Wanting to try out some new stitches, I discovered the bullion stitch. I thought it would look great in a hat so I started to experiment.
A friend saw carrots in what I made and so the design evolved into this carrot stitch beanie which we thought would be perfect for Easter!
This is the practice hat I made while I was figuring out how to make this work – I’m still developing my designing skills!
I liked how this turned out except where the yarn is carried between the carrots is really visible. So, I decided to go down a hook size and not catch the yarn in all the stitches. I included notes in the pattern for this too.
Before I made the final design I really wanted to try making it in some softer baby yarn. I went to my local Michaels craft store and found the new Loops & Threads Wellness Baby yarn.
It took longer to make this hat since the yarn is finer. Also, the colors (only 12 available) don’t really work for carrots.
However, I really liked the yarn – it’s really soft, hypoallergenic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and oder-free. So, I look forward to designing other baby items with it soon.
Also, this pattern and yarn do look good together if you want your carrots to look like candles, ice cream cones or maybe chili peppers.
The colors I used in this hat were Charcoal, Coral and Mint. I used a D/3 – 3.25mm hook. The hat is 72 stitches around and it’s a 0-3 month size.
For the final work up of this design I used what I already had in my yarn stash. Brown to look like soil, orange for the carrots and picked out a green for the carrot tops.
I made the hat in a 0-3 month size but I’ve included a size chart and instructions so you can make it in any size. You can also make it taller if you want a slouchy hat.
You will find the free pattern for this beanie below, however if you prefer a printer friendly, ad-free PDF I’ve made one available for a small cost. Please take a look at the Ravelry page HERE (You can also use this link to add this pattern to your Ravelry favorites/queue)
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Carrot Stitch Beanie Pattern
Get ready for Easter with this adorable carrot patch beanie. Perfect to attract the Easter Bunny!
This carrot stitch beanie is an enjoyable repeating pattern which is fun to make. The hat can be made in any size using the enclosed size chart and a tape measure. More rows can be added to make it a great slouchy hat too! Size 0-3 months pictured.
You are welcome to sell the items you make with this pattern, but please give me, Krazy Kabbage, a mention in your sales listing and provide a link to my website www.krazykabbage.com.
I used Red Heart Super Saver (medium weight; 100% acrylic) in Cafe Latte (MC), Pumpkin (CC1) and Tea Leaf (CC2).
You
will need crochet hook size H/8 – 5mm. You will also need a tape
measure, and a yarn needle.
This pattern uses US
terminology.
Stitches and Terms Used: Magic ring, single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), slip stitch (sl st). Bullion and mini puff stitches (instructions included). Main color (MC), contrasting color (CC), back loop only (BLO)
Bullion Stitch: With CC1, YO 6 times, insert hook into stitch. YO, pull through stitch, YO pull through all 8 loops on hook. Use MC to YO and pull through to complete the stitch. Pull CC1 yarn gently to close the stitch. (catch CC1 when making the first of the 5 dcs – don’t catch on remaining 4 to avoid it showing through)
Mini Puff Stitch: With CC2, YO insert hook into stitch. YO, pull though stitch. YO insert hook into stitch. YO, pull though stitch. YO pull through all 5 loops on the hook. Use MC to YO and pull through and complete the stitch. Pull CC2 yarn gently to close the stitch. (catch CC2 when making the first of the 5 dcs – don’t catch on remaining 4 to avoid it showing through)
Size Chart
| Size | Head Circumference | Hat Height (minimum) |
| 0-3 months | 14” | 5.5” |
| 6-12 months | 16 | 6.5 |
| 2-5 years | 18.5 | 7.5 |
| 5-12 years | 19.5 | 8 |
| Teen | 20.5 | 8.5 |
| Adult | 22 | 9 |
| Large Adult | 24 | 10 |
Brim
You may want to make the brim wider if you are making this hat in a larger size than 0-3 months. To do this add more chain stitches.
Using MC Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hk and each across. * Ch 1 and turn, sl st in BLO of each across. Rep from * to make a long strip.
Stretch strip out then release and measure. Needs to be about an inch less than the head circumference measurement shown in table.
Number of ribs on one side must be a multiple of 6 minus 1. (0-3 months hat = 41 rows)
To join the band: Ch 1 and turn. Bring other end of strip up in front and sl st across through both both thicknesses to form the band.
Body of hat
Rnd 1: Ch 1 and turn so seam is on inside of band. Sc around edge of band. Sl st to join. (Stitch count needs to be a multiple of 6 including the ch 1. 0-3 months hat = 42)
Rnd 2: Ch 2. Dc in same stitch (change to CC1 on last loop). *Bullion in next (change to MC on final loop). Dc in each of next 5 (change to CC1 on final loop of last dc). Rep from * around finishing with dc in last 3 and sl st to join.
Rnd 3: Ch 2. Dc in same stitch (change to CC2 on last loop). *Mini puff in next (change to MC on final loop). Dc in each of next 5 (change to CC2 on final loop of last dc). Rep from * around finishing with dc in last 3 and sl st to join.
Rnd 4: Ch 2. Dc in same stitch and each of next 3 (change to CC1 on last loop of last stitch). *Bullion in next (change to MC on last loop). Dc in each of next 5 (change to CC1 on final loop of last dc). Rep from * around, finish with a bullion and sl st to join.
Rnd 5: Ch 2. Dc in
same stitch and each of next 3 (change to CC2 on last loop of last
stitch). *Mini puff in next (change to MC on last loop). Dc in each
of next 5 (change to CC2 on final loop of last dc). Rep from *
around, finish with a mini puff and sl st to join.
Repeat rounds 2 and 3, 4 and 5 until hat measures 1-2 inches less than ‘height of hat’ shown in table, or more if you want a slouchy hat. (0-3 months beanie – repeat rounds 2 and 3 before moving onto next section)
Top section of hat
Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in same stitch and each around. Sl st to join. (You may want to repeat this round if making a larger hat)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same stitch. *Sc2tog (or invisible decrease), sc in next. Rep from * around. Finish with Sc in last stitch and sl st to join.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in same stitch and each around. Sl st to join.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in same stitch. Sc2tog (or inv dec) around. Sc in last and sl st to join.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in same stitch and each around. Sl st to join.
Fasten off and cut yarn leaving a long tail. Use yarn needle to weave yarn around posts of stitches. Pull firmly to close hole. Sew remaining hole closed and secure yarn on inside of hat. Secure and weave in all ends.
