Thick and chunky, this unique chevron stitch beanie is a cosy and quick make!

Learn how to crochet a beanie using the Herringbone Single Crochet Stitch! This crochet hat is created from the top-down and in rounds so you don’t have to sew anything together. The chevron pattern running horizontally along the beanie gives it a modern knit-look stitch texture and is a lot easier to crochet than it seems!
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DESIGN INSPIRATION
The inspiration behind this pattern is definitely the stitch! I recently discovered the Herringbone Single Crochet stitch and I wanted to see what it would look like worked up in a hat. I’ve created a full video and photo tutorial for this stitch (check it out here!) demonstrating how to crochet this stitch in rows.
When working in rounds all you have to do is to make sure that you turn at the end of the round. That way the diagonal lines are always on the right side of your beanie and they create this wonderful pattern!

YARN
Marshmallowy soft and squishy, Wool and the Gang’s Crazy Sexy Wool is an incredible super chunky yarn! Since the yarn is so thick it has wonderful bounce and warmth to it while the smooth, single plied wool gives stitches a sleek and clean look. The colour range is incredible with 50 shades of pastels, brights and neutrals! You’ll only need one skein of yarn to make this pattern and trust me once you try it you’ll understand why everyone loves Crazy Sexy Wool so much!

You can find the full step-by-step video + photo tutorial of the Herringbone Single Crochet Stitch here!
Check out more free crochet patterns!

1. Cuddly Cardigan / 2. Stormborn Wrap / 3. Briar Pocket Cardigan
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Herringbone Crochet Beanie Pattern
*The pattern follows Child(Adult Woman, Adult Man) sizing. SC 1(2, 3) means SC 1 for Child, SC 2 for Adult Woman, SC 3 for Adult Man. If there is only one number, it applies to all sizes.
*"SC 10" means SC into the next 10 stitches.
*The turning chain ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch.
*The turning chain ch 2 does count as a stitch.
*This beanie pattern is worked top down in rounds.
*The crown is crocheted in a circle and we will increase the circle 6 times per round until the desired diameter. Once the correct diameter has been reached, we will crochet in rounds with no increase until the desired length.
*Total stitches are indicated between < >.
*This pattern uses US crochet terms.
Question if I am making this for a child..
Am I To work up to round five for the crown of the beanie and then proceeding to the instructions to do the sides?
Hi Delia, if you're making this beanie for a child I'd recommend creating a circle until you reach the correct diameter/width stated in the pattern and then proceed to the instructions for the sides. Crocheting until Round 5 is just a suggestion (if you have the same gauge as the pattern requires) as I find that circle size varies a lot depending on the type of yarn you used and gauge! I hope this helps, Grace 🙂
I hope you consider making a video of the hat (adult size)!
If I wanted to crochet an infinity scarf in the round using the single herringbone stitch, would I have to work the backside herringbone on alternating rounds like when I crochet in rows? I love your cowl pattern. I bought it this week. Thanks.
Eileen (new to crocheting)
Hi Eileen,
Yes you'll need to turn after every round and work alternate rows.
Grace 🙂
Hi Grace!
I'm a begginer,and I tried to make this beanie, I already make a neck with the same stich without problem. In this case after knitting the first 4 chains and making the slip stich to join the last 4 chains, I don't get how to make the 6 simple crochet stiches. My work start making a beanie for a mouse. Couls you tell me if this is correct? When you say to go into the stitch you mean crossing between the backbone of the chain or taking just the furthest string of the stich. I'm confused on the begining of the beanie. I hope you could help me with this. Thank you.
Hi Jimena,
The first round is worked into the hole/centre of the ring - not in the chains so that's how you can crochet 6 stitches into the same hole.
I hope this helps,
Grace 🙂
Hi Grace! I have made one hat with the Crazy Sexy Wool and it stretched / loosened out. It was not with your pattern. But, I was wondering if you had the same thing happen? I plan on trying your pattern because I love the yarn and want to make it work 🙂