Striped Crochet Hat – Bandy Beanie

Top off your winter wardrobe with the big, bold stripes in the Bandy Beanie! This warm and squishy, striped crochet hat works up super quickly, using only one color in each round. The pattern includes 5 sizes from baby to adult!

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Hat of the Month Crochet Along

I designed this striped crochet hat for the 2023 Hat of the Month CAL. This year-long event is hosted by Rhondda from Oombawka Designs and Amy from The Stitchin Mommy. Follow along for 3 new hat patterns every month! The other two patterns this month are the Boba Bubble Tea Hat by Rhondda and the Razzle Dazzle Beanie by Amy.

Scarf of the Month Crochet Along

Rhondda and Amy also run a Scarf of the Month CAL. It works the same way as the hats, and I was the guest designer for October for that CAL as well. Get the Bandy Cowl pattern, and make a matching set!

Don’t Miss the Coupon Codes!

As part of the CAL, each of the patterns is available free with a coupon code for one day only. The offer on this one has now expired. Visit the main Hat of the Month CAL and Scarf of the Month CAL posts and sign up for the monthly reminder emails so you don’t miss the next one!

Gauge and Hook Sizes

To achieve a wider range of sizes without completely altering the pattern, both stitch count AND gauge vary between sizes. 3 sizes are worked with larger hooks, and 2 extra sizes are squeezed in between by using smaller hooks.

For example, the small and large adult sizes have exactly the same instructions, but the small size uses smaller hooks. Make sure to match the appropriate gauge measurements for your size!

Yarn Choices

I chose solid yarns with a lot of contrast for the sample. Yarnspirations originally provided both yarns for other projects.

Color A is Caron One Pound in 10546 Midnight Blue (the darkest one in this picture). I used this combination of blues in my Shapeshifter Square pattern.

Color B is Red Heart With Love in #1711 Cameo (the solid pink one in this picture). Check out this color combo in my Tropical Stripes Market Bag.

The higher the contrast between your yarns, the bolder and more dramatic the stripes will be. You could also use a variegated or self-striping yarn for one of the colors, paired with a contrasting solid color yarn. Using 2 color-changing yarns is possible as well, particularly if they are very different color palettes, but it does run the risk of “muddying” the pattern.

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Abbreviations used

This pattern uses US terms.

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• rnd = round
• sc = single crochet
• sk = skip
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space
• st(s) = stich(es)
• V = V-stitch

Recommended Resources

• How to Crochet Without a Slip Knot
• 3 Ways to Start a Crochet Circle
• Invisible Join for Crocheting in the Round
• 3 Ways to Weave in Ends in Crochet

Special Stitches

V-stitch (V): (Dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st. When working into a V st, work into the ch-1 sp at the center.

Working below a ch-sp: When working into a st or sp below a ch-sp, work around the ch-sp so that it is encapsulated inside the stitch.

Pattern Notes

Pay particular attention to the instructions for color changes in the pattern. It’s written so the main color stays dominant over the accent color, preventing a messy “seam” at the beginning of the rounds.

All rounds are worked on the right side, do not turn your work.

Use main hook for Crown and Body of hat. Ribbing hook is used only for the final Ribbing section.

Instructions

Crown

Rnd 1: With A and main hook, ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook (skipped chs count as first dc), (dc, sc) 5 times in same ch, join with sl st in first dc. (6 dc, 6 sc)

For all odd numbered rnds, do NOT change colors in the joining sl st. Work the joining sl st in color A. Then drop A and start the next round with color B.

Rnd 2: With B, Ch 2 (counts as ch-1 sp), sk first dc, [V (see Special Stitches) in next sc, ch 1, sk next dc] 5 times, V in next sc changing to A in the last “pull through” step of the last st, do not join. (6 Vs, 6 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 3: With A, ch 1, [3 dc in skipped dc below next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next V] around, join with sl st in first st. (18 dc, 6 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 4: With B, ch 3 (counts as ch-2 sp), sk first 3 dc, V in V below next ch-1 sp, [ch 2, sk next 3 dc, V in V below next ch-1 sp] around changing to A in the last “pull through” step of the last st, do not join. (6 Vs, 6 ch-2 sps)

Baby Size Only:

Rnd 5: With A, ch 1, [working into the 3 dc below next ch-2 sp: 2 dc in first dc, dc in 2nd dc, 2 dc in 3rd dc; ch 1, sk next V] around, join with sl st in first st. (30 dc, 6 ch-1 sps)

Crown should measure 4.5 inches in diameter.

Sizes [Toddler, Child, Small, Large] Only:

Rnd 5: With A, ch 1, [working into the 3 dc below next ch-2 sp: dc in first dc, (dc, sc, dc) in 2nd dc, dc in 3rd dc; ch 1, sk next V] around, join with sl st in first st. (24 dc, 6 sc, 6 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 6: With B, ch 2 (counts as ch-1 sp), sk first 2 dc, V in next sc, ch 1, sk next 2 dc, V in V below next ch-1 sp, [sk next 2 dc, V in next sc, ch 1, sk next 2 dc, V in V below next ch-1 sp] around changing to A in the last “pull through” step of the last st, do not join. (12 Vs, 12 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 7: With A, ch 1, [working into 2 dc below next ch-1 sp: dc in first dc, 2 dc in 2nd dc; ch 1, sk next V] around, join with sl st in first st. (36 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)

Chrown should now measure about [5.5, 6.25, 5.5, 6.25] inches in diameter. (Image shows size Small)

Sizes [Small, Large] Only:

Rnd 8: Repeat rnd 4. (12 Vs, 12 ch-2 sps)

Rnd 9: With A, ch 1, [working into 3 dc below next ch-1 sp: dc in first dc, 2 dc in 2nd dc, dc in 3rd dc; ch 1, sk next V] around, join with sl st in first st. (48 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)

Crown should measure [7, 7.75] inches in diameter. (Image shows size Small)

Body (All sizes)

Rnd 1: With B, ch 4 [2, 2, 3, 3] (counts as ch-sp), sk first 5 [3, 3, 4, 4] dc, V in V below next ch-sp, [ch 3 [1, 1, 2, 2], sk next 5 [3, 3, 4, 4] dc, V in V below next ch sp] around, changing to A in the last “pull through” step of the last st, do not join. (6 [12, 12, 12, 12] Vs, 6 [13, 12, 12,12] ch-sps)

Rnd 2: With A, ch 1, [dc in each dc below next ch-sp, ch 1, sk next V] around, join with sl st in first st. (30 [36, 36, 48, 48] dc, 6 [12, 12, 12, 12] ch-sps)

Rnds 3-10 [12, 12, 14, 14]: Repeat [rnds 1-2] 4 [5, 5, 6, 6] times more.

Cut B, leaving a tail to weave in later.

Ribbing

Change to ribbing hook.

Baby size only:

Rnd 1: Continuing with A, ch 2 (counts as bpdc), [fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st] twice, dc in V below next ch-1 sp, *bpdc in next st, [fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st] twice, dc in V below next ch-1 sp, rep from * around, join with sl st in first st. (18 bpdc, 12 fpdc, 6 dc).

Sizes [Toddler, Child] only:

Rnd 1: Continuing with A, ch 2 (counts as bpdc), [fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st, dc in V below next ch-1 sp, [bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st, dc in V below next ch-1 sp] around, join with sl st in first st. (24 bpdc, 12 fpdc, 12 dc)

Rnd 2 [Rnds 2-3]: Ch 2 (counts as bpdc), fpdc in next st, [bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st] around, join with sl st in first st. (24 bpdc, 24 fpdc)

Sizes [Small, Large] only:

Rnd 1: Continuing with A, ch 2 (counts as bpdc), fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st, dc in V below next ch-1 sp, [fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st] twice, dc in V below next ch-1 sp, *[bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st] twice, dc in V below next ch-1 sp, [fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st] twice, dc in V below next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, join with sl st in first st. (24 bpdc, 24 fpdc, 12 dc)

Rnds 2-3: Ch 2 (counts as bpdc), fpdc in next st, [bpdc in next st, fpdc in next st] around, join with sl st in first st. (30 bpdc, 30 fpdc)

All Sizes:

Fasten off.

Weave in all ends.

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