The Gloria Beanie was designed for the Crochet Cancer Challenge* hosted by Christine of Sweet Potato 3, where she features a free pattern each day of October. Don’t forget to check out her site, as we still have a few more patterns available in the next few days. Take the challenge and support this amazing event.

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PATTERN DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL: Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate

MATERIALS
• Worsted Weight (#4) Yarn – approximately 160 yards
• Crochet Hook Sizes 5 mm and 5.5 mm (or size to obtain gauge)
• Scissors
• Darning Needle
• Tape Measure
• Stitch Marker
• Optional: Pompom

GAUGE: Brim: 8 sts X 8 rows = 2 inches (in pattern) | Body: 8 sts X 7 rounds = 2 inches (in pattern)

FINISHED MEASUREMENT: Approx. 8.5 inches (height) x 18” (circumference) – unstretched. Fits most teens/small adults.

STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS
BLO – Back Loop Only
Ch(s) – Chain(s)
DC2Tog – Double Crochet Two (2) Stitches Together (decrease) – see pattern for detailed description
FLO – Front Loop Only
PM – Place Marker
Rep – Repeat
SC – Single Crochet
SC2Tog – Single Crochet Two (2) Stitches Together (decrease)
Sk – Skip
Slst(s) – Slip Stitch(es)
St(s) – Stitch(es)

NOTES

1. Read the pattern carefully before starting.
2. This pattern is worked from the bottom (brim/band) up continuously. I recommend using stitch markers to mark the beginning of the round. Remember to move the stitch marker as you progress.
3. • • repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.
4. Not all heads conform to size by age; please measure for a more accurate fit. To change the beanie’s size, add or subtract 4 rows for the band or 4 stitches for the body pattern. Although the pattern calls for multiples of 2, I recommend using multiples of 4 stitches to match the crown’s shaping. If you want your beanie to be slouchy, add a few more rows to the body of the beanie before continuing with the decreases or shaping of the crown.
5. The number of stitches in each row is indicated by the numbers at the end of the row/round.

Happy Crocheting!

I would love to see your Gloria Beanie version! Please tag me @stringsandcuddles and use these hashtags to share: #stringsandcuddles, #stringsandcuddlesdesigns, #GloriaBeanie

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions regarding this pattern.

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