Puzzle Block Beanie

Puzzle Block Beanie
by Maria Graef

This is a free pattern for you to use only for personal use.

I created this pattern by free-styling crochet. I did not have a pattern to look at or a photo. I will try to create the pattern as best as I can. My stitches tend to be tight, so my gauge would not work for you.

I have a formula that I created with help for Azzy's Skater hat on Raverly. Please check my other posts for the whole formula chart. It is a basic geometry formula.

This hat patten is based on a size 17" in circumference head size.

Stitches Used: chain (ch), Double Crochet (dc), Slip Stitch (sl st)
Other Abbreviations Used: beg = beginning, st = stitch, sts = stitches, * = repeat
Finish Size: 17" cir. with 13 rows
Gauge: based on hook size and head size
Stuff You'll Need: I used hook size K (6.5 mm), Tapestry Needle, Scrap Yarn (worsted Acrylic)

Note: chain 2 does not count as 1st dc in rounds.

Rnd 1: Make a magic ring (MC) and ch 3 in ring (counts as first dc) then make 11 dc more in ring over the tail of the ring. Then pull tail tight and join with sl st in top beg ch 3. (12)
Rnd 2: ch 2 (does not count as 1st dc) 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st round, join with sl st in ch 2. (24)
Rnd 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from *, join with sl st in ch 2. (36)
Rnd 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, *1 dc in next two sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from *, join with sl st in ch 2. (48)
Rnd 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, * 1 dc in next three sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from *, join with sl st in ch 2. (60)
Note: If you stop at rnd 5 then rnd 7 & 8 will be your rnd 6 &7, adjustments to stitches will be in [].
Rnd 6: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, *1 dc in next four sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from *, join with sl st in ch 2. (72)
Rnds 7-8: (do not finish off starting color yarn when changing colors until starting color is finished. After joining yarn, use the method of holding yarn at top of round and stitching over it to make it easier to change colors) ch 2, dc in same st, *1 dc of first color yarn in next 12 [10] sts, 1 dc of second color yarn in next 12 [10] sts, repeat from *. join with sl st with both color (the pattern should be 3 sections of 1st color and 3 sections of 2nd color, finishing with 2nd color), fasten off first color at end of rnd 8. (72)
Rnds 9-10: ch 2, dc in same st, *1 dc in next st, repeat from *, join with sl st in ch 2. (remember you are on your second color). (72)
Rnds 11-12: (using same method in Rnds 7-8, but using second color and adding third color) 1 dc of second color yarn in next 6 [5] sts, *1 dc of third color yarn in next 12 [10] sts, 1 dc of second color yarn in next 12 [10] sts, repeat from *, 1 dc of second color in last 6 [5] sts, join with sl st with both color (the pattern should be 3 sections of 2nd color and 3 sections of 3rd color, finishing last 6 sts with second color), fasten off 2nd color at end of rnd 12. (72)
Rnd 13: ch2, dc in same st, *1 dc in next st, repeat from *, join with sl st in ch 2. (remember you are on your third color). (72)

Fasten off with third color and weave in ends.

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