Honey Drops Beanie

Honey Drops Beanie by Despoina Tsilogianni

What is Being Made

The Honey Drops Beanie is an adult-sized crochet hat designed for winter wear. This warm and cozy beanie combines simple construction with visually striking results, making it an ideal project for crafters seeking both comfort and style. The pattern produces a finished hat suitable for everyday wear during cold weather.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is a crochet project classified as intermediate difficulty, though the pattern description emphasizes that simple and quick stitches make it accessible to beginners as willing to follow instructions. The pattern includes links to video tutorials for the stitches used, providing additional learning support for those new to the techniques involved.

Stitches Used

• Half Double Crochet (Hdc) – a fundamental stitch providing medium height and density
• Single Crochet (Sc) – the basic short stitch used for structure and shaping
• Single Crochet Back Loop Stitch (ScBLst) – a special stitch that works into only the back loop of stitches, creating textured ribbing or definition
• Single Crochet Back Loop Stitch 2 Together (ScBLst2tog) – a decrease variation of the back loop stitch for shaping
• Single Crochet 2 Together (Sc2tog) – a standard decrease stitch for reducing stitch count
• Chain (Ch) – the foundation stitch for starting rows and creating openings
• Slip Stitch (Sl st) – used for joining rounds and finishing edges

Materials and Tools

This pattern calls for super bulky yarn in two colors. The specific materials listed include:

• 2 balls of super bulky yarn in Color A (100 grams each; the designer used Alize Superlana Maxi)
• 1 ball of super bulky yarn in Color B (100 grams; used for the pom-pom accent, also Alize Superlana Maxi)
• 6mm crochet hook – appropriately sized for working with super bulky yarn
• Needle and scissors for finishing and weaving in ends

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is designed for adult size with a gauge of 11 stitches and 15 rows measuring 10cm × 10cm. Maintaining this gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions and fit.

Pattern Features

The Honey Drops Beanie employs the Single Crochet Back Loop Stitch as a special technique, which creates distinctive texture by working into only the back loop of stitches rather than under both loops. This stitch variation adds visual interest and can produce ribbed or corded effects. The use of super bulky yarn combined with these straightforward stitches ensures quick completion while delivering a substantial, warm finished garment. The two-color construction with a contrasting pom-pom adds design appeal to this functional winter accessory.