Shell Stitch Crochet Beanie

Hook-Size G through J Crochet Hook 

Yarn-4-ply worsted weight Size Estimate - 22 inches around

Abbreviations 

SH = Shell 

DC = Double Crochet 

CH = Chain 

MC = Magic Circle I am providing two starts for the cap. You can pick which one you want to use. 

Start 1: Magic Circle for starting loop. 

Start 2: Chain 7, join 

Round 1: CH 1, *SC in starting loop. SH of 5 DC in loop, complete 4 times from *, join in beginning SC. (4 Shells) This next round is preparing for the shell increases. It takes two rounds to complete an increase for shells. 

Round 2: SL ST to 3rd DC, CH 1, *SC in same ST, (this will be an increase shell)SH- 3DC, CH 1, 3 DC. SC in 3rd DC, complete 4 times from *, join in beg SC. (This is the first part of the shell increase, you will have 4 shells with 3DC,CH 1, 3 DC in each shell. There will be 4 more shells added to each chain 1 space in the next round.) 

Round 3: SL ST to 2nd DC, CH 1,*SC in 2nd DC, SH of 5 DC in CH 1 space, SC in 2nd DC, SH of 5 DC in the next SC, Complete 4 times from *, join in beg SC. (This is the second part of the shell increase. When this round is complete, there will be 8 full shells with 5 double crochet each) 

Round 4: SL ST to 3rd DC, CH 1 *SC in DC, SH-5 DC in the next SC, Complete 8 times total from*, join in beg SC. (This is just a normal round of shells. You will have 8 shells with 5 DC in each shell) 

Round 5: SL ST to 3rd DC, CH 1, *SC in DC, SH-3DC, CH 1, 3DC in next SC. SC in 3rd DC. SH-5DC in next SC. Complete 4 times from*, join in beg SC. (First part of the increase. There will be 4 shells of 3DC, CH 1, 3 DC. There will be 4 shells of 5 DC. 8 Shells all together.) The hat will take on the shape of a square at this point. This is normal for the previous and next round. 

Round 6: SL ST to 2rd DC, CH 1, * SC in 2nd DC, SH-5 DC in CH 1. SC in 2 DC. SH-5 DC in next SC, SC in 3rd DC, SH-5 DC in next SC. Complete 4 times from *, join in beg SC. (Second part of the increase. There will be 12 shells total, with 5 DC in each shell) in the next SC. After this there are no more increase rounds. 

The hat will shape into a hat even though it may not look like it at this point. 

Round 7-17: SL ST to 3rd DC, CH 1 *SC in DC, SH-5 DC in the next SC, Complete 12 times total from*, join in beg SC. ( You will have 12 shells with 5 DC in each shell for the remainder of the hat)

 

Crochet Ribbed Beanie Men’s Hat Tutorial

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This crochet beanie is simple and perfect for a beginner. It’s an easy crochet hat to make. It’s unisex but you can always find a hat tutorial for women So I think this will be perfect for men.

Hats for men are always good gift ideas because they can always use them and with the ribbed effect it will not look so big. Since it does not take up much space, they can put it in their pocket when not in use.

Materials

Size 4 yarn 180 mt-197 yards

5.0mm hook

Tapestry needle

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Stitches used

Chain: ch

Double crochet: dc

Front Post Double Crochet: fpdc

Back Post Double Crochet: bpdc

Stitch: st

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Notes

When you see *( )** it means you repeat the instructions in between *( )** Where you see the word ​turn​ it means to turn your work clockwise and work back down the row.

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Make a Magic Ring.

Row 1: Ch3 (this is the first dc)+11 dc.

Row 2: Ch3 (this is the first dc.) + 1 fpdc  around the first dc of previous row+*(1 dc in the dc of previous row+1 fpdc  around the same dc of previous row)** (at the end of the row2,you have 12 dc+12fpdc)

Row 3: Ch3 (this is the first dc)+1 dc in the st of fpdc of previous row+1 fpdc around the fpdc of previous row+*(1 dc in the st of dc of previous row+1 dc in the st of fpdc of previous row+1 fpdc around the fpdc of previous row)**

Row 4: Ch3 (this is the first dc)+1 fpdc in the dc of previous row+*(1 dc in the st of dc of previous row+1 fpdc around the dc of previous row+1 dc in the st of fpdc of previous row+1 fpdc around the fpdc of previous row)**

Row 5: Ch2 (not count this as a dc)*( 1bpdc around the dc of previous row)+1fpdc around the fpdc of previous row)**

Repeat row 5 until your beanie is 22cm.

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