This beanie is part of the Banana Cinnamon gloves and beanie crochet set. Can you smell the aroma just from looking at the yarn colors? I was immediately attracted to it. Even though I’m not that big a banana lover, I’m obsessed with this shade.
Quick answer: This is a textured crochet beanie, part of a matching hat and gloves set, using three specialty stitches for texture and a reversed single crochet edge for a clean finish. It’s intermediate level and done in about an hour.
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Why Is This Pattern Labeled Intermediate Level?
It looks so simple, right? You’re absolutely on track, this is a very simple beanie pattern, but I used three special stitches to give it more texture and personality.
This Banana Cinnamon beanie has a really fun edge too, using the reversed single crochet stitch that gives it a clean, finished style.
If you want the matching piece, the Banana Cinnamon Fingerless Gloves use the same yarn and texture.
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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making the Banana Cinnamon Beanie
Materials
100% Acrylic Material- 100 gr, 5-strand Dyed Milk Cotton- not labeled – 0.5 skein (made in China), WPI ( #3)
Hook: US Size (5.00 mm)
Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Gauge
- 12 st X 10 rounds ( 4” X 4”)
Sizes
This sample is 21” in circumference and 8” in height ( women’s size)
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Dc = Double Crochet
- St = Stitch
- Yo = Yarn over
- Slst = Slip stitch
- INC = Increase round
Specialty Stitches
X st = Cross Double Crochet
(Skip next st, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in skipped st)
BloSc = Back Loop Only Single Crochet stitch (Insert hook into the next st (but only in the back loop). YO, pull back through that st (2 loops on hook), YO, pull through all 2 loops on hook.)
Rsc = Reversed Single Crochet
Insert the hook, from front to back, in the next stitch to the right, (going backward) Yarn over (yo) draw a loop, and finish the single crochet
**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!
Notes
- This pattern is written in US terminology
- This pattern is worked in rounds
- Ch 3 at the beginning of the row does count as a stitch
- Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch
- I used this gorgeous acrylic yarn, you can use any weight #3 yarn
- You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish.
Sandra’s tip: If this size doesn’t match your head circumference, add or remove one repeat round in the body section (Rounds 7 through 18), each pair of rounds adds roughly half an inch. Always check your gauge swatch first though, a looser or tighter tension changes the fit more than the round count does.
Instructions
The Crown
Chain 4, Slst to 1st ch to form a circle or use the magic circle method
Round 1: Ch 3, Dc 11` more st into the circle, Slst to Ch 3 to close the round (12)
Round 2: INC Ch 3, dc1 in same st, dc 2 in next st and around to end of round, Slst to Ch 3 to close the round (24)
Round 3: INC Ch 3, *dc 2 in next st, dc 1 in next st, repeat from * to end of the round, Slst to Ch 3 to close the round (36)
Round 4: INC Ch 3, dc 1 in next st, *dc 2 in next st, dc 1 in next 2 st, repeat from * to end of the round, Slst to Ch 3 to close the round (48)
Round 5: INC Ch 3, dc 1 in next 2 st, *dc 2 in next st, dc 1 in next 3 st, repeat from * to end of the round, Slst to Ch 3 to close the round (60)
Round 6: Ch 1, Blsc in 1st st from hook and around in every st to end of round, Slst to 1st st to close the round (60)
The Body
Round 7: Ch3, Xst in next, Xst around to last st, dc 1 in last st, Slst to 1st st (60)
Round 8: Ch1, sc 1 in 1st st, sc 1 in next and around, Slst to 1st st (60)
Round 9-18: Repeat rounds 7+8
Round 19: Ch 3, dc 1 in next st and across to end of the round, Slst to 1st st
Round 20: Ch 1, sc1 in 1st st from hook, Rsc in next and around to end of round, Slst to 1st st.
Finishing
Secure the yarn, weave in the ends, and cut the yarn.
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FAQ
Yes, add or remove one repeat round in the body section (Rounds 7 through 18) to adjust the height, each pair of rounds changes the finished measurement by roughly half an inch.
It’s rated intermediate, though the individual stitches (single crochet, double crochet, and the three specialty stitches) are all manageable for a confident beginner. The texture combination is what earns the intermediate label.
Yes, the Banana Cinnamon Fingerless Gloves use the same yarn and stitch combination for a full matching set.
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