The Bar Stitch Beanie – A Free Textured Crochet Beanie Pattern

Welcome to the first official drop of the Winter Wardrobe Freeze-Along!

I am so excited to kick things off with the Bar Stitch Beanie. If you’ve been looking for a project that looks high-end but is secretly a breeze to stitch, this is the one.

The Bar Stitch is one of my absolute favorites because it creates this gorgeous, raised texture that really “pops” when you use a solid color from your stash.

It’s a rhythmic, easy-to-work pattern that’s perfect for Netflix-and-crochet sessions.

Because it’s so squishy and thick, it’s also an incredible choice if you are making hats to donate this winter!

How to Get the Pattern

Print it Out: Grab the clean, ad-free PDF of the Bar Stitch Beanie (or the full CAL bundle!) over in my [Payhip Shop Link].

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Why the Bar Stitch is Perfect for Winter Beanies

When the “Deep Freeze” hits, texture is your best friend.

The Bar Stitch creates a dense, cozy fabric that traps heat much better than standard double crochet.

Plus, the way the horizontal bars sit on the surface of the hat gives it a modern, boutique-style finish.

It’s the perfect way to make a simple #4 weight yarn look like a luxury accessory.

Tips for Choosing the Best Stash Yarn for Texture

Since we are stash-busting, look for a yarn with good stitch definition.

A smooth acrylic or a wool blend in a solid color or a light heather will make those “bars” stand out beautifully. I

f your yarn is very busy or highly variegated, the texture might get a bit lost, but don’t let that stop you from experimenting!

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making The Bar Stitch Beanie

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Notes

• This pattern is written in US terminology
• The pattern is worked in rounds top down
• Ch1 does not count as st at the beginning of a round
• Ch 2 does not count as 1st st at the beginning of the row 
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple, as you wish- I used 3 colors

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Instructions – Beanie #1 – Bar Stitch Beanie

Difficulty

Easy

Materials:

• Any weight #4 yarn of your choice
• I used three colors to try to finish my stash!
• Hook: US Size 5 mm
• Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Sizes

22” circumference

Stitch Key

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• fpdc = front post double crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

Specialty Stitches

FpDc = Front Post Double Crochet [Yo, insert hook under the post of next st, yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo, draw through last 2 loops on hook]

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Top/Cup (Rounds 1–4)

Round 1:

• Make a magic circle (or chain 4 and slip stitch to form a circle).
• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 12 dc into the circle.
• Slip stitch to the top of the first dc (not the chain 2).

Round 2:

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 2 dc on top of each dc around.
• Slip stitch to the first dc.
• Stitch count: 24 dc

Round 3:

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• [1 dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch] repeat around.
• Slip stitch to first dc.
• Stitch count: 36 dc

Round 4:

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• [1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch] repeat around.
• Slip stitch to first dc.
• Stitch count: 48 dc

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Body – Bar Stitch Pattern

Round 5:

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 1 dc on top of each stitch around.
• Slip stitch to the first dc.
• Stitch count: 48 dc

Round 6:

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 1 dc on top of the first stitch in the same place as the chain 2.
• Work 1 dc on top of the next 2 stitches.
• Work fpdc around the next stitch.
• Work 1 dc on top of the next 3 stitches, then fpdc on the next stitch.
• Continue this pattern around.
• Slip stitch to the first dc (not the chain 2).
• Stitch count: 48

Rounds 7–11:

• Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 1 dc on top of each regular dc from the previous round.
• Work fpdc around each front post dc from the previous round.
• Repeat the 3 dc, 1 fpdc pattern around.
• Slip stitch to the first dc.
• Stitch count: 48

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Rounds 12–13 – Finishing Edge

• Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
• Work 1 hdc on top of each stitch around.
• Repeat for 2 rounds.
• Slip stitch to the first hdc.
• Stitch count: 48

Finishing:

• Fasten off and weave in all ends.
• Your Bar Stitch Beanie is complete!

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**This is an original Sandra Regev pattern: Owner /Designer of Sandra Stitches. This pattern may not be redistributed for free, sale, or trade, but finished products can be sold with credit to this shop – enjoy!

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