It’s versatile, soft, and has an amazing texture. It’s one of those hats that you’ll want in every color and is a quick make for teacher gifts, gifts for the moms in the carpool lane, or for all your daughter’s friends. It’s the Penelope a velvet beanie crochet pattern from Samantha at Soro Bella Creations. And it’s brought to you by The Best of 30 Days of Cozy!
Are you ready to make your own?
While there is no downloadable PDF available for this design, you can grab all the details you need, below, to make your own gorgeous velvet beanie!
TABLE OF CONTENTS (jump to section)
Materials
- 6.50 (K) crochet hook
- Approx 90 yards of Yarnspirations Bernat Velvet Yarn (bulky weight 5)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Stitches & Abbreviations
- CH: chain
- SC: single crochet
- SCBL: single crochet in back loop
- SLST: slip stitch
- ST(S): stitch(es)
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate (the pattern might cause frustration for beginning crocheters)
- US Terminology
- Gauge: 11 stitches X 21 rows = 4” square
- Stitch used for gauge: single crochet in back loop
- Size(s): one size for average women’s head (21”-22” circumference)
- Finished Measurement(s): 10 ¼ “ x 16.5” rectangle unstretched
- This hat is worked flat (back and forth), then single crocheted together on the short sides, finally using your tapestry needle you will weave through the top of the hat evenly and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Photo tutorial provided below.
Pattern Stitches Used (Helpful video tutorials):
Penelope Velvet Beanie Crochet Pattern
With 6.50mm K size hook
Chain 36
ROW 1: SC in 2nd chain from hook, SC across the row, chain 1 turn (35)
ROW 2: SCBL in each ST across the row, chain 1 turn (35)
ROW 3-40: Repeat Row 2
Your rectangle piece should now measure 16 ½“.
Fold piece in half, short sides together. Turn work so your hook is on the right-hand side.
ROW 41: SLST in 1st ST, SC in same space, SC across the row (35)
Fasten off leaving about a 12” tail to weave through the top of the hat.
Using your tapestry needle, weave the yarn in and out evenly around the top and pull tight. Weave in ends and fasten off. This creates the top of your hat.
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Will this work with Lion Brand Vel-Luxe yarn? I followed a video using this type of yarn (not what was used in the video) and a size K hook. It turned out huge! Also will this fit a woman or is it for young girls?
Thanks
Hi there, This pattern was contributed by a guest designer, so I can’t answer your question directly. All of the sizing information is included in the pattern and, I believe, this is a pattern for an adult woman. As far as your yarn is concerned, most velvet yarns are the same weight and should work up similarly. You may want to check out yarnsub.com in the future to check on yarn substitutions. It’s a really helpful site!
Pam