Crochet Textured Spiraled Shell Beanie Free Pattern
Crochet Textured Spiraled Shell Beanie Free Pattern
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn (approximately 200 yards)
- Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker (optional)
Gauge:
12 double crochets and 7 rows = 4 inches in spiraled shell stitch. Adjust hook size as necessary to meet gauge.
Sizes:
This pattern is designed for an adult size beanie. For larger or smaller sizes, simply adjust the number of starting chains in multiples of 6.
Abbreviations:
- ch - chain
- dc - double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
- st - stitch
- sp - space
Instructions:
1. Chain:
Start with a slip knot and chain 66. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
2. Ribbing:
Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in each ch around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2. (66 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (99 dc)
3. Spiraled Shell Stitch:
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *skip next st, shell in next st (5 dc in the same st), skip next st, slip stitch in next; repeat from * around. Join to top of ch 3.
Round 4: Ch 3, *shell in next slip st, skip next shell, slip stitch in next; repeat from * around. Join to top of ch 3.
Repeat Round 4 until the beanie measures approximately 8-10 inches from the start, or until desired length is achieved.
4. Decrease for Top:
Round 1: Ch 3, *dc in next 2 shells, dc2tog over next 2 shells; repeat from * around. Join. (66 dc)
Round 2: Ch 3, *dc in next shell, dc2tog over next 2 shells; repeat from * around. Join. (44 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3, *dc2tog over next 2 shells; repeat from * around. Join. (22 dc)
Round 4: Ch 3, *dc2tog around. Join. (11 dc)
5. Finishing:
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Use the tapestry needle to weave the tail through the last round to secure the top. Weave in all ends.
