This free crochet pattern and video tutorial shows how to crochet the Super Chunky Dylan Claire Beanie, which is an easy double crochet beanie worked in super chunky yarn so it works up quickly, and with 7 sizes included!

One thing I really love about working with super chunky yarns is how quickly projects come together. In a quick comparison to Worsted Weight #4 yarn when working a double crochet beanie, the newborn size requires 4 rounds of increases while the super bulky weight only requires 2! In the same comparison, an adult small size requires 7 rounds of increases while the super bulky weight only requires 3! Are you sold yet?

Matching Double Crochet Patterns:

• Dylan Claire Preemie Beanies in Worsted Weight Yarn
• Dylan Claire Beanie in Worsted Weight Yarn
• Dylan Claire Scarf
• View the entire Dylan Claire collection.

Materials:

• 50 (65, 85, 90, 120, 145, 175) Yards of Super Chunky #6 Weight Yarn - I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in Gray Marble colorway
• M13/9mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Soft Tape Measure, Gauge is Essential
• Optional, Jewelry Pliers

Material Notes:
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 or a wool and acrylic blend, like Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. Acrylic yarns, Lion Brand’s Hometown or Mandala Thick & Quick, do also work. Normally, I would stress that they’re good for cool, but not windy, weather as the wind tends to go right through, but a Super Bulky weight yarn does provide better coverage, even in a 100% acrylic. If you don’t have a Super Bulky weight yarn, or are having trouble finding one you like, you can also hold 2-3 Strands of a Worsted Weight #4 Yarn, like Red Heart Super Saver, Berroco Vintage or Lion Brand Wool Ease and Berroco Vintage.

Helpful tools: Bent tip tapestry needles make weaving in ends of rough yarns much easier. Jewelry pliers are also great to help with weaving - use the flat part to grab your needle and help pull it through. These will both help save your fingers!

Sizes:
Newborn, 3 - 6 Months, 6 - 12 Months, Toddler, Child, Adult Small & Adult Large

Gauge - Essential:
Measured in pattern after Round 2:

• 16 DC = 3 5/8”
• 18 DC = 4”
• 20 DC = 4 3/8”
• 22 DC = 4 1/2”
• 24 DC = 4 3/4”

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• DC - Double Crochet
• SC - Single Crochet

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