How to Crochet Ear-Warming Beanie with Bubble Stitch169

Materials:* Worsted weight yarn (about 180-200 yards)
* Crochet hook (size H/8-5.00mm or I/9-5.50mm)
* Yarn needle
* Scissors

Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Stitches Used:* Single crochet (sc)
* Double crochet (dc)
* Bubble stitch

Instructions:

Row 1:
Make a magic ring, ch 2, *dc, ch 1*. Repeat * * 11 times. Pull the magic ring closed, sl st to join. (12 dc)
Row 2:
Ch 2, *sc in next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 1) in next dc*. Repeat * * all around. Sl st to join. (24 sc, 12 dc)
Row 3-8:
Ch 2, sc in each sc and dc around. Sl st to join. (24 sc, 12 dc)
Rows 9-12:
Bubble Stitch Row: Ch 2, sc in next sc, *(dc, ch 1, sc in next sc, ch 1, dc) in next sc*. Repeat * * all around. Sl st to join. (12 bubbles)
Rows 13-17:
Ch 2, sc in each sc and dc around. Sl st to join. (12 bubbles)
Rows 18-21:
Bubble Stitch Row: Ch 2, sc in next sc, *(dc, ch 1, sc in next sc, ch 1, dc) in next sc*. Repeat * * all around. Sl st to join. (12 bubbles)
Rows 22-26:
Ch 2, sc in each sc and dc around. Sl st to join. (12 bubbles)
Rows 27-30:
Bubble Stitch Row: Ch 2, sc in next sc, *(dc, ch 1, sc in next sc, ch 1, dc) in next sc*. Repeat * * all around. Sl st to join. (12 bubbles)
Rows 31-35:
Ch 2, sc in each sc and dc around. Sl st to join. (12 bubbles)
Rows 36-39:
Bubble Stitch Row: Ch 2, sc in next sc, *(dc, ch 1, sc in next sc, ch 1, dc) in next sc*. Repeat * * all around. Sl st to join. (12 bubbles)
Rows 40-44:
Ch 2, sc in each sc and dc around. Sl st to join. (12 bubbles)
Rows 45-48:
Bubble Stitch Row: Ch 2, sc in next sc, *(dc, ch 1, sc in next sc, ch 1, dc) in next sc*. Repeat * * all around. Sl st to join. (12 bubbles)
Rows 49-53:
Ch 2, sc in each sc and dc around. Sl st to join. (12 bubbles)
Row 54:
Ch 2, sc in first 2 sc, sc2tog, repeat sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, repeat around. Sl st to join. (12 sc)
Row 55-56:
Ch 2, sc in each sc around. Sl st to join. (12 sc)
Row 57:
Ch 2, sc in first 2 sc, sc2tog, repeat around. Sl st to join. (6 sc)
Row 58:
Ch 2, sc in each sc around. Sl st to join. (6 sc)
Row 59:
Ch 2, sc2tog all around. Sl st to join.
Finishing:
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends. Fold the beanie up to create the brim.
Tips:
* To make the beanie larger, add more rows before starting the bubble stitch pattern.
* To make the beanie smaller, start the bubble stitch pattern sooner.
* You can use a different color yarn for the brim or for the bubble stitches to add a pop of color.
* This beanie is perfect for keeping your ears warm on cold days. It's also a great gift idea!