Hello Friends!
Here we are. It’s finally Friday. What’s a better way to end the week than with a FREE PATTERN! This is my Retro Rainbow Beanie. It’s a crochet beanie made with worsted weight yarn. I am in love with retro colors. I love the darker shades and how well they go together. Below, you’ll find the supply list, stitches, and pattern for size 0-3 months.
I used Premier Yarns Basix yarn. It’s amazingly soft and a great price. They have 48 colors to choose from!
Supplies
- I hook (5.50mm)
- 50 yds of Worsted Weight Yarn in Linen (I used Premier Basix Yarn)
- 6 yds of Worsted Weight Yarn in Garnet (I used Premier Basix Yarn)
- 6 yds of Worsted Weight Yarn in Pumpkin (I used Premier Basix Yarn)
- 6 yds of Worsted Weight Yarn in Mustard (I used Premier Basix Yarn)
- 6 yds of Worsted Weight Yarn in Forest Green (I used Premier Basix Yarn)
- 6 yds of Worsted Weight Yarn in Navy (I used Premier Basix Yarn)
- 6 yds of Worsted Weight Yarn in Eggplant (I used Premier Basix Yarn)
- Clover Pom Pom Maker
- Scissors
Stitches
MC- magic circle
HDC- half double crochet
SC- single crochet
SlSt- slip stitch
CH- chain
FP: font post stitch
BP: back post stitch
(…)- number of stitches
Special Notes
This pattern is done in the round. You will slip stitch after each round.
First stitch after chaining 1 is done in the same stitch as the chain during the increase rounds.
After the increase rounds, your first stitch will NOT be in the same place as the chain
Pattern for 0-3 months
Start with your main color (Linen)
Round 1: MC with 8 HDC in the middle. Cinch shut and SlSt into first stitch. (8)
Round 2: CH1. 2 HDC in each stitch. SlSt into beginning stitch (16)
Round 3: CH1. 2HDC in the first stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch (repeat 8 times) SlSt into beginning stitch (24)
Round 4: CH1. 2HDC in the first stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch (repeat 8 times). SlSt into beginning stitch (32)
Leave a long tail and cut yarn to attach next color.
Switch to Garnet (or red color yarn)
Round 5: CH1. 2 HDC in the first stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch (repeat 8 times). SlSt into the beginning stitch. (40)
Leave a long tail and cut yarn to attach next color.
Switch to Pumpkin (or orange color yarn)
Round 6: CH1. 2 HDC in the first stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch (repeat 2 times). HDC in remaining stitches and SlSt into beginning stitch (42).
Leave a long tail and cut yarn to attach next color.
Switch to Mustard (or yellow color yarn)
Round 7: CH1. HDC in all stitches. SlSt into beginning stitch. (42)
Leave a long tail and cut yarn to attach next color.
Switch to Forest Green (or green color yarn)
Round 8: CH1. HDC in all stitches. SlSt into beginning stitch. (42)
Leave a long tail and cut yarn to attach next color.
Switch to Navy (or blue color yarn)
Round 8: CH1. HDC in all stitches. SlSt into beginning stitch. (42)
Leave a long tail and cut yarn to attach next color.
Switch to Eggplant (or purple color yarn)
Round 8: CH1. HDC in all stitches. SlSt into beginning stitch. (42)
Leave a long tail and cut yarn to attach next color.
Switch to Linen (or cream color yarn)
Round 11-Round 12: CH1. HDC in all stitches. SlSt into beginning stitch. (42)
Round 13-15: FP HDC the first stitch, BP HDC the next stitch (repeat for all stitches). You should end with a BP HDC. SlSt into beginning stitch. (42)
Round 16: SC into all stitches. SlSt into beginning stitch. (42)
Cut yarn and tie off. Sew in ends.
Next, it’s time to make a pom pom! There are 2 ways to make a pom but I’m going to show you 1 way.
Take your Clover Pom Pom maker. Beginning with the red color yarn and ending with the purple, wrap around the pom pom maker in sections.
Repeat with the other side of the pom pom maker. Close the maker, cut around in the grooves. Use any color yarn, cut a string and tie around the pom pom maker. Pull maker apart and you have your pom pom! Trim to the size you would like.
Another way to design a pom for this beanie is to wrap your colors around the maker randomly on each side.
And that’s it! You have your new Retro Rainbow Beanie in size 0-3 months. I’d love to see your finished beanies. Tag @puglovecrochet and #puglovecrochet #retrorainbowbeanie on Instagram or Facebook!
xoxo, Lindsey
