Slightly Twisted Beanie – Free Pattern

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I absolutely love this crochet hat! The spiral is fun and a clever way to hide the seam. It’s virtually invisible. This is definitely a project you could work up in a weekend. What a perfect hat for you or for gifts this year! The full pattern is available right here in this blog post.

This pattern is also available as an ad-free printable pdf in my shop.

The Inspiration

After making the Slightly Twisted Tote, I had the thought that this stitch would make a really cute hat. It took a couple of tries to get it just right, but I’m so happy with the result. Plus it gave me an excuse to use my faux fur pom poms. Win-win!

The Tutorials

Don’t forget to check out the video tutorial to help guide you through making this crochet beanie. It’s available on my YouTube Channel, or you can just watch it below. This video will break the steps down enough that I’m confident a beginner could work their way through this hat.

Left-handed? Check out the left-handed version!

The Yarn

I have a confession. I have had a bit of thing for Lion Brand’s Heartland Yarn lately. It’s pretty, it’s inexpensive, and I can throw it in a washing machine. I’m all about that last part…well all those parts. It’s an acrylic yarn, although you can use any fiber that your little heart desires. The colors I settled on for the pictured beanie hats were Congaree (blue-green) and Hot Springs (purple). They’re just as cute in person!

Of course you can use any worsted weight yarn you would like.  Yarns do vary, even within the same category.  A tip for finding a comparable yarn is to check the yds/g (or m/g).  If they’re pretty close, they should be comparable. The Heartland yarn I used to design the pattern is about 1.77 yds per g (251 yds/142g = 1.77).

You could experiment with fibers as well. Or try an ombre yarn for color variation. Maybe use a second color for the textured part? Have fun with it!

Products used in video:
Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland (Congaree)
Hooks: Clover Amour Hooks
4″ Faux Fur Pom Pom

The Pattern

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Materials Needed

Worsted Weight yarn (200yds/180m)
*Pictured bag: Lion Brand Heartland (Congaree)
4″ Pom Pom
Hooks: H/8 5.00mm; I/9 5.50mm
Stitch Markers (3)
Yarn Needle
Scissors

Gauge & Finished Measurements

Band – 2” wide; 4”=12 rows
Hat – 4” = 7 rnds; 12 sts

Sizes

One size – Adult
Adjust size by subtracting rows of band in multiples of 3. Reduce or add repeat in rnds, 1 for every 3 rows.

Abbreviations

rnd = round
yo = yarn over
ch = chain(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
FPtr = front post treble
( ) = stitch count
[ ] = repeating section

Special Stitches

Dc-FPtr tog: Yo, insert hook in next st & pull up a loop. Yo, pull through 2 loops. You should have 2 loops on the hook. Yo twice, skip next 2 stitches & insert hook from front to back to front around next stitch in rnd below. Yo and draw up a loop. [Yo, pull through 2 loops on hook.] 2 times. You should have 3 loops on the hook. Yo, pull through all 3 loops. Stitch will be raised.
Dc2tog: Yo, insert hook in next & pull up a loop. Yo, pull through 2 loops. You should have 2 loops on the hook. Yo, insert hook in next & pull up a loop. Yo, pull through 2 loops. Yo, pull through all 3 loops.

Instructions:  **US Terms**
(UK Terms available in Printable PDF )

NOTE: The hat is created from the bottom up. Row 1-60 will create the band. Leave a 10” tail before chain for sewing.

Using H/8 5.00mm hook, Ch 10.

ROW 1: 1st 2 ch do not count as a st. Hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Hdc in each ch across. Turn. (8 sts)

ROW 2: Ch 2. Does not count as a st. Working in 3rd loop of hdc from previous row, hdc in each st across. Turn. (8 sts)

ROW 3-60: Repeat Row 2.

Note: Band should wrap comfortably around your head. Add or remove rows in multiples of 3 for fit. Adjust your stitches for rounds below to match your adjustments.

Drop working yarn. Do not fasten off.

Using 10” tail, sew ends of band together. Sew the base chain to the 3rd loops of the hdc of row 60.

Pick up working yarn using I/9 (5.50mm) hook.

RND 1: Ch 2. Hdc in each row around. Join with sl st. (60 sts)

Note: If making the band a different color than the main hat, change colors here.

RND 2: Ch 2. Does not count as a st throughout. Working into 3rd loop of hdc, dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (60 sts)

RND 3-12: Ch 2. [Dc-FPtrtog. Dc into each of skipped sts.] 20 times. Join with sl st. (60 sts)

Note: If you want your beanie to be more slouchy, add a few extra repeat rounds here.

RND 13: Ch 2. [Dc-FPtrtog. Dc2tog over skipped sts.] 20 times. Join with sl st. (40 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Using a yarn needle, insert from front to back (whip stitch) in every other stitch. Pull to cinch closed. Add pom pom if desired.

Weave in ends.

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