Pippa Swirl Beanie by Diane Serviss

Pippa Swirl Beanie

Crochet
May 2014
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 5.5 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
6.5 mm (K)
5.0 mm (H)
125 - 130 yards (114 - 119 m)
average adult 20 - 23 inch head
US
English
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Pattern details..
I have long been asked for a crochet version of our popular knitted swirl hat. May I present – The Pippa Beanie! Crocheted in bulky yarn, this charming hat can be made in one evening. Make one tonight, wow everyone tomorrow!

Finished Measurements
Circumference at brim band 20” (51 cm) unstretched, 7.5” (19 cm) in length from brim edge to crown; will fit head circumference of 20” to 23” (50.5 to 58 cm)

Yarn
125 yds (114 m) bulky weight #5 yarn

Suggested yarns:

  • Cascade 128, 100% Peruvian Highland wool, 128 yds/117 m per skein (shown in Violet)
  • Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 153 yds/140 m per skein
  • Lion Brand Unique, 100% acrylic, 109 yds/100 m per skein
  • Lion Brand Tweed Stripes, 100% acrylic, 144yds/132 m per skein
  • Willow Yarns Burrow Bulky, 75% acrylic, 25% washable wool, 131 yds/119 m per skein
  • Willow Yarns Daily Bulky, 100% superwash wool, 106 yds/97 m per skein
  • Bernat Softee Chunky, 100% acrylic, 108 yds/99 m per skein

Crochet Hooks and Other Materials
One US Size K 10.5 (6.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
One US Size H 8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Stitch marker
Scissors
Yarn needle

Notes
This pattern is written in American crochet terms and is appropriate for a beginner and beyond.