How to crochet an easy crochet pattern worked in the classic granny stitch pattern, and lightweight yarn. It’s finished off with single crochets worked in the back loop only, but it’s easy to customize too. 7 sizes included, and a video tutorial.

This beanie was designed for the 2022 Crochet Cancer Challenge hosted by Sweet Potato 3.

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Materials:

• 60 (75, 85, 105, 115, 145, 185) Yards of Lightweight #3 Yarn - I used Emma’s Yarn Comfy Cotton DK in the Very Berry colorway
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Soft Tape Measure

Material Notes:
If you’ll be creating and donating your beanie for cancer patients, I’ve learned from my friend Krissy’s Over the Mountain Crochet that the best yarn for a sensitive head is going to be a bamboo blend, like Berroco Modern Cotton DK or Lion Brand Coboo (which are also perfect for warmer weather beanies). Some can tolerate 100% acrylic or wool, but not all can. With this said, I recommend looking up the requirements from the organization. Some say not to use wool yarn, not to use Red Heart Super Saver, request the hat/s to be washed prior to donating, etc. Each has it’s own guidelines so you’ll want to check with the organization first.

As a cold weather beanie, animal fibers are better for keeping warm against the wind, and while alpaca works great, my go-to is always a 100% superwash merino wool, like WeCrochet Swish DK Yarn, or a wool and acrylic blend, like Lion Brand Wool Ease DK and Berroco Vintage DK. All of these that I’ve mentioned hold up well to wear and tear and machine washing and drying. Acrylic yarns do okay in cool weather as long as it’s not that windy, otherwise, the wind goes right through them.

Time Spent:
I was able to work up the Adult Small in just about an hour.

Size Included:
Newborn, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, Adult Small and Adult Large

Gauge:

• In the round with 11 DC, Round 4 = 4.25” (4 1/4”);
• In the round with 12 DC, Round 4 = 4.5” (4 ½”);
• In the round with 13 DC, Round 4 = 4.63” (4 ⅝”)

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• BLO - Back Loop Only
• SC - Single Crochet
• DC - Double Crochet

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