Cross Stitch Reindeer Beanie
The Cross Stitch Reindeer Beanie is so fun to make! This hat features a counted cross stitch design that makes a reindeer. Start by making your crochet hat and add this trendy design for a stylish hat. Knowledge of counted cross stitch is recommended. This beanie will soon be a go to favorite!
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Reindeer Beanie
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Skill Level:
Hat – Easy, with counted cross stitch experience
Cross Stitch – Intermediate
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: Color – Buff (see yardage below)
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver: Color – Denim (10 yards)
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver: Color Hot Red (1 yard)
Hook: 5.00 mm [US H / 8]
Stitch Markers (4)
Yarn Needle
Yarn Information:
Red Heart Super Saver
Yarn Weight: 4 – Medium
Solid skein: 364 yards / 333 meters
Unit Weight: 198 grams (7 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)
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 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 12-24: 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: Ch 1, 1 sl st loosely in each st around, ending with sl st to top of beginning sl st. (60,72,84 sts).
Cross Stitch:
Turn hat inside out. This will become the Right Side. The sc stitches will be lined up on top of each other which will align your cross stitches evenly.
Begin by marking the square dimensions of the counted cross stitch on the hat by counting the number of rows and the stitches and placing one stitch marker on all 4 sides to mark your working area. (14 sts wide by 18 rows high). I place my stitch markers at Row 8 on all four sides.
Add the counted Cross Stitch design by starting from the bottom and work up towards the crown (see chart).
Follow chart to add the counted Cross Stitch design onto the front of the hat.
Blank Square: left unworked, place 1 cross stitch in each brown square. I used blue yarn for the reindeer in my sample.
Antlers are added by embroidering them onto the hat. Add a french knot in red for the nose.
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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