CROCHET FLORAL BEANIE — TUTORIAL & PATTERN

Pattern Use & Copyright

This pattern is an original design by NAVI Studio. Please do not copy, share, resell, or redistribute this pattern (in full or in part), including the instructions or techniques. If you share your work, I’d appreciate a tag or credit: @olga.levinski

Materials

• 5 mm crochet hook

• Cotton yarn (approx. 1 skein)

• Measuring tape

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Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch — chain

• sl st — slip stitch

• sc — single crochet

• dc — double crochet

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Sizing & Measurements

Measure your head circumference to determine the required crown diameter.

Standard adult sizing:

• 21–22 in (53–56 cm) → crown diameter: 6.5–7 in (16.5–18 cm)

• 22–23 in (56–58 cm) → crown diameter: 7–7.5 in (18–19 cm)

• 23–24 in (58–61 cm) → crown diameter: 7.5–8 in (19–20.5 cm)

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Construction Notes

This beanie is worked in turned rounds using double crochet stitches.

The crown is worked flat in a circle with increases.

The body is then worked without increases in a mesh pattern with integrated 3D flowers.

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Step 1: Crown

Start with a magic ring.

Round 1

Ch 2 (counts as first dc)

Work 11 dc into ring (12 total)

Join with sl st

Tighten ring

Turn.

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Round 2

Ch 2, turn

2 dc in each stitch around

Join

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Round 3

Ch 2, turn

1 dc, 2 dc in next stitch repeat around

Join

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Round 4

Ch 2, turn

2 dc, 2 dc in next stitch repeat around

Join

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Continue increasing this way, adding 1 stitch between increases each round, until you reach the required crown diameter.

Example: 5 rounds total.

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Step 2: Mesh Body (No Increases)

Row 1

Ch 2, turn

Ch 1

Skip next stitch

Dc into next stitch

Ch 1, skip 1 stitch, dc into next stitch repeat across

Join with sl st into turning chain

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Step 3: Flower Row

Ch 2, turn

Work mesh pattern as before.

After 3 mesh cells, create a flower:

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How to Make the Flower

After completing 3 mesh cells:

Ch 1

Insert hook into the top of the last dc (edge of the mesh cell) and make sc

→ this creates a small ring

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Petals (5 total)

Petal 1 & 2

• ch 2

• 1 dc into ring

• ch 2

• sl st into ring

Petal 3

• ch 2

• 1 dc into ring

• ch 2

• sl st into ring from the opposite side of the center bar

Petal 4 & 5

Repeat Petal 1

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After completing the flower:

Dc into the next stitch to continue the mesh pattern

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Repeat:

3 mesh cells → 1 flower

Continue across the row.

Note:

At the end of the row, spacing may vary slightly. You can either leave it or adjust by placing flowers closer together.

Join with sl st.

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Step 4: Next Row (Mesh)

Ch 2, turn

Work full mesh row (no flowers)

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Step 5: Offset Flower Row

Repeat flower row, but place flowers between previous ones (staggered layout).

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Step 6: Repeat

Alternate:

• 1 mesh row

• 1 flower row

Until desired height is reached.

Example: 7 rows total.

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Step 7: Edge Finish

Two options:

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Option 1: Shell Edge

Work on the right side.

Skip 1 mesh space

Work 5 dc into the next mesh space

Skip 1 mesh space

Sl st into the next stitch

Repeat around.

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Option 2: Clean Edge

Work single crochet evenly around.

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Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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Done!

Tag your piece: @olga.levinski — I’d love to see your version.