The Making of a Crochet Beanie - In One Hour!

Step 1

Start with the main hat rectangle with the Foundation Row: Ch 30 (34, 42).

Step 2

Row 1: 1 dc in the fourth ch from the hook and each ch to end of row; turn. (27 (31, 39)

Step 3

Row 2: Ch 3, dcblo in each dc to end of row; turn. (27 (31, 39)

Step 4

Rep Row 2 20 (22, 24) more times to create a total of 22 (24, 26) rows.

Step 5

Fasten off, leaving a 24” tail.

Step 6

Seam rectangle by laying the rectangle horizontally with the WS facing up. Use stitch markers or safety pins to pin seam if desired.

Step 7

Thread tapestry needle with tail from fastening off.

Step 8

Tie a simple sewing knot by inserting needle in crochet fabric to create a loop of yarn, then inserting needle through loop of yarn and pulling tight.

Step 9

Using tapestry needle and strand of yarn leftover from previous seam, whip stitch around the top of the hat, working one whip stitch into each crochet row. Tighten circle and use tapestry needle to sew up any remaining opening in top of hat.

Step 10

Create a pom pom with a large pom pom maker of a 2.5" piece of cardboard.

Step 11

Use tail from seam to sew fur on yarn pom pom to hat.

Step 12

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Step 13

Pop your new ribbed beanie on your noggin' and get to work on making one for everyone you know!