The Spike Double Crochet Beanie – A Free Spike Stitch Beanie Pattern

Welcome to the penultimate pattern in the Winter Wardrobe Freeze-Along!

We are moving into Pattern #5: The Spike Double Crochet Beanie. If you’ve been following along, you know we love a good texture, but this design introduces a “visual depth” that is truly unique.

The Spike Double Crochet (sometimes called a long double crochet) is a simple technique where you work your stitch into a row below the one you are currently on.

As you can see in the photos, this creates a gorgeous interlocking “spike” effect.

It’s the ultimate way to blend two different colors from your stash!

Whether you go for high contrast or a subtle tonal shift, this beanie looks like a complex piece of woven art, yet it remains a relaxing and fast project.

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What is a spike double crochet stitch?

The free spike double crochet beanie pattern utilizes a “long” stitch to create its signature look.

Instead of inserting your hook into the top of the stitch from the previous row, you reach further down into the body of a stitch from two or even three rows below.

This technique creates a thick, layered fabric that adds both warmth and a beautiful vertical element to your crochet work.

It is an excellent way to add a “professional” finish to a basic beanie shape without needing complex tools

Can I use different yarn weights for the spike stitch?

For this specific Winter Wardrobe Freeze-Along design, we recommend a standard #4 worsted weight yarn to ensure the spikes have enough definition and “pop.”

Because the spike stitch involves drawing up a longer loop of yarn, using a consistent weight throughout your stash-busting ensures that the tension remains even across the hat.

If you use a yarn that is too thin, the spikes may look stringy; if it’s too thick, the hat might become overly bulky.

Stick to your 5mm hook and worsted scraps for the best results!

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making The Granny Spike 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 3 does 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 2 colors

Specialty Stitches

Spike Double Crochet = start a double crochet on top of the middle dc from 2 rows below, pull a long loop and finish your dc as usual + video 👇

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Beanie # 5 – Granny Spike Stitch Beanie

Materials:

• For this sample, I used weight #4 Acrylic yarn
• You can use any yarn of your choice and in any colors
• Hook: US Size (5 mm) 
• Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sk = skip
• Spdc = Spike Double Crochet

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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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The Body

Round 5: Ch 2 (or ch 3 = dc), 2 dc in same st. Ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in next st. Rep from * to * around. Sl st to first dc. (48 sts)

Round 6: Join a new color in any ch-1 space. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same space, Spdc in the middle dc of the skipped cluster from Round 5, dc in same ch-1 space. Ch 1, (dc, Spdc, dc) in next ch-1 space. Rep around. Sl st to first dc. (48 sts)

Rounds 7–11: Repeat Round 6, changing color at the beginning of each round. Always work (dc, sp dc, dc) in each ch-1 space, with the sp dc going into the skipped middle dc of the row below. (48 sts each round)

Round 12: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in each dc from the clusters, Spdc into the middle dc of the skipped set from the previous round. Continue with dc in each cluster st, Spdc in next skipped middle st. Rep around. Sl st to first dc. (48 sts)

Round 13 (Finishing Round): Ch 1, hdc in first st, hdc in each st around. Sl st to first hdc, fasten off, weave in ends. (48 sts)

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👉 This gives you:

• 1 foundation granny round (round 5)
• 6 colorful spike stitch rounds (rounds 6–11)
• 1 tightening round (round 12)
• 1 neat closing round of hdc (round 13)

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Finishing:

• Fasten off and weave in all ends.
• Your Granny 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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