Make a cozy, warm beanie made from colorful granny squares, each one like a little cozy hug for your head. Crocheting this beanie is like piecing together a puzzle of soft yarn. Each square popping with vibrant colors and snugly joining its friends to form a cheerful, inviting hat.
Crochet Beanie With Granny Squares
As you loop and hook, the squares come alive, transforming into a stylish beanie that's not just a hat but a piece of wearable art. It's the perfect project for anyone wanting to add a splash of joy and warmth to their day, and when it's done. Wearing it feels like carrying a little piece of sunshine wherever you go. Whether for yourself or as a heartfelt gift. A crochet beanie made from granny squares is a delightful blend of craft, creativity, and comfort.
Materials Needed:
- Scrap yarns (cotton recommended)
- Crochet hook (3 mm suggested)
- Scissors
Granny Square (Make 4 for the sides with 6 rows each):
- Start with a magic ring.
- Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
- Make 11 more double crochet into the ring, for a total of 12 stitches.
- Pull the ring tight and slip stitch to top of chain 3 to close round.
- Cut the yarn and change colors for the next round.
Second Round:
- Start in any space between two double crochets. Chain 3.
- In the same space, make a double crochet.
- Chain 2, yarn over and go to the next space.
- Make a double crochet, yarn over, insert hook in same space, and make another double crochet.
- Draw yarn through all the loops on the hook.
- Repeat this pattern around (two double crochets per space separated by chains), slip stitch to top of chain 3 to close round.
- Cut the yarn and change colors for the next round.
Third Round:
- Change color. Chain 3 in any space and make 2 double crochets in the same space.
- Chain 1, go to the next space, and make 3 double crochets.
- Chain 1, make another set of 3 double crochets in the next space.
- Continue around, creating a block of 3 double crochets separated by 1 chain.
- For corners, chain 2 for the space instead of 1.
- Slip stitch to top of chain 3 to close round.
- Cut the yarn and change colors for the next round.
Fourth Round (Begin shaping into square corners):
- Continue the same pattern with color changes and 3 double crochet blocks separated by chains.
- Make corners by doing 3 double crochets, 2 chains, 3 double crochets in the same space.
- Complete the round, then slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to close.
Fifth and Sixth Rounds:
- Repeat the pattern from the fourth round, making sure to form four corners.
Seventh Round (Only for top square):
- Repeat the pattern, but add an additional round to make one square slightly bigger than the others, which will be the top of the bag.
Joining Squares:
- Take two squares, and place them back to back.
- Start in any corner and make a single crochet through both squares to join.
- Chain 1. Make 3 double crochets in the next space of the first square, then make a single crochet into the corresponding space of the second square.
- Continue joining with single crochets and making 3 double crochets in between.
- When reaching corners, make sure to match corner spaces and join with single crochet and chain.
- Repeat joining for all four sides, attaching the top square last.
Finishing the Bag (Ribbing):
- Make double crochets all around the top edge of the bag.
- For the ribbing pattern, alternate front post double crochet and back post double crochet around.
- Continue the ribbing for several rows until desired height is achieved.
Finishing Tips:
- Hide all yarn ends using a darning needle or by weaving them with a hook.
- Ensure that the joining seams are neatly made and that the ribbing is even.
- You can either leave the bag as is or add handles of your choosing.
Please note that some details had to be condensed for this response, and you may need to watch the video along with these instructions to ensure you follow the nuances of the project.
