Gloria Cap Crochet Beanie
The Gloria Cap Crochet Beanie came to be when a dear friend requested a cap for her Mother in Law, Gloria. She wanted something warm, and feminine without being too “girly.” I used Caron Simply Soft, in Country Blue, due to the softness of the yarn, but any soft, worsted weight yarn can be substituted.
I rated this pattern for Advanced Beginners, because creators should be familiar with increases, half double crochet v-stitches, and camel stitches. If you’re unsure of how to do any of these stitches make sure you follow me on Facebook or join my Facebook Group, so I can help answer any questions you may have!
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Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Gloria Cap Crochet Beanie Sizing Chart
| Size | Circumference | Height |
| Small | 19” | 6.5” |
| Medium | 21” | 7” |
| Large | 22” | 8” |
Gloria Cap Crochet Beanie Materials Needed
- 1 skein of Caron Simply Soft yarn (or equivalent worsted weight yarn)
- Size H8/5mm crochet hook
- Yarn Needle for sewing
- Scissors
Stitches and Abbreviations
- MC – Magic Circle
- Ch – Chain
- DC – Double Crochet
- DC Inc – Work 2 DC into the same stitch
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- HDC Inc – Work 2 HDC into the same stitch
- SK – Skip
- Camel Stitch – Work HDC into the back bar/3rd loop of the HDC of the previous round)
Gauge
4 rows of DC = 2” tall
9 stitches of DC = 2” wide
Gloria Cap Crochet Beanie Written Instructions
Begin with a MC
Round 1: DC 10 into MC. Sl St to first stitch to close round. (10)
Ch 2 (does not count as first stitch)
Round 2: DC Inc into each stitch around. Sl St to first stitch (not chain) to close round. (20)
Ch 2 (does not count as first stitch)
Round 3: *DC, DC Inc* Repeat * * around. Sl St to first stitch (not chain) to close round. (30)
Ch 2 (does not count as first stitch)
Round 4: *2 DC, DC Inc* Repeat * * around. Sl St to first stitch (not chain) to close round. (40)
Ch 2 (does not count as first stitch)
Round 5: *3 DC, DC Inc* Repeat * * around. Sl St to first stitch (not chain) to close round. (50)
Ch 2 (does not count as first stitch)
Round 6: *4 DC, DC Inc* Repeat * * around. Sl St to first stitch (not chain) to close round. (60) (for size small, skip to Small Transition Round)
Ch 2 (does not count as first stitch)
Round 7: *5 DC, DC Inc* Repeat * * around. Sl St to first stitch (not chain) to close round. (70) (for size medium, skip to Medium Transition Round)
Ch 2 (does not count as first stitch)
Round 8: *6 DC, DC Inc* Repeat * * around. Sl St to first stitch (not chain) to close round. (80) (for size large, skip to LargeTransition Round)
Ch 2 (does not count as first stitch)
Transition Round:
This round will prepare us for the exact number of stitches to make the final rounds even, which requires a multiple of 3.
Small: HDC in each st around. Sl St to first stitch (not chain) to close round. (60)
Medium: HDC Inc, 34 HDC, HDC Inc, 34 HDC. Sl St to first stitch (not chain) to close round. (72)
Large: HDC Inc, 79 HDC. Sl St to first stitch (not chain) to close round. (81)
Main Body:
Round 1-5 (S), 6 (M), 8 (L): Ch 3 (counts as first HDC and Ch), HDC into same stitch, *SK 2 Stitches, [HDC, Ch, HDC] into next stitch.* Repeat * * around. SK last two stitches, Sl St to 2nd Ch at the start of round, to close round.(60, 72, 81)
Brim/Edging:
Ch 2 (does not count as first stitch)
Round 1: HDC in each st around. Sl St to first stitch (not chain) to close round. (60, 72, 81)
Ch 2 (does not count as first stitch)
Round 2-3: Camel Stitch into each stitch around. Sl St to first stitch (not chain) to close round. (60, 72, 81)
Fasten Off. Weave in Ends
I hope you enjoy making the Gloria Cap Crochet Beanie! If you’re looking for a cute and comfortable sweater to match, you should check out the Comfy Stars Sweater pattern, also available in both free and purchased formats!
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