One Hour Ribbed Beanie

 With the extra time on my hands this year, I managed to go through my yarn stash and do a little sorting. I found a bunch of Wool-Ease Thick and Quick. I had several skeins of some colors (I was planning to design a blanket a couple years back), and some colors with only one or two skeins. Well, I found a great use for a single skein!

Introducing the One Hour Ribbed Beanie! Lately I have been trying to gradually develop patterns that I can use to put together a How to Crochet series. There are many roadblocks, of course. One of them is my lack of experience in creating videos and lack of space in which to film. I'm working on that part. Creating good beginner patterns is the easy part. So today I'm sharing this quick and easy pattern. The only stitches you need to know are chain and slip stitch. The hardest part is keeping your tension even, and not too tight. But if you need practice at that, here's a simple and quick pattern to help you practice.

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Photo Tutorial

To make this beanie, you will need one skein of Wool-Ease Thick and Quick. The color pictured above (#509 Flamingo) appears to be no longer available, but Lion Brand has many beautiful colors in this yarn. Wool-Ease Thick and Quick is sold in two different sizes. Solids and tweeds come in a 6 oz. skein, and stripes and patterns come in a 5 oz. skein. This pattern only requires 5 oz, so any color you choose will be enough. You will also need a size P/16 (11.5 mm) crochet hook.

Start by chaining 21 stitches. Leave at least a 6 inch tail - you will use it to close the hole in the top of the hat when you are done. Then, starting in the 2nd chain from your hook, slip stitch into the back bump of each chain across. The back bump can be found by turning your chain over and looking for the bumpy ridge on the back.

When you get to the end of the chain you should have 20 slip stitches. Turn your work but do NOT chain 1. Slip stitch into the back loop of the 2nd stitch. The back loop is the one furthest away from you.

Slip stitch into the back loop of each stitch across. When you get to the end of the row, be sure not to miss the very last stitch. It can be difficult to see because the end of the row likes to curl up over it. You should have 19 slip stitches in this row.

The simple way to make sure you don't miss it is to add a stitch marker to the first stitch in each row as you go, removing it when you get back to work into the stitch.

Chain 1 and turn. Sl stitch into the back loop of the first stitch, and place a marker around both loops of the stitch. Slip stitch in each stitch across. (19 slip stitches)

Repeat this pattern of working all the way to the bottom of the hat, then working to the top and decreasing one stitch by not making a turn chain and stitching into the second stitch at the top of the hat. Continue until you have only 15 stitches on the downward row. You should have five ribs at this point. You can see how the top of the hat angles downward at this point.

The next row will be worked all the way to the top point again to pull all those decreases together into the next full row. From the bottom edge of the hat, chain 1 and slip stitch into the back loop of each stitch across.

The last five stitches of this row will be worked in the ends of the previous rows. Find the place at the top of each ridge that looks like the loop of a knit stitch. You will insert your hook through that loop (in the space right under my thumbnail) and under the strand right behind it (the one resting on my finger). You will have two strands of yarn over your hook when you work into this stitch.

It is very helpful to mark all five of these stitches before completing the row.

Slip stitch into each of these stitches. You should now have 20 slip stitches in this row. This is now your new Row 1. Turn and continue as before, do NOT chain 1; slip stitch into the back loop of the 2nd stitch and each stitch across. 

After you have completed another full set of decreases, you will again work all the way to the top.

Once again, work the first 15 stitches, and then mark the ends of the rows where you will place your last 5 stitches. These last stitches may seem a little more spread out than before, especially the last one. That is normal. The first set of decreases are pulling on your work and stretching it a little.

Repeat the decrease pattern 3 more times for a total of 50 rows. You are now ready to seam your hat closed. 

Finishing

Lay your hat flat with the right side down. The right side is the side facing you on all odd rows - working from bottom to top. Allow it to curl up to close. 

It will be helpful to mark the top stitch on each side of the opening. Holding the yarn inside the hat, chain 1 and insert hook downward through the first stitch on the left side (the foundation chain that you started with). 

Then insert your hook downward through the first stitch on the last row you worked (right-hand side of the seam). Make sure your working yarn stays inside the hat. I found myself wanting to pull it to the back repeatedly.

Yarn over and pull through all three loops on your hook.

Continue in this fashion to the bottom of the hat.

Fasten off. Your seam should blend pretty well into the rest of the hat. 

The last step is to close the hole in the top of the hat. Thread your starting tail onto a tapestry needle.

Using the needle, draw the yarn through the loops at the ends of the rows around the top of the hat.

Pull the yarn tight and fasten securely.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Attach optional pom pom. You have crocheted a cozy hat!

One Hour Ribbed Beanie

Crochet Pattern

The One Hour Ribbed Beanie is a beginner crochet pattern that uses a single skein of yarn. The only stitch required is the slip stitch. This beanie is thick and squishy, perfect for a quick hat for yourself or as a last minute gift.

Difficulty

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Finished Sizes

This pattern is written in one size. It is stretchy enough to fit most adults, although it can be easily customized for a perfect fit. All measurements are approximate as they are very dependent on crochet tension.

Length: 9”-10”/ 23-25 cm

Circumference (unstretched): 19”/ 48 cm

Instructions are written using standard US abbreviations. 

Ch - chain

Sl st - slip stitch

Materials

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick (5 oz./140 g; 92 yds/84 m) in any color. Hats pictured in #304 Gemstone (discontinued), #602 Crimson, and #509 Flamingo (discontinued)

Size P/16 (11.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends and stitching seams)

Stitch markers (optional)

Fur pom pom (optional)

   

           

Gauge

Approximately:

8 stitches = 4”

11 rows = 4”

Notes

This beanie is worked flat and seamed. The seam can easily be crocheted using a slip stitch, or can be sewn.

The shaping is created using short rows. Row 1 begins at the bottom of the hat and ends at the top. Each row is decreased by 1 stitch at the top for 10 rows (5 decreases). The next row is then worked all the way to the top again, and the pattern repeats. 

Size Adjustment

Please note that the hat as written requires a full 5 ounce skein of Wool-Ease Thick and Quick. Be sure to have an extra skein on hand if you plan to increase the size. If you have a larger, 6 ounce skein of Wool-Ease Thick and Quick, then one skein should be sufficient.

To make the hat longer, increase the starting chain by 2 stitches for every inch in length. Be sure to adjust the stitch counts for each row to reflect the additional chains. 

To make the hat larger or smaller in circumference, work more or fewer rows. If you would like to add 1” in circumference, you would need to work approximately 3 extra rows. These can be worked the whole length of the hat after the five pattern repeats. 

To make the hat smaller in circumference, work the last pattern repeat beginning with Row 3 or Row 5 to keep the decrease pattern at the top of the hat. 

Instructions

Ch 21 loosely, leaving at least a 6” tail to close the hole in the top of the hat when you are done. (if you are a tight crocheter, you may want to chain a few extra stitches)

Row 1 (RS): Sl stitch (loosely) into the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each chain across. Turn. (20 sl stitches)

Row 2: Do NOT ch 1. Sl st loosely into the back loop only (blo) of the 2nd stitch and each stitch across. Turn. (19 stitches)

Row 3: Ch 1; sl stitch in blo of each stitch across. Turn (19 stitches)

Row 4: Do NOT ch 1. Sl st loosely into the blo of the 2nd stitch and each stitch across. Turn. (18 stitches)

Row 5: Ch 1; sl stitch in blo of each stitch across. Turn (18 stitches)

Row 6: Do NOT ch 1. Sl st loosely into the blo of the 2nd stitch and each stitch across. Turn. (17 stitches)

Row 7: Ch 1; sl stitch in blo of each stitch across. Turn (17 stitches)

Row 8: Do NOT ch 1. Sl st loosely into the blo of the 2nd stitch and each stitch across. Turn. (16 stitches)

Row 9: Ch 1; sl stitch in blo of each stitch across. Turn (16 stitches)

Row 10: Do NOT ch 1. Sl st loosely into the blo of the 2nd stitch and each stitch across. Turn. (15 stitches)

Row 11: Ch 1; sl stitch in blo of each stitch across. Then slip stitch in the end of each of the 5 ribs created. Turn. (20 stitches)

Repeat Rows 2-11 four more times. Then follow instructions in the photo tutorial to slip stitch a seam to close the hat. Thread starting tail at top of hat onto tapestry needle. Pull tail through ends of rows at top of hat and pull tight to close the hole. Fasten tightly and weave in ends. Attach optional pom pom.

If you prefer to sew the seam, Repeat Row 2 once more. Then fasten off, leaving a long tail to stitch the seam from bottom to top. Close hole in top of hat as described above.

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