Comments on: How to Crochet a Beanie

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 30 May 2010 23:11:46 +0000

Hi Denise, the hook size you use isn’t as important as the gauge in the pattern. The gauge tells you whether your stitches are tight or loose. If you’re worried about the beanie not fitting, how about taking the exact measurement of the wearer’s head if you can.

By: Denise

Denise — Sun, 30 May 2010 17:22:59 +0000

If I use a smaller hook, maybe one size smaller, would it make this hat smaller? I am making chemo caps for an aunt and single crochet, tight patterns are a little hard to come by. I think this looks so easy, but it’s got to fit tighter than on someone with hair. (My hubby is bald too so I might have to make a bigger one for him! lol)

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By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:57:50 +0000

Hi Barbara, there are lots of ways you can make a beanie. This beanie pattern doesn’t require you to slip stitch at the end of each round. Instead it’s crocheted in a spiral, making it seamless. However, you can ch 1, and turn after each round if you like (although turning would require you to slip stitch at the end of each round). If you do not want to slip stitch but still want to turn, you can sew it up when you are done.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:24:13 +0000

I saw your beanie cap pattern. Is there a way that instead of slip stitch and go around and around and around and so on using a marker to show you where you’re at, at the end of row, that you could do so many stitches and turn instead and when you get the hat as long and big as you like that you could stitch the side of the cap up? I am not that good at slip stitchin using a marker. The piece ends up being uneven or sized incorrectly and so on.
Thanks.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:16:37 +0000

Yup, that’s right Carmen. At the end of each round you would move the marker, then just keep going. You will be crochet in a spiral fashion.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:48:21 +0000

Thank You , Rachel ! I have another question on this pattern at the end of every row u do not say to sl , so does this mean that at the end of each row u put a marker and then just keep on going to next row without a sl ? Im a bit confused on this part . Thank You

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:33:34 +0000

Hi Carmen, you would have to add more stitches and increases, or use a larger crochet hook to make a larger circumference. It is easier to just use a different pattern that has the size you are looking for. These patterns here are made for men: Crochet Pattern: Family Beanie Set – 6 Sizes Crochet Pattern: Men’s Striped Hat and Scarf

By: Carmen

Carmen — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:29:14 +0000

Hi Rachel ! I would like to know how to make the beanie larger ? Im trying to make one for my husband and he does have a larger head. I tried to figure it out for myself but I did not do very good . Thank You

By: Macker905

Macker905 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:48:28 +0000

Thank you Rachel, I will give it a try.