Crochet Textured Twisted Cable Inspire Beanie Free Pattern

Textured Twisted Cable Inspire Beanie

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (200 yards)
• 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge: 14 DC x 10 rows = 4" square

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sl st - slip stitch
• dc - double crochet
• fpdc - front post double crochet
• bpdc - back post double crochet

Instructions:

Brim:

1. Ch 10.
2. Row 1: In 2nd ch from hook, dc across (9 dc). Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 2, fpdc around each dc across (9 fpdc). Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 2, bpdc around each fpdc across (9 bpdc). Turn.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until the band measures approximately 20" long. Join ends with a sl st, forming a ring.

Main Body:

1. Row 1: Ch 2, dc in each stitch around (9 dc total). Join with sl st to top of first dc.
2. Row 2: Ch 2, *fpdc around next 2 dc, dc in next stitch; repeat from * around. Join.
3. Row 3: Ch 2, *bpdc around next 2 fpdc, dc in next stitch; repeat from * around. Join.
4. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until beanie measures 9" from the top of the brim.

Crown:

1. Begin decreasing: Row 1: Ch 2, *dc in next stitch, dc2tog; repeat from * around. Join.
2. Row 2: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 stitches, dc2tog; repeat from * around. Join.
3. Row 3: Ch 2, *dc in next stitch, dc2tog; repeat from * around. Join.
4. Row 4: Ch 2, dc2tog around. Join.
5. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread yarn through remaining stitches and pull tight to close the crown.

Finishing:

• Weave in all ends with the yarn needle.
• Block if desired to achieve a nice shape.

Enjoy your new beanie and wear it with pride!