Can you believe this hat is crocheted? The Drift Beanie is one of those projects that makes people say… you made that?! And then you get to proudly tell them that you crocheted it! This pattern feels so modern and trendy… It’s the best feeling when you make something you’re so excited to wear!
After asking for suggestions on Instagram, I was scrolling through a list of name ideas and jotting down words that stood out. When I looked at the definition of drift, I knew it was the one. Not only does it describe the little ridges in the pattern, like drifts in the sand or snow, but it perfectly described the feeling this beanie gave me.
According to Google, drift means “(n) a continuous slow movement from one place to another” and “(v) be carried slowly by a current of air or water.” The past year has been a balance of learning to go with the flow and sometimes, just letting go and being carried through by something bigger than yourself.
The Drift Beanie uses my favorite crochet ribbing for the brim and a beautiful ridged texture throughout the body of the hat! You’ll love learning how to crochet these beautiful textures and with worsted weight yarn, you’ll have this beanie worked up in no time.
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The Perfect Yarn
It’s a pretty big statement to say a yarn is “perfect” but let me tell you, this yarn is perfect for this project. I first used Twill for my Rebel Cowl pattern and it was love at first stitch. This worsted weight superwash merino feels every bit as luxurious as you’d expect, but without the price tag. WeCrochet added new colors to this yarn family last year and I am obsessed with the Rosewater Heather and Sea Salt Heather colors you see in these photos!
I used two skeins of Twill for each beanie, but since you’ll only need a small portion of the second skein, you’ll have plenty leftover to make a yarn pom pom if you’d like. I always use this pom maker to make super fluffy yarn poms. It also might be worth grabbing a third skein so you can make two beanies!
If you want to get a closer look at Twill (and see what the hype is all about), check out my latest yarn review & video!
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Want to use something from your stash?
You’ll need about 170 yards of worsted weight yarn for this beanie. Twill is on the heavier side of worsted weight yarns, so keep that in mind as you’re picking out your yarn!
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You’ll also want to make sure you’ve got a 5mm crochet hook handy. I used my Furls Camwood hook for this project and it’s so comfortable and nice to crochet with! While you’re browsing, be sure to check out stitch markers, which are super helpful for this pattern & grab a faux fur pom to add a finishing touch to your beanie!
Keep in mind that Twill comes in a hank. Before using yarn in a hank, you’ll need to wind it by hand into a ball, or use a ball winder and swift to wind it into a cake before using it. I’ve been using the same ball winder and swift for years and it makes this process super fast and easy!
Let’s Talk Skill Level
If you’ve worked with my patterns before, you know I love things that are mindless and simple! I love to create interesting textures using easy modifications to your basic crochet stitches. This pattern has easy repeats, but you’ll definitely want to make sure you’re comfortable with crochet before tackling this one. I would recommend this pattern for the advanced beginner or intermediate crocheter.
Ready to Make Your Own?
Get the Drift Beanie pattern on Etsy or Ravelry. For more patterns from Woods and Wool, check out the patterns category here on the blog. And don’t forget to use the #DriftBeanie hashtag on Instagram – I can’t wait to see your projects!