This crochet pattern creates a checkered or plaid beanie with a striking color-block design using the tapestry crochet technique. It’s made with three complementary colors—dark green, light green, and black—to achieve a bold and modern pattern.
Crochet Plaid Beanie Hat
The beanie is constructed from the crown down, beginning with increase rounds before continuing into straight rounds for the body. The double crochet stitches provide both flexibility and warmth, while the carried yarn adds a neat, professional finish inside. This project is perfect for crocheters who enjoy colorwork and want to craft a unique, cozy winter hat that stands out in any outfit.
Materials
- Yarn: Dark Green (DG), Light Green (LG), Black (B)
- Hook: Size suitable for your yarn weight
- Notions: Yarn needle, scissors
Pattern Notes and Stitches
- SSC – Stacked Single Crochet (counts as first DC)
- DC – Double Crochet
- Inc – Increase (2 DC in one stitch)
- SS – Slip Stitch to close round
- Use tapestry crochet to carry unused yarn under stitches
- Switch colors with two loops left on hook, then pull through with new color
The Crown (Increase Rounds)
Round 1 (Color: DG)
- Make a Magic Ring
- Work 1 SSC (counts as 1 DC) into ring
- Work 11 DC into ring
- Pull tight to close and SS to first SSC to join
- Total: 12 stitches
Round 2 (Colors: DG and LG)
- Inc in each stitch around, switching colors every 2 stitches
- Carry unused yarn under stitches
- End round switching to Black (B)
- SS to close with B
- Total: 24 stitches
Rounds 3 & 4 (Colors: B and DG)
- R3: [Inc, DC] in B, then [Inc, DC] in DG, repeat around
- SS to close with B
- Total: 36 stitches
- R4: [Inc, 2 DC] in B, then [Inc, 2 DC] in DG, repeat around
- Switch to DG at end
- Total: 48 stitches
Rounds 5 & 6 (Colors: DG and LG)
- R5: [Inc, 3 DC] in DG, then [Inc, 3 DC] in LG, repeat
- Total: 60 stitches
- R6: [Inc, 4 DC] in DG, then [Inc, 4 DC] in LG, repeat
- Switch to Black (B) at end
- Total: 72 stitches
The Body (Straight Rounds)
- No increases from Round 7 onward
- Maintain 6 DC per color block before switching
Rounds 7–8
- Use B and DG
- 6 DC in B, switch, 6 DC in DG, switch, repeat around
- Carry DG yarn
Rounds 9–10
- Use DG and LG
- 6 DC in DG, switch, 6 DC in LG, repeat
- Drop B, carry LG
For Rounds 11–12
- Use B and DG
- 6 DC in B, switch, 6 DC in DG, repeat
- Drop LG, carry DG
Rounds 13–14
- Use DG and LG
- 6 DC in DG, switch, 6 DC in LG, repeat
- Drop B, carry LG
Rounds 15–18
- Alternate color blocks
- R15–16: B and DG
- R17–18: DG and LG
- Crochet over all unused strands for a neat brim
Finishing
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail
- Pull tail through final loop to fasten off
- Thread needle, skip first stitch, insert under second stitch’s top loops
- Pull through, reinsert into last stitch center to form seamless join
- Weave in all yarn ends securely on the inside of the beanie
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