Crochet Shell Stitch Beanie with Ear Padding

Crochet Shell Stitch Beanie with Ear Padding
Crochet Shell Stitch Beanie with Ear Padding (Free Pattern + Video Tutorial) If you’re looking for a cozy, warm, fall-inspired beanie with extra comfort around the ears, this Crochet Shell Stitch Beanie with Ear Padding is the perfect project. Made using medium-weight ombre yarn, this hat has a beautiful textured shell pattern and a snug ribbed band. Materials 4-ply medium weight acrylic yarn (Ombre – Loops & Threads) 4.5 mm crochet hook Stitch markers Tapestry needle Scissors Written Pattern (Based 100% on the video instructions) 🌟 Ribbing (Ear Padding Band) Make a slip knot. Chain 20 + chain 2 (total 22). This creates the ribbing height for an adult size. Row 1: Skip 3 chains from hook. Make 1 DC in the 4th chain. Continue making DC stitches across the foundation chain. (This forms Row 1 of the ribbing.) Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Ignore the chain-2. Work 1 DC in the back loop only of each stitch across. Mark the first DC. Row 3 onwards: Repeat Row 2 until the ribbing reaches approx. 18–1…