By Melissa Mall

Model and Photos: Melissa Mall

Nothing says ‘classic’ like a simple striped beanie. Worked in the round from the top down, it has single-row stripes with the yarn carried up the inside to minimize ends to be woven in. It’s sure to look amazing in any color combination, is suitable for men and women, and is quick to make – meaning that if you have a gift you still need to make, you might have just found it.
Difficulty: Easy

Sizes: One size – adult

Finished Size: Circumference – 20″

Materials:

• Lion Brand Heartland [100% Acrylic, 251yds/230m per 5oz/142g skein], color: Hot Springs (MC) – 85 yds, Denali (CC) 40 yds
• I/9 (5.50mm) hook
• Yarn Needle

Gauge: 13 sts/16 rows = 4″ in sc

Directions:

Rnd 1: With MC, ch 2. Make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Join rnd.

Rnd 2: Ch 1; (sc inc) in each sc around. (12 sc) Join.

Rnd 3: Ch 1; (sc in next sc, sc inc in next st) around. (18 sc) Join.

Rnd 4: Ch 1; (sc in each of the next 2 sc, sc inc in next st) around. (24 sc) Join.

Rnd 5: Ch 1; (sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc inc in next st) around. (30 sc) Join.

Rnd 6: Ch 1; (sc in each of the next 4 sc, sc inc in next st) around. (36 sc) Join.

Rnd 7: Ch 1; (sc in each of the next 5 sc, sc inc in next st) around. (42 sc) Join.

Rnd 8: Ch 1; (sc in each of the next 6 sc, sc inc in next st) around. (48 sc) Join.

Rnd 9: Ch 1; (sc in each of the next 7 sc, sc inc in next st) around. (54 sc) Join.

Rnd 10: Ch 1; (sc in each of the next 8 sc, sc inc in next st) around. (60 sc) Join.

Rnd 11: Ch 1; sc in each sc around. Join rnd.

Rnd 12: Switch to CC. (Leave MC attached; carry up back of work.) Ch 1; sc in each sc around. Join rnd.

Rnd 13: Switch to MC. (Leave CC attached; carry up back of work.) Ch 1; sc in each sc around. Join rnd.

Rnds 14-29: Repeat Rounds 12 and 13 alternately.

Finish off CC.

Rnds 30-33: Ch 1; sc in each sc around. Join.

Finish off, weave in all ends.


About the Designer
Melissa Mall is an at-home mom with four sons and a new baby girl! They have settled in to a quiet (or “quiet,” if you like) rural life in Missouri and are enjoying doing things like gardening and keeping chickens in the backyard. You can keep up with their ordinary adventures over at her blog, or take a peek at her crochet patterns and tutorials at Inner Child Crochet.

Pattern & images © Melissa Mall. All rights reserved.