Monkey Around Beanie – FREE PATTERN

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It’s here!!! The fourth pattern in the Monkey Around series is now available! The Monkey Around Beanie is an easy to follow pattern that has the beloved classic look with a modern twist!

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Warm and Classic

Stay warm and classic with the Monkey Around Beanie with a look and style that never gets old!

Worked from the bottom up this beginner friendly pattern gives a nice snug fit and looks cute with or without a pom!

Check Out the Other Monkey Around Patterns!

Monkey Around Ear Warmer, Monkey Around Scarf, Monkey Around Boot Cuffs, and Monkey Around E-Book!

Monkey Around Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern

Materials

• Approx. 62 – 90 yards grey, 30 yds aran/white, and 15 yds red worsted weight yarn. I used Patons Classic Wool Worsted in Dark Grey Marl, Aran, and Bright Red. For an Acrylic alternative try Bernat Premium in Gray Marl, Aran, and Red.
• US size H crochet hook (5.0 mm) I used my fave *Furls Odyssey hook.
• Scissors – These are my fave *scissors!
• Yarn Needle – I use these *Clover needles.
• *Pom pom if desired

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Difficulty

Easy

Gauge

14 stitches x 6 rows HDC = 4″ square

Sizing

The below free version is ideal for teen/adult small: Ideal fit 20-21″ head circumference.

Pattern Notes

• US Terminology.
• All CH 1 do not count as a stitch.
• The yarn I used is a lighter weight worsted. A thicker worsted weight may have different results and you may need to adjust hook size to meet gauge.

Stitch Abbreviations

• CH – Chain
• SC – Single Crochet
• SCBLO – Single Crochet Back Loop Only
• HDC – Half Double Crochet
• HDC3LO – Half Double Crochet in the 3rd Loop Only
• HDC2TOG – Half Double Crochet 2 Together
• SL ST – Slip Stitch
• ST(S) – Stitch(es)

The Pattern – Teen/Adult Small

Ideal fit 20-21″ Head Circumference

Brim – Approx. 18″ long

Using White

Ch 7

Row 1: SC in second CH from hook and each Ch across, CH 1, turn (6).

Row 2 – until approx. 18″ reached: SCBLO in each stitch across, CH 1, turn (6).

Once you’ve reached about 18″ join the band and SLST closed, flip so seam is on the inside.

Body of Hat about 8- 8.5″ high.

Continue with White

Rnd 1: SC evenly around brim, SLST to first SC, CH 1 (64).

Switch to Red

Rnd 2: SC in each ST around,  SLST to first SC, CH 1 (64).

Switch to White

Rnd 3 – 4: SC in each ST around, SLST to first SC, CH 1 (64).

Switch to  Grey

Rnd 5: HDC in each ST around , SLST to first HDC, CH 1 (64).

Rnd 6: HDC3rdLO in each ST around, SLST to first HDC, Ch 1 (64).

Rnd 7: HDC in each ST around , SLST to first HDC, CH 1 (64).

Rnd 8: HDC3rdLO in each ST around, SLST to first HDC, Ch 1 (64).

Rnd 9: HDC in each ST around, SLST to first HDC, CH 1 (64).

Rnd 10: HDC3rdLO in each ST around, SLST to first HDC, Ch 1 (64).

Rnd 11: HDC in each ST around, SLST to first HDC, CH 1 (64).

Rnd 12: HDC3rdLO in each ST around, SLST to first HDC, Ch 1 (64).

Rnd 13: HDC in each ST around, SLST to first HDC, CH 1 (64).

Rnd 14: HDC3rdLO in each ST around, SLST to first HDC, Ch 1 (64).

Rnd 15: HDC in each ST around, SLST to first HDC, CH 1 (64).

Rnd 16: HDC3rdLO in each ST around, SLST to first HDC, Ch 1 (64).

Rnd 17: HDC in each ST around, SLST to first HDC, CH 1 (64).

Rnd 18: (HDC2TOG, 2 HDC) 16 times, SLST to first HDC, Ch 1 (48).

Rnd 19: (HDC2TOG, 1 HDC) 16 times, SLST to first HDC, Ch 1 (32).

Rnd 20: (HDC2TOG ) 16 times, SLST to first HDC, Ch 1 (16).

Rnd 21: (HDC2TOG) 8 times, SLST to first HDC , CH 1 (8).

Tie off leaving long tail to weave through opening to close hat. Weave in all remaining ends.

All Set!! There you have it, your own Monkey Around Beanie! If you’d like the ad-free printable PDF version with stitch tutorial you can grab that on ETSY or Ravelry!

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