Brushstrokes Beanie

"This simple crochet beanie pattern alternates rows of herringbone double crochet and single crochet to create a stitch pattern that slants like brushstrokes. This pattern is available in 10 sizes and matches the Brushstrokes Scarf pattern, which is available in 4 child and adult sizes. This pattern is part of the 2022 Hat of the Month Crochet Along with Oombawka Design Crochet and The Stitchin’ Mommy. The 1-2 Years Size version of this pattern is available for FREE. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet Crocheting flat in rows Crocheting in the back loop only (includes link to video tutorial) Working single crochet around the side of your project, seaming with the mattress stitch (includes video tutorials) Cinching a bottom up hat closed (includes link to photo tutorial) Special stitch pattern: HBdc (includes written instructions and video tutorial)"

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook, J/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge6 scBL = 1.5” (4 cm) across with smaller hook.
13 HBdc = 4” (10 cm) across with larger hook.

Finished Size1-2 Years: 18” (46 cm) hat circumference x 7.5” (19 cm) length.

Materials List

• King Cole Acorn Aran yarn (80% acrylic/20% wool, 3.5 oz/100 g, 216 yd/198 m) – 1 skein in 4955 Holly Berries, or approximately 150 yd/137 m in any medium weight, acrylic/wool blend yarn.
• US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• US Size J-10/6 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Bent tip yarn needle.