Crochet Colorful Striped Pom-Pom Kids Beanie Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in cream, red, orange, yellow, blue, and green
• Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0mm)
• Pom-Pom Maker
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sl st - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Gauge

16 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in half double crochet

Instructions

Beanie Base

1. Ribbed Band:
   1. With cream yarn, ch 8.
   2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (7 sts)
   3. Row 2-42: Ch 1, turn, sc in back loops only across. (7 sts)
   4. Bring short ends together, sl st through both layers to join and form a loop. Do not fasten off.
2. Body of Beanie:
   1. Switch to dark blue yarn, work 42 hdc evenly around the edge of the ribbed band. Join with sl st to first hdc.
   2. Continue changing colors according to the stripe pattern: 2 rows cream, 2 rows blue, 2 rows red, 2 rows cream, 2 rows orange, 2 rows yellow, 2 rows cream, 2 rows blue.
   3. Repeat the stripe sequence until desired height, ending with a red stripe.
3. Decrease:
   1. Work 1 round of hdc decreases until the top closes.
   2. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Pom-Poms (Make 2)

1. Using pom-pom maker and all colors of yarn, create two pom-poms.
2. Securely attach one pom-pom to each side of the beanie, at the top.
3. Trim any excess yarn and make sure pom-poms are securely fastened.

Finishing

Weave in all remaining ends and trim excess yarn. Shape the beanie and pom-poms as needed.