Shell Stitch Beanie
Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely beautiful, wonderfully delicate, and incredibly sweet pattern for the littlest ones in your life: the Shell Stitch Beanie! If you love crafting nursery accessories that perfectly capture classic handmade charm while offering a lovely, elegant shell texture to keep tiny heads warm during chilly days, this gorgeous little hat is going to be your next favorite make.
This fantastic baby beanie pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for unforgettable handmade baby shower gifts, allowing you to whip up beautiful, lovable baby garments in no time that will keep baby snug and be cherished as a family keepsake for years! While the instructions highlight a specific beautiful, textured look, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the worsted weight yarn used—swap out classic neutrals for magical pastels, bright pinks, or vibrant bold hues to create a whimsical, personalized baby accessory! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this beautifully textured, cozy little hat!
**Many people have asked for assistance and help, and there IS a video tutorial available! Click here!**
YES, FEEL FREE TO SELL ITEMS MADE FROM PATTERN! Please do not sell the pattern, but you are more than willing to sell what you make. Please give me the credit for the pattern. Thanks!
Hook: J
Yarn: Bernat Satin. I have used all different kinds of yarn for this though.
0-3 Months
Rnd 1: ch 4, join to form ring
Rnd 2: 6 sc in ring, DO NOT JOIN (you may want to place a marker here to keep track of Rnd)
Rnd3: 2 sc in each sc of previous round (12 sc)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch) 6 times, (18 sc)
Rnd 5: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches) 6 times (24 sc)
Rnd 6: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches) 6 times (30 sc)
Rnd 7: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches) 6 tmes (36 sc).
Rnd 8: ch3 (this counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, ch 1, 2dc in same stitch, *skip 3 sc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next sc* repeat from * to beginning chain. Join. (for extra help click here).
Rnd 9: Slip Stich to ch 1 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2dc) in first chain 1 space, (2dc, 1 ch, 2dc) in each ch 1 space around. Join.
Rnd 10-14: repeat Rnd 9
Rnd 15: ch 1, 1 sc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join
Rnd 16: repeat Rnd 15
Finish Off
3-6 MONTH SIZE:
Rnd 1: ch 4, join to form ring
Rnd 2: 6 sc in ring, DO NOT JOIN (you may want to place a marker here to keep track of Rnd)
Rnd3: 2 sc in each sc of previous round (12 sc)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch) 6 times, (18 sc)
Rnd 5: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches) 6 times (24 sc)
Rnd 6: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches) 6 times (30 sc)
Rnd 7: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches) 6 tmes (36 sc).
Rnd 8: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 5 stitches) 6 times (42 sc)
Rnd 9: ch3 (this counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, ch 1, 2dc in same stitch, skip 3 sc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next sc repeat from * to beginning chain. Slip Stitch to Join. (before you join you will notice that there is an extra stitch ignore and join :)) For extra help click here.
Rnd 10: Slip Stich to ch 1 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2dc) in first chain 1 space, (2dc, 1 ch, 2dc) in each ch 1 space around. Join.
Rnd 11-14: Repeat Rnd 10
Rnd 15: ch 1, 1 sc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join.
Rnd 16-19: Repeat Rnd 15
Finish.
6-12 MONTHS:
Rnd 1: ch 4, join to form ring
Rnd 2: 6 sc in ring, DO NOT JOIN (you may want to place a marker here to keep track of Rnd)
Rnd3: 2 sc in each sc of previous round (12 sc)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch) 6 times, (18 sc)
Rnd 5: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches) 6 times (24 sc)
Rnd 6: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches) 6 times (30 sc)
Rnd 7: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches) 6 tmes (36 sc).
Rnd 8: ch3 (this counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, ch 1, 2dc in same stitch, *skip 2 sc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next sc* repeat from * to beginning chain. Join. For extra help click here.
Rnd 9: Slip Stich to ch 1 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2dc) in first chain 1 space, (2dc, 1 ch, 2dc) in each ch 1 space around. Join.
Rnd 10-14: repeat Rnd 9
Rnd 15: ch 1, 1 sc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join
Rnd 16-17: repeat Rnd 15
Finish Off
12 MONTHS-3 YEARS
Same as 6-12 M0nths, but Repeat Rnd 9 one more time
CHILD SIZE: 3-10 Years
Rnd 1: ch 4, join to form ring
Rnd 2: 6 sc in ring, DO NOT JOIN (you may want to place a marker here to keep track of Rnd)
Rnd3: 2 sc in each sc of previous round (12 sc)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch) 6 times, (18 sc)
Rnd 5: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 2 stitches) 6 times (24 sc)
Rnd 6: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches) 6 times (30 sc)
Rnd 7: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 4 stitches) 6 tmes (36 sc).
Rnd 8: (2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 5 stitches) 6 times (42 sc)
Rnd 9: ch3 (this counts as first dc), dc in same stitch, ch 1, 2dc in same stitch, *skip 2 sc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next sc* repeat from * to beginning chain. Join. For extra help click here.
Rnd 10: Slip Stich to ch 1 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2dc) in first chain 1 space, (2dc, 1 ch, 2dc) in each ch 1 space around. Join.
Rnd 11-16: repeat Rnd 10
Rnd 17: ch 1, 1 sc in same stitch and in each stitch around, join
Rnd 18-19: repeat Rnd 17
Finish Off
