Free Crochet Pattern: Tweed Stripes® Striped Beanie or Stocking Cap

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Striped Beanie or Stocking Cap
Lion BrandŽ Tweed Stripes^®
Pattern Number: L10501 This hat has been featured in our YarnPlay newsletter, and includes instructions to make a simple slouchy beanie or a brimmed / cuffed stocking cap.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
Finished Circumference About 21 in. (53 cm), will stretch to fit a range of sizes. Beanie Length: 9 1/2 in. (24 cm) Stocking Cap Length: 12 in. (30 cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

753-203 Tweed Stripes Yarn: Tundra Golden brown, chocolate, and espresso brown
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 5.99
Note: (A)

753-208 Tweed Stripes Yarn: Wildfire Burnt orange, gold, and burgundy
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 5.99
Note: (B)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10 (6 mm)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45

Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

GAUGE:
10 sc + 12 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

NOTES:
1. To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over.

Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops to complete st.

2. Carry color not in use up WS of piece.
3. Beanie and Cap are worked in continuous rnds, with RS facing throughout; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS

BEANIE
With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch.
Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around - 12 sts at end of rnd.
Rnd 3: (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) around - 18 sts at end of rnd.
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) around - 24 sts.
Rnd 5: With B, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same sp, dc in each of next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts; rep from * to end of rnd - 30 sts.
Sl st in beg ch to join.
Rnd 6: With A, (2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts) around - 36 sts.
Rnd 7: (2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts) around - 42 sts.
Rnd 8: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts) around - 48 sts.
Rnd 9: With B, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same sp, dc in each of next 7 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts; rep from * to end of rnd - 54 sts.
Sl st in beg ch to join.
Rnds 10-12: With A, sc in each st around.
Rnd 13: With B, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st around.

Sl st in beg ch to join.
Rnds 14-21: Rep Rnds 10-13.
Rnds 22-24: Rep Rnds 10-12.
Fasten off.

STOCKING CAP
Work Rnds 1-24 of Beanie.
Rnd 25: Rep Rnd 13 of Beanie.
Rnds 26-28: Rep Rnds 10-12 of Beanie.
Rep Rnds 25-28 once more.
Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
ch(s) = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)

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