beanie

Materials you’ll need:

Crochet hooks: The size of the hook will depend on the yarn weight you choose. A commonly used hook size for beanies is H/8 (5 mm).
Yarn: Choose a yarn that suits your preference in terms of color, texture, and thickness. Worsted weight yarn is a good option for a standard beanie.
Basic steps to crochet a beanie:

Start with a slip knot: Make a slip knot by creating a loop with the yarn and pulling the end through. Slide the loop onto your crochet hook and tighten it.

Make a foundation chain: Create a foundation chain by yarn over (YO), which means wrapping the yarn around the hook, and then pulling the yarn through the loop on your hook. Repeat this process until you have the desired number of chains, which should be slightly shorter than the circumference of the head you’re making the beanie for. Join the last chain to the first with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Crochet the base rounds: In the first round, work single crochet (SC) stitches into each chain of the foundation chain. This will form the base of the beanie. Continue to work in the round, making sure to mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker. Increase the number of stitches evenly in each round until the base of the beanie reaches the desired diameter. This will depend on the size of the head you’re making the beanie for.

Crochet the body rounds: Once the base is wide enough, you can continue crocheting in rounds without increasing. Work the desired number of rounds in your chosen stitch pattern. Common stitch patterns for beanies include single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. You can experiment with different stitch combinations and textures to achieve the look you want.

Decrease rounds: When you reach the desired length of the beanie, you’ll need to decrease stitches to shape the crown. To do this, work stitches together in pairs. For example, you can work two single crochet stitches together (SC2tog) to decrease. Decrease evenly in each round until you have a small enough opening at the top to close the beanie.

Fasten off: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull the tail through the loop on your hook to secure it. Thread the tail through a yarn needle and weave it through the remaining stitches to close the top of the beanie. Secure the yarn and trim any excess.

Finishing touches: You can add extra embellishments like pom-poms, tassels, or crocheted flowers if you desire. These can be attached to the top or sides of the beanie.