The Oakes Beanie is full of texture and simplicity. It is crocheted flat into a rectangle which is fold and seamed, then the brim is crocheted in the round and the top of the hat is sewn shut.

This pattern is written here using US crochet terms.

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Skill Level

Advanced Beginner. Uses simple, common stitches and techniques. Special Instructions are given the linked double crochet stitch.

Recommended Yarn

Worsted #4 weight cotton yarn, approx. 40-175 yards.

Hooks & Other Materials

• US Size 5.5 mm hook and #4 worsted weight yarn
• Yarn Needle
• Stitch Marker
• Scissors

Sizes/Finished Measurements

Size is approximately 21″ circumference and may vary slightly based on your crochet tension.

Abbreviations

Ch(s)                  Chain(s)
Blo Back Loop Only
Bphdc Back Post Half Double Crochet
Fphdc Front Post Half Double Crochet
Hdc Half Double Crochet
Ldc Linked Double Crochet  (see special stitches)
Sc                      Single Crochet
St(s)                   Stitch(es)
Yo                      Yarn Over

Notes

1. The pattern is worked in rows, then joined and worked in the round.
2. Stitch counts for each size designated as follows P(N, I, T, C, A) or PS(PM, PL, NS, NM, NL, IS, IM, IL, T, CS, CM, CL, AS, AM, AL
3. Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

Gauge

17 stitches and 9 rows = 4″

Special Stitches/Techniques

For 1st LDC Stitch: ch 2, insert hook into 2nd
chain from hook and pull up a loop, insert
into next st, pull up a loop, Yo, pull through
two loops, yo, pull through two loops.

For subsequent LDC stitches: insert the
hook under the horizontal bar of the last
stitch made, pull up a loop, and then insert
the hook in the next available chain or stitch,
pulling up another loop. Yo, pull through two
loops, yo, pull through two loops.

This pattern has been tested for errors by a team of crocheters with varying skill ability, this helps to ensure the pattern is free of errors, but should you find any errors or run into difficulties please reach out to me so I can help.

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OAKES BEANIE PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

Body
Leaving a long tail for closing, ch 28, turn.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch and each ch across, turn. (27 sc)
Row 2: Ch 2, LDC blo in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 2, LDC in each st across, turn.
Rows 4-49: Repeat rows 2-3.

*Wrap around the head to check the fit of the beanie’s circumference. Adjust the number of rows as desired to customize to your head size. Ensure you end on an LDC row, not an LDC in the back loop only row, to have the right side facing after the seam.
*Fold right sides together (the lines created from the linked stitches in the back loop only will be facing out) and slip stitch the last row to row 1. Do not fasten off. Turn the right side out.

Brim
You will now be working in the round. The brim adds an inch to the total height.
Rd 1: Ch 1, hdc evenly around, join. (72 hdc)
Rd 2: Ch 1, fphdc in 1st st, *bphdc next, fphdc next; repeat from * around, fphdc in last st, join.
Rd 3-6: Repeat round 2.

Finish off with an invisible join. With the long starting tail, weave back and forth through the
unworked row ends, pull the beanie closed. Weave in ends.

Congratulations, your Oakes Beanie is complete!

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Until Next Time, Happy Yarning!

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