Moss Beanie Pattern - Newborn Size
- Nadeesha De Alwis
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
This is the free guide to my first commercial pattern; Moss Beanie. I have created the pattern for four sizes - Newborn, Child, Adult Small and Adult Large. You can purchase the full PDF pattern here for a very affordable price. I value your support. It helps me create more patterns in the future and showcase my creative thoughts to the world.
Supplies
Worsted Weight (category # 4)/ 12 ply Australian (varies for different brands) - For the largest size
One colour = 118g ~ 190m
Two colours: Main Colour = 90g ~ 145m, Accent Colour = 28g ~ 45m
5mm (H/8) Crochet Hook
Stitch Marker/s
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Skill Level
Intermediate Beginner
Gauge
Sc in the round (make a tube)
16 rounds x 14 Sc = 4" x 4"
Abbreviations
Mr - Magic Ring
Pm - Place Marker
Sc - Single Crochet
Ch - Chain
St(s) - Stitch (es)
Slst - Slip Stitch
Blo - Back Loop Only
Moss Stitch (Moss St) - Sc, Ch 1, Skip 1, Repeat from
Video Guide
Notes
Worked top-down, in continuous rounds.
Make brim taller/ shorter: start with more/ fewer chains (e.g. Ch 15 for 4” fold).
Slouchy style: Add 3-4 more cm of Moss Stitch round before ribbing.
Colour change: crown in one colour and body in another, or use multiple colours for the Moss Stitch rows. Colour changes in the continuous round end up with some variegated Sts. Therefore, each round can be Slst to avoid this.
Pattern - Size Newborn (0-6m): 13-14" head circumference
Crown
Begin with a Mr or 4 Ch, Slst to connect to make a ring.
Round 1: Place 6 Sc into the Mr (or 4ch loop). Do not connect as it is worked in continuous rounds. (6)
Round 2: place 2 Sc into the first St, Pm in the 1 st Sc in the new round. Continue 2 Sc in each St until the marker. (12)
Round 3: Sc in the first St, Pm, 2 Sc in the next St, Sc in the next St, 2 Sc in the next St. Repeat from (18) Move the stitch marker as you begin every new round on the first St. Round 4: Sc in 2 Sts, 2 Sc in next, Repeat from around. (24)
Round 5: Sc in 3 Sts, 2 Sc in next, Repeat from around. (30)
Round 6: Sc in 4 Sts, 2 Sc in next, Repeat from around. (36)
Round 7: Sc in 5 Sts, 2 Sc in next, Repeat from around. (42)
Round 8: Sc in 6 Sts, 2 Sc in next, Repeat from around. (48)
Round 9: Sc in 7 Sts, 2 Sc in next, Repeat from around. (54)
(Newborn Size ~4.5” diameter – Stop here and move to the Body of Hat)
Body of Hat (Moss Stitch)
Switch to Moss Stitch worked in continuous rounds.
Round 1 (Setup): Sc, Ch 1, Skip 1, Repeat from around, ending with a Sc, Ch 1, Skip the last St. Slst to first Sc. Pm in the Slst. Consider this the 1 st Sc. Change colour for the next round here if you are using two colours. Suggestion: begin the Slst with the main colour and end with the accent colour for a seamless blend. Do not cut the main colour as you will be using it in every other round. (54)
Round 2: Sc in Ch 1 space from row before, Ch 1, Skip next Sc, repeat from around, ending with a Sc in the last Ch space of the row before. (54)
Round 3: Change to main colour (if applicable), Ch 1, this is your new beginning of round. Skip Sc, then Sc in the next Ch 1 space from row below (this will be your accent colour Ch space), Ch 1, Skip next Sc, Sc in the Ch 1 space, Ch 1, skip next Sc, Repeat from around. (54)
Round 4 onwards: Continue Moss St until the measurements match to your size. (54) to end the final round, stop Moss St three chains before the marker. End the round with Sc, Slst in the last 2 Sts to taper down for a seamless blend. Fasten off accent colour with a long tail to weave in (if applicable).
Measurements of the Body: (from crown to edge) Newborn 10 cm (4”)
Ribbed Brim (Join as You Go: JAYG)
Switch back to Sc for the ribbing. Row 1: Ch 15 (for ~2" brim). Ch less or more as desired for alternative lengths. Starting in 2nd Ch from the hook, Sc in the back bump of each Ch (14). Slst into next St on hat body, Slst into next St. Turn.
Row 2: Skip the Slsts from previous row and Sc in Blo across (14), Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc Blo across (14), Slst into next 2 Sts on hat body, turn.
Repeat row 2 -3 around the hat until all ribbing is completed. Keep the ribbing right side out and use Slsts or Whip Stitch to seam the ends together. (The seam will be inside as the brim is folded to wear. If making a shorter/ normal brim, then stitch on the wrong side out.) Ch 1 and fasten off with a tail to weave in.
Weave in all the tails. Wet or steam block to relax the fibres. Enjoy your new creation.
Pattern Complete.
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