Market Spotlight beanie
I made a pair of mittens and then realized I should make a hat to match! This hat works up
super quickly and can be adjusted for length by adding or subtracting two rows at a time before
adding the brim! The hat has a fun texture and is perfect for some last minute gifts.
Things you’ll need:
❏ 210m of worsted weight yarn. I used Lion’s Brand Ferris Wheel
❏ US 6mm (J) hook
❏ Scissors
❏ Yarn needle
❏ Faux fur pom pom (optional)
Stitches and techniques to know:
● ch - Chain
● dc - Double Crochet
● sc - Single Crochet
● sl st - Slip Stitch
● fpdc - Front Post Double Crochet
● bpdc - Back Post Double Crochet
Some notes:
● When starting a round, you may find it easier to place a stitch marker in the chain space.
This will help you, especially with the ch 1 rounds.
● When joining to the first stitch, make sure it’s the first stitch and not the chains you
made. This will ensure you have a seam that is barely visible.
● The first stitch will be tricky to work into for each row. It helps to twist your hook and
catch it with the hook part and then twist your hook once you’re through the stitch. Then
you can sc like normal.
● When you work your fpdc on the brim, on the first stitch it helps if you fpdc around both
the stitch and the chain 2 from the row before. This will ensure you have a minimal
seam.
❏ Start with a magic circle
❏ Row 1: Ch 2. dc 10 times into circle. Join to the first stitch with sl st
❏ Row 2: Ch 2. dc 2x in each stitch around. Join to the first stitch with sl st
❏ Row 3: Ch 2. *dc 1x in the first stitch, dc 2x in the next stitch* Repeat from * to end. Join
with sl st
❏ Row 4: Ch 2. *dc 1x in the first two stitches, dc 2x in the next* Repeat from * to end. Join
with sl st
❏ Row 5: Ch 2. *dc 1x in the first three stitches, dc 2x in the next stitch* Repeat from * to
end. Join with sl st
❏ Row 6: Ch 2. *dc 1x in the first four stitches, dc 2x in the next stitch* Repeat from * to
end. Join with sl st
2
❏ Row 7: Ch 1. *sc in the first stitch, dc in the same stitch, sk stitch* Repeat from * around.
Join to the first stitch with sl st. turn
❏ Rows 8-21: Repeat row 7. After row 21 do not turn.
❏ Row 22: ch 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st
❏ Row 23: Ch 1. *fpdc in the first stitch, bpdc in the next* Repeat from * to end. Join with sl
❏ St
❏ Rows 24-25: Repeat row 23
Fasten off and weave in your ends. Add your pompom if you so desire and enjoy your hat!