Emerald Waistcoat Stitch Beanie crochet pattern
Materials
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
BASE AND INITIAL RING: Chain 71. In row 1, work 70 single crochet. Join the first and last stitch to form a circle, making sure it isn't twisted and the right side faces out.
Step 2
MASTERING THE WAISTCOAT STITCH: Unlike normal single crochet, insert the hook right in the middle of the 'V' (the legs) of the previous row's stitch. This creates the knit-look texture. Work in a spiral without closing rounds.
Step 3
BEANIE HEIGHT: Work 70 waistcoat stitches in each round from 3 to 28. Use a stitch marker to identify the end of each round, as it's easy to lose track when working in a spiral.
Step 4
STARTING DECREASES (R29): Begin shaping the crown. In round 29, decrease by working 2 waistcoat stitches together, followed by 5 normal stitches. Repeat this throughout the round to end with 60 stitches.
Step 5
CROWN PROGRESSION: Alternate a decrease round with a normal stitch round (rounds 30-34). This allows the hat to close smoothly and aesthetically without creating excessive lumps.
Step 6
FINAL CLOSURE (R35-R41): From round 35, decreases become more frequent (every 2 stitches, then every 1). In rounds 39 and 41, decrease across all stitches until only 5 remain.
Step 7
TOP GATHERING: Cut the yarn leaving a long tail. With the yarn needle, thread the yarn through the remaining 5 stitches and pull firmly to close the top hole completely.
Step 8
FINAL TOUCH (OPTIONAL): You can add a yarn or faux fur pom-pom on top for a more wintry style. Weave in all loose ends on the inside for a flawless finish.