The Autumn Plaid Beanie Crochet Pattern

Hey Everyone!

I’m back with another free crochet pattern. Continuing on with the plaid theme, the Autumn Plaid Beanie is next up on the list! I don’t think I can even put into words how much I am OBSESSED with plaid. More than half of the items in my closet are plaid (no joke!). Thankfully they are all different patterns and colors, but still plaid nonetheless.

My last plaid pattern was for the Autumn Plaid Scarf so naturally I had to make it a matching set by including my Autumn Plaid Beanie pattern. I had written the pattern for the beanie years ago but decided to update the pattern and make it available for free on my blog after writing the pattern for the scarf. I am so excited to finally be adding this pattern to the blog and hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Feel free to get as creative as you want with the color combinations. The possibilities are endless!

Happy Crocheting!

For the Autumn Plaid Scarf pattern click here!

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Materials

*5.00 mm Crochet Hook and 5.50mm Crochet Hook

Weight 4 Worsted Weight Yarn (yarn I used listed below)

*Yarn Needle

*Scissors

Faux Fur Pom Pom (optional)

Hair Tie (optional)

Yarn Choice

For most of my wearable items I prefer to use a softer worsted weight yarn or a yarn that responds well to a steamer. I tend to steam most of my items to make them more soft and pliable and I have found that there are some brands, such as Caron Simply Soft or a yarn that has a higher wool content, that don’t respond well to steaming. For that reason I tend to use Loops & Threads Impeccable or Caron One Pound. I have also found that the Big Twist brand works really well.

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For this pattern I used the following yarn:

Loops & Threads Impeccable in Black

Loops & Threads Impeccable in Burgundy

Loops & Threads Impeccable in Red Hot

Red Heart Super Saver in Aran Tweed

I have also used the following:

Loops & Threads Impeccable in Soft Taupe

Loops & Threads Impeccable in Putty

Loops & Threads Impeccable in Aran

Stitch Key (US Terms)

Ch = Chain

St/sts = Stitch(es)

Sc = Single Crochet

Sc2tog = Single Crochet 2 Together

Hdc = Half Double Crochet

Dc = Double Crochet

Dc2tog = Double Crochet 2 Together

Sl st = Slip Stitch

Blo = Back Loop Only

Working in the 3rd loop: refer to the attached video here.

Color Abbreviations

Color A = Black

Color B = Burgundy

Color C = Red Hot

Brim Color = Aran Tweed

Special Notes

-The brim of the beanie is worked in rows.

-The body of the beanie is worked in joined rounds.

-The beanie is worked up using the Tapestry Crochet color changing method.

-The 1st stitch of the round is placed in the same stitch as the starting chain.

-Repeat what is between the asterisks **.

-Feel free to substitute any color combination you would like for Color A, B and C, as well as the brim color.

Dimensions: 9 inches wide x 8.5 inches long (18 inch circumference)

Gauge: 15 dc sts x 8 rows = 4 inch square

Pattern

I have included charts for some of the color combinations I have used for reference and inspiration. Feel free to use any color combination you would like.

Brim: 5.00 mm Crochet Hook

In Aran Tweed, CH 11

Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 2 – Row 72: In Blo, sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10)

After Row 72, fold the brim in half and slip stitch the 2 halves together. Flip the brim so that the seam is facing the inside.

Body: 5.50 mm Crochet Hook

Round 1: Continuing with the brim color, Ch 1. Hdc in each row of the brim. Sl st to the 1st hdc of the round to join. (72) Change to Color A.

Round 2: Working in the 3rd loop, Ch 2. With Color A, Dc in the same st as the Ch 2 and in the next 3 sts. Change to Color B, Dc in the next 4 sts. *Change to Color A, dc in the next 4 sts. Change to Color B, dc in the next 4 sts* repeat until the end of the round. Sl st to the 1st dc to join. (72) Change to Color A.

Round 3: With Color A, Ch 2. Dc in the same st as the ch 2 and in the next 3 sts. Change to Color B, dc in the next 4 sts. *Change to Color A, dc in the next 4 sts. Change to Color B, dc in the next 4 sts* repeat until the end of the round. Sl st to the 1 dc to join. (72)

Round 4: With Color B, Ch 2. Dc in the same st as the Ch 2 and in the next 3 sts. Change to Color C, dc in the next 4 sts. *Change to Color B, dc in the next 4 sts. Change to Color C, dc in the next 4 sts* repeat until the end of the round. Sl st to the 1st dc to join. (72) Change to Color B.

Round 5: Repeat Round 4

Round 6: With Color A, Ch 2. Dc in the same st as the ch 2 and in the next 3 sts. Change to Color B, dc in the next 4 sts. *Change to Color A, dc in the next 4 sts, Change to Color B, dc in the next 4 sts* repeat until the end of the round. Sl st to the 1st dc to join. (72) Change to Color A.

Round 7: Repeat Round 6

Round: 8: With Color B, Ch 2. Dc in the same st as the Ch 2 and in the next 3 sts. Change to Color C, dc in the next 4 sts. *Change to Color B, dc in the next 4 sts. Change to Color C, dc in the next 4 sts* repeat until the end of the round. Sl st to the 1st dc to join. (72) Change to Color B.

Round 9: Repeat Round 8

Round 10: With Color A, Ch 2. Dc in the same st as the ch 2 and in the next 3 sts. Change to Color B, dc in the next 4 sts. *Change to Color A, dc in the next 4 sts, Change to Color B, dc in the next 4 sts* repeat until the end of the round. Sl st to the 1st dc to join. (72) Change to Color A.

Round 11: With Color A, Ch 2. Dc in the same st as the ch 2 and in the next st, dc2tog. Change to Color B, dc in the next 2 sts, dc2tog. *Change to Color A, dc in the next 2 sts, dc2tog. Change to Color B, dc in the next 2 sts, dc2tog* repeat until the end of the round. Sl st to the 1st dc to join. (54)

Round 12: With Color B, Ch 2. In the same st as the ch 2 and in the next st dc2tog, dc in the next st. Change to Color C, dc2tog, dc in the next st. *Change to Color B, dc2tog, dc in the next st. Change to Color C, dc2tog, dc in the next st* repeat until the end of the round. Sl st to the 1st dc to join. (36) Change to Color B.

Round 13: With Color B, Ch 2. In the same st as the ch 2 and in the next st dc2tog. Change to Color C, dc2tog. *Change to Color B, dc2tog. Change to Color C, dc2tog* repeat until the end of the round. Sl st to the 1st dc to join. (18)

To make the beanie a messy bun beanie, stop here. With Color C, Ch 1 and sc a hair tie onto the beanie in each st around. Slip Stitch to the 1st sc of the round to join. (18) Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Round 14: With Color C, Ch 1. In the same st as the ch 1 and in the next st, sc2tog. Sc2tog in the remaining sts of the round. Sl st to the 1st sc to join. (9)

After Round 14, fasten off leaving at least a 12 inch tail. Using the tail, weave in and out of the remaining sts and pull to close the top.
Knot off the tail and weave in your ends. Attach a faux fur pom pom (optional).

ENJOY!