Herringbone Design

The herringbone half double crochet stitch creates an interlocking V-shape or zigzag pattern in the featured beanie. The herringbone design dates back to the Roman Empire when road paver bricks were aligned to distribute load and compression. More recently, both herringbone and chevron were common geometric forms in the Art Deco movement. The difference is that herringbone patterns involve intersections at 90 degrees, while chevron patterns meet at different angles. The visual appeal of herringbone has made it a timeless choice for home decor elements, such as hardwood flooring, backsplash tiles, and textiles.

The beanies highlighted here are based on a crochet pattern by Sweet Everly B. The Chunky Cobblestone Beanies were made from a bulky wool that works up quickly with a large crochet hook and the result is a hat for cold days. Bluefaced Leicester wool was the yarn of choice for a lighter three-season option. I tried out different colour combinations, some with and others without a pompom.