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Everest Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

I LOVE BEANIES!!!! And the Everest Beanie Free Crochet Pattern is one of my faves to make when beanie season rolls around. The Everest Beanie Free Crochet Pattern works up like a dream and creates a lovely texture that also keeps you warm. Stylish and cozy - what else could you ask for from a beanie?

Supply List:
Worsted weight yarn - approx 210 yds (1 Ball Superwash Merino from Betta Knit in sample)
Crochet Hook Size J - 6mm
Stitch Marker
Darning needle to weave ends
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fsc- foundation single crochet
ch - Chain 
sc - Single Crochet 
hdc- Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
Pattern Notes: Pattern has joined rows. You will ch 1 & turn for the body of the hat
SIZE: Band Circumference 19”, Height 10” (Fits Average Adult Size Head 21”-23”)
GAUGE: 4 inch sq = 7 pattern stitches x 14 rows

BAND:
Row 1
: fsc x10  *** (alternate: ch 10, turn, ch 1, 9x sc across) ***
Row 2 and on: turn, ch 1, 9x sc in back loop only
Rows 3 – 58:
 Repeat row 2 for average adult size head of 19” (or desired width)

Then, when band is at desired width:
Sl st to top of initial fsc from first row, then 10 sl across to attach the whole band to become a circle
DO NOT CUT YARN  // Turn to now work the body

BODY:
Row 1
: ch 1, sc all way around band for total 60 sc, then sl st to ch 1  
(If you adjust for larger band, this will increase – must be multiple of 2 for pattern)

Row 2:  ch 1, then dc in same sc of previous row then  *skip one sc ,[1sc, 1 dc] in next sc *; repeat  * to * all the way across to end leaving 1 sc left; skip 1 sc then sl st to ch 1 to complete round, Then ch 1 and turn

Row 3:  then dc in same, then *skip next dc, [1sc, 1 dc]  in next sc *; repeat  * to * all the way around then sc in same space as ch, sl st to dc that started round to complete, Then ch 1 and turn

Rows 4 – 24: Repeat ROW 3 but do NOT turn at the and of Row 24 after ch 1

Row 25: ch 1, hdc all way around, sl st tp top of ch 1 for total of 59 hdc + ch 2

Row 26: ch 1, sc  in hdc, then [sc2tog] all way around and sl st to top of ch 1 
                 ***this row should be stitched loosely***

Row 27:  ch 1, sc loosely all way around, sl st to top of Ch 1 to complete row for total 30 sc incl. ch 1

Cut yarn leaving approx. 3” tail. 
Turn hat inside out.
Using tapestry needle, weave lengthy tail across the top of the hat across, then diagonally, creating a star shape.
Then pull tight like a drawstring.
Turn hat right side out.
Using tail, seam up the hat peak. 

See the hat closing tutorial here

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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