Dandelion Beanie Crochet Pattern
Introducing the Dandelion Beanie Crochet Pattern! This pattern is fully inspired by my daughter, Emma. Think feisty little girl who loves wildflowers and the outdoors. Confession : she’s barely 11 months old when this pattern releases. However, I have chosen to surround her with wildflowers, cacti, horses, and the outdoors from the moment of her birth. Therefore, this beanie is chock full of fun, whimsical, and diverse stitches to create a one-of-a-kind hat suitable for a unique little girl.

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Materials Needed
- Yarn – Loops & Threads Impeccable, worsted weight #4 (277yds/253m per 4.5oz/127.5g skein)
— 1 skein of Aran (MC)
— 1 skein of Soft Rose (CC) - Crochet Hook I/9 (5.50mm)
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Measuring Tape
Gauge + Finished Size
13 hdc sts x 9.5 rows = 4 inch square
Check your gauge before starting this hat to ensure the finished measurements are correct. If you need to, change your hook size to attain the correct gauge.
Finished Size (Adult)
Height — 8 inches
Width — 11.5 inches
Circumference — 23 inches
Stitch Abbreviations
American (US) terms used throughout.
- CH – chain
- SC – single crochet
- HDC – half double crochet
- DC – double crochet
- CSC – center single crochet
- BPDC – back post double crochet
- BLO – back loop only
- ST(S) – stitch(es)
- RND – round
- MC – main color
- CC – contrasting color
- YO – yarn over
Helpful Tutorials Used In This Pattern
- No Cut Join Method
- Half Double Crochet in the 3rd Loop
- Puff Stitch
- Center Single Crochet Stitch (CSC)
- Berry Stitch
- Back Post Double Crochet Stitch (BPDC)
Pattern Instructions
This crochet pattern is for the Adult size. You can purchase the premium PDF pattern here with all three sizes.
First, create the band of the hat by crocheting in rows.
Ch 8 in MC.
Row 1: HDC in 2nd ch from hook. HDC in each ch from hook. Ch 1 and turn. (7 sts)
Row 2: HDC in the back loop of each st. Ch 1 and turn. (7 sts)
Rows 3 – 50: Repeat Row 2
Fold in half and slip stitch the short ends together.
Next, create the body of the hat by crocheting in the round.
Remember – Each round is joined with the No Cut Join Method. Find a photo tutorial here.
Round 1: With MC, Ch 1. HDC evenly around the band 66 times. Join with the No Cut Join Method. (76 sts)
Round 2: With MC, Ch 1. HDC in the 3rd loop of each st of the previous rnd. Join to the 1st st. (76 sts)
Round 3: With CC, Ch 2. DC in each st of the previous rnd. Join to the 1st ST. (76 sts)
Round 4: With MC, Repeat RND 2.
Round 5: With MC, Ch 1. SC in first st. PUFF in next st. SC in next st. *SC in next st. PUFF in next st. SC in next st.* Repeat *…* until end of the round. SC in last st. Join to 1st st. (25 PUFF sts)
Round 6: With CC, Ch 1. SC in each st of the previous rnd. Join to the 1st st. (76 sts)
Round 7: Ch 1 with MC. *CSC 3 MC, CSC 1 CC* Repeat *…* until end of the rnd. CSC 1 MC in the last 2 sts. Join to the 1st st (76 sts)
Round 8: With MC, Ch 1. DC in each st of the previous rnd. (76 sts)
Round 9: Turn. With CC, Ch 1. SC in 1st st. *BERRY in next st, SC in next st.* Repeat *…* until the end of the rnd. SC in the last st. Join to the 1st st of the rnd. (37 BERRY sts)
Round 10: Turn. With MC, Ch 1. HDC in each st of the previous rnd. Join to the 1st st of the rnd. (76 sts)
Round 11: With MC, Ch 1. HDC in the 3rd loop of each st of the previous rnd. Join to the 1st of the rnd. (76 sts)
Round 12: With CC, Ch 1. SC in each st of the previous rnd. Join to the 1st st of the rnd. (76 sts)
Round 13: With MC, Ch 1. Skip the 1st st. HDC in the next st. HDC in the next st. HDC in the skipped st. (This repeat is a set of 3 HDCs with the 3rd HDC worked back across the FRONT of the hat.) *Skip the next st. HDC in the next st. HDC in the next st. HDC in the skipped st.* Repeat *…* until end of the rnd. Join to the 1st st of the rnd. (76 sts)
Round 14: With MC, Ch 2. DC in each st of the rnd. Join to the 1st st of the rnd. (76 sts)
Round 15: With CC, Ch 2. BPDC in each st of the rnd. Join to the 1st st of the rnd. (76 sts)
Round 16: With MC, Ch 1. HDC in each st of the rnd. Join to the 1st st of the rnd. (76 sts)
Round 17: With MC, Ch 2. DC in each st of the rnd. Join to the 1st st of the rnd. (76 sts)
If you prefer a slouchier fit, add another 1-2 rounds of DC to your preference.
Tie off leaving a long tail. Weave along the last round, and weave in ends to finish the hat. Attach a pom if desired, and you’re done!




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