Garments / Hats & Earwarmers Solstice Crochet Beanie Updated February 26, 2026 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, I may earn a small commission. Click to see full details of my Privacy Policy. Pin it now, make later!39Shares Crochet a beautiful solstice beanie designed by guest designer Shelley Aitchison of Crochet at the Croft. Stay cozy and stylish this winter with our handmade crochet beanie, perfect for adding a pop of colour to any outfit whether you usr a variegated yarn or one block colour either way this gorgeous pattern adds crochet loveliness to your winter wardrobe!TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Winter Warmers2. Materials and Tools3. Pattern notes4. Terms and Abbreviations5. Special stitches6. Pin For Later7. Solstice Crochet Beanie Pattern8. More InspirationVIEW MORE▼ Solstice Crochet Beanie by designer Shelley Aitchison A note from Shelley, this beanie has been inspired by all the fantastic colour ways available in double knit. I highly recommend using a variegated colour changing yarn to make the most out of this pattern. If you have not tried double stranding yarn before then this will be a game changer for you. Hats are always a GREAT project to work on. They’re usually quick and simple makes and often only use one skein or ball of yarn. So, they’re great stashbusters too. Se below of more crochet beanie inspiration. As this is a guest post, Bella Coco Crochet is unable to answer any queries. If you have a question, please contact the designer directly and they will be happy to help you. Winter Warmers Materials and Tools Yarn: 125g of double knit yarn (2 separate skeins are recommended) Hook: 7mm Darning needle Scissors Pom pom (optional) Pattern notes If you do opt for variegated double knit yarn I would recommend caking them up and matching up colours so you have an even colour change. I have used King Cole Bramble in Loganberry. This pattern is worked in the round and you do not turn your work when you come to the next round. The chain 1 at the beginning of the round does not count as a stitch. If you would like a tighter or looser width then please work in multiples of 3. This might knock round 15 off for you but so long as your stitch count is the same as the previous round you can just have it as a half double crochet round. For the decrease rounds please keep a close eye on your stitch placement. In round 15 you will be doing 1 half double crochet between the spike stitch and sometimes 2 half double crochet. I just judged how best the stitches matched up with the spike stitches below. So im sorry in advance because its a bit of a doozy! You can swap that round out for just half double crochets if its a bit much and the pattern will still look great. Pattern skill level is advanced beginner. Terms and Abbreviations Pattern written in US terms Foundation Half Double Crochet – FHDC Single Crochet – SC Spike Stitch – SPK Half Double Crochet – HDC Single Crochet 2 Together – SC2T Chain – CH Slip Stitch – SS Special stitches Spike stitch – You are going to Start your stitch underneath the SC of the round before. Your first spike stitch will be worked into the middle of the FHDC. Start your stitch by yarning over and inserting to the space left of the spike stitch from the previous spike stitch round and underneath the previous round of SC. once inserted yarn over again and pull up a long loop so that you are the same height as your HDC. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on the hook. Foundation Half Double Crochet- This stitch can be tricky but you can find a tutorial video on the Bella Coco Youtube channel To start your cFHDC- chain 2, yarn over and insert your hook into the first chain. Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook) yarn over and pull through the first loop only (3 loops on the hook, your next FHDC will be worked into the chain space you have just made). Yarn over and pull through the remaining 3 loops. This is your first FHDC completed. To start your second FHDC yarn over and insert your hook into the chain space created in the first stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook) pull through the first loop only (3 loops on the hook) yarn over and pull through the remaining 3 loops. This completes your second FHDC. Pin For Later To unlock this FREE crochet pattern all you need to do is enter your email to join our mailing list and the grow app will appear, please enter your email and create a password. Now you’ve created a grow account you’ll be able to access all of the free patterns on the blog and bookmark your favourites so you can have them all in one place for easy access. If you forget your password, click the “forgot password” link and follow the prompts. Please note that the team are unable to assist with resetting Grow passwords or accessing your Grow account, so please make sure you save your login information in a safe place. Your grow account is separate from your Bella Coco account which you use to access your purchased patterns. Solstice Crochet Beanie Pattern Round 1 Using your 2 strands of Double knit together. FHDC 51 times, measuring 19 inches. SS into the first stitch and CH1. (DO NOT TURN YOUR WORK) Round 2 SC around (51 stitches) SS into the first stitch and CH1. Round 3 SPK into the middle of the first FHDC, HDC in the next 2 stitches. Making sure your are working into the correct space *SPK into the FHDC below, HDC in the next 2 stitches* repeat from *around and SS into the first stitch, CH1. Round 4 Repeat round 2. Round 5. *SPK to the left of the SPK below, HDC in the next 2 stitches*, repeat from *around and SS into the top of the first SPK and CH1. Repeat rounds 4 and 5 for rounds 6-13 and then we will start our decrease. Round 14 *SC for 2 stitches, SC2T* Repeat * around finishing with 39 stitches. CH1. Solstice Crochet Beanie by designer Shelley Aitchison Round 15 (Keep a close eye on stitch placement, don’t let those 2HDC catch you out) SPK, HDC, SPK, 2HDC, SPK, HDC, SPK, HDC, SPK, 2HDC, SPK, HDC, SPK, HDC, SPK, 2HDC, SPK, HDC, SPK, HDC, SPK, 2HDC, SPK, HDC, SPK, HDC, SPK, HDC, SPK, HDC, SPK, 2HDC, SPK, HDC. SS CH1. Round 16 *1SC, 2SC2T* Repeat around (26 stitches) SS and CH1. Round 17 *SPK, HDC* repeat around, SS and CH1. Round 18 SC2T around. SS and CH1.(13 stitches) Round 19 *SPK, HDC* repeat around (13 stitches) SS, CH1. Round 20 SC2T for 6 stitches and SC in the last stitch. SS into the first stitch, cut and tie off yarn. Turning your beanie inside out and using your darning needle, sew the opening together. Sew your beginning yarn tail to the bottom of your last FHDC/ Now add your pom pom if you are using 1. Thank you for sticking with it after round 15! Please if you get stuck or have any questions you can find me on instagram as crochet_at_the_croft and also on facebook! Just give me a shout, I am more than happy to help and I would love to see your Solstice Beanies! More Inspiration If you love crochet beanies why not check out these patterns. From left, clockwise: Einkorn Beanie, Alpine Crochet Beanie and Mittens, Crochet Hat and Scarf Set, Alaskan Delights Hat Einkorn Beanie Alpine Crochet Beanie Crochet Hat & Scarf Alaskan Delights Hat Crochet Beanie Patterns I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet KEEP ON making Don’t miss a thing! Sign up to our newsletter, grab a cuppa and find out about the latest posts and projects. First name Email address Thanks! Please check your inbox (and junk) to confirm your subscription! Pin it now, make later!39Shares Further Reading... The Sugar Maple Shrug by Lisa Rollins November 4, 2019 Learn How to Crochet a Houndstooth Cowl: Free Pattern October 18, 2024 Hat & Mittens October 16, 2022 1 Comment Michele January 10, 2022 at 5:07 am Have you very thought of doing a full tutorial of the hats and scarfs you do? I have a hard time reading patterns, i Lear better from seeing and hearing then I do trying to figure out the written patterns, I really enjoy the short tutorials on the stitches, it would so helpful to see a pattern from start or finish and follow along with you. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
