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If you’re looking for a crochet project that’s both playful and functional, then you’ve come to the right place! Free Bright Stripes Crochet Beanie is a delightful pattern that combines colorful stripes with post stitches, resulting in a hat that will brighten up any outfit. With its easy-to-follow instructions and availability in both child and adult sizes, this pattern is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. So grab your worsted weight yarn, a J/6mm hook, and let’s dive into this cheerful project!

The Vibrant Stripes Crochet Hat is a versatile and enjoyable project suitable for crocheters of all levels. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift, the combination of fun, bright stripes and post stitches will undoubtedly make this hat a favorite accessory. So grab your crochet hook, select your favorite worsted weight yarn, and get ready to create a hat that’s sure to turn heads wherever you go. Happy crocheting!

Free Bright Stripes Crochet Beanie Pattern

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Materials

Worsted weight yarn

• I have used Vannas choice
  

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J/6mm hook
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Yarn needle

Scissors

Tape measure

Abbreviations

Ch = chain

St = stitch

Ss = slip stitch

Sc = single crochet

Dc = double crochet

Fpdc = front post double crochet

Bpdc = back post double crochet

Gauge

Approx. 12 sc by 15 rows = 4 square”

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Sizes (finished circumference)

Child (20”) and Adult (23”).

Notes

• Please read all instructions before beginning.
• This hat is worked in the round, you will join with a ss to the first st of the round. The ch 1 or ch 2 will not count as a st.
• The ch 3 at the beginning may be replaced with a magic ring.
• I have used 2 colors MC (main color) and CC (contrasting color).

Free Bright Stripes Crochet Beanie Pattern Instructions

Child

With MC ch 3 (does not count as a st)

Round 1 – Dc 9 in 3^rd ch from hook, join. (9)

Round 2 – Ch 2 (does not count as a st from here on), 2 dc in every st around, join. (18)

Round 3 – Ch 2, dc in 1^st, 2 dc in next *dc in next, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (27)

Round 4 – Ch 2, dc in 1^st 2, 2 dc in next *dc in next 2, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (36)

Round 5 – Ch 2, dc in 1^st 3,2 dc in next *dc in next 3, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (45)

Round 6– Ch 2, dc in 1^st 4, 2 dc in next *dc in next 4, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (54)

Round 7 – Ch 2, dc in 1^st 8, 2 dc in next *dc in next 8, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (60)

Round 8 – Change to CC, ch 1, fpdc in 1st st, bpdc in next *fpdc in next, bpdc in next; repeat from * around, join. (60)

Round 9 – Change to MC, ch 1, bpdc in 1st st, fpdc in next *bpdc in next, fpdc in next; repeat from * around, join. (60)

Repeat round 8 and 9 until your hat measures 6.5” long.

Next round – With MC ch 1, sc in every st around, join. (60) Repeat the last round 3 more times (or until your hat is about 7.5” long), fasten off, weave in ends. *Note: I changed colors one more time on the last round.

Adult

With MC ch 3 (does not count as a st)

Round 1 – Dc 9 in 3^rd ch from hook, join. (9)

Round 2 – Ch 2 (does not count as a st from here on), 2 dc in every st around, join. (18)

Round 3 – Ch 2, dc in 1^st, 2 dc in next *dc in next, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (27)

Round 4 – Ch 2, dc in 1^st 2, 2 dc in next *dc in next 2, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (36)

Round 5 – Ch 2, dc in 1^st 3,2 dc in next *dc in next 3, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (45)

Round 6– Ch 2, dc in 1^st 4, 2 dc in next *dc in next 4, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (54)

Round 7 – Ch 2, dc in 1^st 5, 2 dc in next *dc in next 5, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (63)

Round 8 – Ch 2, dc in 1^st 20,2 dc in next *dc in next 20, 2 dc in next; repeat from * around, join. (66)

Round 9 – Change to CC, ch 1, fpdc in 1st st, bpdc in next *fpdc in next, bpdc in next; repeat from * around, join. (66)

Round 10 – Change to MC, ch 1, bpdc in 1st st, fpdc in next *bpdc in next, fpdc in next; repeat from * around, join. (66)

Repeat round 9 and 10 until your hat measures about 7.5” or 7” long for a small adult size.

Next round – With MC ch 1, sc in every st around, join. (66) Repeat the last round 3 more times (or until your hat is about 8.5” or 8” long for small adult), fasten off, weave in ends. *Note: I changed colors one more time on the last round.