Black and White Long Double Crochet Beanie by Kathryn Pless

Black and White Long Double Crochet Beanie

Crochet
September 2014
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
10 stitches and 6 rows = 4 inches
6.5 mm (K)
Adult
English
This pattern is available for free.

Red Heart Super Saver Black
Red Heart Super Saver White (I used leftover yarn from another project. A skein each will make several hats. You can also use any color combination you like.)
Size K/10 ½ (6.5mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

Gauge: 10 sts and 6 rows = 4 inch square

Hat measures 12 inches across widest point, 21 inch circumference at opening, and is app. 10 inches long. It is designed to fit the head snug and then be very slouchy in the back.

Special Stitches:
Longdc: yo, insert hook into st below next st, yo, pull back through, yo pull through 1st 2 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops
Crab stitch: working left to right insert hook into next st on the right, yo, pull thorugh, yo and pull through both loops. Insert hook into next st to the right and repeat the process. Also called special single crochet stitch.