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Rolling Shells Beanie Crochet Pattern

The Rolling Shells Beanie Crochet Pattern is a Unisex design that would be a perfect make for the guys and gals in your life.  You can customize the crochet pattern to create a perfect fit for anyone. 

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Below you will find a FREE version of the Rolling Shells Beanie Crochet Pattern.

Rolling Shells Beanie FREE Crochet Pattern

Information Needed

I used 2 colors of Caron One Pound 100% Acrylic Yarn.  (16 oz/453.6 g) (812 yds/742 m)

Advanced Beginner 

US Terminology

Materials:
US H or 5mm Crochet Hook
MC = 60-80 yds #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
CC = 50-70 yds of #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
st = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
rep = repeat
blo = back loop only
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
dc2tog = double crochet 2 together
alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2
YO = Yarn Over
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color

Notes:
ch 2 counts as a hdc
ch 3 counts as a dc
alt ch 2 counts as a st
the hat brim is worked flat
the hat body is worked the round
If you do not meet Gauge try going up or down a hook size
If you are using 2 colors, it is best to use the same thicknesses for each color
Below there are 2 sizes to choose from, Child Size and Adult

Special Stitches:
Beg Shell = (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in same sp
Shell = (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in same sp

Double Crochet 2 Together – dc2tog

• YO, insert hook into specified st
• YO, pull up a loop
• YO, pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook)
• YO, insert hook into next st, YO, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook)
• YO, pull through 2 loops on hook. (3 loops on hook)
• YO, pull through all 3 loops

Special Note:
The pattern calls for using the Carrying Yarn Method.  This allows you to carry your MC and CC up the rows without fastening off.

Video Tutorial:
Closing Brim
Double Crochet 2 Together
Carrying Colors

Gauge:
US H or 5mm Crochet Hook
Brim:  8 st x 8 rows = 4”
Shells:  4 rows = 4”

Brim Gauge Swatch:
US H or 5mm Crochet Hook
16 st x 8 rows = 4”

R1: ch 18 hdc into the 3rd ch from hook, hdc across.  turn (16 hdc)
R2-R8: alt ch 2 or ch 2, hdc in blo of next 14 st, hdc in last st. turn (16 hdc)

Size Chart

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Rolling Shells Beanie Crochet Pattern

BRIM

Note:  you can customize your Brim by repeating R2 until you meet your head’s circumference.

Using MC

R1: ch 8 (14) hdc into the 3rd ch from hook, hdc across.  turn (6, 12 hdc)

R2: alt ch 2 or ch 2, hdc in blo of next 4 (10, 10) st, hdc in last st. turn (6, 12 hdc)

R3-39 (48):  rep R2

Closing Brim  

Step 1:
hold both ends together without twisting, sl st blo in each st across, going through both last row work and starting row.  

Step 2:
turn slightly to start working across the side of the Brim

Step 3:
alt ch 2 or ch 2, hdc in each st around.  sl st in 1st st to join.  (39, 48 hdc)

Do not fasten off.  This is where you will start the Carrying Colors Method.

 Body

Note:  you can customize the height of your hat be adding or subtracting rows

R1:  using your CC, attach yarn with a sl st in same sp as join, Beg Shell in same st, sk 2 sts, *Shell in next st, sk 2 sts.  rep from * around.  sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next 2 dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your MC  (13, 16 Shells) (78, 96 dc)

R2:  Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around.  sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next 2 dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your CC  (13, 16 Shells) (78, 96 dc)

R3:  Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around.  sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next 2 dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your MC  (13, 16 Shells) (78, 96 dc)

R4:  Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around.  sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next 2 dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your CC  (13, 16 Shells) (78, 96 dc)

R5:  Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around.  sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next 2 dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your MC  (13, 16 Shells) (78, 96 dc)

R6:  Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around.  sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next 2 dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your CC  (13, 16 Shells) (78, 96 dc)

R7:  Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next 2 dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your MC  (13, 16 Shells) (78, 96 dc)

R8:  Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around.  sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next 2 dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your CC  (13, 16 Shells) (78, 96 dc)

Child Size STOP here.  Do NOT fasten off.  Move to Crown 

R9:  Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next 2 dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your MC  (16 Shells & 96 dc)

R10:  Beg Shell in same ch-1 sp, *Shell in each ch-1 sp around.  sl st in top of ch 3, sl st in next 2 dc, insert hook into ch-1 sp, Carry Up your CC  (16 Shells & 96 dc)

Adult Size STOP here.  Do NOT fasten off.  Move to Crown 

Crown

Note:  ch 1 does NOT counts as a st

R1:  sl st in 1st dc, ch 3, sk 1 st, dc2tog, *sk 1 st, dc2tog. rep from * around until last 2 st.  sk last 2 st, sl st in top of ch-3 to join. (26, 32 dc)

R2:  ch 2, dc in next st (this counts as dc2tog), dc2tog in each st around.  sl st in 1st st to join.  (13, 16 dc)

Child Size

R3:  ch 3, dc2tog in each st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (7 dc)

Fasten off leaving a long tail of yarn.  Weave the long tail of yarn through each st, draw tight to close the top of the crown.

Adult

R3:  ch 3, dc2tog in each st around until last st. sk last st. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 dc)

Fasten off leaving a long tail of yarn.  Weave the long tail of yarn through each st, draw tight to close the top of the crown.

@Jo’s Crafty Hook 2024

That’s it!  You have created your own version of the Hat Pattern!

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