Pigtail Leprachaun Beanie~Free Crochet Pattern

Pigtail Leprechaun Beanie

A Free Crochet Pattern

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The idea for this beanie came about in 2015. I saw one similar to it but never found a pattern to go with. So...I came up with a pattern myself and wanted to share with you all! This beanie is like any other leprechaun hat except that its a beanie and has cute little pigtails  and clover hair ties! ☘ Please note that while the child size has been tested, the teen and adult size have not. If you make either size and find any issues please feel free to contact me.
Edited Feb. 22, 2019- I edited the sizing instructions for the teen and adult sizes. Please contact me if there are any issues. Thank you so much for your support! 

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Pigtail Leprechaun Beanie

Supplies Needed:

Worsted Weight #4 yarn- I used Red Heart Super Saver in Patty Green, White, Black, Carrot and Bright Yellow (less than 1 skein of each)

Size 5.50 mm/I hook

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Gauge:
3 hdc x 2 rows=1 inch

Abbreviations:

Beg: Beginning

Ch.: Chain

St.: Stitch

Ea: Each
Sl St: Slip Stitch
Sc: Single Crochet

Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Dc: Double Crochet

Fhdc: Foundation Half Double Crochet
Hdc Dec: Half Double Crochet Decrease
Hdc Inc: Half Double Crochet Increase

FO: Finish Off

* *: Repeat sequence

Notes:

1. This pattern is for sizes child, teen, adult. 
2. This pattern is worked from the bottom up.
3. Always join to the first stitch unless otherwise noted. 
4. Chain does not count as a stitch. 
5. Join with slip stitch unless otherwise noted. 
6. Knowledge of working in 3rd loop is needed.

Pattern

With green

Round 1: Fhdc (56) (60) (64), sl st to join. 

Round 2: Hdc around. Join. (56) (60) (64) 

Change to white

Round 3: In 3rd loop only, Hdc around. Join. (56) (60) (64) 

Change to black

Round 4: In 3rd loop only, Hdc around. Join. (56) (60) (64)

Rounds 5 and 6: Hdc around. Join. (56) (60) (64) 

Change to white

Round 7: Hdc around. Join. (56) (60) (64)

Change to green

Round 8: In 3rd loop only, Hdc around. Join. (56) (60) (64)
ADULT SIZE ONLY. Child and teen sizes skip ahead. 
Round 9: Hdc around. Join. (64)
Round 10: Hdc around. Join. (64)
Round 11: Hdc around. Join. (64)
Child size continue below. Teen and adult, skip ahead. 

Round 9: *Hdc 6, Hdc dec* around. Join. (49)
Round 10: *Hdc 5, Hdc dec* around. Join. (42)
Round 11: *Hdc 4, Hdc dec* around. Join. (35)
Round 12: *Hdc 3, Hdc dec* around. Join. (28)
Round 13: *Hdc 2, Hdc dec* around. Join. (21)
Round 14: *Hdc, Hdc dec* around. Join. (14)
Round 15: *Hdc dec* around. Join. (7)
Weave yarn needle through remaining stitches to close up top. Weave in ends. 
Teen size. Adult size skip ahead. 
Round 9: * Hdc 8, Hdc dec* around. Join. (54)
Round 10: *Hdc 7, Hdc dec* around. Join. (48)
Round 11: *Hdc 6, Hdc dec* around. Join. (42)
Round 12: *Hdc 5, Hdc dec* around. Join. (36)
Round 13: *Hdc 4, Hdc dec* around. Join. (30)
Round 14: *Hdc 3, Hdc dec* around. Join. (24)
Round 15: *Hdc 2, Hdc dec* around. Join. (18)
Round 16: *Hdc, Hdc dec* around. Join. (12)
Round 17: *Hdc dec* around. Join. (6)
Round 18: Hdc dec. Join. (3) 
Weave yarn needle through remaining stitches to close up top. Weave in ends.
Adult size. 
Round 12: *Hdc 6, Hdc dec* around. Join. (56)
Round 13: *Hdc 5, Hdc dec* around. Join. (48)
Round 14: *Hdc 4, Hdc dec* around. Join. (40)
Round 15: *Hdc 3, Hdc dec* around. Join. (32)
Round 16: *Hdc 2, Hdc dec* around. Join. (24)
Round 17: *Hdc, Hdc dec* around. Join. (16)
Round 18: *Hdc dec* around. Join. (8)
Round 19: Hdc dec. Join. (4) 
Weave yarn needle through remaining stitches to close up top. Weave in ends. 

All sizes continue below. 

Buckle 
With Yellow
Ch. 29.
Hdc in 2nd ch. from hook. Hdc Inc, Hdc 4, Hdc Inc, Hdc 8, Hdc Inc, Hdc 4, Hdc Inc, Hdc 8. Join to first stitch. (32 Hdc) FO leaving a long tail. Sew onto middle, front black portion of beanie. 

Curls (Make 6)
With Carrot
Ch. 26. Hdc 3 in second ch. from hook and in each ch. (75 Hdc) FO leaving a long tail to sew to beanie. 
Sew 3 curls onto each side of beanie. I attached mine between rounds 12 and 13 on the child size. If making larger sizes, you can attach yours between rows 14 and 15 or 15 and 16. Whichever you prefer.

Clovers (Make 2) 
With Green
Round 1: Ch. 5. Join to 1st ch. to form a loop.
Round 2: Ch. 5, sl st in ring. Rep for a total of 4 times.
Round 3: *Sl st in 1st loop. Hdc 2, Dc 2, Hdc, Dc 2, Hdc 2, Sl st in beg ring.* Rep in remaining loops. (4 groups total)
Stem: Ch. 6, sc in 1st ch from hook and next 4 ch. sl st in beg ring.
FO green, leaving long tail.
Change to white
Sl st in ea st around.
FO white. Weave in ends.
Use green tails to tie clover around one set of curls. Rep with 2nd clover and 2nd set of curls.
FO. Weave in all ends.

Congrats! Your beanie is now finished! 

This is an original design by Rachel Cantrell © Rachels Lovely Stitches

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