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If you’ve made a Clear Skies cardigan, this beanie was most definitely inspired by the stitch pattern used for that pattern. It isn’t exactly like the cardigan, but it was idea and inspiration behind this beanie pattern!
Reusing stitch patterns to reinvent so many different types of projects is my favorite part about crochet! That’s why I’m featuring this adorable beanie in the 2025 International Crochet Month Blog Hop.
International Crochet Month Blog Hop
Every day during March, a new free crochet pattern will be released. The PDF version of the pattern will also be available for free download through 6am Eastern on the day after it is featured. You can make these projects to keep, for gifts, or to donate to charity while chatting with other crocheters and sharing your projects to win giveaway prizes!
We’ve partnered with Crochet Foundry, Fox Chapel Publishing, GlassEyesOnline, KennyClayCo, KnitPal, Knitter’s Relief Balm, MBT Creates, Search Press North America, and Unicorn to bring you great prizes in our giveaway! Don’t forget to enter the giveaway in this post on Underground Crafter, by Wednesday April 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern.
How to Join the 2025 International Crochet Month Blog Hop
Visit this post to get the daily pattern and featured free PDF.
Join in by crocheting the patterns as you have time.
Share your progress and post pictures, tag with #undergroundcrafter on social media.
If you want to chat with other crocheters, check out the Underground Crafters facebook group!
Visit Underground Crafter to see more details about prizes and enter the giveaway, and to get the links to all the patterns as they’re released.
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This quick and chunky beanie pattern features a two row repeat of a cluster stitch and a single crochet stitch. If you are looking for a quick and easy crochet project, this beanie pattern was meant for just that!
This pattern is beginner friendly and makes for a great last-minute gift because it works up in an hour or under depending on quick you crochet. And did I mention you only need one skein?!
Whether you prefer a classic fitted design or a trendy slouchy style, you can customize the fit simply by adjusting the number of rounds.
Top it off with a fluffy pom-pom, or keep it simple for a sleek, minimalist look. No matter how you style it, this quick crochet beanie will keep you warm and looking great all season long!
Let’s get started!!
Here’s what you’ll need to make one:
I used a crochet hook in the N/10.0mm size. With a single crochet pattern, I always use a chunky ergonomic hook like this one, or my hands get sore so fast! This one from Furls is my Favorite.
You’ll also want a soft, super bulky weight yarn, that has a chunky feel and between 100y and 106y. A great one to use is Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick. You can choose from a variety of colors and many crafts stores have it.
You can buy it online from LionBrand.com here!
Of course, you’ll want a yarn needle and scissors, too, but I’ll bet you have those in your project bag already!
Abbreviations
Ch- chain; Sc – single crochet Cl- cluster stitch; Blo – back loop only; Sk- skip; Sl- slip; St- stitch;
Gauge Swatch/ Finished Size
3” wide x 2.5” tall
Ch 6
Row 1: Sc across [5]
Row 2: Ch 2, turn, cl in first st, *ch 1, sk 1, cl,* repeat * to * across [5]
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in blo [5]
Hat measures 20” or 22” in circumference and 9” from crown to brim.
Special Stitches
Cluster Stitch: yarn over, insert hook into stitch indicated, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, yarn over, draw up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through three loops to complete cluster stitch.
Notes
This beanie is made to be more of a fitted beanie, but it can be made a little slouchy by adding an additional round of each stitch before decreasing to close the hat.
Turning chains do NOT count as a stitch throughout.
Driftwood Beanie Pattern
Hat Ribbing
Ch 6
Row 1: sc in second chain from hook across [5]
Row 2-34: sc across [5]
Joining Row: Ch 1, turn, holding both ends of brim together without twisting, sl st together to join the hat band in a loop.
Flip inside out so that seam is on the inside of the brim.
Beanie Base
Round 1: sc 36 evenly around brim, sl st [36]
Round 2: Ch 2, turn, cl in first st, *ch 1, sk 1, cl,* repeat * to * around [36]
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in blo around [36]
Round 4: Ch 2, turn, cl in first st, *ch 1, sk 1, cl,* repeat * to * around [36]
Round 5: sc 1, dec; repeat around [24]
Round 6: Ch 2, turn, cl in first st, *ch 1, sk 1, cl,* repeat * to * around [24]
Round 7: Ch 1, dec in each st around [12]
Round 8: Ch 1, dec in each st around [6]
Finishing:
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Turn the hat inside out, then using a yarn needle, sew the top of the hat shut.
Add faux fur pom if you’d like.
Weave in all ends.
