Oh I love a hat without any obvious unsightly seams.
Most of the patterns I come across for simple beanies using
either Double Crochet or Half Double Crochet have rounds that begin with 2 to 3
chain heights . This is needed to begin
each round using this method but unfortunately it leaves an obvious seam of
chains which I assume should sit at the back of the head of the person sporting
the beanie.
I think the best option to have a beautiful flow of rows is
to begin the beanie a little differently. In the bottom photo you can see how it comes together.
Pattern:
10ply Worsted Weight Yarn of choice
5.5mm Hook
CH 4 and join to first chain Slip Stitch
Row 1: 2 CH and then 11 DC into ring (stitch marker here)
Row 2: 2 DC into the top of 2CH and continue 2 DC into each
DC of previous row
Row 3: 2 DC and then 1DC continue until stitch marker
Row4: 2 DC and then 2 – 1DC continue until stitch marker
Row 5: 2 DC and then 3 – 1 DC continue until stitch marker
Continue increases as needed for size of beanie you would like
To complete the hat or end the row just choose anytime to do a couple of Half Double Crochets in a row in a tight tension followed by a couple of Single Crochet to graduate the height of the row a bit more.
In the bottom photo you can see the row before the grey row has this graduated height of stitches occuring to get it as flush as possible for a new colour to come in. It can appear not exactly perfect but I think well worth it to remove the seam.
Happy Crocheting!
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