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The Jewel Hat: Crochet Beanie Granny Stitch Pattern.

Jewel hat crochet beanie (100% crochet version)

This is the little sister of the Jewel Hat, with the main difference being that the hat is 100% crochet construction. FpHdc and BpHdc create a ribbed brim and bobble stitches create clusters of jewel like shapes across the hat. Add a pom pom for extra enjoyment.

If you’d prefer an ad-free version of this pattern, the PDF is available on Ravelry.

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All terms are in US terms. If you don’t know your crochet terms, I have a handy guide here.

Materials

75g, (100g, 125g)/ 3oz/3.5oz/4oz of worsted weight yarn such as Malabrigo Worsted or Cygnet Boho Spirit. ( 240m/262yds/ 100g.) Measurement includes pom pom.
5mm/ I-9 crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Darning needle to weave in ends.
Pom pom maker (optional).

Gauge:
Rib: 16 Hdc sts and 24 rounds per 10cm (4in)
Body: 6 bobble stitches and 7 rounds per 10cm (4in)

To fit head size up to:

Small adult: 22 inches/ 55cm
Medium adult: 24 in/60cm
Large adult. 25 in/64cm

All crochet terms are US crochet terms unless otherwise stated.

worsted weight crochet beanie pattern. Image shows a granny stitch cluster hat.

Jewel hat crochet beanie in size M using Cygnet Boho Spirit in Dream.

Glossary:

Back post Hdc	Yarn over, insert hook from back to front to back around post of stitch below, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Bobble st	Yarn over, insert hook, pull through loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, leaving 2 loops on hook unworked.. Yarn over and insert hook into same stitch, pull through loop, yarn over pull through 2 loops. 3 loops left on hook. Yarn over, insert hook into same stitch for a 3rd time, yarn over, pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. 4 loops remain on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.
Ch	Chain. Yarn over and pull up a loop.
Ch sp	The space or gap created between stitches.
Front post Hdc	Yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around post of stitch below, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Hdc	Half double crochet. Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Hdc rib	Hdc in the front post of the first stitch, back post hdc in the second. Repeat to end.
Sl	Slip stitch
St(s)	Stitch (stitches)

Special decrease:

When decreasing for the crown, work your bobble stitch over 2 chain spaces:
Yarn over, insert hook, pull through loop, yarn over and pull through a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook. (2 loops on hook)
Yarn over and insert hook into next ch sp, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook).
Yarn over and insert hook into same ch sp this time, yarn over, pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Pull through all 4 loops on hook.

How to make your crochet beanie: Set up:

Chain 59 (63, 67) and turn.

Hdc into 4th ch from hook (counts as 1st Hdc) and Hdc in every st to end. Sl st into top of 1st Hdc to join the round. 56 (60, 64) Hdc sts in total.

Next round:

Ch 3. Work 6 (6,8) rounds in Hdc rib, using sl st to join rounds.

Jewel hat in largest size with Malabrigo worsted.

Round 1: Insert hook into top of last Hdc, Bobble st in same stitch (completes 1st bobble). *Chain 2, sk 1 ch, 1 Bobble in next st*. Repeat * to end. Join with first bobble using sl st. Turn.

Round 2: Ch 1 and Bobble in 1st Ch sp in ch sp. *Chain 2, sk 1 ch, 1 bobble in next st*. Repeat * to end. Join with first Bobble using sl st. Turn.

Repeat round 2 for 5 (6,7) more rounds or until hat measures 20.5cm/8in from 1st hdc round.

Crown decreases:

Decrease round 1: Work 1 Bobble over 2 ch sp. Repeat to end.

Decrease round 2: Work 1 round even. Join with sl st in 1st

Bobble.

Repeat last 2 rounds once more. Fasten off. Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing up.

Closing the crown.

Drawstring finish to close the crown:

With cut yarn, insert needle into top of every other chain around the hole. Pull to tighten. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Optional: Attach pom pom.

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Jewel hat with the brim rolled back.

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July 6, 2025

How to get started with crochet: A beginner’s guide.
Here’s some beginner crochet patterns and guides to help you get started with crochet.
Where do you start when you want to learn to crochet but you’re a beginner? Here!
Something that comes up often is the question “where do I start with crochet?” and that depends on you, the individual. Some beginners are as bold as brass and practically say “hit me with it” , determined to conquer any challenge that arises, whereas others want small steps, simplicity and progress that they can record slowly and observantly.
What type of crochet beginner are you?
It’s easy enough to work out based on what your appetite is and what you are working towards. If you can scroll through a few Youtube videos and think “I’ve got the hang of this” then good for you! The amount of content out there aimed at crochet beginners is pretty extreme. It can be very hard to navigate across really busy waters of the internet. Some of us can navigate without any particular help, while others need someone to steer the ship at first.
If you want slow and steady, or find that you switch off easily, maybe written instructions are better suited for you. You can read them quietly, in your own time without the distraction of adverts, different accents or unfamiliar terms. You can then look at videos to support what you have already learned.
I’m going to show you a range of beginner friendly patterns and guides that will help you to start your crochet journey.
Starting small
Learning to crochet is a journey that will take weeks, months and years to get the hang of. Please don’t let that put you off. Here are some small but satisfying projects for a crochet beginner.
Crochet rainbow keyring kit.
In this kit by One Creative Cat, you get the yarn and the pattern together. This takes the headache out of knowing which yarn to choose. You will need to provide your own 4mm crochet hook and a pair of scissors but other than that, this is a satisfying beginner project for you to try! You can find more about the kit here.
Crochet pot holder beginner pattern
Here’s a pattern that allows you to practice one stitch and make a square shape. It’s a free pattern from Sarah Maker and is really simple, functional and great to practice with. Use some cotton DK yarn as acrylic is not heat proof! Find the pattern here. As you’ll see from the pattern it recommends a cotton yarn. I recommend Cygnet 100% cotton DK which you can find here
The above patterns are perfect for beginners as they have step by step instructions and require only one basic crochet stitch.
What are the basic crochet stitches?
If you have trouble remembering the basic crochet stitches or don’t even know where to start, here’s my guide on the 6 basic stitches to get you started. It’s a downloadable PDF that I wrote to compliment my Youtube tutorials. You can subscribe to the beginners playlist here.
Here’s an example of one of the tutorials. This is the single crochet stitch and is featured in most beginner patterns:

Ready for something bigger? Here are some patterns for the more adventurous beginner.
Below you’ll find some crochet patterns that are great for refreshers as well as beginners. They also have supporting video tutorials provided within the pattern.
Basic granny square beginner pattern
Try this pattern if you want to learn how to read crochet patterns. This is a skill worth investing your time in as it will help you to understand a range of instructions. As you come across abbreviations you will also be able to tackle more challenging patterns! Click here to see the beginner granny square pattern. Every new crocheter should at least try the granny square!
Plastic free shower puff crochet pattern.
This is a great beginner pattern for those who want to learn to crochet in the round. It’s very similar to how you would crochet a granny square. You can either use the free pattern with ads, or there’s an option to download it from Ravelry too!
Beginner friendly yarns
I think as a beginner you can’t go wrong with DK yarn or Worsted weight/Aran yarn and a 4 or 5mm hook. This is what you’ll find at most craft classes or crochet workshops. All of the above patterns ask for yarn and hooks within this range.
Remember about fibre types and purposes though and please, please, please don’t make oven gloves, pot holders or tea towels out of acrylic as this is not heat proof. It will melt into the user’s hands. Cotton is perfect for functional items such as the aforementioned but also for accessories such as bags and wash cloths. Save wool and acrylic for cowls, scarves, garments and toys.

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June 11, 2025