Presenting the Silver Thaw Beanie! This crochet pattern is featured as a FREE pattern on the Clover-USA blog. Click this link for more details.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS
• Worsted Weight (#4) Yarn. Approximately 150 – 180 yards
• Crochet Hooks 5.5 mm and 6 mm (or size to obtain gauge)
• Scissors
• Darning Needle
• Stitch Markers
• Tape Measure
• Optional: Pompom

GAUGE: Brim: 7 sts X 7 rows = 2 inches (in pattern) | Body: 8 sts X 4 rounds = 2 inches (in pattern)

FINISHED MEASUREMENT: Approx. 9 (height) x 20 (brim circumference) inches (unstretched, unblocked)

STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS | US Terminology
BLO – Back Loop Only
Ch(s) – Chain(s)
DC– Double Crochet
DC2Tog – Double Crochet Two (2) Stitches Together (decrease)
PM – Place Marker
Rep – Repeat
SC – Single Crochet
Slst(s) – Slip Stitch(es)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
StSC – Stacked Single Crochet
WC –Waistcoat (or Knit Stitch Crochet)

NOTES

1. Read the pattern carefully before starting.
2. This pattern is worked from the bottom (brim/band) up.
3. The beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
4. I recommend using stitch markers to mark the beginning of the round. Remember to move stitch markers as you progress.
5. Not all heads conform to size by age; please measure for a more accurate fit. If you want to adjust the size of your beanie, you should add/subtract 3 rows to the brim pattern. If you want your beanie to be longer or slouchy, add a few more rounds before working on the crown of your beanie. Note that the main (body) pattern repeat is a multiple of 3 stitches.
6. Try working your waistcoat stitch as loosely as possible, particularly if you are a tight crocheter. The space where you need to insert your hook can get very tight, making crocheting the waistcoat stitch hard on your hands.

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