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A couple of weeks ago I was surfing through my crochet Facebook groups and ran across a post from Loops & Love asking for pattern testers. I've always wanted to be a pattern tester, but up to now just didn't really know how to go about becoming one. So, of course, I applied.
This began a surge of beanie making that hasn't stopped yet!
I absolutely love this pattern! The different stitches give it great texture. It appears a bit complicated, but is really so easy. The stitches are simple, but the way they are combined is just brilliant! And the color combinations are endless. You can find this awesome free pattern at Loops & Love.
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The first beanie I made was with Universal Yarn, Classic Shades Frenzy. The color is HARBOR LIGHTS. After the fact I decided to add a pompom just for fun and because this beanie is a Christmas gift for a 4 year old. (This PomPom Maker is awesome and very reasonably priced!)
The second one was crocheted from Red Heart Stripes. (The same yarn Loops & Love used for her beanies.) One skein was enough for about one and a half beanies. So for the third beanie I used the remainder of the Stripes yarn and then searched through my stash to see if I had any yarn that would keep the continuity of the colors to finish off the beanie. I think I came pretty close!
So now I'm on a roll! My Pokemon kids, decided they all need Pokeball beanies, sooooo......I used this same beanie pattern with a few minor changes. These are crocheted from Red Heart worsted weight acrylic yarn. The ribbing is the same as the original Criss Cross Beanie Pattern, but as I started the body of the hat I used a simple half-double stitch throughout the remainder of the beanie. As I neared the place where decreases needed to be made, I decreased in one row and crocheted in each stitch in the next row until I reached the top, where I finished off the beanie with a yarn strand woven through the final row of stitches and pulled tight. I then secured the end of this strand inside the top of the hat and wove in the ends. This pulls the top together nicely. The 'button' is simply a circle with a row of black around the edge to finish it off.
As you can see, this pattern is extremely versatile. Instructions for different sizes are included. Oh, and did I mention that this beanie works up quickly? You could easily make one in a few hours time, even if you work slow like I do.
So hop on over to Loops & Love. and make everyone on your Christmas list one of these great beanies! You'll be glad you did, and so will they!
Blessings!
Reny
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