Crocheted Beanie

A simple crocheted beanie perfect for a chemo patient because I used a really soft cotton, but it’s cute for anyone too!

Fits adults & teens
Crochet hook size H
Yarn I used: Sensations Boardwalk Cotton which I found on clearance at Joann Fabrics. From what I can tell it’s been discontinued 🙁 That being said here is the info about the yarn so you can find a substitution:

Instructions

• Ch 3, work 7 hdc in first st. Join (8 hdc)
• Ch 2, hdc in same stitch. 2 hdc in each. Join. (16 hdc)
• Ch 2, hdc in same stitch, hdc in next. *2 hdc in next, 1 hdc in next* . Repeat from * to * around. Join. (24 hdc)
• Ch 2, hdc in same stitch, hdc in next 2 sts. *2 hdc in next, hdc in next 2 sts* . Repeat from * to * around. Join (32 hdc)
• Ch 2, hdc in same stitch, hdc in next 3 sts, *2 hdc in next, hdc in next 3 sts* . Repeat from * to * around. Join (40 hdc)
• Ch 2, hdc in same stitch, hdc in next 4 sts, *2 hdc in next, hdc in next 4 sts* . Repeat from * to * around. Join (48 hdc)
• Ch 2, hdc in next and each st around. Join. (48hdc)
• Repeat until out of yarn, or until hat is desired length. Fasten off.

Tip for beginners:

hdc = half double crochet
in same stitch = this is how you increase stitches across your work. It is explained in this video from CrochetCabana.com: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzaq_jWev90. Although she is demonstrating with dc stitches (double crochet), the technique is the same for this project using hdc (half double crochet).