Pattern: The Strata Beanie

Have you ever tried a mandala yarn before? I’m sure the answer to that question is probably a yes, right? 😉 Well, when I saw the Mandala Tweed Stripes from Lion Brand I knew I had to check it out. I don’t normally gravitate towards striping yarns but something about these colors were calling to me. I’m a sucker for tweed! Somebody mentioned in my Instagram comments that the colors remind them of strata layers and I have to say, I definitely agree! The Strata Beanie pattern is fun and quick to make.

I incorporated some surface stitching which I think gives it the perfect finishing touch. Plus there are so many different colors you can use for different holidays! Red and green for a christmas beanie, white and pink for Valentines day, or maybe even make it in your school colors! I think it would be great in your team’s colors too!

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Description: This Strata Beanie Pattern is worked from the bottom up. The brim incorporates slip stitching for the perfect amount of stretch. The surface stitches add just enough detail for a fun and unique look. It’s also super easy to adjust length for your desired fit.

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Materials:

Sizes:

Written as follows- Adult Small (medium, large)

Gauge:

4X4” square= 12 Ecsc by 16 rounds

Finished Measurements:

Small- 9.5” tall, 8.75” wide (at widest point)

Medium- 9.5” tall, 9.25” wide

Large- 10.75” tall, 10” wide

Pattern Notes:

  • Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

  • You will be working in continuous rounds in the main portion of the beanie. Use a stitch marker to keep your place and move it up with each round. 

  • The surface stitching is added last.

  • For a slouchier hat add rows where indicated in the pattern before decreasing.

Videos-

How to do the Ecsc stitch.

How to decrease the Ecsc stitch.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

Fhdc- Foundation Half Double Crochet

Sl St- Slip Stitch

BLO- Back Loop Only

Hdc- Half Double Crochet

Esc- Extended Single Crochet

Ecsc- Extended Center Single Crochet (extended waistcoat stitch)

Ecsc2tog- Extended Center Single Crochet 2 Together (decrease)

 

Pattern:

Starting at the brim-

Row 1: 10 Fhdc. Turn. (10 Hdc)

Rows 2-6: Ch 1. 1 Sl St (BLO) in each St across row. Turn. (10 Sl St)

Row 7: Ch 1. 1 Hdc (BLO) in each St across. Turn. (10 Hdc)

Rows 8-78(84,90): Repeat rows 2-7. You will end on a repeat row of 6.

Fold brim in half and join by slip stitching first and last row together, working through the outer loops only.

You will now be working in the round for the main portion of the beanie. In round 1 you will be working your stitches into the side of the brim. Do not join. You will be working in continuous rounds. Place your stitch marker and move it up after each round is complete.

Round 1: Ch 1. Work 52(56,60) Esc evenly around the brim. (52(56,60 Esc)

Rounds 2-4: 1 Ecsc in each St around.

Round 5: 1 Esc (BLO) in each St around.

Rounds 6-21(21,25): Repeat rounds 2-5.

Repeat rounds 2-5 for a slouchier hat if desired before beginning decrease rounds.

Note- depending on size being made, you may have leftover stitches in the round and will not end on a decrease. Just work an Ecsc into as normal.

Round 22(22,26): *6 Ecsc, 1 Ecsc2tog* repeat around. 46(49,53 Ecsc)

Round 23(23,27): *5 Ecsc, 1 Ecsc2tog* repeat around. 40(42,46 Ecsc)

Round 24(24,28): *4 Ecsc, 1 Ecsc2tog* repeat around. 34(35,39 Ecsc)

Round 25(25,29): *3 Ecsc, 1 Ecsc2tog* repeat around. 28(28,32 Ecsc)

Round 26(26,30): *2 Ecsc, 1 Ecsc2tog* repeat around. 21(21,24 Ecsc)

Round 27(27,31): *1 Ecsc, 1Ecsc2tog* repeat around. 14(14,16 Ecsc)

Tie off, leaving a long tail. Use a yarn needle and loop through the front loops only of each remaining St. Pull tight to close. Secure with a knot.

Surface Stiches (view photos below)-

Join yarn to the back side of your hat on the front loop at round 5 with a Sl St. Work 1 Sc into each of  the front loops around the hat. Join to the first St with a Sl St. Tie off. Repeat on remaining front loops on hat.

Sew pompom to the top of your hat and weave in all ends!

The Strata Beanie! Photo by @Capital.Crochet

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Rachel Misner