I love the look of knitted garments, very clean, no holes. But I cannot knit. So I crocheted this beanie which looks knitted. This stitch is perfect to include fair isle design too.
Waistcoat stitch is perfect to make your crochet work look like knitting. It is just single crochet, but instead of inserting the hook below 2 top loops of the stitch, it is inserted in between the post of the stitch ( you can see the little Vs). Decrease is also similar to regular sc, just insert your hook in Vs.
This beanie works up really quickly, because the large hook is used. Make sure you keep your tension little loose and use a pointier hook. I would also recommend a yarn which is slightly thinner than regular worsted weight yarn. But always make sure you have checked your gauge and it matches with the gauge mentioned in the pattern. This is very important for perfect fitting beanie.
Things you will need
Worsted weight yarn (prefer yarn that is slightly thin, like caron simply soft)
Crochet hooks
G/6 (4 mm)
L/11 (8 mm)
Stitch marker
Yarn needle
Pair of scissors
Pompom maker or a ready made pompom (optional)
Abbreviations
wc : waistcoat stitch
wc2tog : waistcoat stitch two together
Hdc-blo : half double crochet inback loop only
Special stitches:
wc2tog: insert hook in between the post (v) of the specified st, pull up a loop, insert the hook in between post of next st, pull up a loop (3 loops on the hook), yarn over, pull up a loop, pull through all the 3 loops on the hook.
Gauge
Gauge swatch 1:
With 4 mm hook,
ch 9, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch.
Row 2-6: ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st. (8 sts)
The swatch should measure approx 2" by 2.5"
Gauge swatch 2:
Row 1: With 8 mm hook, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch. (10 sts)
Row 2-16: ch 1, turn. wc st in each st. (10 sts)
The swatch should measure 4" by 4"
Notes:
1. Ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch.
2. Band is worked with smaller hook in rows while rest of the beanie is worked with larger hook in spirals (without joining with slip stitch st the end of each round). Use a stitch marker to keep the track of number of rounds.
3. After completing the band, fold it lengthwise and join with sl st, turn it inside out, switch to larger hook and work across the length of the band.
4. Instructions for closing the top hole and attaching a pom pom have been added at the end of the pattern, after all the sizes.
Pattern:
Preemie
Ribbing:
Row 1: With 4 mm hook, ch 5, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch. (4 sts)
Row 2-28: ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st. (4 sts).
The band should measure approx 11.5"
Fold it legthwise and join with sl st, turn inside out. Switch to larger hook.
Round 1: ch 1, add 28 sc evenly across the ribbing (1 sc per hdc row). Do not join with sl st. Continue in spirals. (28 st)
Round 2-10: wc st in each st. (28 sts)
Round 11: wc st in each of next 8 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat three more time. (24 sts)
Round of 12: wc st in each of next 2 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (18 sts)
Round 13: wc st in next st, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (12 sts)
Round 14: wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (6 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Newborn
Ribbing:
Row 1: With 4 mm hook, ch 5, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch. (4 sts)
Row 2-32: ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st. (4 sts)
The band should measure approx 13"
Fold it legthwise and join with sl st, turn inside out. Switch to larger hook.
Round 1: ch 1, add 32 sc evenly across the ribbing (1 sc per hdc row). Do not join with sl st. Continue in spirals. (32 st)
Round 2-11: wc st in each st. (32 sts)
Round 12: wc st in each of next 14 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat one more time. (30 sts)
Round 13: wc st in each of next 3 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (24 sts)
Round 14: wc st in each of next 2 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (18 sts)
Round 15: wc st in next st, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (12 sts)
Round 16: wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (6 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
0-3 months
Ribbing:
Row 1: With 4 mm hook, ch 5, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch. (4 sts)
Row 2-36: ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st. (4 sts)
The band should measure approx 14.5"
Fold it legthwise and join with sl st, turn inside out. Switch to larger hook.
Round 1: ch 1, add 36 sc evenly across the ribbing (1 sc per hdc row). Do not join with sl st. Continue in spirals. (36 st)
Round 2-15: wc st in each st. (36 sts)
Round 16: wc st in each of next 4 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (30 sts)
Round 17: wc st in each of next 3 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (24 sts)
Round 18: wc st in each of next 2 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (18 sts)
Round 19: wc st in next st, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (12 sts)
Round 20: wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (6 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
3-6 months
Ribbing:
Row 1: With 4 mm hook, ch 5, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch. (4 sts)
Row 2-38: ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st. (4 sts)
The band should measure approx 15.5"
Fold it legthwise and join with sl st, turn inside out. Switch to larger hook.
Round 1: ch 1, add 38 sc evenly across the ribbing (1 sc per hdc row). Do not join with sl st. Continue in spirals. (38 st)
Round 2-15: wc st in each st. (38 sts)
Round 16: wc st in each of next 17 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat one more time. (36 sts)
Round 17: wc st in each of next 4 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (30 sts)
Round 18: wc st in each of next 3 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (24 sts)
Round 19: wc st in each of next 2 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (18 sts)
Round 20: wc st in next st, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (12 sts)
Round 21: wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (6 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
6-12 months
Ribbing:
Row 1: With 4 mm hook, ch 6, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch. (5 sts)
Row 2-40: ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st. (5 sts)
The band should measure approx 16.5"
Fold it legthwise and join with sl st, turn inside out. Switch to larger hook.
Round 1: ch 1, add 40 sc evenly across the ribbing (1 sc per hdc row). Do not join with sl st. Continue in spirals. (40 st)
Round 2-16: wc st in each st. (40 sts)
Round 17: wc st in each of next 8 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat three more time. (36 sts)
Round 18: wc st in each of next 4 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (30 sts)
Round 19: wc st in each of next 3 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (24 sts)
Round 20: wc st in each of next 2 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (18 sts)
Round 21: wc st in next st, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (12 sts)
Round 22: wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (6 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
1-3 years
Ribbing:
Row 1: With 4 mm hook, ch 6, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch. (5 sts)
Row 2-42: ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st. (5 sts)
The band should measure approx 17"
Fold it legthwise and join with sl st, turn inside out. Switch to larger hook.
Round 1: ch 1, add 42 sc evenly across the ribbing (1 sc per hdc row). Do not join with sl st. Continue in spirals. (42 st)
Round 2-17: wc st in each st. (42 sts)
Round 18: wc st in each of next 5 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (36 sts)
Round 19: wc st in each of next 4 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (30 sts)
Round 20: wc st in each of next 3 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (24 sts)
Round 21: wc st in each of next 2 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (18 sts)
Round 22: wc st in next st, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (12 sts)
Round 23: wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (6 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
3-5 years
Ribbing:
Row 1: With 4 mm hook, ch 7, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch. (6 sts)
Row 2-44: ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st. (6 sts)
The band should measure approx 18"
Fold it legthwise and join with sl st, turn inside out. Switch to larger hook.
Round 1: ch 1, add 44 sc evenly across the ribbing (1 sc per hdc row). Do not join with sl st. Continue in spirals. (44 st)
Round 2-17: wc st in each st. (44 sts)
Round 18: wc st in each of next 20 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat one more time. (42 sts)
Round 19: wc st in each of next 5 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (36 sts)
Round 20: wc st in each of next 4 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (30 sts)
Round 21: wc st in each of next 3 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (24 sts)
Round 22: wc st in each of next 2 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (18 sts)
Round 23: wc st in next st, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (12 sts)
Round 24: wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (6 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
6-10 years
Ribbing:
Row 1: With 4 mm hook, ch 8, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch. (7 sts)
Row 2-46: ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st. (7 sts)
The band should measure approx 19"
Fold it legthwise and join with sl st, turn inside out. Switch to larger hook.
Round 1: ch 1, add 48 sc evenly across the ribbing (1 sc per hdc row plus 2 more sc). Do not join with sl st. Continue in spirals. (48 st)
Round 2- 18: wc st in each st. (48 sts)
Round 19: wc st in each of next 6 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (42 sts)
Round 20: wc st in each of next 5 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (36 sts)
Round 21: wc st in each of next 4 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (30 sts)
Round 22: wc st in each of next 3 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (24 sts)
Round 23: wc st in each of next 2 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (18 sts)
Round 24: wc st in next st, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (12 sts)
Round 25: wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (6 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Teen/adult small
Ribbing:
Row 1: With 4 mm hook, ch 8, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch. (7 sts)
Row 2-48: ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st. (7 sts)
The band should measure approx 19.5".
Fold it legthwise and join with sl st, turn inside out. Switch to larger hook.
Round 1: ch 1, add 50 sc evenly across the ribbing (1 sc per hdc row plus 2 more sc). Do not join with sl st. Continue in spirals. (50 st)
Round 2- 18: wc st in each st. (50 sts)
Round 19: wc st in each of next 23 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat one more time. (48 sts)
Round 20: wc st in each of next 6 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (42 sts)
Round 21: wc st in each of next 5 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (36 sts)
Round 22: wc st in each of next 4 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (30 sts)
Round 23: wc st in each of next 3 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (24 sts)
Round 24: wc st in each of next 2 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (18 sts)
Round 25: wc st in next st, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (12 sts)
Round 26: wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (6 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Adult medium
Ribbing:
Row 1: With 4 mm hook, ch 9, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch. (8 sts)
Row 2-52: ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st. (8 sts)
The band should measure approx 21".
Fold it legthwise and join with sl st, turn inside out. Switch to larger hook.
Round 1: ch 1, add 54 sc evenly across the ribbing (1 sc per hdc row plus 2 more sc). Do not join with sl st. Continue in spirals. (54 st)
Round 2- 19: wc st in each st. (54 sts)
Round 20: wc st in each of next 7 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (48 sts)
Round 21: wc st in each of next 6 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (42 sts)
Round 22: wc st in each of next 5 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (36 sts)
Round 23: wc st in each of next 4 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (30 sts)
Round 24: wc st in each of next 3 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (24 sts)
Round 25: wc st in each of next 2 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (18 sts)
Round 26: wc st in next st, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (12 sts)
Round 27: wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (6 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Adult large
Ribbing:
Row 1: With 4 mm hook, ch 10, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch. (9 sts)
Row 2-53: ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st. (9 sts)
The band should measure approx 21.5".
Fold it legthwise and join with sl st, turn inside out. Switch to larger hook.
Round 1: ch 1, add 56 sc evenly across the ribbing (1 sc per hdc row plus 3 more sc). Do not join with sl st. Continue in spirals. (56 st)
Round 2- 21: wc st in each st. (56 sts)
Round 22: wc st in each of next 26 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat one more time. (54 sts)
Round 23: wc st in each of next 7 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (48 sts)
Round 24: wc st in each of next 6 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (42 sts)
Round 25: wc st in each of next 5 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (36 sts)
Round 26: wc st in each of next 4 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (30 sts)
Round 27: wc st in each of next 3 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (24 sts)
Round 28: wc st in each of next 2 sts, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (18 sts)
Round 29: wc st in next st, wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (12 sts)
Round 30: wc2tog over next 2 sts, repeat five more times. (6 sts).
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Closing top hole and attaching a pom-pom
Thread the tail onto tapestry needle. Now work through FRONT LOOPS of the stitches. Insert needle from inside of beanie, outwards. Repeat in all the stitches, without tightening as you go. Once you have finished working in all 6 stitches, pull the tail tightly, to close the beanie top as much as possible. DO NOT fasten off.
Make a pom pom or use a ready-made pom pom and attach to the beanie top with remaining tail. Weave in the tail inside the beanie.
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