Women's Buttoned Up Beanie

Women's Buttoned Up Beanie by Knit and Crochet Ever After

What Is Being Made

The Women's Buttoned Up Beanie is a crochet hat designed by Deja Jetmir for Knit and Crochet Ever After. This beginner-friendly beanie features a finished circumference of approximately 20 inches and a height of 9 inches from the crown. The design incorporates a decorative button accent, making it a stylish accessory suitable for everyday wear.

Craft and Techniques

This project is worked entirely in crochet, making it an excellent choice for beginners looking to develop fundamental skills. The pattern employs the spiral construction method, which means rounds are worked continuously without joining at the end of each round. This technique creates a seamless appearance and eliminates the need for slip stitches between rounds, resulting in a smooth, polished finish.

The beanie begins with a magic adjustable loop, a popular crochet technique that allows crafters to create a tight center without a visible hole. This method is particularly useful for hat construction as it provides a professional-looking crown.

Stitches Used

The Women's Buttoned Up Beanie utilizes two primary crochet stitches:

• Half Double Crochet (HDC) – Forms the main body of the beanie, creating a fabric with good drape and structure
• Single Crochet (SC) – Used in the finishing sections, including back loop only (BLO) variations for textural detail and the button band

The pattern also includes chain stitches (CH) for construction and shaping purposes. The back loop only technique is employed strategically to create definition and texture in specific areas of the hat.

Materials and Specifications

The Women's Buttoned Up Beanie requires approximately 150 yards of worsted weight yarn. The pattern specifically calls for Imperial Yarn Erin in Natural (01), which provides 113 grams and 245 yards per skein. Any medium worsted weight yarn can be substituted as an alternative.

Crochet hook size is 6mm [US-J], though adjustments may be necessary based on individual gauge. A 1 1/4 inch button of your choice serves as the functional and decorative closure element.

Gauge and Sizing

Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements. The pattern specifies a gauge of 4 inches equals 13 half double crochets and 10.5 rows. Before beginning the project, crocheters should create a gauge swatch to ensure accuracy. If the swatch measures too large, a smaller hook size should be used; if too small, a larger hook size is recommended. This adjustment ensures the finished beanie will fit properly at the intended 20-inch circumference.

Skill Level

Rated as beginner level, this beanie is accessible to new crocheters while still producing a polished, wearable result. The straightforward stitch selection, spiral construction, and clear pattern instructions make it an ideal project for those developing foundational crochet techniques.