How To Crochet Half & Half Beanie Pattern

Crochet Half & Half Beanie Pattern with this approachable and engaging project lets you play with two colors, crafting a hat that really shows off your personality. The steps are straightforward, focusing on half-double and single crochet stitches. Making it a great choice for anyone from first-timers to those who have been crocheting for years.

Crochet Half & Half Beanie Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn in two colors (Color A and Color B)
• Crochet hook (size not specified)

Instructions:

Start:

• Make a slip knot, then chain 35. Adjust the number of chains based on the desired head size or fit. For a longer fold, you could do up to 40 or 45 chains. For this pattern, start with 35 chains, then add one more chain (for a total of 36).

Row 1:

• Make a half-double crochet (hdc) into the second chain from the hook (the 35th chain). Continue making half-double crochets into each chain until you reach the last five chains.
• For the last five chains, switch to single crochets (sc).
• Chain 1, then turn your work.

Row 2 and Beyond:

• Into the back loops only, place one single crochet into each of the first five stitches (the ones you previously ended with).
• For the remaining 30 stitches, make half-double crochets into the back loops only.
• At the end of the row, chain 1 and turn your work.

Repeat the Pattern:

• Continue with this pattern (5 sc in the first five stitches, followed by 30 hdc in the next 30 stitches, all in back loops only) for a total of 20 rows with Color A.

Change Color:

• At the end of the 20th row, change to Color B. To change colors, start the last stitch with Color A, then finish the stitch with Color B. Cut the Color A yarn, leaving a tail long enough to weave in later.

Continue with Color B:

• Chain 1 and turn your work. Continue the same pattern as before (5 sc followed by 30 hdc, all in back loops only) for another 20 rows.

Finishing the Crochet Piece:

• At the end of the 40th row (20th row of Color B), do not turn your work. Instead, fold the piece so the short ends meet, and slip stitch the sides together from the bottom to the top.

Closing the Top:

• Chain 1 and cut a long tail of yarn. Thread the tail through a needle and run it through the top stitches. Pull to gather and close the top of the beanie. If there is any space left, continue running the yarn through in a style that seals off the opening.

Completing Your Beanie:

• The tutorial recommends making the stitches a bit smaller for Color B to minimize the contrast, especially if the colors are significantly different.
• To ensure a professional finish, weave in all the yarn tails.