Product Description
Crochet Pattern: Bangkok Beanie English, US Standard Crochet Terms Level: Beginner (with some experience) to intermediate
This pattern makes a quick and fashionable gift – it’s so easy! This beanie is made from the top down in one continuous flow; you will start at the crown and end at the ribbed brim with only one small gap to close at the brim. The beanie in this pattern uses one skein of The Petite Wool from We Are Knitters.
Note: This pattern includes 36 detailed photos to guide you through each step.
INFO Size: Adult (one size) Yarn: Chunky weight #5 Yardage: Approx. 153yd (140m) Hook size: USA L-11 (metric 8mm)
Finished size (adult): Height 8.5in (21.5cm) measured from top of crown to edge of beanie through center Circumference: 19in (48cm) measured around opening edge. Stretches to fit 23in (58.5cm) circ.
Bangkok Beanie by Loopy Handmade
What Is Being Made
The Bangkok Beanie is a unisex crochet hat designed by Gillian Docherty for Loopy Handmade. This beanie is constructed from the top down in a continuous flow, beginning at the crown and finishing at a ribbed brim. The design requires only one small gap closure at the brim, making it an efficient single-piece construction.
Crochet Techniques and Construction Method
This pattern employs a top-down construction technique, which allows the crocheter to work continuously from the crown to the finished brim without breaking yarn or joining multiple pieces. The top-down approach provides flexibility for fit adjustments and creates a seamless integration between the main body and the ribbed brim section. The pattern is suitable for crafters with some prior crochet experience, classified as beginner-to-intermediate skill level.
Stitches Used
The Bangkok Beanie is worked primarily in single crochet (sc), which creates a dense, structured fabric ideal for a fitted beanie. The ribbed brim section uses a different hook size to create textured ribbing that provides stretch and a polished finish at the hat's edge.
Yarn and Materials
- Yarn Weight: #5 chunky weight yarn
- Yardage Required: Approximately 153 yards (140 meters)
- Recommended Yarn: The pattern was designed using We Are Knitters' The Petite Wool, a 100% Peruvian Highland Wool
- Yarn Considerations: Chunky #5 yarn varies in thickness across brands, which affects gauge and final beanie size. A gauge swatch is recommended before beginning the project
Tools and Equipment
- Crochet Hooks: USA size L-11 (metric 8mm) for the main body, and USA size K-10.5 (metric 7mm) for the ribbed brim
- Additional Tools: Scissors and a darning needle for weaving in ends
- Gauge: Worked in single crochet at 10cm tension measurement
Pattern Summary
The Bangkok Beanie is an excellent intermediate crochet project that combines straightforward single crochet construction with the practical benefits of top-down hat design. The use of chunky yarn ensures quick project completion, while the two-hook approach creates visual and textural interest through the ribbed brim. This unisex design works for various head sizes and is ideal for crafters looking to expand their hat-making skills with a modern, wearable finish.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 11 |
| Designer: | Loopy Handmade |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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