Go Wander 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.

If you prefer to work from an easy to read PDF format, this pattern can be downloaded in PDF format from Ravelry. Please note: The Ravelry PDF download  includes images for the more difficult rounds and a bonus beanie swing tag file (to use when selling or gifting your Go Wander Beanie).

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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, and to Ravelry projects.

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 60 chains circumference, made in the recommended yarn, and with the gauge below): ~52 cm/ ~20.5” relaxed circumference at brim, and ~24cm/ ~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.

Stitch Terminology: US – refer to Abbreviations for stitches used.

Gauge: Four SC foundation stitches: ~3.5cm/ ~1.4” wide. Rounds 1 to 4 (excluding foundation): ~4.5cm/~1.8” tall. Also refer to Tips.

Pattern Synopsis: Constructed in two steps: make beanie first, and then, add brim next. Worked right side always and bottom up (to peak). Cable/ bobble fabric is constructed using both Front Post (Fp) and Puff stitches. The brim options are Ribbed Brim, Star Stitch Brim or Simple 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. As 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 have 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.
  • If preferred, the SC stitches can be substituted with Puff stitches, in all rounds through to Round 21. This option is a little more yarn hungry, however.

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.
  • FpDC3Tog = Front Post Double Crochet 3 stitches together. DC is worked around the front of three (consecutive) stitch posts together (at once), resulting in a double stitch decrease in the current round (as compared with the previous round).
  • FpDCStndSt = Front Post Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
  • FpHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet. HDC is worked around the front of the stitch post.
  • FpSC = Front Post Single Crochet. SC is worked around the front of the stitch post.
  • FpTR = Front Post Triple Crochet. 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 ‘Ch 1 and SC around stitch post, and then Ch 2’ 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 a SC approximate 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. Insert hook through St, yarn over hook and pull through loop (two 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 (six loops on hook).
  4. Yarn over hook and (without inserting hook into St) pull yarn directly through five 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. Insert hook through St, yarn over hook and pull through loop (two 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 (eight loops on hook).
  4. Yarn over hook and (without inserting hook into St) pull yarn directly through seven 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 (ten loops on hook).
  4. Yarn over hook and (without inserting hook into St) pull yarn directly through nine 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/ FpDC stitch count .
  • All DC3Tog stitches are included in the DC stitch count.
  • Sl St to complete each round is not included in the stitch count.
  • Beg Ch stitches in applicable rounds are not included in the stitch count.

BEANIE FOUNDATION ROUND

Chainless Foundation

Make a chainless foundation round of 60 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.

Note: If you prefer not to use a chainless foundation, work 60 chains and then Sl St into first Ch to form a circle. Work the 60 SCs around, and then Sl St to complete the foundation SC round.

BEANIE PATTERN ROUNDS

First Standard Repeat

ROUND 1 – DC and SC

DcStndSt in the first stitch. DC in the next two stitches. SC in the next stitch. *DC in each of the next three stitches, then SC in the next stitch.*

Repeat *Stitches* around, then Sl St into beg DCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 45 DC and 15 SC)

ROUND 2 – FpDC and Single Puff

FpDCStndSt over previous round DCStndSt. FpDC over each of the next two stitches. Puff in next SC. *FpDC over each of the next three stitches, then Puff in next SC.*

Repeat *Stitches* around, then Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 45 FpDC and 15 Puff)

ROUND 3 – Cable & Double Puff

Ch 2. Sk the first two stitches (FpDCStndSt and the next FpDC), and then FpTr over the next FpDC. Fold the FpTr forwards, to ensure the FpDC stitch one stitch clockwise is exposed. DC behind FpTr into FpDC stitch. (This stitch should sit behind the FpTr.) FpTr over the FpDCStndSt. The first cable will now be completed. Puff in the next Puff. Puff in the Sp between the Puff from the previous round and the next FpDC from the previous round.

*Sk the next two FpDCs, then FpTr over the next FpDC. DC behind FpTR in the FpDC stitch that is a single stitch clockwise. FpTr over the FpDC that is another single stitch clockwise. The next cable will now be completed. Puff in the next Puff. Puff in the Sp between the Puff from the previous round and the next FpDc from the previous round.*

Repeat *Stitches* around. Skip beg Ch 2, and then Sl St into the first FpTr made in this round.

(Stitch Count: 30 FpTr, 15 FpDC, and 30 Puff)

ROUND 4 – FpDC & Single Puff

FpDCStndSt over first FpTr from previous round. FpDC over each of the next two stitches (DC and FpTr). Sk first Puff and then Puff in the next Puff.

*FpDC over each of the next three stitches (FpTr, DC, FpTr) . Sk next Puff, and then Puff in the following Puff.*

Repeat *Stitches* around, and then Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 45 FpDc and 15 Puff)

Second Standard Repeat

ROUND 5 – FpDC & SC

FpDCStndSt over the first stitch. FpDC over the next two stitches. SC in the next Puff.

*FpDC over each of the next three stitches, then SC in the next Puff.*

Repeat *Stitches* around, and then Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 45 FpDC and 15 SC)

ROUND 6 – FpDC & Single Puff

FpDCStndSt over previous round DCStndSt. FpDC over each of the next two stitches. Puff in next SC.

*FpDC over each of the next three stitches, then Puff in next SC.*

Repeat *Stitches* around, and then Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 45 FpDC and 15 Puff)

ROUND 7 – Cable & Double Puff

Ch 2. Sk FpDCStndSt and the next stitch, then FpTr over the next stitch. DC in the stitch that is a single stitch clockwise. (This stitch should sit behind the FpTr.) FpTr over the FpDCStndSt. Puff in the next Puff. Puff in the Sp between the Puff from the previous round and the next FpDC from the previous round.

*Sk the next two stitches, then FpTr over the next stitch. DC in the stitch that is a single stitch clockwise. FpTr over the stitch that is another single stitch clockwise. Puff in the next Puff. Puff in the Sp between the Puff from the previous round and the next FpDc from the previous round.*

Repeat *Stitches* around. Skip beg Ch 2, and then Sl St into the first FpTr made in this round.

(Stitch Count: 30 FpTr, 15 FpDC, and 30 Puff)

ROUND 8 – FpDC & Single Puff

FpDCStndSt over first FpTr from previous round. FpDC over each of the next two stitches. Sk the first Puff and then Puff in the next Puff.

*FpDC over each of the next three stitches. Sk the next Puff, and then Puff in the following Puff.*

Repeat *Stitches* around, and then Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 45 FpDc and 15 Puff)

Third & Fourth Standard Repeats

ROUNDS 9 to 16

Repeat Rounds 5 to 8 (Second Repeat) twice.

Note: This beanie is intended to be roomy in terms of depth. If you prefer a snug- fitting or want to make a messy bun beanie, then omit one of the repeats.

Fifth Half Standard Repeat

ROUNDS 17 to 18

Repeat Rounds 5 – 6 once.

Reduction Rounds

ROUND 19 – FpDC & Double Puff

Ch 2 and then FpDC3Tog over the first three stitches. Puff in the next Puff. Puff in the Sp between the Puff from the previous round and the next FpDC from the previous round.

*FpDC3Tog over the next three stitches. Puff in the next Puff. Puff in the Sp between the Puff from the previous round and the next FpDC from the previous round.*

Repeat *Stitches* around. Sk Ch 2, and then Sl St into first FpDC3Tog.

(Stitch Count: 15 FpDC and 30 Puff)

ROUND 19 – FpDC & Single Puff

FpDCStndSt over the first stitch. Sk the next Puff. Puff in the next Puff.

*FpDC over the next stitch.  Sk the next Puff. Puff in the next Puff*.

Repeat *Stitches* around, and then Sl St into FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 15 FpDC and 15 Puff)

ROUND 21 – FpDC & SC

FpDCStndSt over the first stitch. SC in the next Puff.

*FpDC over the next stitch. SC in the next Puff.*

Repeat *Stitches* around, and then Sl St into FpDCStndSt.

(Stitch Count: 15 FpDC and 15 SC)

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 over a hair elastic.

ROUND 22 – SC

Sk first stitch (FpDCStndSt) and then (without first Ch 1) SC in the first SC.

*Sk next stitch and then SC in next SC.*

Repeat *Stitches* around, and then Sl St into first SC.

(Stitch Count: 15 SC)

ROUND 23 – SC

Sk first stitch and then (without first Ch 1) SC in the next SC.

*Sk next SC and then SC in the following SC.*

Repeat *Stitches* around. SC in last SC, and then Sl St into first SC.

(Stitch Count: seven SC)

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 Star Stitch Brim, Ribbed Brim, or Simple Brim.

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. FpSC around each remaining stitch post in the round. Sl St into the first FpSC.

(Stitch Count: 60 FpSC)

ROUND 2 – Star Stitch Round 1 – bottom half & eye of each star

Note: Ensure stars are worked reasonably loosely. If preferred, use a larger hook for Rounds 2 to 4.

Work first star stitch round as per Special Stitch Instructions.

(Stitch Count: 30 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: 30 complete stars – 2 Ch and 59 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: 60 Spin Stitch)

Finishing

Cut yarn leaving a 15cm tail. Using a needle, sew in the yarn end securely.

Textured Brim Option

Note: The brim can be shortened or increased by decreasing/increasing the number of chains from the standard beg Ch 6.

Ensure work is facing RS. Join yarn in first foundation stitch in beanie base foundation round. Ch 6 (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 6 originated from. Then Sl St into the next foundation stitch.

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

Simple 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. FpSC around each remaining stitch post in the round. Sl St into the first FpSC.

(Stitch Count: 60 FpSC)

ROUND 4 – Spin Stitch (or Crab Stitch if preferred)

Spin Stitch in each stitch around. Sl St to first Spin Stitch to complete round.

(Stitch Count: 60 Spin Stitch)

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 four 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 60 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

  • Determine the person’s head circumference chain number (HCCN). Either:
    1. Determine the relaxed number of chains that fit around the person’s head, or
    2. 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.
  • Get the adjusted foundation chain number (AFCN) by determining the factor of four that is the closest to the HCCN. For most adults this will be as per the standard pattern count of 60 stitches. Younger children will mostly be adjusted to 52 to 56 stitches, and babies mostly to 48 stitches (or 44 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.

Table 1: Approximate Circumference per Foundation Stitch Count

Beanie Circumference

Foundation Stitch Count

~38cm/ ~15”

44

~41.5cm/ ~16.3”

48

~45cm/ ~17.7”

52

~48.5cm/ ~19”

56

~52cm/ ~20.5”

60

~55.5cm/ ~21.8”

64

~59cm/ ~23.2”

68

~62.4cm/ ~24.5”

72

 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 72 stitches (small adult), 76 stitches (medium adult) or 80 stitches (large adult), depending on the thickness of the yarn for the chosen brand. Also increase the depth of the beanie as per Resizing Options depth adjustment note.

Change It Up

If you have enjoyed making this beanie, then try making another with SC stitches substituted for Puff stitches in all rounds through to Round 21.

Go Wander

Occasionally we all need to escape the grind and go wander. It matters not whether you wander a little way or a long way, or whether this is close to home or far from home.

Grab your Go Wander Beanie and go wander amongst all the beauty and peace that nature has to offer. Go wander easy terrain. Go adventure rugged terrain.

Or grab your Go Wander Beanie and go spoil yourself a little by strolling to your local café for coffee and cake. Read a book or a newspaper while you are there, or make a Go Wander Beanie as a surprise for someone special.

Pattern Support

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Pattern Versioning

Version

Date

Comments

0.1

05.08.2020

Initial draft

0.2

02.09.2020

Version for testing

0.3

13.09.2020

Corrections from testing

Acknowledgements

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

  • Emma-Joy Gilbert
  • Tania from @ShewGirl1 (IG and FB)
  • Terri from @Oshea_crochet (IG)