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Herringbone Stitch Crochet Beanie - free pattern

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

herringbone single crochet stitch top down beanie hat free pattern

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!

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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!

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You can find the full step-by-step video + photo tutorial of the Herringbone Single Crochet Stitch here!

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Ad-free, printable pdf version here!
(Includes printable pdf of the Herringbone Single Crochet Photo Tutorial!)

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.

LEVEL: Easy+

MATERIALS

Yarn – Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool – Super Chunky/Super Bulky (6), 80m/200g, 100% Wool
All sizes – 1 skein
*Note: The Adult Man size used up exactly 1 skein of yarn so you might want to purchase a 2nd skein just in case.

12mm Crochet Hook

Darning Needle

Scissors

Stitch Marker (optional)

MEASUREMENTS

Child to fit approx. 45-48cm/18-20” head circumference
Adult Woman to fit approx. 53-59cm/21-23” head circumference
Adult Man to fit approx. 59-63cm/23-25” head circumference

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS

Ch = Chain

Sl st = Slip Stitch

SC = Single Crochet

HSC = Herringbone Single Crochet

HSC inc = 2 Herringbone Single Crochet in the same stitch

FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet

BpDC = Back Post Double Crochet


St(s) = Stitch(es)

Rep = Repeat

RS = Right Side Facing Up

WS = Wrong Side Facing Up

GAUGE: 10cm/4” square = 7 stitches wide x 5 rows tall in herringbone single crochet

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Don't forget to check out the Herringbone Single Crochet Stitch video tutorial!

CROWN OF THE BEANIE

To begin, ch 4, sl st to join to make a ring or create a magic loop or double magic loop.

We will be creating a circle following the traditional formula, due to the nature of this stitch don’t worry that the circle won’t lie perfectly flat.

ROUND 1: Working into the loop, ch 1, SC 6, sl st to join.
<6>

Increase your crown until you reach the desired diameter.

Diameter of crown guide –

Your circle won’t lie completely flat (since the herringbone stitch pulls the previous stitch across) but gently hold it down and measure it when the circle is lying as flat as possible.

-       Child 15cm/6”                         approx. ROUND 5
-       Adult Woman 19cm/7.5”              approx. ROUND 6
-       Adult Man 23cm/9”                     approx. ROUND 7

 *Note: I know this seems quite large for the circle diameter but the super chunky yarn makes the inside of the hat very snug!

ROUND 2 (RS): Ch 1, SC, HSC in first st, HSCinc in each st around, sl st to join, turn.
<12>
*You can place a SM in the 1st st of the round to make it easier to spot.

ROUND 3 (WS): Ch 1, SC, HSCinc, *HSC, HSCinc; rep from * around, sl st to join, turn.
<18>

ROUND 4: Ch 1, SC, HSC, HSCinc, *HSC 2, HSCinc; rep from * around, sl st to join, turn.
<24>

ROUND 5: Ch 1, SC, HSC 2, HSCinc, *HSC 3, HSCinc; rep from * around, sl st to join, turn.
<30>

ROUND 6: Ch 1, SC, HSC 3, HSCinc, *HSC 4, HSCinc; rep from * around, sl st to join, turn.
<36>

ROUND 7: Ch 1, SC, HSC 4, HSCinc, *HSC 5, HSCinc; rep from * around, sl st to join, turn.
<42>

ROUND 8: Ch 1, SC, HSC 5, HSCinc, *HSC 6, HSCinc; rep from * around, sl st to join, turn.
<48>

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SIDES OF THE BEANIE

Once you’ve finished increasing the circle, you’re going to crochet the sides of the beanie.

ROUND 1: Ch 1, SC, HSC in each st around, sl st to join, turn.
<Total sts = no. of sts in your last CROWN round>

Repeat ROUND 1 until you reach your desired length.

You can try your hat on as you crochet to achieve the perfect fit for you! For a slouchier fit add more rounds. You can also just finish off your beanie with a round of sl sts or add ribbing.

If you want to add ribbing keep in mind that it adds about 2.5cm/1” of length to the beanie.

For a fitted beanie (with ribbing) I suggest repeating ROUND 1, 3(4, 5) more times.

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RIBBING

If the WS of the beanie is facing you, turn your work so that the RS is facing you.

RIBBING ROUND: Ch 2 (counts as a st), *FpDC, BpDC; rep from * around, sl st to join.
*For a tighter and snug fitting brim, make sure your FpDC and BpDC aren't too loose - it's better for your tension to be tight on this round.

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Fasten off. Weave in your ends.

Leave your hat as is or top it off with a pom pom 🙂

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Comments

  1. Delia says

    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?

    Reply

    • Grace says

      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 🙂

      Reply

    • Kelly SIOBHAN Meehan says

      I hope you consider making a video of the hat (adult size)!

      Reply

  2. Eileen Mccarthy-White says

    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)

    Reply

    • Grace says

      Hi Eileen,
      Yes you'll need to turn after every round and work alternate rows.
      Grace 🙂

      Reply

  3. Jimena Rodríguez says

    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.

    Reply

    • Grace says

      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 🙂

      Reply

  4. Kelly says

    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 🙂

    Reply

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