This crochet scrap yarn beanie is a cosy and stylish hand-knitted accessory designed to provide warmth during colder months. The scrap yarn features beautiful colour patterns that add charm while keeping your head comfortable and protected. It is a practical yet playful way to express creativity, allowing you to mix and match different yarn shades. Whether you wear it outdoors or gift it to someone special, this beanie-inspired crochet piece is fun to make and use.
Crochet Beanie Tutorial With Quick Design
As you work on this crochet beanie, you will learn how to join yarn using a simple knot technique. You will also create the beanie shape using basic crochet stitches. This makes it perfect for a beginner-friendly and easy-to-follow crochet scrap yarn beanie pattern. The final look is soft and fluffy, with brushed-like finishing touches. It is also a great way to use leftover yarn and turn it into something beautiful and creative. You can wear it with Pride or gift it to someone you care about.
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Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Weight 4 (medium) yarn scraps in various colours. Black yarn was used in the video to break up the colours, but you can use whatever suits your style.
- Hook: 5.5mm (I-9) crochet hook. Adjust if needed for your gauge and yarn.
- Other tools:
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Measuring tape
- Optional: A metal bristle dog grooming brush (or fine-tooth comb) for brushing yarn ends.
Finished Size & Customisation Ideas
- Size: The finished beanie fits an average adult-size head with a circumference of 21 inches.
- Customisation: You can adjust the length by measuring your foundation chain to approximately 13 inches. Customise the total width of your panel (and thus the size of the beanie) by adding or subtracting rows to reach the desired measurement.
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology
- ch - Chain
- hdc - Half Double Crochet
- sc - Single Crochet
- BLO - Back Loop Only
- sl st - Slip Stitch
- YO - Yarn Over(Terminology used: US Crochet Terms)
Step-by-Step Detailed Crochet Instructions
1. Joining Scrap Yarn Using the Magic Knot
To utilize your yarn scraps, connect pieces as you go, or prepare them beforehand using the magic knot:
- Lay two yarn pieces next to each other.
- Take Yarn A (e.g., pink) and tie a small knot around Yarn B (e.g., green).
- Then, take Yarn B and tie a small knot around Yarn A.
- Pull both knots tightly together, then pull the long ends to form a secure join.
- Trim excess ends.
2. Crochet Panel
The beanie starts off as a long crocheted panel (46 rows total) using a combination of hdc and sc stitches worked in BLO. This piece is then seamed and cinched to form the shape of the beanie.
Foundation Chain
- Create a slip knot on your hook.
- Chain 42. Ensure it measures approximately 13 inches. Adjust the chain length if needed.
Row 1: (Right Side)
- Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work 1 hdc. YO, insert hook into the chain, pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook), YO, and pull through all 3 loops.
- Work hdc in each chain across, stopping 5 stitches before the end. You should have 38 hdc.
- Work 1 sc in the last 5 chains. This creates the "top" edge of the beanie.
- Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: (Working in BLO)
- Work 1 sc in back loop only (BLO) of the first 5 stitches.
- Work 1 hdc in BLO across the remaining 37 stitches.
- On the last stitch, work 1 hdc through both loops instead of BLO for a cleaner edge.
- Ch 1, turn.
Row 3 - Row 46: Repeat Rows 1 and 2
- Continue alternating these rows, always working back loop only except on the last stitch.
- Row starts and ends: Start each row with 5 sc (BLO) and finish each row with either hdc (BLO for most stitches, but last hdc worked through both loops).
- When connecting scrap yarn, use the magic knot. If a knot gets stuck in your stitches, carefully pull it to the front or back of your work and continue crocheting.
- When finished, your panel should measure approximately 21 inches long and 13 inches wide. Double-check this measurement before moving to assembly.
3. Brushing Yarn Ends
(Optional, for added texture to the beanie’s exterior.)
- Place a piece of scrap paper underneath the yarn ends that stick out of your panel.
- Hold the knot tightly to avoid pulling stitches, and use a metal bristle dog grooming brush (or fine-tooth comb) to fluff the ends.
- Continue brushing until the yarn becomes soft and fluffy.
- Give the ends a trim to clean up any unevenness.
4. Assembly: Seaming the Panel
- Fold the panel in half, with the messy (ends) side facing outward.
- Use your 5.5mm hook to slip stitch across the edges:
- Insert your hook under both loops of the first stitch on the front and back edges, then sl st.
- Repeat for all 41 stitches along the edge. You should have 41 slip stitches when done.
- Fasten off and secure the seam.
5. Cinching the Top
- Thread your tapestry needle with a length of yarn.
- Starting at the seam (single crochet edge), weave your needle around the edges of the rows:
- Insert the needle into at least two loops for each row edge and continue in a zigzag pattern.
- Once the needle has gone around the entire top edge, pull tightly to cinch the opening.
- To secure the top, weave the yarn back and forth across the cinched opening 2-3 times in different directions.
- Tighten the stitches firmly to ensure no gaps and fasten off.
6. Finishing
- Weave in all yarn ends on the inside of the beanie using your tapestry needle.
- Turn the beanie right side out. Ensure the brushed fluffy ends are on the exterior.
Customization Tips
- Adjust the starting chain and row count for different sizing.
- Play with different yarn colors, textures, or patterns.
- Add a pom-pom for a cute finishing touch.
