Stand-Out Crochet Beanie

Don't be afraid to stand out and try something new, like learning how to make a beanie. This Stand-Out Crochet Beanie is the perfect way to learn a special skill that will help you feel good as well as look good. The great thing about this crochet hat pattern is that it is just about as gender-neutral as you can get. Feel free to make one for all the men in your life. They will undoubtedly appreciate a handmade hat from their favorite person. The Stand-Out Crochet Beanie is a great DIY gift that you can make for any occasion.

Materials:

2 skeins Red Heart Soft yarn (worsted weight/medium 4) in the colors of your choice
Crochet Hook Size – I
Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.

Gauge:

8 stitches and 4 ½ Rows = approximately 2 inches.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip st
sp – space

Instructions:

ch 4, sl st into first ch to make a ring.
Round 1: ch 2, 12 dc in ring, sl st in first dc (12 st)
Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each dc, sl st in first dc (24 st)
Round 3: ch 2 and dc in same sp, work 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first dc (36 st)
Round 4: ch 2 and dc in same sp, dc in next dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next 2 dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first dc (48 st)
Round 5: ch 2 and dc in same sp, dc in next 2 dc, work 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next 3 dc, work 2 dc in next dc*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first dc (60 st)
Round 6: ch 2 and dc in same sp, dc in next dc and around, join by sl st in first dc (60 st)
Round 7: ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next dc and around, Change color, join by sl st in first sc. (60 st)
Round 8: ch 2 and hdc in same sp, hdc in next sc and around, Change color, join by sl st in first hdc (60 st)
Round 9: ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next hdc and around, join by sl st in first sc (60 st)
Round 10: ch 2 and dc in same sp, dc in next sc and around, join by sl st in first dc (60 st)
Round 11-18 – Repeat Rounds 7-10 (2 times)
Rounds 19-21- Repeat Rounds 7-9
Round 22: ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next hdc and around, join by sl st in first sc (60 st)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.