Free Basic Super Bulky Beanie Pattern

Here it is! Another free pattern. This hat has plenty of stretch. They fit both me and my husband comfortably.

Please contact me with any questions or errors that you find. My email is ms.awesome.girl@gmail.com You may sell items made from this pattern. Please just give me credit as the designer. Thanks for downloading and Happy Crocheting!

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Materials
1 skein size 6 super bulky yarn (I used Lion Brand Hometown USA 4.94 ounces/81 yards)
Size L (8.00 mm) crochet hook or hook needed to get correct gauge
Yarn needle

Gauge
9 sts = 5” in dc

Approximate Finished Dimensions
Adult 20” x 8.5”

Abbreviations
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
dc - double crochet
rem - remaining

Notes
This pattern in written in American English terminology.
Rounds are joined with a slip stitch. Do not turn.
Instructions in *stars* are repeated the number of times indicated after the second *.
If you are not familiar with the magic loop, here is a good tutorial to learn the technique http://www.crochetme.com/forums/t/28917.aspx If you are still not comfortable with the technique you can chain 4 and join with a slip stitch instead.
Ch 2 at the beginning of a row does not count as a dc. I find that using a ch 2 and then dc in the same stitch keeps from getting the little gaps that often show at joins. Make sure to join to the top of the dc and not the 2nd ch of the ch 2 or you will be adding extra sts. If you do not like this technique, feel free to use a ch 2 or ch 3 as your first st and then finish the row as normal.


Instructions
Foundation Row: Form a magic loop. 6 sc in loop. Pull tight. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts)
Row 1: Ch 1. 2 sc in same stitch and each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sts)
Row 2: Ch 2. Dc in same st. 2 dc in next st. *Dc in next st. 2 dc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first dc. (18 sts)
Row 3: Ch 2. Dc in same st. Dc in next st. 2 dc in next st. *Dc in next 2 sts. 2 dc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first dc. (24 sts)
Row 4: Ch 2. Dc in same st. Dc in next 2 sts. 2 dc in next st. *Dc in next 3 sts. 2 dc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first dc. (30 sts)
Row 5: Ch 2. Dc in same st. Dc in next 3 sts. 2 dc in next st. *Dc in next 4 sts. 2 dc in next st* 5 times. Join with sl st to first dc. (36 sts)
Rows 6 - 9: Ch 2. Dc in same st and in each rem st around. Join with sl st to first dc. (36 sts)
Rows 10 - 11: Ch 1. Sc in same st and each rem st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.