Oh So Seedy Beanie
This pattern is written using standard U.S. Crochet terms and assumes basic stitch knowledge. If you have any questions or get stuck, please email me with your questions: ballhanknskein@gmail.com. I’m always here to help!
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials/Notions: Worsted weight yarn. Sample made using Berrocco Vintage. Check sizing chart for yarn amounts. Darning needle.
Hook: I Hook (5.5 mm) or hook needed to obtain gauge.
Stitches and Terms Used:
Blo – back loop only
Sk – skip
Ch – chain
Sl – slip
Hdc – half double crochet
St- stitch
Sc – single crochet
Notes:
1. Don’t forget to skip your join when you turn.
2. To add slouchiness, add 2-4 extra rows to the bottom of the hat before you begin your ribbing.
3. Work ribbing tightly. You may even want to go down a hook size.
Gauge: Gauge is critical to sizing so please do a quick swatch to make sure your hat fits!
8 stitches in pattern and 10 rows is a 2 inch square.
Swatch: Ch 9. Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook, (1 sl st in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch) 3 times, 1 sl st in last ch. (8) Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, (1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc) across. (8)
Resulting piece should measure 2 inches by 2 inches.
Size Circumference Height Approximate Yarn Amount
Baby 16 inches 6 inches 2 ounces
Toddler/Kids 18 inches 7 inches 2.5 ounces
Small Adult 20 inches 8 inches 3 ounces
Large Adult 22 inches 9 inches 3.5 ounces
Baby (16 inches):
Make Hat:
Round 1: Ch 2, (1 hdc, sl st) in 2nd ch from hook 6 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (12)
Round 2: Ch 1, turn, (1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc) 6 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (12)
Round 3: Ch 1, turn, [1 hdc in next sl st, (1 sl st, 1 hdc, 1 sl st) in next hdc] 6 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, turn, (1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc) 12 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (24)
Round 5: Ch 1, turn, [1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc, 1 hdc in next sl st, (1 sl st, 1 hdc, 1 sl st) in next hdc] 6 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (36)
Round 6: Ch 1, turn, (1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc) 18 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (36)
Round 7: Ch 1, turn, [(1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc) twice, 1 hdc in next sl st, (1 sl st, 1 hdc, 1 sl st) in next hdc] 6 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (48)
Round 8: Ch 1, turn, (1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc) 24 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (48)
Remaining Rounds: Repeat Round 8 until hat measures 5 inches. (48)
Make Ribbing:
For video tutorial on this technique, click here.
Row 1: Ch 4, 1 sc in second ch from hook and across, 1 sl st in next 2 st on edge of hat. (3)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sk the 2 sl st you just made, 1 sc in blo of each st across. (3)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in blo of each sl st across, sl st in next 2 st on edge of hat. (3)
Repeat last 2 rows around edge of hat.
Without fastening and with wrong side facing, sc the ends of the ribbing together. Fasten off.
Finishing: Weave in all your ends and enjoy!
Toddler/Kids (18 inches):
Make Hat:
Rounds 1-8: Follow instructions for Baby size.
Round 9: Ch 1, turn, [(1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc) three times, 1 hdc in next sl st, (1 sl st, 1 hdc, 1 sl st) in next hdc] 6 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (60)
Round 10: Ch 1, turn, (1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc) 30 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (60)
Remaining Rounds: Repeat Round 10 until hat measures 6 inches. (60)
Make Ribbing: Follow instructions for Baby size.
Finishing: Weave in all your ends and enjoy!
Small Adult (20 inches):
Make Hat:
Rounds 1-10: Follow instructions for Toddler/Kids size.
Round 11: Ch 1, turn, [(1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc) four times, 1 hdc in next sl st, (1 sl st, 1 hdc, 1 sl st) in next hdc] 6 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (72)
Round 12: Ch 1, turn, (1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc) 36 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (72)
Remaining Rounds: Repeat Round 12 until hat measures 7 inches. (72)
Make Ribbing: Follow instructions for Baby size.
Finishing: Weave in all your ends and enjoy!
Large Adult (22 inches):
Make Hat:
Rounds 1-12: Follow instructions for Small Adult size.
Round 13: Ch 1, turn, [(1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc) 5 times, 1 hdc in next sl st, (1 sl st, 1 hdc, 1 sl st) in next hdc] 6 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (84)
Round 14: Ch 1, turn, (1 hdc in next sl st, 1 sl st in next hdc) 42 times, sl st to first hdc of round to join. (84)
Remaining Rounds: Repeat Round 14 until hat measures 8 inches. (84)
Make Ribbing: Follow instructions for Baby size.
Finishing: Weave in all your ends and enjoy!
