Textured Crochet Sunflower Beanie

"I designed this textured beanie for the Holiday Maker’s Challenge, an annual event where we work together to finish our handmade Christmas gifts and there are 8 FREE downloadable PDF’s! This pattern is a bit more challenging than I normally add to the challenge, but I wanted something to stretch the skills of advanced beginners and give intermediate crocheters something that would keep them interested (because, yes, sometimes the easy patterns can get boring when you’ve been doing it a while!). So I designed this beanie using the mosaic crochet technique, which has you working front post double crochet over a background of single crochet in the back loop only. I really love how it turned out! I made mine in one single color, but you would make the snowflake in a different color and it would really pop! YARN OPTIONS FOR THIS TEXTURED CROCHET HAT I used We Crochet Heatherly Worsted for this project and I really love it! I actually bought the Heatherly Value Pack, which includes one of each color and I’m loving all of them. (Right now they are having a sale!) You can use any worsted weight yarn you have in your stash that gets gauge. I’m all about using up stash yarn, so grab out those worsted yarns and get swatching! What You’ll Need Yarn: We Crochet Heatherly Worsted in Seaglass Hook: US Size I (5.50mm) Notions: Yarn needle, scissors"

More Fabulous Crochet Ideas for You

We love seeing our readers take on new crochet challenges, especially when they involve creating beautiful and unique textured pieces like the sunflower beanie! If you enjoyed making the Textured Crochet Sunflower Beanie, we have a few more pattern recommendations that we think you'll love.

For those who enjoy creating intricate textures, we suggest trying your hand at a cable stitch crochet project. A cable stitch blanket or scarf would be a fantastic next project to showcase your skills and create a stunning finished piece. These projects are perfect for cozying up in the colder months or gifting to a loved one.

If you're looking for a project that is a bit more whimsical and fun, consider making a crochet amigurumi animal. These cute stuffed animals are great for practicing new crochet techniques and make adorable gifts for children or animal lovers. You could create a crochet sunflower to go along with your beanie, adding a playful touch to your collection.

Lastly, if you're in the mood for something seasonal, why not try your hand at making crochet decorations for the upcoming holidays? Crocheted pumpkins, snowflakes, or ornaments are great projects to get you in the holiday spirit and add a personal touch to your home decor. Plus, they make lovely handmade gifts for friends and family.

We hope these pattern recommendations inspire you to keep creating and exploring new crochet projects! Happy crocheting!

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

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

Crochet Gauge16 sts and 14 rows = 4” (10cm) in sc back loop only

Finished Size20” circumference, stretches to fit adult head