SIMPLE Seed Stitch Beanie

MATERIALS

• 1 or 2 skeins (or 75–147m/ 82–160yd) of chunky/bulky weight yarn (100g/3.5oz). Joni used Berroco ‘Comfort Chunky’ yarn

• 5.5mm (UK 5 / US I/9) and 6mm (UK 4 / US J/10) crochet hooks

• Yarn needle

• Stitch marker

• Pom pom maker or compass and light cardboard

• Sharp scissors

Finished sizes:

0–3 months; 3–6 months; 6–12 months; 1–2 years

Note: Read all the instructions before starting the project. Australian/UK crochet terminology is used; North American readers should refer to the chart below to ensure they interpret the instructions correctly.

ABBREVIATIONS

 = double crochet; insert the hook into the next stitch, yo and pull through the work (2 loops on the hook), yo and pull through 2 loops = double crochet in the back loop only; work a double crochet in the back loop of the stitch = double crochet 2 stitches together; {insert the hook into the next stitch, yo and pull through work}= slip stitch; insert the hook into the next stitch, yo, pull through the work = treble crochet; yo, insert the hook into the next stitch, yo and pull through work, {yo and pull through 2 loops} 2 times = yarn over; wrap the yarn over the hook