Shell Beanie ~ A Free Crochet Pattern

A few days ago, I released the Shell Wrist Warmers. Those were a little side project to this beanie. I’ve been saving this Loops & Threads Charisma for the perfect project, and I found that I love variegated yarns with fans, shells, or grouped stitches! This is a quick to work up free bulky shell beanie crochet pattern and you can use any leftover yarn to make matching Shell Wrist Warmers! This is a great shell beanie crochet pattern if you’re hoping for a quick project!

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Shell Beanie Free Crochet Pattern!

Materials:

• Yarn: Bulky Yarn like Loops & Threads Charisma (shown in Holiday, 2 skeins needed) or Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn
• Hook: Size K/6.5mm
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Measuring Tape
• Optional: Pom-Pom Maker Large

Sizing:

Gauge:

10 hdc by 6 rows = 4″

Pattern Key:

• Ch: Chain
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Hdc: Half Double Crochet
• Dc: Double Crochet
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Slst: Slip Stitch
• * *: Repeat instructions between symbol until indicated

Difficulty:

Easy

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Special Pattern Notes:

Beginning chain does not count as a stitch unless noted. When stitch counts are listed, they will be listed in sequential order. Chains are not included in counts.

Bulky Shell Beanie Crochet Pattern

1-3 years Ch 42, join without twisting

3-10 years Ch 48, join without twisting

Teen/Adult Ch 54, join without twisting

(Can also work foundationless hdc for Round 1)

R1: Ch 1, hdc in same and each st around, join – 42, 48, 54 sts

R2-4: Ch 1, hdc in same and each st around, join – 42, 48, 54 sts

R5: Ch 2 (does not count here and throughout), 5 dc in same, skip 2, sc in next, skip 2, *5 dc in next, skip 2, sc in next, skip 2, repeat * around, join – 42, 48, 54 sts

R6: Turn, slst in next sc, ch 2, 5 dc in same, skip 2, sc in next, skip 2, *5 dc in next, skip 2, sc in next, skip 2, repeat * around, join – 42, 48, 54 sts

Repeat Round 6 until piece measures 7″, 8″, 8.5″ in length. Continue to Closing of Hat below.

Closing of Hat:

If ending on Right Side, slst in next 2 dc. Ch 1, sc in same, skip 5, *sc in next, skip 5, repeat * around, join – 7, 8, 9 sts

If ending on Wrong Side, slst in next 2 dc. Ch 1, turn, sc in same, skip 5, *sc in next, skip 5, repeat * around, join – 7, 8, 9 sts

Finish off leaving a long tail. Weave tail between stitches and pull tight. Secure to close.

Attach pom pom to top.

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