Crystal pony beads bestow night-sky magic on a classic black slouchy. The beads are worked into the beanie as you crochet – no stringing or sewing involved…. Included with the pattern is a separate PDF with a photo tutorial on adding beads as you go.

It’s worked from the top down in joined rounds.

SIZES
Small/Medium (Large/Extra Large)
to fit head sizes of 21-22 (23-24) in./
53-56 (69-61) cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference at bottom edge
20 in./51 cm (22 in./56 cm)
Depth
Approx. 10 in./25 cm

YARN
NOTE: This yarn is also known as chunky weight. I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky and Loops & Threads Charisma, both in black.
Bulky weight 5
135 (149) yd./123 (136) m

YOU’LL ALSO NEED
• Size K-10½ (6.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Approx. 100 plastic pony beads, 6x9 mm (I used Darice Craft Designer crystal pony beads.)
• A smaller crochet hook for threading beads onto stitches. The hook must be small enough to insert into bead.
• Yarn needle

The pattern provides written instructions using American crochet terms. It’s been tested, and I’m always happy to answer any questions you may have.

Many thanks to pattern testers LinMarie, dgou, wilmaelee, jnrdiza, CelticCreative, and DebbieDoesCrochet for their crochet expertise, enthusiasm and bead-y, beautiful hats!

7/14/2016 CORRECTION: Round 17 for Small-Medium has an erroneous “in next st” following “sc2tog.” New PDF has been uploaded.