SweetGeorgia Beesong Set Gloves Crochet Pattern

SweetGeorgia Beesong Set: Crochet Hat and Mitts

Project Overview

The SweetGeorgia Beesong Set is a coordinated crochet ensemble consisting of a textured hat and matching mitts designed by Sue Perez. This intermediate-level pattern creates a complete accessory set featuring a distinctive honeycomb-patterned panel as the focal point, complemented by slip stitch and single crochet ribbing for comfort and structure. The set is finished with a charming floral-looking chained pompom that adds a decorative touch to the hat.

Garment Details: Hat

The hat is designed with a slouchy fit and comes in three sizes with finished circumferences of 20, 22, or 24 inches (51, 56, or 61 cm) and lengths of 8¼, 9, or 9¾ inches (21, 23, or 25 cm). The pattern is intended to be worn with 0 to ¾ inch (0 to 1.5 cm) of negative ease for a snug fit. The design allows for customization—crafters can omit 1 or 2 repeats of Pattern Rounds 1-4 (totaling 4 or 8 rounds) for a closer, less slouchy silhouette if preferred.

Garment Details: Mitts

The matching mitts are available in three sizes with finished circumferences of 6¼, 7, or 7¾ inches (16, 18, or 19.5 cm) and lengths of 5½, 6¼, or 7 inches (14, 16, or 18 cm). Like the hat, the mitts are designed to be worn with 0 to ¾ inch (0 to 1.5 cm) of negative ease for optimal fit.

Crochet Techniques

• Construction Methods: The hat and mitts are worked using multiple techniques. Hat and mitt bands are worked flat in short rows, while the main body sections are worked in the round. Seaming is employed to join components together. The overall construction combines bottom-up assembly with both flat and circular working methods.
• Textured Stitching: The pattern features single crochet through the front loop only (sc FLO), which creates a distinctive ribbed texture. Slip stitch through the back loop only (sl st BLO) is used extensively in the ribbing sections to provide structure and comfort around the edges.
• Specialty Stitches: Back bar half double crochet (BBhdc) is incorporated into the pattern, adding dimensional texture. This stitch involves inserting the hook under the back horizontal bar of a half double crochet from the previous row, creating a raised, textured effect.
• Pattern Features: The honeycomb-patterned panel serves as the visual centerpiece of both pieces, while the slip stitch and single crochet ribbing provides functional structure and ensures comfort during wear.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The Beesong Set is designed to be worked in SweetGeorgia Yarns Superwash DK, a 100% Superwash Merino Wool yarn. The hat requires 1, 2, or 2 skeins depending on size, while the mitts require 1 skein. Each skein contains 256 yards (234 meters) and weighs 4 ounces (115 grams). The sample projects shown were made in the Apple Pie colorway. The Superwash treatment makes this yarn machine-washable, adding practical durability to these accessories.

Tools and Notions: Two crochet hook sizes are required for this pattern. A G-6 US (4 mm) hook is used for the main fabric, while an F-5 US (3.75 mm) hook is used for sections requiring a tighter gauge. Additional notions include stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and shaping, and a yarn needle for seaming pieces together and weaving in ends. Hook size may be adjusted as needed to achieve the correct gauge before blocking.

Gauge and Finishing

The pattern specifies a gauge of 20 stitches and 20 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) when working single crochet through the front loop only with the larger hook, measured before blocking. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. The pattern includes blocking recommendations to help even out the textured stitches and ensure proper fit.

Pattern Information

The Beesong Set is presented as a downloadable PDF pattern document, Version 1.0, created by SweetGeorgia Yarns