Imagine wrapping your head in a cloud, soft and warm, on a chilly day. That's what wearing a Crochet Mohair Beanie feels like. Made with lightweight yet cozy mohair yarn, this hat is perfect for keeping snug in cooler weather. Simple to make, this beanie brings together the beauty of crochet and the plush comfort of mohair.
Crochet Mohair Beanie
Materials:
- Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted weight, 100% cotton) and Drops Alpaca Silk (Worsted weight, the actual material used is alpaca silk but referred to as mohair for its texture).
- Hook: 4 mm crochet hook.
- Additional: Scissors, tapestry needle.
Pattern:
Foundation and Row 1:
- Start with a slip knot and chain 43.
- Turn your chain and work into the back bumps of the chain.
- Single Crochet (SC) into the second chain from the hook; continue with SC for a total of 34 stitches.
- Slip Stitch (SS) in the next chain.
- Leave the remaining chains unworked.
Row 2:
- Turn your work, do not chain 1.
- SC right back into the SS and down the row you just created, using the back loops only for SC.
Forming the Pattern:
- Each following row will start with a turn, then SC in back loops only.
- The end of each row will extend one stitch into the unworked foundation chain before ending with a SS. This creates a gradual increase along one side.
Follow this pattern:
Row 3:
- 36 SC + SS.
Row 4:
- Work back.
After Row 5:
- 38 SC + SS.
Row 6:
- Work back.
Row 7:
- 40 SC + SS.
For Row 8:
- Work back.
Row 9:
- 42 SC + SS.
Row 10:
- Work back, completing the pattern repeat.
- Continue repeating these steps, minus the initial chain, until the piece is long enough to wrap around your head.
- The original instruction was to repeat this pattern seven times.
Closing the Hat:
- After the final row, cut a long tail for sewing.
- Sew the seam together matching the outside loops (right loop of right side to the left loop of left side).
- Close the top of the hat by running the yarn through the last row's stitches and pulling tight.
- Weave in all ends.
Finishing Touches:
- Turn the hat right-side out, fold the brim to your liking, and wear it proudly!
- Remember, the creator emphasized working with both yarns together, keeping the tension even throughout.
- Also, it was noted the unique technique used in this hat creates a nicely tapered and fitting shape that's quite simple once you get the hang of it.
- The total time estimated to make the beanie is about four hours.
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