Crochet the Cascade Beanie Hat

Crocheting the Cascade Beanie Hat is a delightful and rewarding experience that allows you to create a cozy and stylish accessory. With just a hook, some yarn, and a bit of patience, you can craft a hat that will keep you warm and fashionable during the chilly months. The unique cascading stitch pattern adds a touch of elegance to this classic beanie style. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for honing your skills and producing a handmade item that you can be proud to wear or gift to a loved one. So grab your favorite yarn colors and get ready to crochet your way to a beautiful Cascade Beanie Hat that will be the envy of all your friends!

Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton (medium weight; 100% cotton) Pewter (MC) and Brights Print (CC).

You will need crochet hook size I/9 – 5.5mm, a yarn needle to weave in ends.

Gauge: 13 single crochet x 14 rows = 4″

This pattern uses US terminology.

Stitches and Terms Used: Single crochet (sc) back post single crochet (bpsc), back loop only (blo), single crochet two together (sc2tog), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), double crochet three together (dc3tog), double treble crochet (dtr), slip stitch (sl st), main color (MC), contrasting color (CC), wrong side (WS).

Start with a magic ring (or alternative)

Rnd 1: Ch 1. 8 hdc in ring, sl st to join. (8)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in same and each around, sl st to join. (16)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in same, 2 hdc in next, [hdc in next, 2 hdc in next] around. Sl st to join. (24)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, hdc in same, hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, [hdc in each of next 2, 2 hdc in next] around. Sl st to join. (32)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, hdc in same, hdc in next 2, 2 hdc in next, [hdc in each of next 3, 2 hdc in next] around. Sl st to join. (40)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, hdc in same, hdc in next 3, 2 hdc in next, [hdc in each of next 4, 2 hdc in next] around. Sl st to join. (48)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, hdc in same, hdc in next 4, 2 hdc in next, [hdc in each of next 5, 2 hdc in next] around. Sl st to join. (56)

Add or remove increase rounds for a different sized hat.

Rnd 8: Ch 1, bpsc around. Sl st to join. Do not fasten off.

PANEL

Continuing with MC, ch 33.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each of next 7. Change to CC on last loop of last SC. Drop MC to back of work (do not cut or carry). With CC, dc3tog, dc in next 2. [dc in next, ch 1, skip 1] 3 times. Dc in each of next 6. [dc in next, ch 1, skip 1] 3 times. 3 dc in last. Sl st in the next 2 stitches along hat and turn. (32)

Row 2 (WS): Skip sl sts. 3 dc in first. Dc in each of next 2. [Ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 3 times. Dc in each of next 6. [Ch 1, skip 1, dc in next] 3 times. Dc3tog changing to mc on last loop (drop CC to front). Working in BLO, sc in each of last 8. Ch 1 and turn. (32)

How to dtr: Yarn over 3 times, insert hook into stitch, YO, pull through, YO pull through 2, YO pull through 2, YO pull through 2, YO pull through 2.

Row 3: Blo sc in each of 1st 8. Working in both loops, sc2tog, [Dtr down into skipped stitch 2 rows back. Sc in next] 3 times. Sc in each of next 6. [Dtr down into skipped stitch 2 rows back. Sc in next] 3 times. Sc in each of next 3. 2 sc in last. Sl st in the next 2 stitches along hat and turn. (32)

Row 4 (WS): Skip sl sts. 2 sc in first. Sc in each of next 21. Sc2tog. Blo sc in each of remaining 8. Ch 1 and turn. (32)

Row 5: Blo sc in each of 1st 8. Change to CC on last loop of last SC. With CC, dc3tog, dc in next 2. [dc in next, ch 1, skip 1] 3 times. Dc in each of next 6. [dc in next, ch 1, skip 1] 3 times. 3 dc in last. Sl st in the next 2 stitches along hat and turn. (32)

Repeat rows 2-5 around hat. Stop at end of row 4 on final repeat. Slip stitch last row and starting chain together to close side of hat. Fasten off.

Pom Pom

Using CC, start with a magic ring (or alternative).

Rnd1: Ch 1. 8 hdc into ring. Sl st to join.

Rnd 2: Ch 1. Working in 3rd (back back loop) only, 2 hdc in each around. Sl st to join in top of first stitch.

Rnd 3: Ch 10. Sl st in same. *Ch 10. Sl st in next. Ch 10. Sl st in same. Rep from * around.

Rnd 4: Ch 10. sl st in top of first stitch of rnd 1. Ch 10. Sl st in same. *Ch 10. Sl st in next. Ch 10. Sl st in same. Rep from * around.

Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.

Using yarn needle, pull tail through to back of pom pom and sew to top of hat.