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  • The Jewel Hat: Crochet Beanie Granny Stitch Pattern.

    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.

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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:

    1. Small adult: 22 inches/ 55cm
    2. Medium adult: 24 in/60cm
    3. 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 HdcYarn 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 stYarn 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 spThe space or gap created between stitches. 
    Front post HdcYarn 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.
    HdcHalf 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. 

    worsted weight crochet beanie free. Crochet hat pattern free. Simple crochet toque pattern. Beanie hats with cluster stitch

    Jewel hat with the brim rolled back. 

    Crochet granny stitch beanie pattern free. Free crochet hat patterns. Crochet hat pattern easy

  • Single Crochet Rib Tutorial

    Single Crochet Rib Tutorial

    If you’re just learning to crochet, you may be surprised to see how many knit-like effects you can create with your crochet hook. Single crochet rib (also known as double crochet rib in UK terms) is a really quick and effective way to add rib detailing to your projects. 

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    Crochet rib is a major detail in the Beyond cardigan and as part of this crochet along, I’m doing stitch tutorials to help you achieve your goals of making your first crochet cardigan! 

    The yarn I’ve used in this tutorial is Paintbox Wool Mix Aran in Bubblegum.

    Why not check out these patterns to help you practice crochet rib even more:

    Beyond cardigan pattern.

    Betwixt Cowl Pattern

    Lovechunk baby sweater.

    Here are some step by step photos to help you. 

    Step 1: 

    Make your chain as instructed by the pattern. Here’s an example chain of 22. 

    Step 2: 

    Insert your hook into the 2nd chain from the hook. That does not include the chain on the hook. Make a single crochet stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through a loop, yarn over and pull through all 2 loops on hook. 

    Single crochet in every chain to end. 21 stitches. 

    Step 3:

    Chain 1 and turn. Insert hook into the 2nd chain from hook but this time do it in the back loop only. Single crochet in every back loop to end. 

    Step 4:

    Chain 1, turn and work a single crochet stitch into the back loop of every single crochet stitch to end. 

    Step 5:

    Repeat step 4 until you have achieved the desired amount of rows.

    Your crochet rib will look like this when you turn it from horizontal to vertical. 

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