Buddy Basketweave Beanie, Adjustable Size Crochet Pattern
As much as I enjoy making, I somehow struggle to find time to make things specifically for my own family! A couple years ago, I made this hat for my son for Christmas. This year, I made a larger version for my husband. This simple textured pattern is perfect for the picky man in your life, but it is also a fantastic gender neutral pattern that look stunning in any yarn!
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Hanover Beanie Free Crochet pattern featuring the modified Basket Weave Stitch!
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Yarn
I used the fantastically soft Mighty Stitch in worsted weight from We Crochet or Knit Picks. This yarn is part merino wool and part acrylic, giving it a little more shine than wool, and a little more breathability than acrylic. This yarn is a good replacement for Caron Simply Soft, which tends to split. This yarn is a similar thickness, has a nice sheen without being too shiny, and doesn’t split nearly as much as Caron Simply Soft. The Mighty Stitch Yarn by We Crochet is available in SO. MANY. COLORS. I’ve used it for quite a few projects now. It is definitely my go-to worsted yarn at this point. You can use the button below to browse through all the amazing yarns they offer!
You are gonna need a hook
If you know me AT ALL, you know I’m gonna suggest you pick up a Furls Streamline hook for this project! I love using my Furls hooks - their comfort level is OFF THE CHARTS. Their Streamline series are a great starter hook when you are switching from a traditional aluminum hook to a more ergonomic option. But, y’all, treat your hands right and you will be able to crochet forever!
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Inclusive Sizing
Most heads follow a general growth pattern - of course, there is always the kids with bigger or smaller heads than usual, but the general stretchiness of crochet makes up for that! The pattern is written in four sizes, Infant, Toddler, Child, Youth, and Adult. In this blog post, I will include the adult size, but if you are interested in the full pattern, you can purchase it on either my Etsy shop or in my Ravelry store. Purchasing the pattern helps me keep the lights on, the website up, and the free patterns coming!
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If you want to, you could easily figure out the sizing for yourself using these sizing charts available for free. Simply make the band of the hat to the size you need - but make sure the number of rows you use for the band is a multiple of 4, so the modified basket weave stitch will work! Then basically follow the adult pattern (ignoring the stitch count), until you reach the height you want.
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The hat band has a generous amount of give and stretch when using Yarn Bee’s Dee-lish Boutique alpaca blend yarn.
Materials:
Yarn Bee Dee-Lish Boutique (you can probably get at least three of these hats from one ball)
Hook: H
Yarn Needle to weave in ends
Faux Fur Pom Pom
Materials:
Worsted Weight/4 Wool or Acrylic Yarn
I used We Crochet Mighty Stitch 208 yd/100g per skein
Infant: 100 yds Toddler: 150 yds Child: 200 yds Youth: 250 yds Adult: 300 yds
5 mm Hook
Yarn Needle to weave in ends
Optional: Pom Pom and Button
Stitches:
Ch - Chain
Blo - Back Loop Only
Bpdc - Back Post Double Crochet
Bpdc Dec - Back Post Double Crochet Decrease
Ea - Each
Fpdc - Front Post Double Crochet
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Sincle Crochet
Sc Dec - Single Crochet Decrease
St - Stitch
See this tutorial for fpdc, bpdc, and bpdc dec.
Gauge:
16 st x 16 rows = 4”
Use the modified basket weave stitch as detailed in the body of the hat.
Row 1: Ch 17, hdc in 2nd st and ea. (16)
Row 2: Ch 1, *fpdc, bpdc 3* repeat to end
Row 3: Ch 1, *fpdc 3, bpdc* repeat to end
Row 4: Ch 1, *fpdc, bpdc 3* repeat to end
Row 5: Ch 1, fpdc 1, *bpdc, fpdc 3* repeat to end
Row 6: Ch 1, *bpdc 2, *fpdc, bpdc 3*
Row 7: Ch 1, repeat row 5.
Repeat rows 2-7 to desired height.
Notes:
Stitches between *stars* are repeated. Stitches in (parentheses) are made in the same stitch or space.
Turn for brim rows. DO TURN for the body of the hat rounds.
The chain stitches in this pattern do not count as a stitch.
Any worsted/4 weight yarn should work with this pattern, as long as you meet gauge.
The pattern is written in two portions, the brim and the body of the hat.
Brim:
Row 1: Ch 5, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch. (4 st)
Row 2-84: Ch 1, sc in blo in ea st. (4 st)
Optional: If you prefer a deeper brim, start with Ch 7, then follow the instructions for Rows 1-84.
Body of the Hat:
Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in the side of each brim row around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (84 st)
Rounds 2-4: Ch 1, *fpdc around first st, bpdc around next 3 st* repeat around. Join with with sl st to first fpdc. (84 st)
Rounds 5-7: Ch 1, bpdc around first 2 st, *front post dc around next st, bpdc around next 3 st* repeat until 2 st remain, fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st, join with sl st to first st. (84 st)
Rounds 8-31: Repeat Rounds 2-7 four times. (84 st)
Round 32: Ch 1, fpdc around first st, bpdc dec in next 2 st, *bpdc around next st, fpdc around next st, bpdc dec across next two st* repeat until 1 st remain, fpdc around last st, join with sl st to first st (63 st)
Round 33: Ch 1, *fpdc around first st, bpdc dec across next two st,* repeat to end. (42 st)
Round 34: Ch 1, *sc dec, sc in next st* repeat around. (28 st)
Optional: If you created a taller brim, leave off rows 29-31, unless you want a slouchy hat.
Finishing Touches
Seaming
1. Turn hat inside out.
2. Thread the long tail through the yarn needle.
3. Weave the needle in and out of the final row of stitches.
4. Pull tight.
5. Place several, secure stitches in an “x” shape over the cinched up crown.
6. Fasten off securely and weave in the end.
Adding a Pom Pom
1. With hat still inside out, place button on the seam.
2. Using thread needle and matching thread, sew the button to the inside of the seam.
3. Fasten off the thread.
4. Turn hat right side out, using a hook (or your fingers), thread the elastic loop from the faux fur pom pom through the stitches of the crown and loop it over the button.
Care Instructions
For washing the hat, remove the pom pom, then use the care instructions included on the yarn wrapper. Please remember, most faux fur pom poms do not wash well. If you must, wash it in a delicates bag and let air dry. When the pom pom is fully dry, you can fluff it using a hair drier on low for a few seconds.
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This pattern is written by Rebekah Haas. I hold the copyright to this pattern. It should not be published, shared, or sold without direct permission of the designer. You are, of course, welcome to sell any items you make using this pattern. If you post pictures of your item on Instagram or Facebook, please credit me with the design by linking to my Instagram account or website. Thank you for choosing to make my pattern! I hope it inspires you!
