“Half Double Crochet” Winter Set – Free Beanie Pattern

Hi Everyone!  I’m writing today from a very, very cold Central Wisconsin!!  The last few nights we have reached -15 degrees and we barely get above zero each day.  That is a little crazy, if you ask me, and it is supposed to continue for another week!!  Ugh…….  Well, it is the kind of weather that requires snuggly, warm coats and accessories.  So, as I mentioned in my last post, I have designed an extremely easy (perfect for beginners) and pretty winter set comprised of a beanie, twisted cowl, headwarmer, and wristwarmers!  In this post I am including the free pattern for the beanie.  And, I will make a separate post for each of the other pieces.  Note:  The 1 skein of yarn makes all four pieces!!!   The yarn used is called “Puzzle” and the color is “Dominoes”.  I love the varigated aquas and I bet you will love them, too.  And, all four pieces are made virtually entirely using the half double crochet stitch!!

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If you would like to learn or review the Half Double Crochet Stitch, please check out my video tutorial for this stitch here!

So, here is the pattern for the Beanie.

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The “Half Double Crochet” Winter Set Beanie

(Beanie, Twisted Cowl, Headwarmer,

Wrist Warmers)

Beanie

One Size – Adult

Designed By:  Christine Longe of Lakeview Cottage Kids

Materials Needed:  (For the Entire Set!!)

• 1 (7 oz.) (328 yards) skein Bulky (#5) Premier “Puzzle” Yarn; Color: Dominoes  (100% Acrylic)

• Crochet Hook, Size J/6.00 mm
• Yarn Needle  (Used for working in loose yarn ends.)

Stitches Used:

Chain – ch

Single Crochet – sc

Half Double Crochet – hdc

Gauge:  4 inches = 10 half double crochet stitches and 4 inches = 6 3/4 rows

(I crochet pretty loosely.  If you crochet tighter, you may want to adjust to a larger hook to get your desired size.)

Finished Size of Beanie:  (Unstretched) :  8 3/4 inches tall x 20 1/2 inches (at bottom of hat)

Notes:

To make the entire set, you only need one skein of this lovely yarn!!

This hat is perfect for anyone attempting to make their first beanie!

Beanie Pattern

Round 1:  Using the “Magic Circle”, Ch 1.  Work 7 hdc in the circle.  Join with slip stitch to top of first hdc.   (7 hdc)

Round 2:  Ch 1.  Work 2 hdc in next stitch and in each stitch around.  Join to first hdc with slip stitch. (14 hdc)

Round 3:  Ch 1.  *Work 1 hdc in first stitch.  Work 2 hdc in next stitch.*  Repeat from * to * around.  Join to first hdc with slip stitch.  (21 hdc)

Round 4:  Ch 1.  *Work 1 hdc in next 2 stitches.  Work 2 hdc in next stitch.*  Repeat from * to * around.  Join to first hdc with slip stitch.  (28 hdc)

Round 5:  Ch 1.  *Work 1 hdc in next 3 stitches.  Work 2 hdc in next stitch. *  Repeat from * to * around  Join to first hdc with slip stitch.  (35 hdc)

Round 6: Ch 1.  *Work 1 hdc in next 4 stitches.  Work 2 hdc in next stitch. *  Repeat from * to * around  Join to first hdc with slip stitch.  (42 hdc)

Round 7: Ch 1.  *Work 1 hdc in next 5 stitches.  Work 2 hdc in next stitch. *  Repeat from * to * around  Join to first hdc with slip stitch.  (49 hdc)

Round 8 – 16:  Ch 1.  Work 1 hdc in each stitch around.  Join to first hdc with slip stitch.  (49 hdc)

Round 17:  Ch 1.  Work 1 sc in each stitch around.  Join to first sc with slip stitch.  Ch 1.  (49 sc)

Fasten off yarn.  Work in loose ends.

Enjoy your lovely new beanie!!