Michelle Glencoe Tunisian Beanie – Simple, Beginner-Friendly Crochet Pattern
This is my second year in a row designing for the Crochetmous Crew’s make-a-long for the charitable organization, Hat Not Hate. It’s truly a great cause, bringing Knitters and Crocheters together to make blue hats for distribution in schools nation-wide in a show of support to stand up to bullying. I chose this year to design a unisex beginner Tunisian beanie, suitable for all levels of ability, using Lion Brand’s Heartland yarn.
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Lion Brand Heartland is a medium worsted, 100% acrylic yarn, available in multiple heather or tweed colours. I just love the marbled look of the deep blue ‘Olympic’ colour way, paired here with ‘Glacier Bay’, and I have now used it in many makes over the last few years. As a partner to the Hat Not Hate initiative, this is the perfect yarn and colour to make hats for donation to the cause!
Tunisian Crochet
If you’ve never tried Tunisian crochet before, don’t be intimidated! The Glencoe beanie is a completely beginner Tunisian beanie pattern, which means it’s suitable for all levels of crocheters, with a fun and easy technique to achieve the look of the plaid pattern without ever having to change colour! The pattern PDF features full explanations of how to set up for Tunisian crochet, photo tutorials, and a colour-work chart to make it as easy as possible whatever method of learning you find best!
The pattern is worked in the round, which means you’ll need a double-ended Tunisian hook, or an interchangeable set with a variety of sizes. Check out some of my favourites below, all available on Amazon:
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Glencoe beginner Tunisian beanie supplies:
Yarn:
- Medium worsted (size 4) Lion Brand Heartland acrylic yarn in 2 colours: Olympic (Forward Pass, Colour A) and Glacier Bay (Return Pass, Colour B)
Crochet Hooks:
- 6mm (US J-10) double ended Tunisian hook and 5.5mm (US I-9) regular crochet hook.
Notions:
Skill Level:
- Adventurous beginner
Gauge: 4×4 in / 10×10 cm
- 5.5mm (US I-9) hook = 20 sts x 18 rows in brim stitch pattern
Abbreviations:
- ch(s) = chain(s)
- FwP = forward pass
- RetP = return pass
- RS = right side
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- TKS = Tunisian Knit Stitch
- TKS2tog = Tunisian Knit Stitch 2 together
- TRS – Tunisian Reverse Stitch
- WS = wrong side
- yo = yarn over
- yo sl st = yarn over slip stitch
Yardage:
| Size | Forward Pass (A) | Return Pass (B) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Large | 126 yds | 85 yds | 211 yds |
| Adult Medium | 115 yds | 77 yds | 192 yds |
| Teen | 93 yds | 62 yds | 155 yds |
| Child | 71 yds | 48 yds | 119 yds |
| Toddler | 54 yds | 36 yds | 90 yds |
Finished Measurements:
| Size | To Fit Head | Brim Circumference | Hat Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Large | 23-25″ | 22″ | 9″ |
| Adult Medium | 21-23″ | 20″ | 9″ |
| Teen | 19-21″ | 18″ | 8″ |
| Child | 17-19″ | 16″ | 7″ |
| Toddler | 15-17″ | 14″ | 6″ |
Have you made this pattern? If so, please tag me on your favourite social media using @talesofknots and #GlencoeBeanie so I can see and share your gorgeous beanies!
hello love to do this one tursisan hat is there a video . or is there a writen pattern I can use or video love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️ 😍 💖 love this one. from jodie