Silver Thaw Beanie crochet pattern

Elisa DeSena

1 day ago

Happy new year everyone! Cheers to 2025! I hope everyone’s year is off to a fantastic start 🙂 Let’s begin this month with a brand new crochet design, made by me, Elisa from @stringsandcuddles on IG! Now that the cold winter months have arrived, there’s no better way to stay warm than with a stylish and comfortable headpiece. Allow me to present the Silver Thaw Beanie, my latest creation! The texture that the stitches have created fascinates me. They remind me of the snow and rain because they resemble embossed slanted V’s. Wouldn’t you agree? Now, without further ado, let’s move right on into the pattern!

NOTES:

Read the pattern carefully before starting.
This pattern is worked from the bottom (brim/band) up.
The beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch!
I recommend using Clover Stitch Markers to mark the beginning of the round. Remember to move them as you progress!
Not all heads conform to size by age, so make sure to measure for a more accurate fit. If you want to adjust the size of your beanie, you should add/subtract 3 rows to the brim pattern. If you want your beanie to be longer or slouchier, add a few more rounds before working on the crown of your beanie. Note that the main (body) pattern repeat is a multiple of 3 stitches.
Try working your waistcoat stitch as loosely as possible, especially if you are a tight crocheter. The space where you need to insert your hook can get very tight, making crocheting the waistcoat stitch hard on your hands.
This pattern uses US crochet terms.
gauge:
- brim: 7 sts x 7 rows = 2 inches
- body: 8 sts x 4 rounds = 2 inches (in pattern)
skill level: intermediate
finished measurement: approx. 9 (height) x 20 (brim circumference) inches (unstretched)

MATERIALS:

Clover Amour Crochet Hook I (5.5 mm)
Clover Amour Crochet Hook J (6 mm)
Clover Patchwork Mini Scissors
Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle (Bent Point)
Clover Tape Measure
worsted weight (#4) yarn (approximately 150-180 yds)
pom-pom (optional)

ABBREVIATIONS:

blo: back loop only
ch(s): chain(s)
dc: double crochet
dc2tog: double crochet two (2) stitches together (decrease)
pm: place marker
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
slst(s) :slip stitch(es)
st(s): stitch(es)
stsc (stacked single crochet): This replaces the beginning ch 3. Do not ch 1, insert hook into the first stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop, just like you would with a regular single crochet stitch (two loops on hook), yarn over, and pull through both loops on hook. You just completed your first single crochet. Now, find the sidebar of the single crochet stitch, insert your hook through the sidebar of the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook. Your Stacked Single Crochet is complete.
wc–waistcoat (or knit stitch crochet): Insert the hook in the center of the stitch, between the legs of the ‘V’ shape, yarn over and pull up a loop to the height of the current round, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on hook.

BEANIE PATTERN:

BRIM/BAND:

Gauge: 7 SC X 7 rows = 2 inches, with 5.5 mm hook.

Row 1 (RS): Ch 9, SC in the 2^nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Turn. 8 sts
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1 (does not count as a st throughout), SC in 1^st st, SC through the BLO to the last st, SC in last st. Turn. 8 sts.
Rows 3-72: Repeat round 2.

The brim/band measures approximately 20 inches without stretching. Do not fasten off, place both short ends together (RS facing in), ch 1, sl st closed through both loops in each st of the brim ends. Do not fasten off, turn the band inside out so the right side is facing out and slst end is facing in. Change to a larger hook (6 mm), and continue working with the BODY.

BODY:

Gauge: 8 st X 4 rounds = 2 inches, with 6 mm hook.

Round 1: Ch 1, SC into the side of each row of the brim around. Slst in 1^st st to join. Remember to PM in 1^st st. DO NOT turn. 72 sts
Round 2: StSC in 1^st st, DC in next st, going back and crossing over StSC and DC just made, SC in last st of Round 1, sk a st, *DC in next 2 sts, going back and crossing over 2 DC sts just made, SC in skipped st, sk a st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in 1^st st to join. DO NOT turn. See the photos below. 72 sts

Round 3: StSC in 1^st st, DC in next st, going back and crossing over StSC and DC just made, WC in last st of the previous round, sk a st, *DC in next 2 sts, going back and crossing over 2 DC sts just made, WC in skipped st, sk a st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in 1^st st to join. DO NOT turn. See the photos below. 72 sts

Rounds 4-12: Repeat round 3.

The beanie measures approximately 8 inches in height. Continue working with to shape the crown of the beanie.

SHAPING THE CROWN:

Round 13: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), DC in next st. PM in DC just made (this is the 1^st st of the round), going back and crossing over the st just made, WC in last st of the previous round, sk a st, *DC2Tog in next 2 sts, going back and crossing over the st just made, WC in skipped st, sk a st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in 1^st st to join. DO NOT turn. 48 sts
Round 14: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), DC in next st. PM in DC just made (this is the 1^st st of the round), DC2Tog around. Slst in 1^st st to join. DO NOT turn. 24 sts
Round 15: Rep Round 14. 12 sts

FINISHING:

Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches) to secure the beanie’s top. Close the top by passing the tapestry needle through the sts all around using the long tail yarn. Pull tight to securely cinch closed.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Congratulations, you are done! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions regarding this pattern. I would love to see your version of the Silver Thaw Beanie! 🙂 Please tag me on IG @stringsandcuddles and use the following hashtags when sharing: #stringsandcuddles, #stringsandcuddlesdesigns, #silverthawbeanie

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