The Wavy Days Beanie Crochet Pattern
Based on tester feedback, this pattern is labeled intermediate but it is very possible for someone who is relatively new to crochet to follow this pattern. You just need to have a good understanding of reading patterns and you should be prepared to learn several new techniques. In the pattern, I have linked a video tutorial for the back loop tapestry crochet (the colorwork technique that is used) and the entire pattern is color coded. There is also the option of following the chart or you can choose to follow the written colorwork instructions. As a little bonus, I also included instructions on how to make a matching scarf using the chart.
Gauge: 14 sc by 14 rows in colorwork pattern = 4 by 4 in / 10 by 10 cm square
There are 3 sizes:
Size 1 fits 18-20 in / 46-51 cm head circumference
Size 2 fits 21-23 in / 53-58 cm head circumference
Size 3 fits 24-26 in / 61-66 cm head circumference
Techniques Used:
Crocheting In The Round
Back Loop Tapestry Crochet
Reading Colorwork Charts
Materials:
Hook Size: 5.5mm (US size I) or size needed to obtain gauge. It is optional, but you may also need a crochet hook that is 1 to 2 sizes smaller than the one used to match gauge to make the brim of the hat.
Yarn: 2 colors of bulky (#5) weight yarn or a heavy worsted (#4) yarn (i.e. yarn that is slightly thicker than standard worsted weight). I recommend using a wool or acrylic yarn and for best results at least one of the colors should be solid and the darker of the two colors should be used as color A. My sample hat is made with K + C Roving Wool in the colors 'infinity' and 'cream'.
Color A: approx. 90 (100) 110 g / 3.17 (3.53) 3.88 oz / 94 (105) 116 m / 103 (115) 127 yds
Color B: approx. 57 (63) 70 g / 2 (2.22) 2.47 oz / 57 (67) 77 m / 62 (73) 84 yds
Note: these estimates are only accurate if the yarn you are using is 100g/3.53 oz/105 m/115 yds per skein.
Yarn that was used by me or the pattern's testers: Petite Wool, K + C Roving Wool, Michael's Craftsmart Value Economic, Lion Brand Yarn: Color Theory, Drops Yarn: Alaska, Big Twist: Living Yarn, Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek, Lion Brand Yarn: Scarfie.
Other supplies:
Scissors to cut your yarn
Tapestry needle
A huge shoutout to everyone on the testing team! Without their help I could not have released this pattern! If you would like to see more of their beautiful work, you can check them out on Instagram and you can see everyone's photos in the testing gallery that's included in the pattern :-)
The photos show here:
@lotus.crochets
@starlight.finds (showcasing an amazing matching scarf!!)
@edsfart
@unikoiatelier
@oldenook.studio
@hookedbytherainbow
@honeymadeknits
@peachystitchyy
@peachiescrochet
@aykorn.stitchcraft
@mazzypiecreates
@morningmeadow.s
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