Color Block Beanie

It’s taken me quite some time to get this pattern just right but I’ve persevered! I love how well this beanie fits and stretches.

Scroll down for the free pattern and video tutorial

You can get the printable version of this pattern for $1.99 HERE.

Color Block Beanie

A Crochet Pattern by Picot Pals

Finished Size

9” (22.86 cm) x 11.5” (29.21cm) after folding.

Gauge

15 rows x 15 stitches = 4” (10 cm) x 4” (10 cm)

Yardage

For the Denim In Color yarn = 100 – 110 yd (91.4 – 100.6 m)

For the Soft And Sleek yarn = 120 – 130 yd (109.7 – 118.9 m)

Materials

5 mm crochet hook
Yarn Bee Denim In Color yarn in the shade Stonewash
Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek yarn in the shade Light Gray
tapestry needle

Abbreviations (US terms)

BLO – back loop only
ch – chain
sc – back loop only single crochet sl st – back loop only slip stitch
st – stitch
Yo – yarn over
yo sc – yarn over single crochet yo sl st – yarn over slip stitch

Special Stitches

• yarn over single crochet (yo sc)
– yo, insert hook, yo, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook

• yarn over slip stitch (yo sl st)
– yo, insert hook, yo, pull through all loops on hook

Pattern Notes

• Both yarns used are medium weight.
• Ch 1 tightly and turn at the end of each row. • Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
• Every stitch is worked in the BLO.

Pattern Instructions

(with light gray) ch 46, skip first ch from hook

Row 1: 5 sl st, 18 yo sc, (switch to stonewash) 7 yo sc, 15 sc (45)

Row 2: 15 sl st, 7 yo sl st, (switch to light gray) 18 yo sl st, 5 sl st (45)

Row 3: 5 sl st, 18 yo sl st, (switch to stonewash) 7 yo sl st, 15 sl st (45)

Row 4: 15 sl st, 7 yo sl st, (switch to light gray) 18 yo sl st, 5 sl st (45)

Rows 5-76: repeat rows 1-4 18 more times

finish off

Assembly

Stitch both ends of the hat together.
Sew a running stitch across the top of the hat. Each stitch should be about 1 inch (2.54 cm) across.
Pull tightly (like a drawstring).
Turn the hat so the right side is facing you.
Attach the pom pom.
Weave in any loose ends.

Video Tutorial

Thanks so much for all of your kind words and helpful pointers on my last hat pattern.

Happy Crocheting!

Color Block Beanie

You can get the printable version of this pattern for $1.99 HERE.