Goodwood Groove Beanie

A delightful textured beanie that is warm and fun for Winter wear, and whips up really quickly.

Use your favourite Worsted/Aran/Cat. 4/10ply yarn.

This beanie is unisex in appeal and looks fabulous topped with a pom pom or fom fom.

Gift one to a friend, make a bunch for charity, or add them to your market stall collection.

This is an original pattern by Farrah Jane Tate. You are welcome to sell products you’ve made using my patterns; however, I ask that you refer to the exact name of my pattern somewhere in the text of your listing. You may not copy, re-publish, sell, distribute, translate without permission, or claim my photos or patterns as your own in any way.

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Pattern Details

Size:

OSFM adult beanie. 64 chains circumference in 10ply/ Worsted/Cat. 4 weight yarn with gauge as below should make beanie that is:

~52cm/~20.4” circumference at brim (relaxed), and
~23-24cm/~9-9.5” in length (brim to peak).

Note: This is a medium to large women’s/ small to medium men’s sized beanie. The stitches used for this beanie give at least few cm of stretch, when worn.

Skill Level:

Advanced beginner to intermediate.

Stitch Terminology:

US – refer to Abbreviations for stitches used.

Recommended Yarn:

10 ply/ Worsted/ Cat. 4 weight, ~120-130g/ ~4.2-4.6 oz.

(Yarns of other weight can be used, however the number of textured block motifs per round will need to be adjusted.)

Hook:

5.5-6.5mm/I – K, depending on individual tension.

Gauge:

Use gauge below as an approximation.

Eight post stitches should measure ~6.5cm/~2.6” wide.
Beginning to Round 4 (first repeat) should measure ~5cm/~2” tall.

Also refer to Tips.

Examples

Scheepjes Chunky Monkey (Aran/10ply/Cat. 4), ~130g/~4.6oz with 6mm hook (loose tension). Foundation Chain: 56. Brim Beg Chain: 6.

Marvel 4 Seasons Spot Saver yarn (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4), ~120g/~4.2oz with 5.5mm hook (loose tension). Foundation Chain: 64. Brim Beg Chain: 7.

Lionbrand Heartland yarn (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4), ~120g/~4.2oz with 5.5mm hook (loose tension). Foundation Chain: 64. Brim Beg Chain: 7.

Pattern Synopsis

Beanie is constructed in two steps:
- Make beanie first, then
- Add brim next.
Beanie is constructed right side always, and bottom upwards (to peak), using both Front Post (Fp) and Back Post (Bp) DC
A Standing Stitch is used to commence each round (however this can be substituted with chains, if preferred).
The textured block repeat that characterises the beanie is eight stitches wide by four rounds tall (excluding the reduction rounds).
The Ribbed Brim can be sized (in length), to individual preference.

Tips

For best results, use a yarn that is composed of a fibre that yields good stitch definition (not overly soft or fluffy).
Use the recommended hook size as a guide only. My tension is reasonably loose, and I have a ‘Rider’ to ‘Lifter’ Golden Loop style. Many makers find that they need to go up one to two hook sizes to match my gauge.
For an average sized adult beanie, check that your gauge is close to the gauge mentioned in the Pattern Details. If not, adjust tension, and/or hook size, and/or Golden Loop style to approximately meet the gauge.
- If height gauge is only slightly different to the recommended gauge, then the brim can be shortened or lengthened to accommodate this.
- If width gauge is measuring significantly wider or narrower with your chosen yarn, then consider making less or more textured block motifs per round. Refer to Basic Resizing Tips.
The Crochet Fix YouTube Channel Goodwood Groove Beanie Play List provides instructions for construction of the Chainless Foundation.

Changing Colours

Colour changes have intentionally not been incorporated into the pattern, to leave it to your discretion as to whether, and how, different colours are incorporated. It is recommended the same joining method be used, consistently, for all colour changes.

Abbreviations

Beg = Beginning

Sk = Skip

Sl St = Slip Stitch

Ch = Chain

SC = Single Crochet

HDC = Half Double Crochet

DC = Double Crochet

FpSC = Front Post Single Crochet. SC is worked around the front of the stitch post.

FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet. DC is worked around the front of the stitch post.

BpDC = Back Post Double Crochet. DC is worked around the back of the stitch post.

FpDC2Tog = Front Post Double Crochet 2 stitches together. DC is worked around the front of both (consecutive) stitch posts together (at once), resulting in a single stitch decrease in the current round (as compared with the previous round).

FpDC3Tog = Front Post Double Crochet 3 stitches together. DC is worked around the front of all three (consecutive) stitch posts together (at once), resulting in a double stitch decrease in the current round (as compared with the previous round).

FpHDC = Half Double Crochet. HDC is worked around the front of the stitch post.

DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.

FpDCStndSt = Front Post Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.

FpHDCStndSt = Front Post Half Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.

Special Stitch Instructions – StndSt[1]

DCStndSt (i.e. Standing Stitch that has the height of a DC):

(Without first making a Ch 1), SC in the first stitch from the previous round.
Ch 1 and then SC in the front loop only of the SC made in Step 1.

FpDCStndSt (i.e. Standing Stitch that has the height of a DC and is worked around the stitch post):

(Without first making a Ch 1), SC around the front of the stitch post of the first stitch from the previous round.
Ch 1 and then SC in the front loop only of the SC made in Step 1.

FpHDCStndSt (i.e. Standing Stitch that has the height of an HDC and is worked around the stitch post):

(Without first making a Ch 1), SC around the front of the stitch post of the first stitch from the previous round.
(Without first making a Ch 1), SC in the SC made in Step 1.

[1] The Standing Stitch is worked at the start of a new round so that the seam is less obvious. The method described above is the beginner worthy stacked SC method. If you already have a preferred method, then please substitute your preferred method wherever this stitch is referenced in the pattern instructions.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

Beg DCStndSt is included in DC stitch count for each round.
DC2Tog stitches are included in DC stitch count for each round.
Sl St to complete each round is not included in the stitch count for each round.
The Stitch Count is provided for a standard size OSFM adult beanie made from Worsted/Cat. 4/10 ply yarn.
Refer to Table 1 for adjusted stitch counts, if using a different foundation chain count and working greater than or less than the standard pattern eight stitch textured block repeat number.

BEANIE FOUNDATION ROUNDS

Chainless Foundation^[1]

Make a chainless foundation round of 64 SCs total. (Note: for the last chainless SC you will need to join this stitch at the base to the first chainless SC, so that the first round is properly joined.) Sl St into the top of the first chainless SC to complete the round.

(Stitch Count: 64 SC)

DC Round

DCStndSt in the first chainless SC from previous round, then DC in all remaining stitches. Sl St into top of beg DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 64 DC)

[1] Please refer to Chainless Foundation YouTube Video for visual instructions. If you prefer not to use a chainless foundation, then work 64 chains and Sl St into first Ch to form a circle. Next work the 64 SCs around (with a Sl St to complete the first round).

BEANIE PATTERN ROUNDS

First Standard Repeat

Round 1

FpDCStndSt around the previous round DCStndSt. FpDC around the next three DCs. *BpDC around the next DC. FpDC around each of the next seven DCs.* Repeat *Stitches* until reaching the last four stitches. BpDC around the next DC. FpDC around each of the last three DCs. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 56 FpDC and 8 BpDC)

Round 2

FpDCStndSt around the previous round FpDCStndSt. FpDC around each of the next two stitches. *BpDC around each of the next three stitches. FpDC around each of the next five stitches.* Repeat *Stitches* until reaching the last five stitches. BpDC around each of the next three stitches. FpDC around the last two stitches. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 40 FpDC and 24 BpDC)

Round 3

FpDCStndSt around the previous round FpDCStndSt. FpDC around the next stitch. *BpDC around each of the next five stitches. FpDC around each of the next three stitches.* Repeat *Stitches* until reaching the last six stitches. BpDC around each of the next five stitches. FpDC around the last stitch. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 24 FpDC and 40 BpDC)

Round 4

FpDCStndSt around the previous round FpDCStndSt. *BpDC around each of the next seven stitches. FpDC around the next stitch.* Repeat *Stitches* until reaching the last seven stitches. BpDC around each of the last seven stitches. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 8 FpDC and 56 BpDC)

Second Standard Repeat

Round 5

FpDCStndSt around the previous round FpDCStndSt. FpDC around the next three DCs. *BpDC around the next DC. FpDC around each of the next seven DCs.* Repeat *Stitches* until reaching the last four stitches. BpDC around the next DC. FpDC around each of the last three DCs. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 56 FpDC and 8 BpDC)

Round 6

(Stitch Count: 40 FpDC and 24 BpDC)

Round 7

(Stitch Count: 24 FpDC and 40 BpDC)

Round 8

(Stitch Count: 8 FpDC and 56 BpDC)

Third Standard Repeat

Rounds 9 – 12

Repeat the Second Standard Repeat stitches once (i.e. repeat Rounds 5 – 8 once).

First Reduction Repeat

Round 13

FpDCStndSt around the previous round FpDCStndSt. FpDC around the next stitch. FpDC2Tog around the next two stitches. BpDC around the next stitch. FpDC2Tog around the next two stitches. *FpDC around each of the next three stitches. FpDC2Tog around the next two stitches. BpDC around the next stitch. FpDC2Tog around the next two stitches.* Repeat *Stitches* to last stitch. FpDC around the last stitch. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 40 FpDC and 8 BpDC)

Round 14

FpDCStndSt around the previous round FpDCStndSt. FpDC around the next stitch. BpDC around each of the next three stitches. *FpDC around each of the next three stitches. BpDC around each of the next three stitches.* Repeat *Stitches* to last stitch. FpDC around the last stitch. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 24 FpDC and 24 BpDC)

Round 15

FpDCStndSt around the previous round FpDCStndSt. BpDC around each of the next five stitches. *FpDC around the next stitch. BpDC around each of the next five stitches.* Repeat *Stitches* to end of round. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 8 FpDC and 40 BpDC)

Second Reduction Repeat

Round 16

FpDCStndSt around the previous round FpDCStndSt. FpDC2Tog around the next two stitches. BpDC around the next stitch. FpDC2Tog around the next two stitches. *FpDC around the next stitch. FpDC2Tog around the next two stitches. BpDC around the next stitch. FpDC2Tog around the next two stitches.* Repeat *Stitches* to end of round. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 24 FpDC and 8 BpDC)

Round 17

FpDCStndSt around the previous round FpDCStndSt. BpDC around the next three stitches. *FpDC around the next stitch. BpDC around the next three stitches.* Repeat *Stitches* to end of round. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 8 FpDC and 24 BpDC)

Third Reduction Repeat

Round 18

FpDCStndSt around the previous round FpDCStndSt. FpDC3Tog around next three stitches. *FpDC around the next stitch. FpDC3Tog around next three stitches.* Repeat *Stitches* to end of round. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 16 FpDC)

Note: Omit the following round if wanting to make a messy bun beanie. Either fasten off and sew in end, or alternatively, before fastening off/ sewing end first work a round of Sl St or SC over a hair elastic.

Round 19

FpHDCStndSt around the previous round FpDCStndSt and then FpDC around next stitch (counts as a FpDC2Tog). *FpDC2Tog around the next two stitches.* Repeat *Stitch* to end of round. Sk FpHDCStndSt and Sl St into first FpDC made for the round.

(Stitch Count: 8 FpDC)

Finishing

Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Using a needle, darn the remaining eight stitches together and then sew in the yarn end securely. Optionally top with a pom pom.

TEXTURED BRIM

Note:

If needed, tweak the sizing of the beanie when constructing the brim.

For example:

Reduce the circumference/width of the beanie a little:
- By working the brim with a hook one size down from that with which the rest of the beanie was made, or
- By making some additional brim Sl St along the foundation round.
Shorten the total length of the beanie by reducing the brim beginning chain number.
Lengthen the total length of the beanie by increasing the brim beginning chain number.

If a visual demonstration of the ribbed brim technique is required please refer to The Crochet Fix YouTube Channel video. Although the instructions are slightly different in this video, the effect is the same, so this video can either be used as a guide to work the pattern instructions brim (below), or the video brim can be substituted for the pattern instructions brim.

Ensure work is facing RS. Join yarn in first foundation stitch in beanie base foundation round. Ch 7 (away from the foundation round). HDC in third chain from hook, and then HDC in the remaining four chains (back towards the foundation round).

Sl St into the foundation stitch that is one stitch counter-clockwise from the stitch that the beg Ch 7 originated from. Then Sl St into the next foundation stitch.

*+Turn work, and then FpHDC around each of the next six stitches.+

Turn work, Ch 2 and then FpHDC around each of the next five stitches.

Sl St into the foundation stitch that is one stitch counter-clockwise from the Sl St stitch that was last worked into. Sl St into the next foundation stitch (counter clockwise).* Repeat *Stitches* until both ends of the brim are touching.

(Note: For different foundation chain lengths, to end the brim, one +Stitches+ repeat may also be required.)

Seam the edges of the ribbed brim by sewing together or using Sl St.

Sew in the end securely.

Basic Resizing Tips

There are three resizing options:

Adjust tension and/ or hook size and/ or Golden Loop style using Worsted yarn and retain the stitch count and total number of rounds as per pattern instructions. This can be used to achieve a small variation to the size of the standard beanie.
Adjust the category of yarn used and retain the stitch count and total number of rounds per above pattern. This will achieve a larger variation to the size of the standard beanie. For example, use 8ply/DK/Cat. 3 or 5ply/Sport/Cat. 2 yarn to make a smaller and lighter weight beanie that will fit a teenager or older child. Or use 12ply/Chunky/Cat. 5 yarn to make a larger and bulkier beanie to fit a large sized man.
Adjust the total stitch count using Worsted yarn.

A simple and approximate method is to modify the total stitch count by a factor of eight (refer to detailed instructions below and Table 1).

A more complex tailored method – resulting in a more individually tailored fit – is to modify the textured block motif width by changing the number of stitches from 8 across. For example, to 6 per motif, suitable for a child or baby sized beanie. This is out of scope for this pattern document.

Note: The beanie will require a depth adjustment if the foundation stitch count deviates significantly from the standard 64 Ch. This can be achieved either by omitting or including an additional standard repeat, or increasing or decreasing the length of the brim.

Approximate Personalised Sizing Method (Worsted)

1/ Determine the person’s head circumference chain number (HCCN). Either:

a) Determine the relaxed number of chains that fit around the person’s head, or

b) Ask the person to measure their head circumference using a tape measure. Then determine the relaxed number of chains that are equivalent to this tape measure circumference.

2/ Get the adjusted foundation chain number (AFCN) by determining the factor of eight that is the closest to the

For most adults this will be as per the standard pattern count of 64 Ch. Younger children will be adjusted to 56 Ch or 48 Ch.

If the HCCN is in the middle of two factors of eight, use the smaller factor – except for a rapidly growing child – as the beanie has some stretch/give.

For example, if the HCCN is 60 Ch then use 56 Ch as the AFCN, rather than 64 Ch. Work the brim with a slightly looser tension or alternatively go up a hook size to work the brim.

Note: If the HCCN and AFCN are discrepant by more than ~3-4 cm/ ~1.2-1.6” then you may prefer to use a tailored method to adjust the width of the textured block motif.

3/ From Table 1, determine the stitch count for each round.

Table 1: Round Stitch Repeats According to Foundation Stitch Count

Notes:

The circumferences listed are an approximate, relaxed measure for Spotlight Spotsaver 10 Ply/Worsted/ Cat. 4 yarn. Bold text is the standard, OSFM, adult sized beanie.
The circumference per foundation stitch count may vary for your tension and/or chosen yarn.
The approximate circumference for a given tension/yarn can be estimated by multiplying the width of one eight stitch textured block motif by the number of intended repeats of this motif per round (i.e. Column 3 of Table 1). For example, if one block is 7cm/2.8” wide, then if eight blocks are worked per round, this will result in ~56cm/22” circumference.
If working in 8ply/DK/Cat. 3, yarn, work a foundation chain of either 72 or 80 chains for an adult sized beanie. To increase depth of beanie either work an additional four round repeat (i.e. as per Rounds 5 to 8) or make the brim longer by adding additional beg Ch stitches.

Pattern Support

Pattern support is most readily available via TheCrochetFix Facebook Page.

Pattern Versioning

Version	Date	Comments
0.1	03.06.2020	Draft Version
0.2	17.06.2020	Version for Testing
0.3	24.06.2020	Corrections from Testing

A Little Background Regarding This Design

This beanie was designed as a tribute to the fabulous Unley City Council suburb of Goodwood. We love the Goodwood vibe – it is truly a special place with a mix of graceful heritage buildings, beautiful parks and reserves, multi-cultural businesses, fabulous gift shops selling local artists wares, and lots of fabulous eats and treats.

I have been making many of these beanies for the #WinterWarmers2020 charity drive. This year our #CityOfUnley #UnleyLibraries #UnleyYarnistas crochet group are making cozy items for local South Australian Charity #OurStreetFamilyMatters.

I hope you enjoy making your Goodwood Groove beanie.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to the following testers for your efforts to test this beanie design:

Shannon from @the.crafty.runner
Karen from @geekofcrochet
Laurie VanOstrand
Emma Joy-Gilbert
Tania Barry (@ShewGirl1)
Amanda Zoccoli from @purplehartcrochet

Change It Up – make a beanie with repeat rounds off-set…

The easiest way to do this is to Sl St when starting each subsequent multi-round repeat, so that the pattern can still be easily followed. Sl St to the middle stitch of the first textured block (from the previous round). For example, the second standard repeat will be commenced in-line with the first BpDC in the first round of the previous multi-round repeat.