Horchata Tunisian Crochet Beanie

Beautifully textured, this Tunisian simple stitch crochet beanie is the perfect accessory for those crisp winter days.

As an avid crocheter I love trying new techniques and stitches. Last winter I came across Tunisian Crochet and fell in love instantly. With the ease of crochet but the texture of knit it truly is the best of both worlds. Toni from TL Yarn Crafts has the best tutorial videos and after binging her channel, I felt confident to work up my own beanie.

Beanies are not difficult in crochet but I have never been a fan of the thick non stretchy fabric you create. Tunisian crochet offers a tighter stitch that also stretches easily.

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR A TUNISIAN BEANIE

• 100g Worsted Weight Yarn
• 5.5mm Standard Crochet Hook
• 6.5mm Tunisian Hook with Cable
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

As a fiber craft enthusiast I must emphasize how wonderful it is to work with a natural material, especially if your finished project will be touching your skin. Synthetic materials do not breath and can be irritating to the skin.

For this tunisian crochet beanie I chose to use one 100g hank of Knit Picks Marino Wool Twill in the color Horchata Heather. With the small amount leftover you can easily create a pom to match your project.

Horchata Tunisian Crochet Beanie Pattern

This pattern is worked in two sections, rim and body.

Abbreviations:

Ch – Chain

Sc – Single Crochet

BLO – Back Loop Only

sts – Stitches

rp – Return Pass

tss – Tunisian Simple Stitch

tss2tog – Tunisian Simple Stitch 2 Together

RIM

Using a 5.5mm crochet hook

Ch 7

Row 1: Sc BLO in 2nd Ch from hook and across. (6 sts) Ch 1 and turn.

Row 2: Sc in BLO across (6 sts) Ch 1 and turn

Repeat row 2 until you have 77 rows. On your final row DO NOT chain 1.

BODY

Using your 6.5mm Tunisian Hook, worked in Tunisian Simple Stitch

To begin exchange your needles by placing your working loop onto your tunisian hook. This counts as your first stitch. Working the length of your ribbing, cast on by pulling up a loop at the base of each ridge and then another in the hole between to the left. Continue down the row until you have 77 loops on your hook. Return Pass to complete your foundation row.

Tunisian Simple Stitch Row 2-21

Row 22: tss2tog, tss 3 st, repeat until 5 remaining st. tss2tog, tss, tss2tog as final stitch. Rp.

Row 23: tss row.

Row 24: tss2tog, tss 2 st, repeat until 4 remaining st. tss2tog, tss 1, skip the final stitch. Rp.

Row 25: tss row.

Row 26: tss2tog, tss 1, repeat across. Rp.

Row 27: tss row.

Row 28: row 26 repeat

Row 29: tss row.

Row 30: tss2tog all stitches. Rp.

Fasten off row with single crochet across. Cut a long tail approximately twice the length of the beanie. Join the round and weave in the inside loop of row 30, pull tight to create a tight closed ring.

Mattress stitch the two sides of the beanie together all the way down. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Flip up the brim for a fisherman style, or with your leftover yarn add a pom. Whatever fits your fashion!

Creating Multiple Beanie Sizes

This beanie works up quickly and creates the most beautifully textured garment. If you wish to size up of down this pattern, do note that this was created for a women’s medium. Creating a larger or smaller beanie is easily doable as this pattern is not worked in multiples however, the decreasing rows may need to be altered based off your stitch count.