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spider stitch crochet beanie

Quick, Chunky, Unisex Crochet Beanie Free Pattern

Posted on September 25, 2021December 17, 2022 by Simply Hooked by Janet
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This chunky unisex crochet beanie is perfect for the Winter Season. Cooler weather always ushers in what I like to call Beanie Season.

I love giving myself the challenge to create 2 crochet hat designs each season and here is one of them.

This is a chunky unisex crochet beanie pattern that uses the Spider Stitch. The Spider Stitch gives this chunky crochet hat a very fabulous look to it.

This basic beanie pattern is actually worked in rows rather than in the round. Using the spider stitch worked in rows for a beanie allows for a decent amount of stretch to occur.

If you find that you are having difficulty with the Spider Stitch, check out this post that gives some great tips and tricks when working this stitch.

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Yarn Choice:

This pattern calls for a bulky weight #5 yarn. Specifically Lion Brand Color Made Easy (now discontinued) or even Lion Brand Woolspun. Find some weight #5 bulky yarns here.

If you crochet tight, then you will want to go up a hook size or 2. You can even change the weight of yarn used. A handful of testers for this beanie actually used a weight #6 super bulky yarn to achieve gauge.

You may also want to keep in mind when choosing a yarn how much stretch that specific yarn provides. The yarn used in the example was one that when worked up gave a lot of stretch to it.

This specific hat would be perfect to make and donate to Hat Not Hate.

If you are interested in another crochet unisex hat then check out the Better Together Slouchy pattern. Or try this chunky crochet ear warmer pattern.

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unisex crochet beanie pattern

Materials:

  • Yarn: 120 yards (for largest size) of #5 bulky weight yarn – Lion Brand Yarn Color Made Easy or Lion Brand Yarn Woolspun or suitable substitute
  • Hook: US Size (L/11) 8.0 mm crochet hook or size to meet gauge
  • Other Tools: yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker

Difficulty:

  • Easy

Size:

  • (fits head circumference): Toddler (18-19”); Child (20”); Adult Regular (21-22”); Adult Large (23”)

Stitches/Abbreviations: US Terms

  • ch – chain
  • st(s) – stitch(es)
  • sp – space
  • sk – skip
  • sc – single crochet
  • blo – back loop only
  • sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together

Notes:

  • This hat is worked in rows to create a long rectangle and then joined.
  • Sizes are indicated in parenthesis as – Toddler (Child, Adult Regular, Adult Large)
  • If you crochet tight then move up a hook size or even to a weight #6 super bulky yarn.
  • Stitch counts at the end of each row include the stitches and chains but not the turning chain.
  • When sharing on social media use the hashtags: #simplyhookedbyjanet & #celestialbeanie
chunky unisex crochet hat

You can get a print friendly, ad-free PDF copy of this pattern here:

RAVELRY

Celestial Beanie Instructions: Toddler (Child, Adult Regular, Adult Large)

Leave a 24 inch tail, this will be used to seam the hat later, ch 17 (19, 19, 19).

Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next, sk 1, *(sc, ch 1, sc) in next, sk 1; repeat from * across until 1 remains, sc in last – 21 (24, 24, 24) sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, blo sl st in 1st, (sc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-1 sp across until 2 sts remain, blo sc in next, blo sl st in last – 21 (24, 24, 24) sts.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, blo sl st in 1st, blo sc in next, (sc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-1 sp across until 1 st remains, blo sc in last – 21 (24, 24, 24) sts.

Rows 4-30 (32, 34, 38): Repeat Rows 2 and 3. End on a Row 2 repeat. Rectangle should measure approximately 16 (17, 18, 20) inches. Adjust circumference by working more or less row repeats here.

Do not fasten off. Remove hook from loop and secure with stitch marker so it does not unravel.

Continue to finishing instructions.

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Finishing

Use beginning tail and a yarn needle, whip stitch or mattress stitch the first and the last rows together skipping the chain spaces of the last row when doing this.

Finishing Round: Insert hook into working yarn from last Row, ch 1, sc2tog evenly around top of the row ends, join.

Fasten off leaving a long tail. Use the tail and yarn needle to weave in and out of the top stitches, pull tight and weave in all ends.

Copyright protected. You may not redistribute pattern after purchase or publish any part as your own including photos. If sharing online you must link back to this original post. You may sell finished products and if possible, reference back to this pattern and/or give credit to Simply Hooked by Janet as the original designer.

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