IBGHD 2019 Day 28 The Ruby Robinson Beanie

Hello hello!  Welcome to day 28. Eee so close to the end of the month! I hope everyone is travelling well.

Today's pattern is a super easy worked flat ribbed beanie. This is probably the most basic beanie a beginner could make, so if you are new to crochet and want to have a crack, this is the one to start with :) This beanie will fit a bub of 32 weeks gestation.

This pattern is in remembrance of Ruby Robinson.

The Ruby Robinson Beanie

US Terms

Key:
St - Stitch
Ch - Chain
Slst - Slip Stitch
Blo - Back Loop Only
Hdc - Half Double Crochet

Instructions in * * should be repeated
Starting chain counts as first stitch, and in the end round stitch count. 

Sized for: 32 Weeks Gestation

Finished Measurements: Laid flat before being sewn up the piece will be approx 15cm wide and 36cm long, after sewing approx 13cm from brim to crown (without the brim folded) and 15cm across the brim.

Amount Of Yarn Used: 51 Meters/56 Yards/19g of 4seasons Marvel 8Ply

Hook Size: 4mm

Yarn: DK/8Ply

1: ch26, hdc into the 2nd ch from hook and in the next 19 chs, slsy in the last 5 chs. -20hdc, 5slst

2: ch2, turn, hdc blo in each st across. - 25hdc

3: ch2, turn, hdc blo in the first 20 sts, slst blo in the last 5 sts. - 20hdc, 5slst

Repeat rounds 2 and 3 for another 27 rows, or until you reach 36cm in length.

End off leaving a very long tail. Sew up the side if the beanie, and then gather the top (the starting chain end is the top). Pull tight to close the beanie.

Optional: You could add a small pompom to the top should you want to.