Rhys Brimless Child Size Beanie: Free Crochet Pattern

I loved the texture of the Rhys Brimless Beanie so much I decided to do a child size pattern. You can find the blog post with the free patterns for the adult sizes here.

Use the Easy Guide to Sizing Crochet Hats below to slightly adjust the child size pattern to fit the size you need for a specific age. See the Notes section of the pattern for instructions. 

Materials

• H/5mm
• Child: 116 yards (109 meters) of worsted (4) weight yarn
• Measuring Tape
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Stitch Markers

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
CH: Chain
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
SC: Single Crochet
SCBLO: Single Crochet in Back Loop Only
SCFLO: Single Crochet in Front Loop Only
ST(S): Stitch(es)

Gauge

9 SC x 11 rows = 2 in x 2 in

Notes

• This pattern uses American Standard Terms.
• The chains at the beginning of each row do not count as a stitch.
• When you are working the repeat rounds, be sure to place your SC in the previous round’s SC and place your DC in the previous round’s DC. When starting a new round, I always work by first ST in the same ST as the CH 1. You do not have to do this, but be consistent with which ST you work your first ST for each round throughout the pattern.
• I am a tight crocheter so be sure to use measurements or gauge swatch. Gauge is really not important as long as you measure as you make your beanie.
• This beanie is worked from the top down and it is very simple to make the size you want. Using my Easy Guide to Sizing Crochet Hats you will:
  • Find the size you are needing on the chart.
  • Look under the column “Crown Diameter” to find the inches you will need for the increase rounds.
  • Work the increased rounds in the pattern until you reach the crown diameter needed for the size you want to make.
  • Once you reach the crown diameter size, you will refer to the chart again and find the “Hat Height” column. 
  • Work the repeat rounds until your hat measures about 0.5 inches from your desired height.
  • Work the last two rounds of the pattern to get your hat to the desired height.

Easy Guide to Sizing Crochet Hats

Child Size

MR

(Increase Rounds)

Round 1: CH 1, 10 HDC in MR, SLST to 1st HDC (10)

Round 2: CH 1, 2HDC in each ST in round, SLST to 1st HDC (20)

Round 3: CH 1, HDC in 1st ST, 2HDC in next ST, *HDC in next ST, 2HDC in next, repeat from * to finish round, SLST to 1st HDC (30)

Round 4: CH 1, HDC in 1st ST, HDC in next ST, 2HDC in next ST, *HDC in next 2 STS, 2HDC in next, repeat from * to finish round, SLST to 1st HDC (40)

Round 5: CH 1, HDC in 1st ST, HDC in next 2 STS, 2HDC in next ST, *HDC in next 3 STS, 2HDC in next, repeat from * to finish round, SLST to 1st HDC (50)

Round 6: CH 1, HDC in 1st ST, HDC in next 3 STS, 2HDC in next ST, *HDC in next 4 STS, 2HDC in next ST, repeat from * to finish round, SLST to 1st HDC (60)

Round 7: CH 1, HDC in 1st ST, HDC in next 28 STS, 2HDC in next ST, *HDC in next 29 STS, 2HDC in last ST, SLST to 1st HDC (62) crown measures about 5.75 inches in diameter after this round

Round 8: CH 1, HDC in ea ST in round, SLST to 1st HDC (62) crown measures about 6.25 inches in diameter after this round

(Repeat Rounds)

Round 9: CH 1, SC in 1st ST, DC in next ST, *SC, DC, repeat from * to finish round, SLST to 1st SC (62)

Round 10: Repeat Round 9

Round 11: Repeat Round 9

Round 12: Repeat Round 9

Round 13: Repeat Round 9

Round 14: CH 1, SCBLO in 1st ST, SCFLO in next ST, *SCBLO, SCFLO, repeat from * to finish round, SLST to 1st SC (62)

Repeat Rounds 9-14 until you reach a hat height of about 7 inches.

Round 25: CH 1, SC in 1st ST, SC in each ST in round, SLST to 1st SC (62) hat measures about 7.5 inches after this round

OPTIONAL: If you need more height than 7.5 inches you can work Round 26

Round 26: CH 1, SCBLO in 1st ST, SCFLO in next ST, *SCBLO, SCFLO, repeat from * to finish round, SLST to 1st SC (62) hat measures about 8 inches tall after this round

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

I knew I wanted to design this beanie with a solid colored yarn. It really shows off the simple texture. Once I finished the first beanie, I had to see it in a variegated yarn. The texture of the beanie really shows off the colors in variegated yarns. I feel like you can’t go wrong either way.

The brimless beanies have really grown on me. The Rhys Beanies simple textured design makes it great for men, women, and kids. 

I would love to see your Rhys Beanies that you make from these patterns. Please feel free to tag me on social @averylanecreations and use the hashtags #averylanecreations #alcpatterns and if you use my yarn feel free to use the hashtags #alcyarns

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