Crochet Alex Beanie
The Crochet Alex Beanie is not just your ordinary hat – it’s a cozy and stylish accessory that will keep you warm in chilly weather while adding a touch of fun to your outfit! Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, this beanie features a unique design that is both trendy and comfortable to wear. Whether you’re heading out for a leisurely stroll in the park or meeting up with friends for a coffee date, the Crochet Alex Beanie is the perfect finishing touch to your look. With its soft texture and versatile style, you’ll find yourself reaching for this beanie time and time again. So why settle for a boring old hat when you can upgrade to the Crochet Alex Beanie and show off your personality with every wear? Get ready to turn heads and stay cozy all season long with this must-have accessory!
Materials
- Red Heart Soft
- H/5.00mm crochet Hook
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Beads/button
- Tapestry Needle
Terms Used
- CH(s) — Chain(s)
- SC — Single Crochet
- HDC — Half Double Crochet
- FPDC — Front Post Double Crochet
- BPDC — Back Post Double Crochet
Difficulty — Beginner to Intermediate because of the post stitches. If you know the post stitches, this hat is easy peasy.
Sizes — Toddler to Adult
Instructions
Toddler
R1. Make a Magic Ring and into the ring make 9 HDCs. Do not join in the first stitch, we will be continuing to work in rounds. Use your stitch markers to mark either your first stitch or your last stitch, whatever is convenient for you. (9 HDC's)
R2. From this point on ALL HDCs are done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. 2 HDC in each stitch all the way around. (18 HDC)
R3. HDC in the first stitch, 2 HDC in the next. * HDC in the next stitch, and 2 HDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around. (27HDC)
R4. HDC in the first 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (36 HDC)
R5. HDC in the first 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (45 HDC)
R6. HDC in the first 4 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (54 HDC)
R7- R20. HDC in each stitch all the way around. (54 HDC)
R21. SC in each stitch all the way around. SC's also in this round is done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. Slip stitch in the first and remove your stitch marker. We will be working with the ribbing and this time we will be joining in the first stitch (54 SC)
R22-R24. CH 2, FPDC in the first stitch. * FPDC in the next stitch and BPDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first Post Stitch. (54 post stitches)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Child
R1. Make a Magic Ring and into the ring make 9 HDCs. Do not join in the first stitch, we will be continuing to work in rounds. Use your stitch markers to mark either your first stitch or your last stitch, whatever is convenient for you. (9 HDC's)
R2. From this point on ALL HDCs are done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. 2 HDC in each stitch all the way around. (18 HDC)
R3. HDC in the first stitch, 2 HDC in the next. * HDC in the next stitch, and 2 HDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around. (27HDC)
R4. HDC in the first 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (36 HDC)
R5. HDC in the first 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (45 HDC)
R6. HDC in the first 4 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (54 HDC)
R7. HDC in the first 5 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 5 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (63 HDC)
R8- R21. HDC in each stitch all the way around. (63 HDC)
R22. SC in each stitch all the way around. SC's also in this round is done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. Slip stitch in the first and remove your stitch marker. We will be working with the ribbing and this time we will be joining in the first stitch (63 SC)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Teenager
R2. From this point on ALL HDCs are done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. 2 HDC in each stitch all the way around. (18 HDC)
R3. HDC in the first stitch, 2 HDC in the next. * HDC in the next stitch, and 2 HDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around. (27HDC)
R4. HDC in the first 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (36 HDC)
R5. HDC in the first 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (45 HDC)
R6. HDC in the first 4 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (54 HDC)
R7. HDC in the first 5 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 5 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (63 HDC)
R8. HDC in the first 5 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 5 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (72 HDC)
R9- R23. HDC in each stitch all the way around. (72 HDC)
R24. SC in each stitch all the way around. SC's also in this round is done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. Slip stitch in the first and remove your stitch marker. We will be working with the ribbing and this time we will be joining in the first stitch (72 SC)
R25-R28. CH 2, FPDC in the first stitch. * FPDC in the next stitch and BPDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first Post Stitch. (72 post stitches)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Adult
R1. Make a Magic Ring and into the ring make 9 HDCs. Do not join in the first stitch, we will be continuing to work in rounds. Use your stitch markers to mark either your first stitch or your last stitch, whatever is convenient for you. (9 HDC's)
R2. From this point on ALL HDCs are done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. 2 HDC in each stitch all the way around. (18 HDC)
R3. HDC in the first stitch, 2 HDC in the next. * HDC in the next stitch, and 2 HDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around. (27HDC)
R4. HDC in the first 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (36 HDC)
R5. HDC in the first 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (45 HDC)
R6. HDC in the first 4 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (54 HDC)
R7. HDC in the first 5 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 5 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (63 HDC)
R8. HDC in the first 5 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 5 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (72 HDC)
R9. HDC in the first 6 stitches, 2 HDC in the next. * 1 HDC in the next 6 stitches, and 2 HDC in the next. * Repeat all the way around. (81 HDC)
R10- R23. HDC in each stitch all the way around. (81 HDC)
R24. SC in each stitch all the way around. SC's also in this round is done in the 3rd loop of the HDCs in the previous round. Slip stitch in the first and remove your stitch marker. We will be working with the ribbing and this time we will be joining in the first stitch (72 SC)
R25-R28. CH 2, FPDC in the first stitch. * FPDC in the next stitch and BPDC in the next.* Repeat all the way around and join with a slip stitch in the first Post Stitch. (72 post stitches)
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Flowerette Pattern
R1. Make a Magic Ring, CH 1 and into the make 12 HDCs. Join with a slip stitch in the first stitch. (12HDC)
R2. CH 1, SC, 3DC in the first stitch. 3DC and SC in the next stitch. * Slip stitch in the next stitch, CH 1, SC, 3 DC in the same stitch as the slip stitch. 3 DC and SC in the next* Repeat this pattern till the end and you will end up with 6 petals. Slip stitch in the first stitch not on top of the first SC.
Then Fasten off and weave in all ends. Attached some cute buttons or a bead on the center of your flower and attached it to your hat.