ONE and a HALF HOUR BEANIE

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1 ONE and a HALF HOUR BEANIE Skill Level: 1 Beginner Find the original tutorial and additional photos at: Please do not publish or share this pattern as your own. You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, please link back to Do NOT use my photos as your own sales photos. Now go make something awesome! 1

2 Explanation: Need a last minute gift? Just learned how to crochet? Snowstorm blowing in? Whatever your situation, this extremely easy crochet beanie s got you covered. It s worked flat in a rectangle and then seamed to form a hat, making it a super speedy, mindless project to whip up in less time than it takes to watch a movie. Supplies: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Tonal (Weight: 5/ bulky yds, 4 oz) 2 skeins - Colors pictured: Smoke ( ) and Slate Blue ( ) Tapestry needle Size L (8 mm) crochet hook Stitch markers or safety pins Fur pom pom or pom pom maker/small piece of cardboard Sizes: S: Young teen (approx. 18 circumference, unstretched M: Most women and men (approx. 20 circumference unstretched) L: Larger heads (approx. 22 circumference unstretched) Gauge: 10 stitches = 4 just over 4 rows = 4 Abbreviations and Glossary (US Terms): ch chain dcblo double crochet through the back loop only tch turning chain st stitch sk - skip RS right side WS wrong side rep repeat 2

3 Overall Pattern Notes: Pattern is written in size S with M and L written in parenthesis. S (M/L) BEANIE Notes: Hat is worked back and forth in rows. These rows will become the vertical ribs on the beanie. The ch 3 at the beginning of each row doesn t count as a st. To adjust pattern to fit a child, chain fewer stitches at the beginning and work fewer total rows. After Row 1, the double crochet stitches are worked only under the back loop of the stitch from the previous row. This is always the loop farthest away from you, regardless of which side of the crocheting is facing you. Foundation Row: Ch 37. Row 1: 1 dc in the fourth ch from the hook and each ch to end of row; turn. (34) Row 2: Ch 3, dcblo in each dc to end of row; turn. (34) Rep Row 2 16 (18, 20) more times to create a total of 18 (20,22) rows. Fasten off, leaving a 24 tail. Rectangle dimensions should be approximately: S: 18 x 14.5" M: 20 x 14.5" L: 22 x 14.5" SEAMING RECTANGLE Notes: To determine the RS and WS of your fabric: If you re right handed, the tail of your final row should be on the bottom left when the WS is facing. If you re left handed, the tail of your final row should be on the top left with the WS is facing. (See Photo B for example.) To best disguise the join, seam is worked only through the chain stitches and the loop of each dc st that is closest to the seam. (See Photo D.) 3

4 Lay rectangle horizontally with WS facing up. Use stitch markers or safety pins to pin seam if desired. Thread tapestry needle with tail from fastening off. Work from the top of dc st into top of corresponding ch. Then work from bottom of next ch into the bottom of the next corresponding dc. Continue like this through the top of one dc to the top of one ch and then through the bottom of one ch and the bottom of one dc. Repeat until end of seam. Tie a simple sewing knot by inserting needle in crochet fabric to create a loop of yarn, then inserting needle through loop of yarn and pulling tight. This will prevent seam from puckering in next step. Do not trim yarn. CLOSING TOP Using tapestry needle and strand of yarn leftover from previous seam, whip stitch around the top of the hat, working one whip stitch into each row. Tighten circle as much as possible and use tapestry needle to sew up any remaining opening in top of hat. ATTACHING POM POM Create a pom pom with a large pom pom maker or 2.5 piece of cardboard. See a step-by-step pom pom tutorial here: Use tail leftover from seam to sew fur or yarn pom pom to hat. Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends. Pop your new one hour beanie on your head and get to work on making one for everyone you know! 4

5 I love to see your finished projects! Use #MakeAndDoCrew and tag me Instagram to show off your stitches and have a chance to be featured. 5

6 Photo A Lion Brand Wool-Ease Tonal yarn Photo B orientation of rectangle for seaming (right handed) Left-handed orientation = working yarn tail on the top left 6

7 Photo C rectangle folded and ready for seaming Photo D How to seam rectangle 7

8 Photo E side and top seamed Photo F - making a yarn pom pom 8

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11 Additional FREE crochet patterns by Make & Do Crew: 1. The Revival Scarf 2. Sunday Slippers 3. Stonewash Shrug 4. Campfire Cardigan Jess Coppom is the maker and doer behind the blog MakeAndDoCrew.com--a creative oasis of free crochet and knit patterns for modern homes and families. Stunning photography and straightforward video tutorials lead readers step-by-step through the process of making something they can be proud of. 11