Crochet Jaida's Beanie
Crocheting the Jaida's Beanie is a delightful and rewarding experience that combines creativity and warmth. This beanie pattern is not only stylish but also fun to make, making it a perfect project for both beginners and experienced crocheters. With its unique stitches and cozy design, this beanie is sure to become a favorite accessory for chilly days. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, Crocheting the Jaida's Beanie offers a fulfilling and enjoyable journey into the world of handmade fashion. So grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let's get crafting!
Yarn
Red Heart Super Saver (7 oz / 198 g - 364 yds / 333 m)
1 each - Aran (A), Coral (B), Soft Navy (C)
Materials / Tools
- H-8 / 5.0mm Hook
- I-9 / 5.5mm Hook
- Pom Pom
- Yarn Needle
Difficulty: Intermediate
Gauge
Ribbing for brim with H-8 / 5.0mm hook - 7 st & 5 rows = 2 inches
Body of hat in pattern stitch with I-9 / 5.5mm hook - 12 st & 9 rows = 4 inches
Special Stitches
hdc2tog (half double crochet 2 together) - yo, insert hook into the next st, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook, yo, insert hook into the next stitch, pull up a loop, yo and pull through all 5 loops on the hook.
Dc2tog (double crochet 2 together) - yo, insert hook into the next st, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo insert in next st, pull up a loop, 4 loops on hook, yo, pull through 2 loops, 3 loops on hook, yo pull through last 3 loops.
Notes
Unless otherwise noted, beginning chains do not count as a stitch.
Working the Body of the hat, unless otherwise noted, stitch placement for the beginning of the round is not critical.
Instructions – Adult Sizes
Sizes
Teen / Sm. Adult 19 in (48 cm)
Med. Adult21 in (53.5 cm)
Lg. Adult 22.5 in (58.5 cm)
Brim
With H-8 / 5.0mm Hook and color A, ch 16
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2, turn (15 sts)
Row 2: BLO, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn
Row 3: BLO, sc in each st across
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until desired length ending with a row 2 (Teen / Sm. Adult - 48 rows - 19 in (48 cm); Med. Adult - 52 rows - 21 in (53.5 cm); Lg. Adult – 56 rows - 22.5 in (57 cm)) Being careful not to twist, sew (or sl st) the last row and first row together to form the brim. Make sure the seam for the brim is on the inside (WS) before starting the main body of the hat.
Body
With I-9 / 5.5mm Hook and color A
Round 1: (RS) work 1 hdc in the ends of the sc rows and 2 hdc in the ends of the dc rows all the way around the brim, finish off A (72 – 78 – 84 sts)
Round 2: (RS) Join B and ch 1 [sc, hdc, dc] in same st, skip next 2 st *[sc, hdc, dc] in next st skip 2 st repeat from * around, sl st in first st, ch 1, turn
Round 3: (WS) [sc, hdc, dc] in same sc as join, skip next 2 st *[sc, hdc, dc] in next sc skip 2 st repeat from * around, sl st in first sc, finish off B, turn
Round 4: (RS) Join A, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc each st around, sl st in first hdc, finish off A
Round 5: (RS) Join C, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in each st around, sl st in top of ch 3, finish off C
Round 6: (RS) Join A, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc each st around, sl st in first hdc, finish off A
Rounds 7 – 11: Repeat rounds 2 – 6 once
Rounds 12 – 13: Repeat rounds 2 – 3 once more
Decreases
Round 1: Join A, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 st, hdc 2 tog, *hdc in next 4 st, hdc 2 tog, repeat from * around, sl st in first hdc, finish off A
Round 2: Join C, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in next 2 st, dc 2 tog, *dc in next 3 st, dc 2 tog, repeat from * around, sl st in top of ch 3, finish off C
Round 3: Join A, ch 1, hdc 2 tog around, do not finish off, cut the yarn leaving a tail approximately 10 inches in length, using a yarn needle weave the tail through the last row of stitches and cinch shut. Tie to secure and then use the rest of the tail to sew on the pom pom.
Finishing
Weave in all the ends.
Instructions – Children’s Sizes
Sizes
Toddler14 in (35.5 cm)
Sm Child 15.5 in (39 cm)
Med Child17 in (43 cm)
Lg Child / Teen18 in (46 cm)
Brim
With H-8 / 5.0mm Hook and color A, ch 11
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 2, turn (10 sts)
Row 2: BLO, dc in each st across, ch 1, turn
Row 3: BLO, sc in each st across
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until desired size ending with a row 2 (Toddler – 36 rows - 14 in (35.5 cm): Sm. Child – 38 rows - 15.5 in (39 cm); Med. Child - 42 rows - 17 in (43 cm); Lg Child / Teen – 46 rows - 18 in (46 cm)) Being careful not to twist, sew (or sl st) the last row and first row together to form the brim. Make sure the seam for the brim is on the inside (WS) before starting the main body of the hat.
Body
With I-9 / 5.5mm Hook and color A
Round 1: work 1 hdc in the ends of the sc rows and 2 hdc in the ends of the dc rows all the way around the brim, finish off A (54 – 57 – 63 – 69 sts)
Round 2: Join B and ch 1 [sc, hdc, dc] in same st, skip next 2 st *[sc, hdc, dc] in next st skip 2 st repeat from * around, sl st in first st, ch 1, turn
Round 3: [sc, hdc, dc] in same sc as join, skip next 2 st *[sc, hdc, dc] in next sc skip 2 st repeat from * around, sl st in first sc, finish off B, turn
Round 4: Join A, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc each st around, sl st in first hdc, finish off A
Round 5: Join C, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in each st around, sl st in top of ch 3, finish off C
Round 6: Join A, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc each st around, sl st in first hdc, finish off A
Repeat rounds 2 – 3
Decreases
Toddler Size
Round 1: Join A, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, hdc2tog, *hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog, repeat from * around, sl st in first hdc, finish off A
Round 2: Join C, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog, repeat from * around, sl st in top of ch 3, finish off C
Round 3: Join A, ch 1, hdc2tog around, do not finish off, cut the yarn leaving a tail approximately 10 inches in length, using a yarn needle weave the tail through the last row of stitches and cinch shut. Tie to secure and then use the rest of the tail to sew on the pom pom.
Child Small and Large Sizes
Round 1: Join A, ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, hdc2tog, *hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog, repeat from * around until 3 sts remain, hdc in next, hdc2tog, sl st in first hdc, finish off A
Round 2: Join C, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in next 2 sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 3 sts, dc2tog, repeat from * around until 2 sts remain, dc in last 2 sts, sl st in top of ch 3, finish off C
Round 3: Join A, ch 1, hdc2tog around, do not finish off, cut the yarn leaving a tail approximately 10 inches in length, using a yarn needle weave the tail through the last row of stitches and cinch shut. Tie to secure and then use the rest of the tail to sew on the pom pom.
Finishing
Weave in all the ends.