C2C Beanie Hat – Free Crochet Pattern
The C2C Beanie Hat is rather quick to crochet and is worked on the diagonal in the corner-to-corner method. This makes a dense fabric that looks mesmerizing with loads of texture. Scroll down for the written hat pattern instructions and a video tutorial on this pretty stitch.
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This crochet hat is made on the diagonal, turning after each row. It makes a lovely, textured stitch. If you’re new to this, I have a video tutorial to show you how to make it.
For this sample I used Lion Brand Heartland yarn in the color Voyageur in this pretty light blue. It’s a #4 weight medium yarn and a size 5.00 mm H/8 crochet hook. Check out how to make your own stitch markers HERE.
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Up close in this photo you can really see the details of the stitches, made in the fan favorite half double crochet for the body, and single crochet for the brim. Basic crochet stitches and looks great.
C2C BEANIE HAT
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: 8” x 20”
Supplies:
Button: 1 optional
Hook: H/8 – 5.00 mm
Pom pom: 1 optional
Scissors
Stitch Marker
Tape Measure
Yarn needle
Yarn:
Any worsted weight #4 yarn can be used.
Sample is made in Lion Brand Heartland, 100% Acrylic, 251yd/230m, 5oz,142g.
Color – Voyageurs, approx. 200 yards.
Gauge: 7 rows X 6 cls = 4 inches, in #4 weight yarn.
Abbreviations: In US Terms
beg – beginning
ch(s) – chain(s)
hdc – half double crochet
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sm – stitch marker
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
Special Stitch:
C2C HDC Stitch – See Video Tutorial HERE.
Cluster(s): cl(s) – Ch 2 and 3 hdc in same space.
General Notes:
- Pattern is written In US terminology.
- Worked in rows, on the diagonal.
- Stitch counts are in brackets ( ) at the end of each row.
- Begin by increasing on both sides, once width is established, then decrease on one side for the length, then decrease on both sides to close the rectangle.
- Leave a long 16 inch tail to begin to seam with later.
Instructions
Chain 5, turn. (Leave a long 16 inch tail to begin).
Row 1 (RS): 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 2 chs. (1 cluster).
Row 2 (WS): Ch 5, 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 2 chs, turn, sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 hdc in same ch-2 sp. (2 clusters).
Rows 3-11: Ch 5, 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 2 chs, turn, sl st in next ch-2 sp, *ch 2, 3 hdc in same ch-2 sp, sl st in next ch-2 sp*, repeat *-* across, end with ch 2, 3 hdc in last ch-2 sp. (3 – 11 clusters).
DECREASE ON ONE END:
Note: Place stitch marker to mark edge to not increase in that last ch-2 space.
Row 11: Ch 2, turn, sl st in ch-2 sp, place sm in ch-2 sp just made-move up each row, *ch 2, 3 hdc in same ch-2 sp, sl st in next ch-2 sp*, repeat *-* across, end with ch 2, 3 hdc in last ch-2 sp. (11 clusters).
Row 12: Ch 5, 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next 2 chs, turn, sl st in next ch-2 sp, *ch 2, 3 hdc in same ch-2 sp, sl st in next ch-2 sp*, repeat *-* across to sm. (11 clusters).
Rows 13-35: Repeat Rows 11-12. (11 clusters).
DECREASE ON BOTH ENDS:
Rows 36-45: Ch 2, turn, sl st in ch-2 sp, *ch 2, 3 hdc in same ch-2 sp, sl st in next ch-2 sp*, repeat *-* across. (10-1 clusters).
End of Row 45 with ch 2, turn, sl st in ch-2 sp. Your live loop should end at the brim, where all the ch-2 spaces are. Do not end off, remove hook, place stitch marker in live loop.
SEAM
Thread long 16” tail on a yarn needle. Weave thread around the top stitches, or crown of hat, to form a circle. Pull tight to close the top of hat, make a knot to secure. Next, match up the stitches of Row 1 to Row 45, whip stitch edge from crown to the brim. End off yarn.
BRIM
Remove stitch marker, place live loop back on hook.
Round 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in each ch-2 sp, do not join. (70 sc).
Note: Place sm in first st of round, move up each round for counting purposes only.
Rounds 2-7: 1 sc in each st around (70 sc). End last Round 7 with sl st in next 2 sts. End off yarn, weave in ends.
EMBELLISH (Optional)
Sew a button anywhere on the brim and attach a pom pom to the crown. Weave in all ends.
Watch Video How To Crochet the C2C HDC Stitch HERE
New to Corner-to-Corner crochet technique? Check out this video on how to make this stitch in two shapes, a square and a rectangle.
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