Serryn Beanie

Serryn Beanie: Crochet Pattern Overview

What is Being Made

The Serryn Beanie is a crochet hat designed by Ashley Edmonds through Through The Loop Yarn Craft. This versatile beanie pattern is available in three sizes to fit different age groups and head circumferences: Toddler (18"-19"), Child (19"-20"), and Adult Small (20"-21"). The finished hat features a band measuring approximately 16" to 18" depending on size, with a height ranging from 7" to 8.5". The pattern includes the option to add a pom pom for decorative finishing.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The Serryn Beanie is worked using the brim up construction method, meaning you begin at the bottom edge and work upward toward the crown. This approach allows for easy customization—if you prefer a taller hat, you can continue repeating the pattern rounds before transitioning to the decrease rounds that shape the crown. The pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with some foundational experience beyond absolute beginners.

Stitches Used

The Serryn Beanie employs a variety of fundamental crochet stitches to create texture and structure:

• Chain (ch) - Used for foundation and turning chains throughout the pattern
• Single Crochet (sc) - A basic short stitch for creating dense fabric
• Half Double Crochet (hdc) - The primary stitch used for the main body of the beanie, as indicated by the gauge measurement of 7 stitches by 6 rows equaling 2" in half double crochet
• Half Double Crochet Back Loop Only (hdcblo) - Creates a textured ribbed effect by working through only the back loop of stitches
• Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog) - A decrease stitch used to shape the crown and reduce stitch count as you work toward the top
• Bobble Stitch (bo) - An optional decorative stitch for added texture
• Slip Stitch (slst) - Used to join rounds and secure stitches

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Serryn Beanie requires approximately 130 to 180 yards of worsted weight yarn (#4 weight), providing a range to accommodate the different size options. The pattern was designed using ALC Yarn SW Merino Wool, a quality merino blend that offers softness and breathability ideal for a close-fitting hat. You will need an H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook to achieve the correct gauge. Additional materials include scissors for finishing, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, and optionally a pom pom for the crown decoration.

Pattern Notes

The pattern uses US crochet terminology throughout. An important note for crocheters: all beginning chain-1 stitches do not count as a stitch in most rounds, with the exception of round 2 and its repeats, where the chain-1 does count. This distinction is crucial for maintaining proper stitch counts and ensuring the hat fits correctly. The gauge is worked in half double crochet, measuring 7 stitches by 6 rows over 2 inches, and achieving this gauge is essential for the finished hat to fit the intended head circumference.