Chunky

Guy
Designed by Elvee Dickinson

It’s the yarn that’s chunky – and not necessarily the guy –
in this perfectly proportioned classic beanie.
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Chunky Guy
SIZES
SMALL (MEDIUM, LARGE, EXTRA
LARGE)
To fit head circumferences of
21 (22, 23, 24) in./53 (56, 58, 61) cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
NOTE: The fit of this beanie is designed
to be smaller than actual head
circumference with approx. 2 in./5 cm of
negative ease. If possible, it’s good to
measure the head of the recipient to
ensure a hat that fits. (Online: How to
measure your head.)

Circumference: GAUGE
19¼ (20, 21¼, 22) in./49 (51, 54, 56) cm 10 dc = 4 in./10 cm
Depth: First 2 rnds of hat = 1½ in./4 cm from
Approx. 8 in./20 cm, or as desired center

YARN ABBREVIATIONS
NOTES (U.S. crochet terms)
1. Sample hats are crocheted in Lion approx. = approximately
Brand Wool-Ease Chunky in beg = beginning, begin
Charcoal and Silver Gray. ch = chain
2. You may also use a chunky-weight dc = double crochet
yarn equivalent, such as two strands m = meter(s)
of light worsted-weight yarn held rnd(s) = round(s)
together. sc = single crochet
3. Yardage is for an 8-in./20-cm deep sl st = slip stitch
beanie; a longer beanie will take st(s) = stitch(es)
approx. 7 yd./6.5 m more yarn for yd. = yard(s)
each additional dc round. [ ] = repeat instructions within brackets
the number of times indicated
Chunky (#5 Bulky)
• Approx. 80 (81, 85, 89) yd./73 (74, 78,
81) m
ONLINE HELP
HOOK AND NOTIONS Find Tutorials and the Stitch Dictionary
• Size K-10½ (6.5 mm) or size needed at http://www.hatsbyelvee.com
to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle

STITCH GUIDE
Single crochet 2 together decrease
(sc2tog): Draw up a loop in each of
next 2 stitches. Yarn over and draw
through all three loops on hook. (One sc
decreased.)
HAT
NOTES
1. Hat is worked in rounds, with right
side always facing. Join with slip
stitch at the end of each round.
2. Near the start of each round, “in the
same st” means in the same stitch
as the beginning chain.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (does not count as a st),
work 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.
Ignoring beg ch, join with sl st in first
actual st (here and in following rnds).
(12 dc)
TIP: After joining with slip stitch at end
of each round, tighten the slip stitch.
Minimizing the slip stitch in this way will
help make the joining “seam” less
noticeable.
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (does not count as st here
and in following rnds), work 2 dc in
same st and in each st around. Join.
(24 dc)
GAUGE CHECK: At this point, the first 2
rounds should measure approx. 1½ in./4
cm from center.
Rnd 3: Ch 2, work dc in same st, *2 dc
in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * to
last st, 2 dc in last st. Join. (36 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, work dc in same st, *2 dc
in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts;
repeat from * around to last 2 sts, 2 dc
in next st, dc in last st. Join. (48 dc)
***
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SMALL ONLY
Rnd 5: Ch 2, work dc in same st and in
each st around. Join. (48 dc)
MEDIUM ONLY
Rnd 5: Ch 2, work dc in same st, 2 dc in
next st, dc in each of next 23 sts, 2 dc in
next st, dc in each of next 22 sts. Join.
(50 dc)
LARGE ONLY
Rnd 5: Ch 2, work dc in same st, [2 dc
in next st, dc in each of next 9 sts, 2 dc
in next st, dc in each of next 8 sts] twice,
2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 8 sts.
Join. (53 dc)
EXTRA LARGE ONLY
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in same st and in each
of the next 4 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in
each of next 6 sts; repeat from * around
to last st, 2 dc in last st. Join. (55 dc)
***
ALL SIZES
Rnds 6-9: Ch 2, dc in same st and in
each st around. Join. (48, 50, 53, 55
dc)
After Round 9, hat should measure
approx. 6 in./15 cm from center.
(Online: How to measure a hat’s depth.)
The Band will add approx. 2 in./5 cm.
Hats in photos on Pages 1 and 2 are 8
in. deep. This beanie depth will cover
the ears of many people, but some men
will need a longer hat.
TIP: Use a tape measure to find an
individual’s hat depth: Holding the tape
at the bottom of one ear, go up over the
top of the head and down to the bottom
of the other ear. Divide this
measurement by two. (Online: How to
calculate the ideal depth for a beanie.)
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If you want a deeper hat, work additional

dc rounds before starting the Band.
After desired length for the top of the hat
is reached, do not fasten off. Continue
hat with Band, below.

BAND
Rnds 1-5: Ch 1 (does not count as a st
here and in following rnds), working in
back loops only, sc in same st and in
each st around. Join in both loops. (48,
50, 53, 55 sc)

FINISHING
Fasten off. (Online: Near-invisible
fastening off.) If you have a hole at the
top of your hat, and you don’t want one,
work a Retroactive Magic Loop. With a
yarn needle, simply weave through the
stitches in the beginning round, pull tight
and secure. You can use the yarn tail or
a separate length of yarn. Weave in
ends.

SIZE ADJUSTMENTS
If beanie is slightly too loose, tighten the
bottom edge by working one or two
sc2tog decreases (see Stitch Guide on
Page 3) in Round 3 of the Band. Each
sc2tog will tighten the Band by approx.
½ in./1.25 cm.

© 2015 by Elvee Dickinson

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Pattern may not be duplicated,
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Hats made from this pattern may be sold.