Sometimes, a Size 6 (super bulky) yarn can feel like a Size 5 (bulky) yarn or vice versa. Here is a variation of our pattern for a Thick and Toasty Double V Stitch Striped Beanie made with either a Size 5 (bulky) yarn or a slender Size 6 (super bulky) yarn.
This beanie is made by alternating rows of Double V stitches and double crochet in the body of the hat.
Stitches used:
ch- chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
Double V-stitch – 2 double crochet, ch 1, 2 double crochet into same space
sk st – skip stitch
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
Using size 5 yarn (bulky) with a L-11 (8 mm) needle to make a large beanie (20 inch circumference and 9 inch high)
Ch 4 and loop to make a magic ring.
Row 1 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row) and then 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to first dc (12 dc)
Row 2 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row), dc in the same st as joining, and then 2 dc in each stitch all the way around to end. Join with sl st to first dc. (24 dc)
Row 3 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row), dc in same st as joining, dc in the next st, then repeat {2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st} to the end. Join with sl st to first dc. (36 dc)
Row 4 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row), dc in same st as joining, dc in the next 2 st, then repeat {2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 2 st} to the end. Join with sl st to first dc (48 dc)
Row 5 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row), dc in each st all the way around to the end. Join with sl st to the first hdc (48 dc)
Row 6 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row), sk next st, Double V stitch in next st, then repeat {sk next 2 stitches, Double V stitch in the next st} to the end. Join with sl st to first dc. (48 stitches)
Row 7 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row), sk st, dc in the next st, dc in the ch 1 space, sk st, dc in the next st, then repeat {sk st, dc in the next st, dc in the ch 1 space, sk st, dc in the next st} all the way around. (48 dc)
Row 8 – ch 2, dc in each stitch of the row below to the end. Join with sl st to the first dc. (48 dc)
Row 9-11 – repeat Rows 6,7,8 (48 stitches)
Row 12 – ch 2 (this counts as your first dc of this row), dc in each st all the way around to the end. Join with sl st to the first dc (48 dc)
Row 13 – ch 1 (this counts as your first sc of the row), sc in each stitch all the way around to the end. Join with sl st to first sc and fasten off (48 sc)
Happy Crocheting! Wear with HOPE and be warmed by LOVE.
Gracefully Made Crochet 