The No Slip Stitch Given Beanie
Effortless like you don't give a slip stitch!
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Detailed PDF pattern
Step-by-step instructions and tutorial photos.
Video tutorials for the trickier parts.
Row tracker to help you track progress and stitch counts.
What you'll need
🖤 DK, worsted or aran weight yarn in the approximate amounts shown below.
🖤 5 mm hook; I like to use my Clover Amours.
🖤 Tape measure, scissors, darning needle, stitch markers.
Customizable
🖤 Pattern comes written for 5 sizes, from preemie to adult.
🖤 Easy to make the hat taller, shorter, wider or narrower.
Pattern support
🖤 For pattern related questions, please join my Facebook support group or contact me at thecrochethighway [at] gmail.com.
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Long version with folded brim
Using Schachenmayr Soft & Easy (single color)
Short version with folded brim
Using Schachenmayr Soft & Easy (stripes)
Short version without brim
Using Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120 (single color)
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The design
The No Slip Stitch Given Beanie is designed for those of us who have a love-hate relationship with slip stitches. Do you love the faux-knit look that the slip stitch pattern creates, but hate how long it takes to work up? Me too! So, I came up with this effortless beanie design which works up quickly and hassle-free, like you just don’t give a slip stitch!
The pattern works up great in a single color, multiple colors for a striped effect, or you can even use a gradient or self-striping yarn like some of my testers did with great results!
Make it longer or shorter, with stripes or a single color, wear it with or without a folded brim – this classic beanie design will be your go-to accessory for years to come. It comes in five sizes and it’s super easy to customize, making it the ideal gift for friends and family!
One pattern for the entire family!
Work by Catie @calie.fisset
Work by Lydia @folded.moth
Work by Rachel @strawberrymoon.crochet
The pattern
Each of the 5 sizes can be made in 2 different lengths. The longer version is intended to be worn with a tall, folded brim, and the short version may be worn with or without a folded brim. The beanie is worked from side to side using a combination of short and long rows to shape the crown and reduce the bulk at the top. After completing the main body of the beanie, the first and last rows are seamed together.
Like all CrochetHighway patterns, this intermediate pattern has you covered with step-by-step instructions, tutorial photos and videos for the trickier parts of the pattern. The Row Tracker will come in handy to take note of your progress and stitch counts.
Ribbed hat without the slip stitch work…
Sizing
FINISHED BEANIE CIRCUMFERENCE
1 – 8”
2 – 10.75”
3 – 13.25”
4 – 16”
5 – 18.75”
Check out the photos from my testers and exact yardages below, as well as a list of yarn substitution ideas.
The pattern is written for 5 sizes, from preemie to adult. The beanie is designed to be worn with 1-4” of negative ease. During the testing process, it was determined that the yarn you’re using plays an important role in how stretchy the fabric will be. Depending on this, you may need to work more rows in order to achieve the perfect circumference. The pattern guides you on how to modify the beanie in order to achieve the perfect fit!
Each of the 5 sizes can be made in 2 different lengths. The longer version is intended to be worn with a tall, folded brim, and the short version may be worn with or without a folded brim. The beanie is worked from side to side using a combination of short and long rows to shape the crown and reduce the bulk at the top. After completing the main body of the beanie, the first and last rows are seamed together.
Yardage
Work by Sharla @yarn.over.matter
Work by Paulina @paulina.s.maraboli
Work by Margeaux @margeauxmakes
Tried & tested substitution yarns
This beanie is designed for DK, worsted, and aran weight, but here you can find all the yarns my testers actually used and would use again for this project – conveniently put together in an alphabetically sorted list, so you can easily browse and see if you have any in your stash already.
- Bernat Super Value Solids
- Berroco Mercado
- Big Twist Shine
- Caron Simply Soft
- Cisne Premium
- Elements Tweed Aran
- Expression Fiber Arts SW Dewey DK
- Handmaiden Fine Yarns Mulberry Tussah
- Hedgehog Fibers Merino DK
- Hobbii Horizon
- Lion Brand Angora Merino, Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool, Lion Brand Heartland
- Magic Needles Hobby Store Aran
- Nako Calico
- Oswal Knit Plus
- Patons Canadiana
- Premier Sweet Roll
- Red Heart Roll With It Melange
- Scheepjes Colour Crafter Velvet
- Stylecraft Special DK
- Sugar Bush Canoe
- Tree House Knits Dogwood DK
- Vardhman Dropill
Pro tip! When gauge swatching, always crochet a swatch bigger than 10×10 cm (4×4″) — the larger the swatch, the more accurate your results! You can also get an idea of the drape your yarn will create based off of your gauge swatch.
Check out my testers' versions
My patterns would not be so smooth without the input of my team of talented testers. Scroll alllll the way to the end of this photo gallery for some inspiration on various colors. Swipe left & right for more photos of your favorite versions!
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Yarn: Sugar Bush Canoe (Aran weight)
Yardage: 260 yds
(family set using Berroco Mercado)
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