Last year I wrote up a quick beanie pattern for a special fluffy yarn - the Thistle Beanie.
That pattern is up on the Yarnish Blog and you can find it here.
This Beanie pattern was a part of Made with a Twist's 'Top 10 One Hour Beanie Blog Burst' and that post can be found here
Over Summer, I had one ball of the Softie yarn (pictured above), and I made a spiralized version of the thistle beanie - and I decided to name it 'Heather'. The original Thistle beanie evoked imagery of a Scottish thistle, and Heather is another iconic Scottish flowering plant - a perfect match! I've also worked up a few beanie's in the Hook Nook's 'Yummy' yarn - which gives it much more definition
Heather is a fairly easy pattern to read, however, if you choose a fluffy yarn it can be a bit challenging. I recommend using a stitch marker to mark the first and last stitch of each row.
As usual - US terms are used, but we can easily translate the half double crochet to a half treble crochet in UK terms.
Heather will fit most adult heads (58 cm circumference) and can be worn slouchy - or with the brim turned up.
I also made a white version from my stash (unknown yarn) Same thickness, but much denser. I had to use a bigger hook to achieve the same drape - which is a good reminder when substituting yarns - to always check, whether that's to make a swatch, or evaluate after a few rows to see how it's going. It's also worth mentioning that yarn weights are based on a range - and it is more noticeable as the yarn increases in size.
Above - Heather and Thistle Beanies, in a different yarn.
Heather is a fairly easy pattern to read, however, if you choose a fluffy yarn it can be a bit challenging. I recommend using a stitch marker to mark the first and last stitch of each row.
As usual - US terms are used, but we can easily translate the half double crochet to a half treble crochet in UK terms.
Heather will fit most adult heads (58 cm circumference) and can be worn slouchy - or with the brim turned up.
I also made a white version from my stash (unknown yarn) Same thickness, but much denser. I had to use a bigger hook to achieve the same drape - which is a good reminder when substituting yarns - to always check, whether that's to make a swatch, or evaluate after a few rows to see how it's going. It's also worth mentioning that yarn weights are based on a range - and it is more noticeable as the yarn increases in size.
If you need to make the beanie even faster - why not try Lion Brand's Wool Ease Thick and Quick and a 10 mm hook.
Materials needed:
Materials needed:
- One Ball of Bulky (size 5) yarn (or a fluffy chunky!)
- 7 mm crochet hook (or suitable hook to match yarn)
- 2 stitch markers
- scissors, yarn needle
ch – chain
hdc – half double crochet
hdc2tog - crochet two hdc stitches together
sk – skip
hdc2tog - crochet two hdc stitches together
sk – skip
st – stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
( ) – indicate stitches worked in same stitch.
chains are not counted as a stitch throughout
Row 1: sk 2ch, 40 hdc across, turn. 40 hdc
Row 2: ch2, BLOhdc2tog, 37 BLOhdc, (2 BLOhdc) in last st, turn. 40 BLOhdc
Row 3: ch2, (2 BLOhdc) in 1st st,
37 BLOhdc, BLOhdc2tog, turn. 40 BLOhdc
Repeat rows 2 and 3 for a total of 34 rows, or the desired width reached.
Join row 34 to foundation row to make a tube (pictured below) with needle, or crochet together if preferred. Cinch one end closed.
Join row 34 to foundation row to make a tube (pictured below) with needle, or crochet together if preferred. Cinch one end closed.
Weave
in all ends.
Thanks for reading, and as always, Happy Crocheting
Emma
The Heather Beanie is a perfect blend of style and comfort! Its soft material and versatile design make it a must-have for any wardrobe. Great for staying cozy while looking chic! Custom Beanies
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