Twin Rivers Beanie - Free Crochet Pattern
I am super excited to bring you the Twin Rivers Beanie free crochet pattern. This pattern is so versatile and there are endless ways to personalize it and have fun. I have made this hat in solids using tonal and variegated yarns and the stitching gives such a great texture the yarn really pops. It is also a lot of fun to make in sets as gifts using coordinated colors like shown below. The pattern is perfect for team colors too! Oh so many ways to make this perfect hat your very own.
Supply List:
Worsted weight yarn - approx 195 yds (more with pom pom)
I used Lion Brand Heartland for my mix / match sets and it is perfect!
** can also use DK but will need smaller hook size
Crochet Hook Size J / 6mm
Stitch Marker
Large 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
GAUGE: 4 inch sq = 5 pattern stitches x 14 rows
HAT SIZE (completed):
19” band circumference / Height 10” / Fits Average Adult Size Head 21” – 23’
BEGIN WITH THE BAND (in contrast color B):
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:
CONTINUE IN COLOR B
Row 1: ch 1, sc all way around band for total 60 sc, then sl st to ch 1
(If you adjust for larger / smaller band, this will increase / decrease – must be multiple of 4 for pattern)
MAIN COLOR A:
Row 2: ch 1, then 2x dc in same sc of previous row then *skip two sc sp space and [1sc, dc, dc] in next sc space *; repeat * to * all the way across to end leaving 2 sc space left; skip 2 sc space then sl st to ch 1 to complete row, Then ch 1 and turn
Row 3: then 2x dc in same, then *skip next two dc, [1sc, dc dc] in next sc *; repeat * to * all the way across then sl st to ch 1 to complete row, Then ch 1 and turn
Row 4: Repeat Row 3
CONTRAST COLOR B:
Rows 5 & 6: Repeat Row 3
MAIN COLOR A
Rows 7 - 10: Repeat Row 3
CONTRAST COLOR B:
Rows 11 & 12: Repeat Row 3
MAIN COLOR A
Rows 13 - 16: Repeat Row 3
CONTRAST COLOR B:
Rows 17 & 19: Repeat Row 3
MAIN COLOR A
Row 20: Repeat Row 3
Row 21: ch 1, sc all way around, sl st tp top of ch 1 for total of 59 sc + ch 1
*** add rows here for a more slouchy style before going to Row 22
Row 22: ch 1, sc in sc, then [sc2tog] all way around and sl st to top of ch 1
***this row should be stitched loosely***
Row 23: 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 through the top of row 22 using my STAR METHOD.
Then pull tight like a drawstring
Turn hat right side out
Using tail, seam up the hat peak
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Add pom pom in contrast color for fun.