The Shell Beanie Crochet Pattern is the second pattern for the Crochet Along for a Cause! It's made to fit a child, but could easily be adjusted for an adult.
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Shell Beanie Crochet Pattern (Crochet Along for a Cause)

June 29, 2018

The Shell Beanie Crochet Pattern is the second pattern for the Crochet Along for a Cause! You can find all the CAL details HERE. This cute hat is made to fit a child, but could easily be adjusted for an adult. I really love this version of the shell stitch. I has such a pretty texture and design! It also creates a cute scalloped edge along the bottom.

The Shell Beanie Crochet Pattern is the second pattern for the Crochet Along for a Cause! It's made to fit a child, but could easily be adjusted for an adult.

Strawberry Patch Crochet Hat Pattern - The Strawberry Patch Crochet Hat Pattern is the first pattern for the Crochet Along for a Cause! You can find all the CAL details HERE. 

Last week’s hat pattern was the Strawberry Patch Hat and you can find the pattern HERE. As with last week’s pattern, I used Caron Simply Soft. I would consider this a lighter worsted weight yarn. If you use a different worsted that’s a little bigger, your hat may come out bigger than mine. There are adjustments for this written in the pattern.

Just a heads up… for next week’s pattern you’re going to need red for the hat (and a small amount of black, white, and orange)

The Shell Beanie Crochet Pattern is the second pattern for the Crochet Along for a Cause! It's made to fit a child, but could easily be adjusted for an adult.The Shell Beanie Crochet Pattern is the second pattern for the Crochet Along for a Cause! It's made to fit a child, but could easily be adjusted for an adult.

Shell Beanie Crochet Pattern

 

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Materials

worsted weight yarn (I used Caron Simply Soft in Oceana)
4.5 mm hook
yarn needle
scissors

Level
easy+ (must be very familiar with basic crochet stitches and techniques)

Pattern Notes & Stitches to Know
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
shell – 7 dc in same stitch
magic ring – alternatively, ch 3, sl st into first ch to form a loop

Written in US standard terms

Beginning ch of each round does not count as stitch

Approximate Finished Size:
Length: 7.5″
Width across the bottom: 8.5″

Gauge:
14 dc = 4″
7 rows = 3.5″

SHELL BEANIE

Make a magic ring (or ch 3 and sl st to the first ch to make a loop)

Round 1: ch 2, 12 dc in ring, join to first dc with sl st, pull ring closed tight (12 dc)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (24 dc)

Round 3: ch 2, *dc in 1 stitch, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (36 dc)

Round 4: ch 2, *dc in 2 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (48 dc)

Round 5: ch 2, *dc in 3 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to the first dc with sl st (60 dc)

The circle should be approximately 5.5″ in diameter. If it’s too small, simply add another round of increases (dc in 4 stitches, 2 dc in next). If it’s too large, you can take out a round. OR you can go up or down a hook size.

Round 6 – 8: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (60 dc)

In the next round you will start the shell stitch

Round 9: ch 1, sc in same stitch, skip 2 stitches, shell in next, skip 2 stitches, *sc in next, skip 2 stitches, shell in next, skip 2 stitches* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st (10 shells, 10 sc))

Round 10: ch 2, shell in same stitch, sc in the 4th dc of next shell, *shell in next sc, sc in 4th dc of next shell repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (10 shells, 10 sc)

Round 11: sl st over the next 2 dc so you are starting in the 4th dc of the shell (pictured below), ch 1, sc in same stitch, shell in next sc, *sc in 4th dc of next shell, shell in next sc* repeat from * to * around, join to first sc with sl st (10 shells, 10 sc)

Pictured is where you start in this round. You want to be in the 4th dc of the shell (where the arrow points). Sl st in the next 2 stitches to start your round in the top of the first shell

Repeat round 10 and 11 to round 17

Fasten off, weave in the ends.

And you’re done! I hope you like this cute hat!

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    1. I was wondering the same. Chart I looked at, no US size. But a size 7 in Canadian and UK terms. A G hook is size 6/4mm. H hook is 8/5mm. So I am going to see which hook comes closer to the gauge listed. Hope I helped!

      1. If you make this smaller (preemie-child size) would you just increase until you get the correct crown diameter from your size chart and then do the shell pattern to the correct length?
        Thanks!

  1. How can I print the patterns for personal use? It prints ALL the pages when I try to print. Sometimes 14 pages. I love your patterns. They are so easy to follow. Thank you.

    1. Hi! I have the printable Crochet Along patterns for free, but all other PDF’s are in my Etsy shop and Ravelry Shop for $1.99

  2. Hi! Some of us ladies are crocheting hats for the Cancer Hospital in Halifax NS.
    I stumbled upon your patterns by accident and tried one…the Basket Weave and it turned out quite gorgeous. Thanks to your easy-to-follow patterns. We use only the 100% Cotton. Thanks for sharing these patterns and I do plan to try a few more. Gwen

  3. Hi, love the patterns you have for crochet for the cause. Did you every think of adjusting this pattern for a adult? I think that some of the ladies that could use this would like it. I am not that good at crocheting that i can adjust patterns. my project for Lent is chemo caps. Don’t real know how many i will be able to do, but I will give it a good try.. Will you be doing new patterns for chemo caps?

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