Free Basic Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern!

I have used other patterns for making my basic beanies and, no offense to any of them, I really hated that seam on the back.  So, this pattern uses continuous rounds to achieve a seamless look.  This pattern has only been tested by me so far, so any comments or suggestions are welcome!

The thing that I like about this basic hat is that it is very versatile.  You can add a few rows to fold up the edge or add many more rows to make it more slouchy.  If you have a pretty flower hair clip, clip it to the hat!  Add a big button to the side or two buttons stacked or a set of four buttons.  Weave in a ribbon cord and tie a bow.  Pin a brooch on the side or add a pompon to the top.  The combinations are endless and one hat can give you a plethora of looks!  You can go with a basic color like black or white and it will match anything, or you can go funky with fun colors!




Currently this hat pattern is only available in teen/adult size, but it can be easily sized down, so keep an eye out for my update once I have the other sizes written out!

I welcome you to re-post and share this pattern!  Feel free to sell any products you make from this pattern, but please give credit and link back to this blog or my website (http://divamomrobins-nest.wix.com/robinsnest).

Enjoy!

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch

Use "I" hook and worsted weight yarn

Round 1: start with a magic circle, ch two and hdc into magic circle 7 times, pull to close the opening loosely, do not join (all rounds will be worked in continuous rounds--use a stitch marker to mark your first st to keep track of your rows) [hint: I use a piece of scrap yarn, a couple of inches long as my stitch marker because it moves out of the way easier!] (8 st)
Round 2: 2hdc into the ch two and in each st around (you can pull the opening closed more tightly now) (16 st)
Round 3: *2hdc in the first st, hdc in the next st* repeat from * to the end of the row (24 st)
Round 4: *2hdc in the first st, hdc in the next 2 st* repeat from * to the end of the row (32 st)
Round 5: *2hdc in the first st, hdc in the next 3 st* repeat from * to the end of the row (40 st)
Round 6: *2hdc in the first st, hdc in the next 4 st* repeat from * to the end of the row (48 st)
Round 7: *2hdc in the first st, hdc in the next 5 st* repeat from * to the end of the row (56 st)
Round 8: *2hdc in the first st, hdc in the next 6 st* repeat from * to the end of the row (64 st)
Round 9: *2hdc in the first st, hdc in the next 15 st* repeat from * to the end of the row (68 st)
Rounds 10-20: hdc each st around (68 st)
Round 21: sc each st around (68 st)
Round 22: sc each st around, sl st in first st, fasten off, weave in the ends (or use invisible finish).