Stitches used:
ch- chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
FL – front loop
BL – back loop
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
Using size 4 yarn (worsted or medium weight yarn) with a J-10 (6.0 mm) needle in any fun variegated or sparkly yarn (or color of your choice)
BEANIE (6.5” high and 15” flat diameter)
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 3 st, then repeat {2 dc in the next st, dc in the next 4 st, 2 dc in the next st dc in the next 3 st} to the end. Join with sl st to first dc (44 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 first dc. (44 dc)
Row 6-8 – repeat row 5 (44 dc)
Row 9 – working in the FL of Row 8, ch 2 (this counts as the first dc of this row), 2 dc in the FL of the same st as joining, then 3 dc in the FL of each st all the way around. Join with sl st to first dc. ch 2 and sl st back to first BL of Row 8. (132 dc)
Row 10 – working in the BL of Row 8, ch 2 (this counts as the first dc of this row), dc in each st all the way around. Join with sl st to first dc. (44 dc)
Row 11 – working in the FL of Row 10, ch 5, sk 2, sc in the next st, then {ch 5, sk 2, sc in the next st} all the way around. Join with sl st to first ch.
Row 12 – working in the BL of Row 10, ch 2 (this counts as the first dc of this row), dc in each st all the way around. Join with sl st to first dc. (44 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 st to the first sc and fasten off. (44 dc)
Putting it together:
- Puffy paint eyes and mouth over Row 6-7
Happy Crocheting! Wear with HOPE and be warmed by LOVE.
Gracefully Made Crochet 