Description: The honeycomb crochet beanie is a stylish and cozy accessory that’s perfect for keeping your head warm in cold weather while adding a touch of handmade charm to your outfit. The unique honeycomb stitch pattern creates a textured and visually appealing design that resembles the cells of a honeycomb. This beanie is suitable for crocheters with some intermediate-level skills, as it involves a combination of basic crochet stitches and the honeycomb stitch. With this free pattern and some yarn in your favorite color, you can create a lovely beanie to wear or gift to someone special.

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn in your preferred color (approximately 150-200 yards)
  • Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm) or size needed to achieve gauge
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends
  • Stitch marker

Gauge: 16 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches in honeycomb stitch pattern

Size: One size fits most adults. To adjust the size, you can increase or decrease the number of stitches in multiples of the pattern repeat.

Instructions:

Note: This pattern uses US crochet terminology.

Round 1: Begin with a magic ring (or ch 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring). Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), work 10 single crochet (sc) into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (10 stitches)

Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (20 stitches)

Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (30 stitches)

Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches; repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (40 stitches)

Round 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches; repeat from * to * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (50 stitches)

Round 6: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (50 stitches)

Rounds 7-20: Repeat Round 6 for the desired length of your beanie. Adjust the number of rounds to make it shorter or longer as needed.

Honeycomb Stitch Pattern:

Note: The honeycomb stitch pattern is worked in multiples of 4 stitches.

Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as a half double crochet), skip 3 stitches, 1 half double crochet in the next stitch, ch 2, 1 half double crochet in the same stitch; repeat from * to * across. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as a half double crochet), skip the next ch-2 space, 1 half double crochet in the next half double crochet, ch 2, 1 half double crochet in the same stitch; repeat from * to * across, ending with a half double crochet in the turning chain from the previous row. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 for the honeycomb stitch pattern until your work measures approximately 2 inches from the last round of single crochet.

Finishing:

  1. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
  2. Fold the beanie in half with the right sides together.
  3. Join the top of the beanie closed by slip stitching through both layers across the top.
  4. Turn the beanie right side out.
  5. Optionally, add a pom-pom or other embellishments to the top of the beanie.

Your honeycomb crochet beanie is now complete and ready to keep you warm and stylish during the cooler months. Enjoy your handmade creation or gift it to a loved one!