Project: Ribbed Beanie (FPdc/BPdc)

A cozy beanie with a stretchy ribbed brim using front and back post double crochet.

Suggested yarn & hook: Medium (4) yarn, 5.0 mm (H-8) hook; adult head ~56–58 cm.

Pattern

  1. Brim: Ch 9. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (8). Rows 2–70: sc blo across, ch 1, turn. Seam short ends with sl st to form brim.
  2. Crown setup: Round 1: Evenly place 64 dc around the brim edge; join.
  3. Rib rounds: *FPdc, BPdc* repeat around; join. Work 10–12 rounds.
  4. Shaping: Switch to *FPdc, BPdc* with dec every 8–10 sts for 3–4 rounds. Leave long tail, weave through last round and cinch.
  5. Add a pom or leave clean. Weave ends.

Photos

Crochet hook and yarn for beanie
Use smooth medium-weight yarn for clean ribs.