The Snowbank Beanie
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If you’re late to the party, I’ve been releasing a pattern every week of great items for vendor market prep!
This next beanie pattern is one of my most popular YouTube videos. It uses simple stitches to create a nice texture. There is only a 4 row repeat, making it a perfect pattern for all your binge-watching Netflix needs, and can be made using either a size 5 bulky weight or 6 super bulky weight yarn.
Pictured is an example of a super bulky weight yarn. This is Lion Brand Hometown USA in the color LA Tan.
You know me, I like making chunky hats! Not only do they work up more quickly, my customers seem to gravitate towards hats with squishy texture. This hat pattern certainly delivers in that arena! I also love it for vendor market prep because (I’ll say it again) time is MONEY!
I also love using this pattern for solid neutrals. Since most of my customers prefer neutrals, it gives them what they want while keeping it interesting. The stitch pattern gives a nice texture without being overly bulky and adds interest where a solid color can be somewhat boring.
If you are a color fanatic and your customers love wild colors, I recommend using a striping yarn. While variegated yarns tend to make texture disappear, striping yarns will make them pop even more (see photo below). You could also change up the hat band and make it a different color, if that is more your style.
Pictured is Loops and Threads Charisma in the color Daisy. The striping of the yarn makes the stitich pattern really pop!
With Christmas just around the corner, I can’t help but mention these hats also make wonderful Christmas gifts. They work up quickly and don’t require much by way of supplies, making it not only perfect for vendor markets, but more cost-effective for gift-giving. You could realistically use the same 4-row repeat for a scarf or cowl and give it as a set. They sky is the limit! I can’t wait to see what you come up with!
This white Snowbank Beanie gives all the Christmas vibes! This is Loops and Threads Charisma in the color White.
Let’s make it!!
Supplies Needed:
- Approx. 109-125 yds of any size 5 bulky weight yarn (technically, this hat can be made with any size yarn)
- Size L 8.0 mm and K 6.5 mm hooks, or hook in size of choice
- Scissors, tape measure, yarn needle, stitch marker
Terms Used and Abbreviations:
Pattern is written in US terminology.
Back Loop Only - BLO
Chain - ch
Double Crochet - dc
Half Double Crochet - hdc
Repeat – rep
Reverse Single Crochet - rvsc
Single Crochet - sc
Slip Stitch - sl st
Stitch(es) - st(s)
Special Stitches:
Hdc 3rd loop - The st itself is worked the same, but the place where you insert your hook is slightly different. Please see my YouTube video demonstrating this method here.
Gauge:
Gauge is not necessary in this particular pattern due to the simple use of st multiples.
Finished Measurements:
Finished hat should measure approx. 9” in length and 21” in circumference. Instructions include how to make it any size desired.
Instructions:
Hat is worked in rows to create a flat panel, and then the sides are brought together and sewn up the back. The top is then cinched and the brim is added last to the bottom of the hat.
Beg by making a ch in multiples of 2+1 until it measures 7” in length. I am going to include my st count to help you visualize the math. I began with a ch of 21.
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across. [20 hdc]
Row 2: Ch 1, turn (beg chs do not count as a st from here on out), hdc in the 3rd loop in each st across. [20 hdc 3rd loop]
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc in first st, hdc BLO in next st, *hdc both loops in next st, hdc BLO in next st; rep from * to end. [10 hdc both loops, 10 hdc BLO]
Row 4: Ch 2, turn, dc in first st, sl st in next st, *dc in next st, sl st in next st; rep from * to end. [10 dc, 10 sl st]
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, hdc BLO in each st across. [20 hdc BLO]
Rep Rows 2-5 until your piece measures approx. 21” in width, stopping on a Row 4 rep.
Once your piece measures 21” (or approx. 1-2” shorter than the wearer’s head circumference), FO, leaving yourself a tail of approx. 13-14” for sewing and cinching purposes. NOTE: The piece will stretch approx. 1-2” when worn.
Fold panel so that the wrong sides are together and begin sewing Row 1 and Row 4 together, going through both loops on Row 1 sts and the BLO on Row 4 sts. I used the whip st method. This will make the seam virtually invisible.
Once you reach the end, you should meet up with your beginning tail from Row 1. Gently knot the two tails together to secure the back seam.
Take your remaining tail from your back seam and begin to weave it in and out of each row at the top in order to cinch the top closed. Once finished, I simply used both tails again to knot off and secure, then took the tails and weaved them into the inside of the hat.
Band:
Using the smaller size K 6.5 mm hook, join with a sl st to the bottom of the hat.
Round 1: Ch 1 and place sc evenly around the bottom rows. I made approx. 5 sc for every 4-row rep. Join with a sl st to first sc.[40 sc] This is helpful to visualize on my YouTube video.
Round 2: Working through the BLO, sc in each st around. Do not sl st to join. [40 sc BLO]
Round 3: Working through both loops again, sc in each st around. Sl st in first sc to join. FO and weave in tails. [40 sc] (If you desire a wider brim, simply rep round 3 until the desired width is reached.)
Optional Round 3: Working through both loops again, rvsc in each st around. Sl st in first sc to join. FO and weave in tails. [40 rvsc]
Here I am wearing it to show you what it looks like. This hat was made using Loops and Threads Charisma in the color Mist. I used the optional Round 3 for the band.
Sizing Options:
For the following sizes, you will complete the panel as instructed below and the band as usual.
For an adult slouchy hat, you would make your beg ch in multiples of 2+1 until it measures 8” in length, then make the panel the same width of 21” (or 1-2” smaller than the wearer’s head circumference).
For a toddler sized hat, make your beg ch in multiples of 2+1 until it measures 5.5” in length, then make the panel until it measures 19” wide.
For an infant sized hat, make your beg ch in multiples of 2+1 until it measures 4.25” in length, then make the panel until it measures 16.5” wide.
Your Snowbank Beanie is complete! I would love to see your finished work! If you want to tag me on IG, I’m @dayscrochetnc. You could also use the tag #snowbankbeanie to follow what others are making. I can’t wait to see your projects! If you would like to see other versions that I will be making after this publication, be sure to check me out on IG!
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Happy Hooking!
~Dana
