Chunky Yarn Crochet Beanie Cap

Chunky Yarn Crochet Cap

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Chunky Yarn Crochet Beanie Cap

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Chunky Yarn Crochet Beanie Cap

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
EA - Each
ST - Stitch

Size
22/56 - 24/64  in/cm


Gauge
4 inches - 10 CM = 9 Rows
4 inches - 10 CM - 8 Stitches

Materials
Size N/9 mm crochet hook
6 ply yarn - Chunky or Bulky - You can substitute 2 strands of yarn for a bulky effect
Tapestry Needle


Chain 5, join.  You can also use the magic circle to start.  

Round 1: CH 1, Work 9 SC through the center of the chain.  Do not join. Mark the first stitch with a yarn marker. (9 Single Crochet Total)


Round 2:  Work the first stitch in the top of the first single crochet.  This is the start of the continual round. Work another SC in the same stitch for the increase.  2 SC in each stitch around.  (18 Single Crochet Total)



Round 3:  *Work 1 SC in the next stitch, work 2 SC in the next stitch. Continue around from *.  (27 Single Crochet Total)

Round 4:  1 SC in ea stitch around. (27 Single Crochet Total)

Round 5: *1 SC in ea of the next 2 stitches,  2 SC in the next ST.  Continue around from *. (36 Single Crochet Total) 


Round 6: 1 SC in ea stitch around. (36 Single Crochet Total)

Round 7:  *1 SC in ea of the next 2 stitches,  2 SC in the next ST.  Continue around from *. (48 Single Crochet Total) 

Round 8-19: 1 SC in ea stitch around. (48 Single Crochet Total)

Brim
Row 20:  1 SC in each of the next 15 stitches, skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in the next stitch, turn. (15single crochet total) 


Row 21:  *1 SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch, Continue across from *. skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in the next stitch, turn. (22 single crochet total)


Row 22: 1 SC in each stitch across, skip 1 stitch, slip stitch in the next stitch. Cut yarn and secure yarn.  Sew in all the tails.

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Crochet Solid Hexagon

Crochet Solid Hexagon 

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Crochet Solid Hexagon
Video Tutorial:  Left Hand Crochet Solid Hexagon

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle



Note:  I always use a chain 1 as the step up at the beginning of the round to create full stitches at the beginning of my work.  The chain tends to leave gaps and holes.  You can use other techniques for the beginning stitch on your round.  The outcome will be the same.

Attach a slip knot to the crochet hook.
Make a chain of 4, join with the beginning chain.
Round 1: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch,  *Work 2 DC through the center of the chain, CH 2.  Complete 5 times total from *.  Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.


Round 2: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, *Work 2 DC through the same CH space, work 1 DC in ea of the next 2 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2. Complete 5 times from *.  Work 1 DC in ea of the next 2 stitches. Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.

Round 3: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, *Work 2 DC through the same CH space, work 1 DC in ea of the next 6 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2. Complete 5 times from *.  Work 1 DC in ea of the next 6 stitches. Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.

Round 4: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, *Work 2 DC through the same CH space, work 1 DC in ea of the next 10 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2. Complete 5 times from *.  Work 1 DC in ea of the next 10 stitches. Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.

Round 5: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, *Work 2 DC through the same CH space, work 1 DC in ea of the next 14 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2. Complete 5 times from *.  Work 1 DC in ea of the next 14 stitches. Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.

Round 6: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, *Work 2 DC through the same CH space, work 1 DC in ea of the next 18 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2. Complete 5 times from *.  Work 1 DC in ea of the next 18 stitches. Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.

Round 7: Work a chain 1, this will not count as a stitch, *Work 2 DC through the same CH space, work 1 DC in ea of the next 22 stitches. Work 2 DC in the next CH 2 space, CH 2. Complete 5 times from *.  Work 1 DC in ea of the next 22 stitches. Work 2 more DC, CH 1, SC in the first stitch to join.

You can continue to make this piece larger.