,5,6) sts, sc2tog, *sc in next (5,6,7) sts, sc2tog, repeat from *, join by sl st to first st. (36,42,48 sc)

Round 4:  ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next (3,4,5) sts, sc2tog, *sc in next (4,5,6) sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (30,36,42 sc)

Round 5:  ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next (2,3,4) sts, sc2tog, *sc in next (3,4,5) sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (24,30,36 sc)

Round 6 Instructions for Small 20″ ONLY

Round 6:  ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st, sc2tog, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (18 sc) (Continue to Fasten off instructions)

Round 6 Instructions for Medium and Large 22″ and 24″ ONLY

Round 6:  ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next (2,3) st(s), sc2tog, *sc in next (3,4) sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (24,30 sc)

Round 7 Instructions for Medium ONLY 22″

Round 7:  ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st, sc2tog, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (18 sc) (Continue to Fasten off instructions)

Round 7 and 8 Instructions for Large ONLY 24″

Round 7:  ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (24 sc)

Round 8:  ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st, sc2tog, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (18 sc) (Continue to Fasten off instructions)

Fasten Off Instructions:

Leaving a long tail.  Close the hole in the top of the beanie.  You can follow along my video tutorial by clicking HERE.  Fasten off.  Weave in the ends.

NOW YOU CAN GET THE CREEK BEND SCARF TOO!

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