Ombre Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern
The Ombre Beanie is so fun to make! This hat features a smooth color transition from one shade to another that gives it an elegant and classy ombre look. Top it off with your favorite pom-pom for added fun. It’s reversible and has a different texture on both sides. Here we go…
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Ombre Beanie
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Skill Level:
Easy
Size:
Small: 18-22 inches; 8 inches wide by 7.25 inches tall
Medium: 20-22 inches; 9 inches wide by 8.25 inches tall
Large: 22-24 inches; 10 inches wide by 9.25 inches tall
Supplies:
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Ombre: Color – Baja Blue
Hook: 5.00 mm [US H / 8]
Stitch Markers (1)
Yarn Needle
Yarn Information:
Red Heart Super Saver Ombre
Yarn Weight: 4 – Medium
Economy Solid skein: 482 yards / 440 meters
Unit Weight: 283 grams (10 ounces)
Fibers: 100% Manufactured Fibers – Acrylic
Care: Machine wash and dry
Approximate Yardage:
Small: 150 yards
Medium: 180 yards
Large: 200 yards
Gauge: 15 rows and 15 sc sts = 4 inches
Abbreviations: In US Terminology
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitches & Placement:
Reverse Single Crochet: rsc – insert hook in previous st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through both loops on hook. (1 rsc made). See Video: How To Make A Reverse Single Crochet Stitch.
Notes:
- Worked top down, from crown to brim.
- Measure at intervals noted for proper fit.
- Pom-pom is optional. See tutorial: How to make a fur pom-pom.
- Written in Standard American US terminology.
- Work in Back Loop Only starting with Round 2.
- Do NOT join Rounds, starting with Round 2.
Pattern Starts Here
Instructions:
Using H hook-
Body – All Sizes:
Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to beginning sc (only this Round). Place stitch marker in front loop of first sc. (6 sc).
Note: Beginning with Round 2 work in Back Loop Only, move stitch marker up after each round, placing it in front loop of first st of each Round. Do NOT join rounds.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around to stitch marker. (12 sc).
Round 3: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (18 sc).
Round 4: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (24 sc).
Round 5: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (30 sc).
Round 6: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (36 sc).
Round 7: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (42 sc).
Round 8: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (48 sc).
Round 9: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (54 sc).
Round 10: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (60 sc).
Size Small:
Note: Measure your circle at this point, it should be 6.0 inches across.
Round 11: 1 sc in each st around to stitch marker. (60 sc).
Rounds 12-26: Repeat Round 11. (60 sc). Continue to Brim section.
Size Medium:
Round 11: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 9 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (66 sc).
Round 12: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 10 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (72 sc).
Note: Measure your circle at this point, it should be 7.0 inches across.
Round 13: 1 sc in each st around to stitch marker. (72 sc).
Rounds 14-28: Repeat Round 13. (72 sc). Continue to Brim section.
Size Large:
Round 11: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 9 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (66 sc).
Round 12: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 10 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (72 sc).
Round 13: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 11 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (78 sc).
Round 14: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 12 sts*, repeat *-* around to stitch marker. (84 sc).
Note: Measure your circle at this point, it should be 8.0 inches across.
Round 15: 1 sc in each st around to stitch marker. (84 sc).
Rounds 16-30: Repeat Round 15. (84 sc). Continue to Brim section.
Brim:
Round 1: Rsc in each st around, ending with sl st to top of beginning rsc. (60,72,84 rsc sts).
Embellish: (optional)
Add a fur pom-pom or yarn pom-pom to the top of the hat. See: How To Make A Fur Pom-Pom Tutorial.
End of Pattern.
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