Update 12/02/2015: I did not indicate that Round 10 started a new color. The pattern now reflects that change.
We’re still working our way through Cyber Monday with all the great deals, so I thought I’d give you one of the best that you’ll see today! Peppermint Kisses is the perfect Christmas beanie and what’s best? It’s perfectly FREE for you! I’ve designed the band two different ways and will give you instructions for both. You’ll also see that I’ve crocheted the beanie in the classic white/red colors, but I also wanted to give the beanie an elegant and vintage feel with the cream and wine colors of Red Heart Soft. You choose! But you could also do this beanie in any color, and I bet it would turn out wonderful!
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Supplies:
- Red Heart Soft, #4, 141 g/256 yards, Cream/Wine or Really Red/White You will use approximately 170-200 yards.
- Hook – J/6.0 mm
- Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends
Abbreviations:
beg – beginning
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
rem – remaining
sc – single crochet
sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
YO – yarn over
Gauge: 12 dc sts and 8 rows = 4”
Finished Size: Hat to fit head circumferences of (20″, 22”, 24″)
Pattern Notes:
- Ch 1 at beginning of pattern does not count as first st unless otherwise stated.
- Ch 3 at beginning of pattern counts as the first dc unless otherwise stated.
- Work is not turned, the right side is always facing.
- You will be given both band instructions. Once you complete each band, you can scroll down to find the body of the pattern instructions given to you.
Suggested Tutorial Links:
To close the hole in the top of a beanie, Click HERE.
Head Circumference and Length Measurements. Click HERE.
Special Stitches:
Although not denoted as X-Stitch in the pattern for better understanding. You are performing the X-Stitch on Round 4 in the White Band Instructions and Round 5 of the Cream Band Instructions.
X-Stitch – Skip one stitch, double crochet in the next st, double crochet in the skipped stitch by crossing the yarn in front of the stitch just made.
White Band Instructions
Round 1: Using White, 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 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, hdc in first st, hdc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first hdc.
Round 4: Ch 3, (See Pattern Notes), dc in previous st, *skip next st, dc in next st, dc in the skipped st, repeat from *, join by sl st to top of ch 3.
Round 5: Repeat Round 2
Round 6: Repeat Round 4
Round 7: Repeat Round 3
Rounds 8-9: Repeat Round 2, Scroll down to body of pattern to continue.
Cream Band Instructions
Round 1: Using Cream, 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 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first sc.
Round 3: Repeat Round 2
Round 4: Ch 1, hdc in first st, hdc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first hdc.
Round 5: Ch 3, (See Pattern Notes), dc in previous st, *skip next st, dc in next st, dc in the skipped st, repeat from *, join by sl st to top of ch 3.
Round 6: Repeat Round 4
Rounds 7-9: Repeat Round 2 Scroll down to body of pattern to continue.
Peppermint Kisses – Body of Pattern
Round 10: Using Red, ch 1, (sc, dc) in first st, *skip next st, (sc,dc) in next st, repeat from *, join by sl st to first sc.
Round 11: Ch 1, (dc,sc) in first st, *skip next st, (dc,sc) in next st, repeat from *, join by sl st to first sc.
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first sc.
Repeat Rounds 10-12 until you have reach desired length. (See link above for suggested lengths.) In the photo above there were 6 repeats. At this point the hat measured approx 7-71/2″
Decrease Round 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, *sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, repeat from *, join by sl st to first sc. (45,50,55 sts)
Decrease Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, repeat from *, join by sl st to first sc. (36,40,44 sts)
Decrease Round 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st, sc2tog, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, repeat from *, join by sl st to first sc. (27,30,33 sts)
Decrease Round 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first sc. Do NOT fasten off.
Cutting a 5″-6″ tail use your tapestry needle to weave in every other stitch at the top all the way around. Pull tightly to close the hole. Fasten off and weave in the ends. (See link above for tutorial.)
Optional:
Add Pom-Pom. Here are some suggested links on how to make a Pom-Pom:
I hope you enjoy the Peppermint Kisses Beanie! Have a great holiday!
~Kathy
