Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern
The Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie is a free, beginner-friendly crochet pattern for a warm beanie with a pop of color. This pattern was designed by Candace of T&C Crafters.
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Now that the cold months are upon us in the northern United States, it is clearly beanie season! While my Criss-Cross Bucket Hat is still one of my go-to hats, I knew I needed something to cover my ears and offer a little more warmth. I created the Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie to coordinate well with my Criss-Cross Tote Bag that I take everywhere!
The Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern that works up really quickly! The chunky yarn and easy stitches allow even the newest crocheter to work up a beautiful beanie in a short amount of time. For those seasoned crocheters, this pattern works great if you need a quick gift, are making hats to donate, or if you want to sell beanies at markets! The color combination on this beanie pattern is totally customizable, so your possibilities are endless!
Why Should You Crochet a Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie?
The Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie is a really easy, beginner-friendly design that works up really quickly! This adult-sized beanie only takes a little over an hour to crochet. The cross-stitching accents really allow for a lot of customization options and add texture to this beanie in a subtle way. You can dress up this beanie with a pom pom or leave it without, and it will still look great!
How Can I Accessorize My Criss-Cross Beanie?
It’s always great to have a matching bag to go with your hat! The Criss-Cross Tote Bag is another free pattern available right her on the T&C Crafters blog! This bag is great for everyday use – I seriously use it everywhere I go! It’s an easy, beginner-friendly pattern that you can make up once you are done making your beanie.
Find the FREE Criss-Cross Tote Bag Pattern here!
Want to save the Criss-Cross Tote Bag pattern for later? Click here to pin it on Pinterest!
What Supplies Do You Need to Crochet a Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie?
- Super Bulky (Weight 6) Acrylic or Wool Yarn – Make sure both your main color and contrast colors are the same thickness.
- 7 mm Crochet Hook – I used my Clover Amour ergonomic hook.
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Notes about Materials
To make the Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie, you will need super bulky (weight 6 yarn). I used Stitch Studio by Nicole’s Belle, which is a 100% Acrylic yarn that used to be carried at A.C. Moore (RIP…). Bernat Softee Chunky and Lion Brand Hometown are similar to the yarn I used and would be good alternatives. If you want to make your beanie even warmer, you may want to consider going with a wool or wool-blend yarn. Lion Brand Hue + Me, Juniper Moon Big Merino Wool, or Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick would be great options!
What Size is the Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie?
This pattern is made for a teen or adult. The beanie measures 11 1/2 inches wide at the base, which will fit a head circumference up to 23 inches. The beanie measures approximately 8 1/2 inches from top to bottom.
Gauge (Essential)
Using a 7 mm crochet hook and chunky yarn, a magic ring with 8 HDC should measure just over 1 inch in diameter.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Ch – Chain
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- HDC INC – Half Double Crochet Increase
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- FLO – Front Loop Only
- FO – Finish Off
Special Stitches
Cross Stitch – To complete a cross stitch, you need to skip the first stitch, double crochet in the second stitch, and then double crochet in the stitch that you had previously skipped.
Here is a great video tutorial by Hooked by Robin that explains how to complete a cross stitch.
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked in joined rounds starting with a magic ring. To prevent a slanted join within the hat, I used a trick that I learned from the amazing Alexandra of EyeLoveKnots, Cre8tion Crochet, and Yarn Crafts & Coffee. Instead of increasing in the first stitch, only place one stitch at that space. After working the rest of the round the way you normally would, put the missing stitch in the same space as the original chain one. You will notice that I implemented this trick in the pattern.
Criss-Cross Chunky Beanie Crochet Pattern
Round 1: Create a magic ring, ch 1, HDC 8 in ring. Pull yarn to close. Sl st to first HDC to join (8)
Round 2: Ch 1, HDC, [HDC INC] x 7, HDC in same st as ch 1, sl st to first HDC to join (16)
Round 3 – Ch 1, HDC 2, [HDC INC, HDC] x 7, HDC in same st as ch 1, sl st to first HDC to join (24)
Round 4: Ch 1, HDC 3, [HDC INC, HDC 2] x 7, HDC in same st as ch 1, sl st to first HDC to join (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, HDC 4, [HDC INC, HDC 3] x 7, HDC in same st as ch 1, sl st to first HDC to join (40)
Round 6: Ch 1, HDC 5, [HDC INC, HDC 4] x 7, HDC in same st as ch 1, sl st to first HDC to join (48)
Round 7: Ch 1, HDC 6, [HDC INC, HDC 5] x 7, HDC in same st as ch 1, sl st to first HDC to join (56)
Rounds 8 – 12: Ch 1, HDC around in BLO, sl st to first HDC to join (56)
Round 13: *Switch to accent color 1* Ch 1, Cross Stitch 28 times, sl st to first DC to join (56)
Round 14: *Switch to main color* Ch 1, HDC around, sl st to first HDC to join (56)
Round 15: *Switch to accent color 2* Ch 1, Cross Stitch 28 times, sl st to first DC to join (56)
Round 16: *Switch to main color* Ch 1, HDC around, sl st to first HDC to join (56)
Round 17: Ch 1, HDC around, sl st to first HDC to join (56)
Round 18: Ch 1, Loosely sl st around. FO. (56)
Looking for More Fun Beanie Patterns?
Check out this awesome round-up of 30+ Free Crochet Hat Patterns by Alexandra of Cre8tion Crochet
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