In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to crochet a reversible beanie with a simple crown and rich texture using turning rows and varied stitches. The hat is worked flat with easy repeat patterns, then carefully sewn together with hidden seams for a clean finish. The project uses 100% merino yarn and is ideal for all skill levels. Its stretchiness and double-sided design make it both stylish and practical for different head sizes.
Perfect Beanie With A Simple Crown Tutorial
Crochet a reversible beanie hat with a unique textured design. Using hand-dyed Symphony merino yarn, she creates a stretchy and versatile hat by alternating patterns like connecting loops and half double crochets. Nadya shares detailed step-by-step instructions, from casting on to sewing and finishing the project. The hat is double-sided, making it adaptable to personal preference.
- The video is hosted by Nadya, who introduces viewers to her channel and announces the crocheting tutorial.
- She demonstrates how to crochet a beanie hat that is double-sided with an elastic surface texture.
- Nadya mentions her preference for one side of the hat, although both sides can be used.
Materials Required
- Yarn:
- 100 grams of Symphony yarn (100% merino).
- Yarn is hand-dyed, providing an irregular motif for an effective final look.
- Nadya discusses the inconvenience of working with yarns provided in skeins and suggests that yarns should be released in balls for convenience.
- Crochet Hook:
- 4mm Lantern Moon hook.
- Additional Tools:
- Needle for stitching.
- Contrasting thread for casting on and marking.
Starting the Hat
- Casting On:
- Cast on 60 chain stitches using a contrasting thread, which determines the hat’s height.
- Nadya explains that chain loops appear longer than the final knitted fabric.
- First Row:
- Use the main yarn to start the first row by creating a lifting chain loop.
- Knit by inserting the hook into specific loops.
- Alternate between different stitch types:
- 5 connecting loops.
- Yarn over and connecting loops with double crochet.
- 3 half double crochets.
- Leave 10 loops unfinished at the end, forming an elastic band of connecting stitches.
Building the Pattern
- Second Row:
- Turn the work and knit simple connecting loops behind the “far bow” of the chain.
- Leave 5 loops unfinished, ensuring a consistent pattern.
- Third Row:
- Work in a checkerboard pattern relative to the first row.
- Alternate stitches, similar to the first row but shifted for variation.
- Complete the last 10 loops as elastic band stitches.
- Fourth Row:
- Knit connecting loops all the way to the end of the row.
- Transition back to the first row and repeat the 4-row sequence for the desired height and head circumference.
Adjusting and Finishing
- Sewing the Hat:
- Once the desired height is achieved, Nadya demonstrates how to sew the hat using the yarn end and a needle.
- She uses contrasting threads as a guide for stitching neatly and ensures alignment of all loops.
- Walks through step-by-step sewing for clarity and shares tips (such as loosening or tightening appropriately for density).
- Ensures the seam blends seamlessly into the knitted fabric for a polished, invisible finish.
- Top of the Hat:
- Neatly gathers the edges at the top, sewing them together in two passes to eliminate any holes.
- Hides and secures the thread tails to ensure durability.
Completed Hat
- Nadya displays the hat upon finishing:
- Highlights its features, such as its elasticity and reversible design.
- Demonstrates the hat’s dimensions: approximately 23.5 cm in height and a stretched circumference of 55 to 57 cm.
- Explains that the hat is suitable for various head sizes due to its stretchability.
- Discusses the aesthetics of both sides of the hat:
- One side has a textured, more voluminous look with honeycomb-like cells.
- The other side features a wave pattern that might not be as visible with variegated yarn.