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The River Stone Beanie crochet pattern uses a wonderful textured crochet stitch called the slip stitch cluster stitch pattern.
But don’t let the mention of “slip stitches” deter you! When the slip stitches are worked as part of this cluster stitch, they are much more pleasing to work into and no where near as daunting!
I first encountered this slip stitch cluster crochet stitch pattern not too long ago and fell in love! It has a beautiful, thick texture that is the same on both sides (although you will not see the reverse in this pattern).
Because of its thick texture, it is a pleasure to wear, especially in winter accessories! I worked a matching hat and cowl using the same stitch back in my Wonderful Hats Crochet Along. You may also wish to check out the Hill Beanie and Hill Neck Warmer crochet patterns!
How to crochet the River Stone Beanie:
For this hat you will use about 200 yards of a worsted/medium weight yarn. I will be using the yarn called Heatherly by KnitPicks and WeCrochet in a single colour along with a 5 mm crochet hook.
This particular crochet hat pattern is sized to fit an adult head, however I will provide some instruction in the pattern notes should you wish to change the size. It is worked from the bottom up which is my favourite way to crochet a hat. It gives it a lovely shape!
You will begin by working the brim of the hat in rows. I prefer to work my hat brims with slip stitches, but you may wish to use single crochet or half double crochet instead.
Next, once the brim is complete you will continue into the body of the hat which is worked in rounds. Here you will primarily work slip stitch clusters.
The texture will be worked throughout the hat to the top where you may add an optional pompom. The pompom you see here in my photos is a faux fur pompom by Wooly Knits and Crochet on Etsy.
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River Stone Beanie Crochet Pattern:
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gauge: 16sts x 16 rnds of hdc in the 3rd loop = 4 inches
Finished Size: 9.5 x 8.5 inches laid flat
Yarn: Heatherly® by Knitpicks/WeCrochet® Yarn (80% acrylic/20% Merino Wool; 218 yds, 100 g; (4) Worsted/Medium weight): 1 skein.
Hook: Size H/8 (5 mm) Hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge
OPTIONAL: Pompom to attach to the top
Stitches and Abbreviations:
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Hdc2tog – Half Double Crochet Two Stitches Together
Rpt – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc2tog – Single Crochet Two Stitches Together
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Yo – Yarn Over
Pattern Notes:
- Pattern is written in American English terms.
- Brim of hat is worked in rows, body of hat is worked in rounds.
- Ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as stitch.
- Turn at the end of each round AS INDICATED.
- Weave in ends as needed.
- OPTIONAL: Brim of hat may be worked using either single crochet stitches or half double crochet stitches instead of the slip stitches.
- To change the size of your beanie, work the first hdc round of the hat body in multiples of 2.
If you enjoy working crochet blankets, I invite you to check out my book: Barn Quilt Blankets! It is a collection of five blanket crochet patterns that feature a beautiful geometric designs. The book is now available in both paperback and ebook formats on Amazon! You can read about it here: BARN QUILT BLANKETS
Free Crochet Pattern:
Brim (Worked in rows):
Ch 10.
Row 1: Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sl sts)
Row 2: Working in the blo, sl st in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sl sts)
Continue to repeat row 2 until work from the beginning measures approximately 16-17 inches.
Do not fasten off, but fold brim of hat so that two shorter ends meet. Now working through both thicknesses, sl st across working through the blo on each side. Do not fasten off, turn work so that the right side is facing you.
Now working around the edge of the brim, continue working in rounds as follows:
Hat Body (Worked in rounds):
Rnd 1: Ch 1, evenly work 72 hdc all the way around. Join with a sl st in the first st. Do not turn. (72 sts)
Rnd 2: Sl st in the 1st st, hdc2tog over the 1st 2 sts beginning in the same st as the previous sl st, *sl st in the next st, hdc2tog beginning in the same st as the previous sl st and into the next st; Rpt from * around. Join with a sl st in the 1st st. Ch 1, turn.
Rnds 3-20: Repeat rnd 2.
Rnd 21: *[Sl st in the next st, hdc2tog over the 1st 2 sts beginning in the same st as the previous sl st] 6 times, hdc2tog in the next 2 sts; Rpt from * around until 2 sts remain, sl st and hdc2tog beginning in the same st as the previous sl st. Join with a sl st in the top of the 1st st. Ch 1, turn. (67 sts)
Rnd 22: *[Sl st in the next st, hdc2tog over the 1st 2 sts beginning in the same st as the previous sl st] 5 times, hdc2tog in the next 2 sts; Rpt from * around until 7 sts remain, (sl st and hdc2tog beginning in the same st as the previous sl st) 3 times, sl st in the next st. Join with a sl st in the top of the 1st st. Ch 1, turn. (62 sts)
Rnd 23: *[Sl st in the next st, hdc2tog over the 1st 2 sts beginning in the same st as the previous sl st] 4 times, hdc2tog in the next 2 sts; Rpt from * around until 2 sts remain, sl st and hdc2tog beginning in the same st as the previous sl st. Join with a sl st in the top of the 1st st. Ch 1, turn. (57 sts)
Rnd 24: *[Sl st in the next st, hdc2tog over the 1st 2 sts beginning in the same st as the previous sl st] 3 times, hdc2tog in the next 2 sts; Rpt from * around. Join with a sl st in the top of the 1st st. Ch 1, turn. (52 sts)
Rnd 25: *[Sl st in the next st, hdc2tog over the 1st 2 sts beginning in the same st as the previous sl st] 2 times, hdc2tog in the next 2 sts; Rpt from * around until 1 st remains, sl st in the final st. Join with a sl st in the top of the 1st st. Ch 1, turn. (47 sts)
Rnd 26: *[Sl st in the next st, hdc2tog over the 1st 2 sts beginning in the same st as the previous sl st] once, hdc2tog in the next 2 sts; Rpt from * around. Join with a sl st in the top of the 1st st. Ch 1, DO NOT turn. (42 sts)
Rnd 27: Hdc2tog in each st around. Join with a sl st in the top of the 1st st.
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Using the long tail, sew the top of the hat closed. Fasten off and weave in your ends. Attach Pompom to the top if desired.
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