Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie: Free Crochet Pattern

Welcome to my Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie pattern! Where colourful meets chunky to create the most gorgeous crochet hat. The gradients in Mary Maxim Prism (CDN) yarn make each one absolutely stunning and unique!

They really put these hats over the top! I’ve loved Prism yarn for such a long time, and when I saw the new Sandstorm and Desert Sunset shades, I knew I had to design a fall collection around them. They’re the perfect colours for cozy, autumn makes!

If you love this hat pattern, you might also enjoy the Takkakaw Falls Toque, which is also made with Mary Maxim Prism yarn.

If you’re looking for something a little more advanced, check out the Autumn’s Charm Mosaic Hat — it’s designed in Prism as well, paired with Mary Maxim Mellowspun as the main colour.

After something easy, take a peek at my Easiest Beanie pattern, top-down made in simple half-double crochet stitches.

Sizes

0-6mth (6-12mth, Toddler, Child, Adult, L Adult)

Skill Level

Easy, written in standard American terms.

Gauge

Suzette Stitch: 11 sts and 10 rows equal to 4″ in pattern with 8mm hook

Brim: 7.5 sts and 6 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo with 7mm hook

Gauge Swatch

Before starting your project, it’s best to make a gauge swatch. This ensures that your tension and stitch count match the pattern specifications, which is especially important if the recommended yarn is unavailable or if you are substituting with another option. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for getting the proper fit.

You can adjust your crochet hook size, or even switch hook style or brand, to help meet gauge. Keep in mind that not all yarns are identical. Thickness, drape, and softness can vary between brands. For this design, we have doubled up two strands of DK-weight yarn to create a bulky weight. You can substitute with other DK yarns held together or choose a standard bulky weight yarn.

For your swatch, I recommend beginning a baby hat and checking your gauge after a few rounds. Alternatively, you can make a flat swatch: work a foundation row of suzette stitch and continue in rows until you have a square. If you have too many stitches, move up to a larger hook. If you have too few, try a smaller hook. You can also adjust slightly by pulling up on your stitches to lengthen them or tightening your tension to shorten them.

I’ve also included yarn recommendations to provide flexibility, depending on availability.

Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Prism

Colorfusion (CDN) – 325 yards/100g

Lion Brand mandala – 590 yds/150g

King Cole Riot DK – 322yDS/100g

Swish Pops– 246 yds/100g

Bulky Substitutes

Lion Brand Hue + Me – 137 yds/100g

Mary Maxim Marvelous Chunky (cdn site)

Premier Puzzle Yarn– 328 yds/200g

Swish Bulky – 137 yds/100g

Crochet Hooks Required

7mm Crochet Hook

US L/11 (8mm)

Hook Tray

Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Sc – Single Crochet

Sc2tog – Single Crochet Decrease

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

WS – Wrong Side

( ) – Work step in parentheses in the indicated stitch

[ ] – Work step in brackets the number of times indicated

Special Stitches

Sc2tog – Single Crochet 2 together – Insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, YO (Yarn Over), pull through 3 loops on the hook.

Video Tutorial For The Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie

Join us for a step-by-step tutorial on the Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie in adult size!

In this video, you’ll learn how to crochet the hat from the top down using the suzette stitch, create a fold-over band with a join-as-you-go finish, and shape the crown with simple increases. We’ll also show you how to add the perfect finishing touches with a faux fur pompom and personalized tag.

This cozy and stylish beanie is beginner-friendly, quick to make, and the perfect project for adding texture and warmth to your winter wardrobe.

Chunky Suzette Stitch Beanie

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Pattern Support

Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.

We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating this pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.

Pattern

0-6mth (6-12mth, Toddler, Child, Adult, Large Adult)

For ease of use, each size is written out separately for the body of the hat. The brim is written for the smallest size, with instructions for larger sizes shown in parentheses. The hat is worked from the top down, with each round turned to create the textured pattern. Turning the rounds also helps keep the join line neat and straight.

0-6mth Size

Round 1 (RS):

With larger hook, magic ring, ch 1, 9 hdc in the ring, pull ring tight, sl st in first hdc to join—9 sts.

Round 2 (RS):

Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), (1 sc, 1 dc) in each st around to last st, last st work (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) sl st in first sc to join, turn—19 sts.

Round 3 (WS):

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * around to last st, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—19 sts.

Round 3 (WS):

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, *(1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * around to last st, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—19 sts.

Round 4:

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, *(1 sc, 1 dc) next 3 sts, sk st; rep from * around to last st, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—27 sts.

Round 5:

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * around to last st, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—27 sts.

Round 6:

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, *(1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, sk st, (1 sc, 1 dc) next 3 sts, sk st; rep from * around to last st, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—35 sts.

Round 7:

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, * (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * around to last st, (sc, dc, sc) in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—37 sts.

Round 8:

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, *sk st, [(1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, sk st] 2 times, (1 sc, 1 dc) next 3 sts; rep from * around to last 4 sts, sk st, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, sk st, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—45 sts.

Rounds 9-16:

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, *(1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * around to last st, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—45 sts. Last st don’t turn. Proceed to Brim.

Child

Round 1 (RS):

With larger hook, magic ring, ch 1, 10 hdc in the ring, pull ring tight, sl st in first hdc to join—10 sts.

Round 2 (RS):

Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), (1 sc, 1 dc) in each st around to last st, last st work (1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc) sl st in first sc to join, turn—21 sts.

Round 3 (WS):

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, *(1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * around to last st, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—21 sts.

Round 4:

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, *(1 sc, 1 dc) next 3 sts, sk st; rep from * around to last 3 sts, (1 sc, 1 dc) next 2 sts, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—31 sts.

Round 5:

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, *(1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * around to last st, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—31 sts.

Round 6:

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, sk st, *(1 sc, 1 dc) next 3 sts, sk st, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, sk st; rep from * around to last 3 sts, (1 sc, 1 dc) next 2 sts, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—41 sts.

Round 7:

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, *(1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * around to last st, sc in last st, turn—41 sts.

Round 8:

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, [(1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, sk st] 2 times, *(1 sc, 1 dc) next 3 sts, sk st, [(1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, sk st] 2 times; rep from * around to last 3 sts,(1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—49 sts.

Rounds 9-18:

Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, *(1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st; rep from * around to last st, sc in last st, sl st in first sc to join, turn—49 sts. Last st don’t turn. Proceed to Brim.

Adult

Round 1 (RS):

With larger hook, magic ring, ch 1, 10 hdc in the ring, pull ring tight, sl st in first hdc to join—10 sts.