Braided Beanie Crochet Pattern

The Braided Beanie Crochet Pattern uses a fun stitch called the Jacob’s Ladder Stitch. It has a faux cable look that is so easy to create!

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Braided Beanie Crochet Pattern

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Materials
140g/252yds worsted weight yarn (I used I Love this Yarn in Cinnamon Cedar)
H/5.0 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
intermediate

Pattern notes & Stitches to Know
fsc – foundation single crochet (video tutorial linked in pattern)
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together

· Written in US terms

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· ch 2 does not count as dc

· This beanie is made from the bottom up beginning with joined rounds, then in turned joined rounds.

· To change the pattern size, go up or down a hook size. You can also add or take out fsc in row 1 (must be a mult of 5)

Approx Finished size (large adult) – 22” x 9”

BRAIDED BEANIE CROCHET PATTERN

ch 2

Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from the hook, fsc 80, join to first sc with sl st (80 sc)

If not doing fsc, ch 81, sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across

To change the size, reduce the number of stitches in row 1 by 5’s. Row 1 must be a mult of 5.

>FOUNDATION SINGLE CROCHET VIDEO TUTORIAL<

Continue working in joined rounds

Round 2 – 8: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc with sl st (80 sc)

The Jacob’s Ladder stitch is used to create the “braided” look

>JACOB’S LADDER STITCH VIDEO TUTORIAL<

Round 9: ch 2, dc in 3, *ch 10, sl st to last dc made, dc in next 5* repeat from * to * around to last 2 stitches, dc in last 2, join to first dc with sl st (80 dc)

The remainder of the beanie is made with joined turned rounds

Round 10: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch around, making sure the ch 10 loops are facing the outside of the beanie, join to first sc with sl st (80 sc)

Round 11 – 14: repeat rounds 9 & 10, turning each round

Decreases will begin in the next round

Round 15: ch 2, turn, dc in 3 stitches, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, dc in next, dc2tog, dc in next 2 stitches, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, *dc in next 5 stitches, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, dc in next, dc2tog, dc in next 2, ch 10, sl st to last dc made* repeat from * to * around to last 2 stitches, dc in last 2, join to first dc with sl st  (72 dc)

Round 16: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch around, making sure the ch-10 loops are facing the outside of the beanie, join to first sc with sl st (72 sc)

Round 17: ch 2, turn, dc2tog, dc in next, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, dc in next 4 stitches, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, *dc in next, dc2tog, dc in next 2, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, dc in next 4, ch 10, sl st to last dc made* repeat from * to * around to last 2 stitches, dc in last 2, join to first dc with sl st (64 dc)

Round 18: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch around, making sure the ch-10 loops are facing the outside of the beanie, join to first sc with sl st (64 sc)

Round 19: ch 2, turn, dc in 2 stitches, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, dc in next, dc2tog, dc in next, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, *dc in next 4 stitches, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, dc in next, dc2tog, dc in next, ch 10, sl st to last dc made* repeat from * to * around to last 2 stitches, dc in last 2, join to first dc with sl st (56 dc)

Round 20: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch around, making sure the ch-10 loops are facing the outside of the beanie, join to first sc with sl st (56 sc)

Round 21: ch 2, turn, dc in 2 stitches, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, dc in next 3, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, *dc in next, dc2tog, dc in next, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, dc in next 3 stitches, ch 10, sl st to last dc made* repeat from * to * around to last 2 stitches, dc2tog, join to first dc with sl st (48 dc)

Round 22: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch around, making sure the ch-10 loops are facing the outside of the beanie, join to first sc with sl st (48 sc)

Round 23: ch 2, turn, dc in 2 stitches, ch 10, sl st to last dc made, *dc in next 3, ch 10, sl st to last dc made* repeat from * to * around to last stitch, dc in last, join to first dc with sl st (48 dc)

Round 24: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch around, making sure the ch-10 loops are facing the outside of the beanie, join to first sc with sl st (48 sc)

Round 25: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (48 dc)

Using your hook, chain the ch-10 loops together starting at the bottom. This process in included in the video tutorial.

Round 26: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *grabbing the topmost ch-10 loop, sc in next stitch (closing in the ch-10 loop), sc in 2 stitches* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st (48 sc)

Round 27: ch 1, turn, *sc in 2 stitches, sc2tog* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st (36 sc)

Round 28: ch 1, turn, *sc in 1 stitch, sc2tog* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st (24 sc)

Round 29: ch 1, turn, sc2tog around (12 sc)

Fasten off. Leave a long end for sewing.

With your yarn needle, weave the long end in and out of the top loops of the last round. Pull end to cinch top closed. Weave in the ends.

>HOW TO FINISH A BOTTOM UP BEANIE PHOTO TUTORIAL<

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