Comments on: How to Crochet a Beanie Using Double Crochet Stitches

By: Brittany H.

Brittany H. — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:32:57 +0000

Thanks for the comment back. It really has helped. I’m almost done with it. I’m excited on how it’ll turn out.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:12:49 +0000

Hi Anne Marie, I used a 3.25mm for this beanie, just because I wanted the stitches to be tight. You can actually use any hook you like, just be sure to try your beanie on as you go, so that it won’t end up too big or too small. You can take out rounds if it does get too big.

By: Anne Marie

Anne Marie — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:04:28 +0000

What size hook do you recommend for making a beanie? I am using worsted and the recommended size is I but you show 3.25 which is D. Any guidance? Many thanks!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:51:06 +0000

Hi Brittany, this pattern is done in a spiral to make it more seamless. So you don’t do any ch-3 or sl st in top of a stitch. But you can if you really want to.

By: Brittany H.

Brittany H. — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:22:14 +0000

Another question, or two. Do you ever sl st into the tops of any dc? Or do you continue dc into the next st? seems kinda odd..

By: Brittany H.

Brittany H. — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:20:07 +0000

I have a question, do you at all ever add in a ch3 anywhere? or do you just immedietly start out with a dc?

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:14:35 +0000

Thanks! I started over with a larger hook and a looser stitch and it’s working beautifully.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:38:56 +0000

Hey Angie, make sure that when you are increasing, each round adds 10 double crochet. The wavy look is caused by too many stitches in a round. So you may want to reduce the number of stitches in the first round from 10 to something smaller if it helps you.

By: Angie

Angie — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:35:04 +0000

Mine is turning out like a tiny wavy pot holder. I have been crocheting for a few years now, and have made dozens of tiny stuffed animals, scarfs, and even blankets! Somehow this is not working. What am I doing wrong? I am counting stitches, using a marker, and all my stitches are even. Am I working too tightly?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:00:51 +0000

Did you check your gauge?
Round 1-6 should will create a circle. If you want to increase the size of your hat, you must increase the size of this circle. The diameter of this circle will be the diameter of the finished beanie. Rounds 7 – 15 makes the hat longer.