As You Are Beanie
A stylish, textured beanie featuring Puff stitches and cable work. This beanie is warm and comfortable to wear, and is unisex in appeal.
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. Please note: If you have downloaded this pattern from a site other than Ravelry, Love Crochet, or my personal blog, you may not have the most current version. Please visit one of the aforementioned sites to download an official, version-controlled copy.
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Pattern Details
Recommended Yarn: Lionbrand Heartland 10 ply/ Cat. 4/ Worsted weight yarn, ~120-130 grams/ ~4.2-4.6 ounces (depending on brim option). Note: Yarns of other brand and/or weight can be used with minor pattern adjustments. Refer to Basic Resizing Tips.
Hook: 5.5-6 mm/ size I – J (depending on individual tension, and as to meet gauge).
Size: OSFM medium adult beanie. Measurements (for the standard pattern of 65 chains circumference, made in the recommended yarn, and with the gauge below): ~50-51cm/ ~19.7-20” relaxed circumference at brim, and ~23-24cm/ ~9-9.4” length from brim to peak. Note: The stitches used for this beanie give 1-2 cm of stretch, when worn. Refer also to Basic Resizing Tips if size adjustment is required.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced.
Stitch Terminology: US – refer to Abbreviations for stitches used.
Gauge: One cable set (first pattern round): ~3.8cm/ 1.5” wide. Pattern rounds 1 to 4 (excluding foundation): ~4cm/ 1.6” tall. Also refer to Tips.
Pattern Synopsis: Beanie is constructed in two steps: make beanie first, and then, add brim next. Worked right side always and bottom up (to peak). The cable/ bobble fabric is constructed using both Front Post (Fp) and Puff stitches. The brim options are Ribbed Brim or Star Stitch Brim.
Tips
- For best results, use a yarn that is composed of a fibre that yields good stitch definition (avoid extremely soft/ unstructured yarns and fluffy yarns).
- Use the recommended hook size as a guide only. My tension is reasonably loose. If you crochet tightly, you may need to go up one to two hook sizes from the size that I used.
- 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.
Abbreviations
Beg = Beginning
BLO = Back Loop Only
BL&TL = Back Loop and Third Loop. Work stitch in both loops together (whilst omitting the front loop).
Ch = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet. DC is worked around the front 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).
FpDCStndSt = Front Post Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
FpSC = Front Post Single Crochet. SC is worked around the front of the stitch post.
FpTR = Front Post Triple stitch. TR is worked around the front of the stitch post.
HDC = Half Double Crochet
Puff = Puff Stitch
SC = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
Sl St = Slip Stitch
Sp = Space
Special Stitch Instructions
Standing Stitch (StndSt)
A Standing Stitch is worked at the start of a new round so that the seam is less obvious. The method described below is the simple 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. If you prefer to commence rounds with chains, then substitute ‘Ch 3’ for DCStndSt and substitute ‘Sl St around stitch post and then Ch 3’ for FpDCStndSt.
DCStndSt:
1. (Without first Ch 1) SC in the first stitch from the previous round.
2. Ch 1 and then SC in the front loop only of the SC made in Step 1.
FpDCStndSt:
1. Ch 1 and then SC around the front post of the first stitch from the previous round.
2. Ch 1 and then SC in the front loop only of the SC made in Step 1.
Puff Stitch (Puff)
The instructions below provide details for an HDC height Puff Stitch.
There are three options: Puff 3, Puff 4, and Puff 5.
If using pattern recommended 10ply/Worsted/Aran/Cat. 4 yarn, then Puff 4.
If using a thicker yarn, then Puff 3.
If using a thinner yarn, then Puff 4 or Puff 5.
Puff 3
1. Yarn over hook, insert hook through St, yarn over and pull through loop (three loops on hook).
2. Yarn over hook, insert hook back through same St as in Step 1., and pull through loop (an additional two loops on hook).
3. Repeat Step 2. once (seven loops on hook).
4. Yarn over hook and (without inserting hook into St) pull yarn directly through six loops (two loops on hook).
5. Yarn over and (without inserting hook into St) pull yarn directly through remaining two loops on hook.
Puff 4
1. Yarn over hook, insert hook through St, yarn over and pull through loop (three loops on hook).
2. Yarn over hook, insert hook back through same St as in Step 1., and pull through loop (an additional two loops on hook).
3. Repeat Step 2. twice (nine loops on hook).
4. Yarn over hook and (without inserting hook into St) pull yarn directly through eight loops (two loops on hook).
5. Yarn over and (without inserting hook into St) pull yarn directly through remaining two loops on hook.
Puff 5
1. Yarn over hook, insert hook through St, yarn over and pull through loop (three loops on hook).
2. Yarn over hook, insert hook back through same St as in Step 1., and pull through loop (an additional two loops on hook).
3. Repeat Step 2. three times (eleven loops on hook).
4. Yarn over hook and (without inserting hook into St) pull yarn directly through ten loops (two loops on hook).
5. Yarn over and (without inserting hook into St) pull yarn directly through remaining two loops on hook.
Star Stitch – optional (used for one single brim option only)
To make the star stitch requires two rounds of construction. The first round makes the base (lower half) and the ‘eye’ (middle) of each star. The second round makes the top (upper half) of each star.
ROUND 1- STAR BASE AND EYE
1. Ch 3, then insert hook in second Ch from hook. Yarn over hook and draw a loop of yarn through stitch.
2. Insert hook in the third Ch from hook, yarn over hook and draw loop of yarn through stitch.
3. As per Step 2, draw a loop of yarn through each of the following three stitches: BLO of the stitch the Ch 3 originated from, and BLO of each of the next two stitches counter-clockwise. Pull upwards on the last loop made to make it a little larger than the previous loops. There should now be six loops on hook in total.
4. Yarn over hook and draw yarn through all six loops on hook (one loop remaining on hook). The first star ‘base’ has now been made.
5. Yarn over hook and draw yarn loop through loop on hook. The first star ‘eye’ has now been made.
6. Using technique as previously used for the first star base/eye, draw a loop through each of the following five stitches: star eye, BLO of the last loop of the previous star, BLO of the stitch that the last loop of the previous star originates from, and BLO of each of the next two stitches counter clockwise. Pull upwards on the last loop made to make it a little larger than the previous loops. There should be six loops on hook in total.
7. Yarn over hook and draw yarn through all six loops on hook. The second star ‘base’ has now been made.
8. Yarn over hook and draw yarn loop through loop on hook. The second star ‘eye’ has now been made.
9. Make each subsequent star stitch in the round as per Steps 6 to 8. Once the last star base and eye is made, Sl St loosely into the 3rd Ch of the beg Ch 3 (from Step 1.).
ROUND 2- STAR TOP
1. Sl St across to first star eye. Ch 2, and then HDC in the first star eye. The first star ‘top’ has now been made.
2. 2 HDC in the eye of each star around, so that star tops are made for each star eye in the round. Then Sl St into second Ch of beg Ch 2.
Spin Stitch – optional (used for one single brim option only)
Please refer to The Crochet Fix YouTube video for visualisation.
Crab Stitch can be substituted, if preferred.
1. Ch 1, then insert hook in first stitch. Yarn over hook and pull through a loop (two loops on hook). Yarn over and pull a loop through the last loop made (two loops on hook). While keeping both loops on hook, spin hook 360O clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane. Yarn over hook and pull a loop through both loops on hook. (First Spin Stitch made.)
2. Insert hook in next stitch, then yarn over hook and pull through a loop (two loops on hook). Yarn over and pull a loop through the last loop made (two loops on hook). While keeping both loops on hook, spin hook 360O clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane. Yarn over hook and pull a loop through both loops on hook. (Next Spin Stitch made.)
3. Repeat Step 2. until end of round, and then Sl St into first Spin Stitch to complete round.
Pattern Instructions
Note:
• The Stitch Count is provided for a standard size beanie made from Worsted/Cat 4/10 ply weight yarn.
• Beg DCStndSt/ FpDCStndSt are included in the DC/ FpDCStndSt stitch count.
• All DC2Tog stitches are included in the DC stitch count.
• Sl St to complete each round is not included in the stitch count.
• Beg Ch(s) in applicable rounds are not included in the stitch count.
BEANIE FOUNDATION ROUND
Chainless Foundation
Make a chainless foundation round of 65 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: 65 SC)
Note: If you prefer not to use a chainless foundation, work 65 chains and then Sl St into first Ch to form a circle. Then work the 65 SCs around and Sl St to complete the foundation SC round.
BEANIE PATTERN ROUNDS
First Standard Repeat
ROUND 1 – PUFF AND CABLE – PUFF IN THE MIDDLE OF CABLES
DCStndSt in the first stitch. DC in the next stitch. Puff in the next stitch. *DC in each of the next four stitches. Puff in the next stitch.* Repeat *Stitches* until the last two stitches. DC in each of the last two stitches. Sl St into beg DCStndSt.
(Stitch Count: 52 DC and 13 Puff)
ROUND 2 – CABLES
FpDCStndSt around the first stitch. FpDC around the next stitch. FpSC around next Puff. *FpDC around each of the next four stitches. FpSC around next Puff.* Repeat *Stitches* until reaching the last two stitches. FpDC around each of the last two stitches. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.
(Stitch Count: 52 FpDC and 13 FpSC)
ROUND 3 – PUFF AND CABLE – PUFF IN BETWEEN THE CABLES
Note: Each five stitches of sequence FpDC, FpDC, FpSC, FpDC, FpDC from the previous round is a cable ‘set’, so stitches 1 to 5 is the first cable set.
First Cross Cable construction over first five stitch cable ‘set’:
Ch 2 (not counted as a Stitch). Sk first three stitches (FpDCStndSt, FpDC and FpSC). FpTR around each of the fourth and fifth stitches (FpDC and FpDC). Ch 1, and then FpTR around each of the first and second stitches (FpDCStndSt and FpDC). Sk third stitch again (FpSC). Puff between the last stitch of the first cable set (FpDC) and the first stitch of the second cable set (FpDC).
Second and subsequent Cross Cable Construction (subsequent five stitch cable ‘set’s):
*For next set of five stitches (or cable ‘set’) from previous round:
Sk first (FpDC), second (FpDC) and third (FpSC) stitch. FpTR around each of the fourth (FpDC) and fifth (FpDC) stitches. Ch 1, and then FpTR around each of the first (FpDC) and second (FpDC) stitches. Sk third stitch again (FpSC). Puff between the last stitch of the current cable set and the first stitch of the subsequent cable set.*
Repeat *Stitches* around.
Complete Round:
Sk beg Ch 2 and instead Sl St into first FpTR made in this round.
(Stitch Count: 52 FpTR, 13 Puff and 13 Ch 1 Sp)
ROUND 4 – CABLES
FpDCStndSt around the first stitch. FpDC around the next stitch. SC in the next Ch 1 Sp. FpDC around each of the next two stitches. FpSC around next Puff. *FpDC around each of the next two stitches. SC in the next Ch 1 Sp. FpDC around each of the next two stitches. FpSC around next Puff.*
Repeat *Stitches* until end of round. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.
(Stitch Count: 52 FpDC, 13 FpSC, 13 SC)
Second Standard Repeat
ROUND 5 – PUFF AND CABLE – PUFF IN THE MIDDLE OF CABLES
FpDCStndSt around the first stitch. FpDC around the next stitch. Puff in next SC. FpDC around each of the next two stitches. Sk next FpSC.*FpDC around each of the next two stitches. Puff in next SC. FpDC around each of the next two stitches. Sk the next FpSC.* Repeat *Stitches* until end of round. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.
(Stitch Count: 52 FpDC and 13 Puff)
ROUND 6 – CABLES
FpDCStndSt around the first stitch. FpDC around the next stitch. FpSC around the next Puff. *FpDC around each of the next four stitches. FpSC around the next Puff.* Repeat *Stitches* until reaching the last two stitches. FpDC around each of the last two stitches. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.
(Stitch Count: 52 FpDC and 13 FpSC)
ROUND 7 – PUFF AND CABLE – PUFF IN BETWEEN THE CABLES
Note: As for Round 3, each five stitches from the previous round is a cable ‘set’.
First Cross Cable construction over first five stitch cable ‘set’:
Ch 2 (not counted as a Stitch). Sk first three stitches (FpDCStndSt, FpDC and FpSC). FpTR around each of the fourth and fifth stitches (around each of 2 FpDC). Ch 1, and then FpTR around each of the first and second stitches (FpDCStndSt and FpDC). Sk third stitch (FpSC). Puff between the last stitch of the first cable set and the first stitch of the second cable set.
Second and subsequent Cross Cable Construction (subsequent five stitch cable ‘set’s):
*For next set of five stitches (or cable ‘set’) from previous round:
Sk first (FpDC), second (FpDC) and third (FpSC) stitch. FpTR around each of the fourth (FpDC) and fifth (FpDC) stitches. Ch 1, and then FpTR around each of the first (FpDC) and second (FpDC) stitches. Sk third stitch (FpSC). Puff between the last stitch of the current cable set and the first stitch of the subsequent cable set.*
Repeat *Stitches* around.
Complete Round:
Sk beg Ch 2 and instead Sl St into first FpTR made in this round.
(Stitch Count: 52 FpTR, 13 Puff and 13 Ch 1 Sp)
ROUND 8- CABLES
FpDCStndSt around the first stitch. FpDC around the next stitch. SC in the next Ch 1 Sp. FpDC around each of the next two stitches. FpSC around next Puff. *FpDC around each of the next two stitches. SC in the next Ch 1 Sp. FpDC around each of the next two stitches. FpSC around next Puff.* Repeat *Stitches* until end of round. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.
(Stitch Count: 52 FpDC, 13 FpSC, and 13 SC)
Third and Fourth Standard Repeat
ROUNDS 9 – 16
Repeat Second Repeat stitches (i.e. Rounds 5 – 8) two times.
Reduction Rounds
ROUND 17 – PUFF AND CABLE – PUFF IN THE MIDDLE OF CABLES
Ch 2 and then Fp2DCTog around the first two stitches. Puff in the next SC. Fp2DCTog around the next two stitches. SC in the next FpSC.*Fp2DCTog around the next two stitches. Puff in the next SC. Fp2DCTog around the next two stitches. SC in the next FpSC* Repeat *Stitches* until end of round. Sk Ch 2 and then Sl St into first Fp2DCTog.
(Stitch Count: 26 FpDC, 13 Puff, and 13 SC)
ROUND 18 – CABLES
FpDCStndSt around the first stitch. FpSC around the next Puff. *FpDC around the next stitch. Sk SC, then FpDC around the next stitch. FpSC around the next Puff.* Repeat *Stitches* until reaching the last two stitches. FpDC around the second to last stitch. Sk SC and then Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.
The stitches should appear as per Image 8.
(Stitch Count: 26 FpDC and 13 FpSC)
ROUND 19 – PUFF AND CABLE – PUFF IN BETWEEN THE CABLES
Ch 2 and then Fp2DCTog around the first two FpDC stitches (Sk FpSC that is in between these stitches). *Puff in between the previous FpDC and the next FpDC. Fp2DCTog around the next two FpDC stitches (Sk FpSC that is in between these stitches).* Repeat *Stitches* until end of round. Puff in between the last FpDC and the first FpDC. Sk Ch 2 and Sl St into first Fp2DCTog.
(Stitch Count: 13 FpDC and 13 Puff)
ROUND 20 – FP STITCHES
FpDCStndSt around the first stitch. *FpSC around the Puff, then FpDC around the next stitch*. Repeat *Stitches* until last stitch. FpSC around last Puff. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.
(Stitch Count: 13 FpDC and 13 FpSC)
Note: Omit the following rounds 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 around a hair elastic.
ROUND 21 – FP STITCHES
Ch 2 and then Fp2DCTog around the first two stitches. FpDC2Tog around each two subsequent stitches until end of round. Sk Ch 2 and then Sl St into first Fp2DCTog.
(Stitch Count: 13 DC)
ROUND 22 – FP STITCHES
FpDCStndSt around the first stitch. FpDC2Tog around each two subsequent stitches until end of round. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.
(Stitch Count: 7 DC)
Finishing
Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Using a needle, darn the remaining seven stitches together and then sew in the yarn end securely. To top with a removable pom pom or fom fom, leave a small hole in the top of the beanie (only loosely darn the stitches together), then sew a button inside the top of the beanie (next to the small opening). Pull pom pom string or elastic through the opening and tie or loop around button.
BRIM
Work brim as either Ribbed Brim or Star Stitch Brim
RIBBED BRIM OPTION
Note:
- The brim can be shortened or increased by decreasing/increasing the number of chains from the standard beg Ch 7.
- For visualisation of a ribbed brim using the same principle for construction, refer to The Crochet Fix YouTube Video.
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.
STAR STITCH BRIM OPTION
ROUND 1 – FP STITCHES
Join yarn in first foundation stitch, ensuring work is facing right side. Ch 1 and then FpSC around first stitch post (at the base of post). FpSC around each remaining stitch post in the round. Sl St into the first FpSC.
(Stitch Count: 65 FpSC)
ROUND 2 – STAR STITCH ROUND 1 – BOTTOM HALF/ EYE OF EACH STAR
Work first star stitch round as per Special Stitch Instructions.
(Stitch Count: 32 half stars)
ROUND 3 – STAR STITCH ROUND 2 – TOP HALF OF EACH STAR
Work second star stitch round as per Special Stitch Instructions.
(Stitch Count: 32 complete stars – 2 Ch and 63 HDC)
ROUND 4 –SPIN STITCH (OR CRAB STITCH IF PREFERRED)
Spin Stitch in BL&TL of each stitch around. Sl St to first Spin Stitch to complete round.
(Stitch Count: 64 Spin Stitches)
FINISHING
Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Using a needle, sew in the yarn end securely.
Basic Resizing Tips
Resizing Options
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 or thickness 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, 8ply/DK/Cat. 3 yarn will make a smaller and lighter weight beanie that will fit a child. A thicker 10ply/Chunky/Cat. 4 yarn (than Heartland – such as Spotlight Spot Saver and Chunky Monkey) will make a larger and bulkier beanie that will fit a larger sized man.
• Adjust the total stitch count by a factor of five using Worsted yarn (refer to Worsted Approximate Personalised Fit Method instructions). Note: The beanie will require a depth adjustment if the foundation stitch count deviates significantly from the standard 65 Ch. If a significant adjustment is required, this can be achieved either by omitting or adding one or more standard repeats (Rounds 5-8). If a smaller adjustment is required, this can be achieved by increasing or decreasing the length of the brim (for example, by modifying the beg Ch number for the ribbed brim option).
Worsted Approximate Personalised Fit Method
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 five that is the closest to the HCCN.
For most adults this will be as per the standard pattern count of 65 stitches. Younger children will mostly be adjusted to 55 stitches, and babies mostly to 50 stitches (or 45 for NB).
Table 1 provides the approximate relaxed circumference measure for Lionbrand Heartland 10 Ply/Worsted/ Cat. 4 yarn, according to foundation round stitch count.
Please note:
• The circumference per foundation stitch count may vary for your tension and/or chosen yarn.
• If working with 8ply/DK/Cat. 3 yarn, for an adult sized beanie work a foundation round of either 75 stitches (small adult), 80 stitches (medium adult) or 85 stitches (large adult), depending on the thickness of the yarn for the chosen brand. Increase the depth of the beanie as per Resizing Options depth adjustment note.
A Little Background Regarding This Design
The name of this beanie is a reminder that you, or whomever you gift/ sell this to, are fabulous just as you are. There will never be another you in this world, and this makes you ever so special, amazing, awesome, and unique. So, let’s celebrate you – or whomever fabulous person you make this beanie for.
I hope you enjoy making your As You Are beanie… and remember to enjoy being you, just as you are, since you do ‘you’ so well!!! Xx
Acknowledgements
Thanks to the following testers for your efforts to test this beanie design – your help is most appreciated:
- Shannon from @The.Crafty.Runner
- Jade from @BlackHolesAndUnicornsCrochet
- Tania from @ShewGirl1 (IG handle)
- Emma-Joy Gilbert
- Karen from @GeekOfCrochet
