Last year I shared a beginner tutorial of the “Moss and Spike Collide”; which is basically what the title refers too, a crochet pattern where I am using the moss and spike stitches to make a fast, yet thick crochet fabric.
Later on, I used this pattern to make a beanie which I didn’t share on social media. But you can tell from the photo that it was well loved 🙂.
This year I decided to repeat the experience. I also wanted to make a matching infinity scarf to go along with it.
You usually don’t find a lot of men /boys beanie patterns available; so I decided to share this written pattern with you.
You will find only one size shared here, but this one is easily adjustable to make it bigger or smaller depending on what you are looking for. I will add tips through the pattern that explains where the changes need to be made for a different size.
Material Needed:
- Worsted yarn (you can use one color or add 2 or more colors)
- 5.5 and 6 mm hooks
- Tapestry needle to weave end
Abbreviations:
CH: Chain
DEC: Invisible Decrease
SC: Single Crochet
SPST: Spike Stitch
SK: Skip
Spike Stitch: Insert the hook into the single crochet 2 rows below, yarn over and pull a loop. Stretch the loop to the height of your current row. Yarn over and pull through the 2 loops on the hook.
Invisible Decrease: Insert the hook into the front loop of the next stitch, then insert the hook into the front loop of the following stitch (3 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through 2 loops, you will have 2 loops left on the hook, yarn over and pull through the 2 loops.
Pattern:
Using 5.5 mm and worsted yarn:
Start with the brim:
Row 1: Ch 9, SK 1, SCx8 (8)
Row 2 – 66: Ch 1, turn, SCx8 (8)
The total length at this point should be around 21″. If you wish to make it smaller or bigger to fit a different head circumference, adjust the number of rows above accordingly, making sure you end up with an even number of rows.
Bring the first and last row together and slip stitch both ends to close the circle. Don’t cut off yarn.
Beanie body: (Switch to 6 mm hook)
Round1: Turn the brim 90°. Start working on the side of the rows. Ch1, SCx66 (66)
Round 2: Ch1, (SC, CH 1, SK 1). Repeat () till the end of the round (33 SC, 33 CH1 spaces)
Round 3: Ch2, (SK1, SPST 2 rows below, CH1). Repeat () till the end of the round. (33 SPST, 33 CH1 SP)
Round 4: Ch1, (SPST 2 rows below, CH 1, SK1). Repeat () till the end of the round. (33 SPST, 33 CH1 SP)
Repeat rounds 3 and 4 till you finish round 23.
You may adjust number of round to fit a bigger or small head size.
Round 24: Ch1, (SPST 2 rows below, SC). Repeat () till the end of the round. (66)
Round 25: Ch1, (SCx4, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (55)
Round 26: Ch1, (SCx3, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (44)
Round 27: Ch1, (SCx2, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (33)
Round 28: Ch1, (SC, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (22)
Round 29: Ch1, DEC till the end of the round (11).
Cut off yarn and sew the opening closed.
If you make this pattern, please tag me on social media #eriniscorner and #crochetcorner0. I am always happy to see your work.
You can always sell your work made of this pattern.
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