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:

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