Are you tired of generic, mass-produced beanies that lack character and style? Look no further, because we have the solution for you: the Diamond Beanie Crochet Pattern! This unique pattern combines functionality with beauty, creating a one-of-a-kind hat that will keep you warm and stylish all winter long. Get your crochet hooks ready, because we’re about to unleash your inner artist and transform your winter wardrobe.
The Diamond Stitch
This stitch is not just your regular, ordinary crochet stitch! It’s a unique and attractive crafting technique that brings out the charm and elegance in every piece of work, making crochet products stand out from the generic. With its distinct diamond pattern, it offers an added level of sophistication, signifying a higher quality of craftsmanship. This stitch is an intermediate or even advanced stitch. But not to worry, there is a stitch video tutorial included in the pattern. The video will guide you step-by-step in creating this intricate-looking stitch.
Choosing Your Yarn
For this beanie I sed Loops & Threads Soft Classic. This is an affordable, acrylic yarn found at Michaels. This beanie uses post stitches, which means it uses more yarn than the typical hat. I love that it uses less than one big skein of acrylic yarn. Making this beanie easy and affordable to work up, especially as a gift for someone. A more luxurious yarn would work great as well. A wool or wool/acrylic blend would work up beautifully with this stitch design. I would not recommend a cotton yarn, as it can stretch out easily.
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Diamon Beanie Crochet Pattern
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Materials
150g worsted weight acrylic yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic in Off White)
I/5.5 mm hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Level
intermediate/advanced
Pattern notes & stitches to know
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
sc blo – single crochet back loop only
sc2tog – single crochet 2 together
dc – double crochet
fptr – front post treble crochet
fptr2tog – front post treble 2 together
· written in US terms
· ch 1 does not count as sc
· This beanie is worked from the bottom up, starting with the ribbing around the bottom.
· This pattern uses the Diamond Stitch >> VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE
Approx Finished Size – Adult – (not including pom pom or tassels):
Circumference: 21” Length: 8”
DIAMOND BEANIE CROCHET PATTERN
ch 9
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across (8 sc)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc, sc blo in next 6 stitches, sc in last (8 sc)
Row 3 – 6: repeat row 2
Row 7: ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first stitch, sc blo across to last stitch, sc in last (9 sc)
Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in across to last stitch, 2 sc in last (10 sc)
Row 9 – 15: repeat rows 7 & 8 – each row will increase by 1 (17 sc)
Row 16 – 18: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in 15 stitches, sc in last (17 sc)
Row 19: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo across to last 2 stitches, sc2tog (16 sc)
Row 20: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc blo across to last stitch, sc in last (15 sc)
Row 21 – 27: repeat rows 19 & 20 – each row will decrease by 1 (8 sc)
Row 28 – 47: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in 6 stitches, sc in last (8 sc)
Row 48 – 67: repeat rows 7 – 27
Row 68 – 70: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, sc blo in 6 stitches, sc in last (8 sc)
To adjust the circumference, add or take out ribbing rows. Number of rows must be a multiple of 4 + 2
Bring both short ends of the ribbing together, slip stitch the ends together. Now you will work around the top of the ribbing in joined rounds.
Round 1: ch 1, sc evenly around, working 1 sc in the end of each row of ribbing, join to the first sc with sl st (70 sc)
The Diamond Stitch begins in the next round.
Watch the VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE. (note: the tutorial is made in rows, this beanie is made in rounds)
Round 2: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (70 dc)
Round 3: ch 1, turn, fptr around the 3rd stitch in round 1, *sc in next 3 stitches, fptr2tog (the first “leg” goes into the same stitch from previous fptr, skip 3 stitches, make second “leg” in next stitch)* repeat from * to * around, to last 2 stitches, fptr around final fptr, sc in last stitch, join to first fptr with sl st
Round 4: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (70 dc)
Round 5: ch 1, turn, sc in 2 stitches, *fptr (working around fptr and fp2tog to make diamond shape), sc in next 3 stitches* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st
Round 6: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (70 dc)
Round 7: ch 1, turn, fptr around fptr2tog, sc in next 3 stitches, *fptr2tog (to make a diamond shape), sc in next 3 stitches* repeat from * to * around to last 2 stitches, fptr around final fptr, sc in last, join to first fptr with sl st
Round 8: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (70 dc)
Round 9: repeat round 5
Round 10: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (70 dc)
Decreases begin in the next round
Round 11: ch 1, turn, fptr around fptr2tog, sc in next, sc2tog, *fptr2tog (to make a diamond shape), sc in next, sc2tog* repeat from * to * around to last 2 stitches, fptr around final fptr, sc in last, join to first fptr with sl st (53)
Round 12: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (53 dc)
Round 13: ch 1, turn, sc2tog, *fptr (working around fptr and fp2tog to make diamond shape), sc2tog* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st (35)
Round 14: ch 2, turn, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (35 dc)
Round 15: ch 1, turn, fptr around fptr2tog, *fptr2tog (to make a diamond shape)* repeat from * to * around to last 2 stitches, fptr around final fptr, skip last stitch, join to first fptr with sl st (17)
Round 16: ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch around, join to first sc with sl st (17 sc)
Fasten off.
Leave a long end for sewing.
Using a yarn needle, weave the long end in and out around the top of the beanie. Pull tight to cinch closed. Sew the top closed. Weave in the ends.
TASSLES
Join yarn to the bottom of one earmuff.
Ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across. Join to beanie. Fasten off. Weave in the ends.
Add fringe to the end.
Repeat on other side.
Add a Pom Pom.
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