Tessellation Beanie
Make a statement with wearable art
This interlocking crochet pattern can be found exclusively in my book, Reversible Crochet Sweaters (US publication date: November 4th, 2025). Grab your copy of the book today through my webshop or anywhere else books are sold!
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The Pattern
The Tessellation Beanie brings all the beauty of the pullover into a small, satisfying project. Starting at the crown, it’s worked seamlessly in the round with invisible increases that echo the shaping of the Tessellation Pullover’s yoke.
The interlocking pattern breathes a kind of balance and softness you’ll want in every color combination. Because the design is reversible, you get two looks in one: a mosaic of tiny tiles on one side and a sleek lattice on the other. It’s the type of project that feels both relaxing and rewarding, quick enough for an evening of focused stitching but detailed enough to keep you hooked.
Whether you pair it with its matching sweater or wear it solo as your go-to cold-weather accessory, the Tessellation Beanie adds a touch of handmade refinement to any outfit. And if you can’t get enough of this stitch pattern, why not try the matching Tessellation Pullover next?
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
MEASUREMENTS
Designed to fit a head circumference of 15.25-17.75 (17.5-20, 19.75-22.25, 21.75-24.25) inches or 39-45 (44-50, 50-56, 55-61) cm.
MATERIALS
Yarn
DK weight
Shown in
Main color (dotted, horizontal lines on the WS): Expression Fiber Arts Dewy DK (70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon, 10% Silk; 250 yds/228 m per 4 oz/113 g hank) in color Ivory
Contrast color (dotted, vertical lines on the RS): Expression Fiber Arts Dewy DK (70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Nylon, 10% Silk; 250 yds/228 m per 4 oz/113 g hank) in color Frozen Dreams
Hooks
US 7/4.5 mm (main gauge), US G/4.0 mm (secondary gauge), US E/3.5 mm (ribbing), or hook sizes needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes.
Notions
Yarn needle, scissors, 8 locking stitch markers.
YARDAGE
Main color: 1 skein of the suggested yarn or 85 (110, 140, 155) yds/80 (100, 130, 140) m
Contrast color: 1 skein of the suggested yarn or 60 (75, 95, 105) yds/55 (70, 85, 95) m
These yardages are estimated. Scroll down for the tester lookbook with exact yardages from my testers!
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Yarn Substitution Ideas
Can’t decide on a yarn substitute? You’re in good company! The list below comes straight from me and my wonderful team of testers. Every yarn suggestion here has been put through its paces and passed with flying colors.
- Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 8 ply
- Circulo Anne
- Drops Nord
- Durable Comfy
- Expression Fiber Arts Alpaca Silk DK
- Hobbii Cookie, Hobbii Daily Stitch Acrylic, Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino, Hobbii Hurricane, Hobbii Sunbird, Hobbii Tea Time
- Lion Brand Heartland
- Malabrigo Rios
- Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 170
- Townhouse Yarns Drury DK
- Yarnsmiths Pebble Haze DK
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Tester lookbook
My patterns would not be so smooth without the input of my team of talented testers. Swipe left & right for more photos of your favorite versions. Want to test my future patterns? Check out how you can become a pattern tester for CrochetHighway!
Yamila (Crafty-yam on Ravelry)
Size 3, using 90 yds of locally sourced acrylic yarn as MC, and 123 yds of Reina 2/7 100% acrylic DK weight as CC
Hook size(s): 3 mm; 4 mm
Mods: I made the ribbed brim in CC color (I liked it better and didn’t have enough MC). The brim took me 35.6 yds.
Annalisa (AnnalisaP on Ravelry)
Size 3, using 119 yds of Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino as MC, and 72 yds of Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm; 4 mm; 4.5 mm
Mods: None.
Size 3, using 134 yds of Bendigo Woolen Mills 8ply Luxury 100% merino wool as MC, and 86 yds of The Knitting Man Recommends 100% wool DK weight as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: None.
Size 4, using 44 yds of Bergere De France Ideale 4 as MC, and 46 yds of Bergere De France Ideale 4 as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: None.
Christine (Dowdycm2 on Ravelry)
Size 3, using 183 yds of Expression Fiber Arts Dewy DK as MC, and 127 yds of Nerd Girl Yarns Swanky DK as CC
Hook size(s): 4 mm; 3.25 and 3.75
Mods: I made 1 extra pattern repeat.
Laura (one_pinksunshine on Instagram)
Size 4, using 154 yds of Schachenmayr Merino Extra Fine 170 as MC, and 103 yds of Townhouse Yarns Drury DK as CC
Hook size(s): 3.5 mm
Mods: I added 4 extra rounds for extra length.
Sabrina (13unnies on Ravelry)
Size 3, using 133 yds of Hayfield Sundance DK as MC, and 149 yds of locally sourced yarn as CC
Hook size(s): 2.5 mm; 3 mm; 3.5 mm
Mods: None.
Jennifer (sunsandstitches on Ravelry)
Size 4, using 200 yds of Lion Brand Heartland in Kobuk Valley as MC, and 160 yds of Lion Brand Heartland in Virgin Islands as CC
Hook size(s): 2.75 mm and 2.25 mm
Mods: None.
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