The Road Trip Beanie is a fun, warm and squishy, textured beanie design, which is perfect for the whole family.

A super quick make, these beanies also have the versality of using any DK or Worsted yarn and can be worn on either side for a different look.

Easy to size – there is no need to worry about meeting a gauge for this stress-free make.

Make fitted or slouchy, according to preference.

Great for gifting, market stall stock or charitable donation.

Pattern Details

• Size: Size to preference. Refer to Sizing Guide Table as a guide. Can be made fitted or slouchy beanie by adjusting the length.
• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner.
• Stitch Terminology: US – refer also to Abbreviations.
• Recommended Yarn: Any 8ply/DK/Cat. 3 or 10 ply/Worsted/Cat. 4 weight yarn. Suited to any fibre type that yields a good stitch definition (i.e., avoid fluffy, feathery, or textured yarns).
• Hook: Follow yarn label as a guide or use your preferred hook. Make a swatch(es) and adjust hook if/ as necessary to achieve the preferred density of crochet fabric.
• Gauge: No set gauge required – ensure beanie circumference and length approximates the Sizing Guide Table, for the chosen yarn, hook, and tension. Gauge for example beanies is provided for reference only.
• Pattern Synopsis: Reversible beanie that is constructed working in rounds, from top to bottom, to form a cylinder of crochet fabric that is finished with a simple brim. The texture results from a repeating pattern of front post DC and regular DC stitches. The top opening of the beanie cylinder is then cinched together by weave stitching the long beginning yarn tail with a needle all around the circumference of the foundation round, and then pulling taut. Wear beanie ‘right’ side or ‘wrong’ side, according to preference.
• Social Media Share: Please tag me @TheCrochetFix and Hash Tag your projects: #RoadTripBeanie.

Abbreviations

• 3LO = Third Loop Only. (Omit both FL and BL and use 3L only. The 3L is the loop that can be found at the back of the previous round stitch, on the reverse side, lying beneath the BL. To access this loop, fold the round forwards slightly so that the reverse side is exposed.)
• Beg = Beginning.
• BLO = Back Loop Only.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FLO = Front Loop Only.
• FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet. DC is worked around the front of the stitch post.
• 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.
• FpHTRStndSt = Front Post Half Triple Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FpHTR = Front Post Half Triple HTR is worked around the front of the stitch post. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FpSC = Front Post Single SC is worked around the front of the stitch post.
• FSC = (Chainless) Foundation Single Crochet. Refer to YouTube playlist.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rem = Remaining.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd = Round.
• RS = Right Side.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• St = Stitch.
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

• DCStndSt: Note: This stitch is DC height and counts as a DC stitch for stitch count purposes. Any standing stitch method may be substituted for this beginner level method. Ch 3 may also be substituted for this st. (Without first making a Ch 1), SC in first st, Ch 1, SC in FLO of SC (that was just made).
• FpDCStndSt: Note: This stitch is DC height and counts as a FpDC stitch for stitch count purposes. Any standing stitch method can be substituted for this beginner level method. FpSC and Ch 2 may also be substituted for this st. Ch 1, FpSC around first st, Ch 1, SC in FLO of SC (that was just made).
• FpHTR: Yo hook twice, insert hook around the front of the stitch post, yo, pull through a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through two loops on hook (3 loops rem on hook), yo, pull yarn through rem three loops on hook.
• FpHTRStndSt: Note: This stitch is HTR height and counts as a FpHTR stitch for stitch count purposes. Any standing stitch method may be substituted for this beginner level method. FpSC and Ch 3 may also be substituted for this st. Ch 1, FpSC around first st, Ch 1, SC in FLO of FpSC (that was just made), (without first Ch 1) SC in FLO of SC (that was just made).

Tips

• When making a Sl St to complete each round, ensure this Sl St is made with a tight tension to ensure the seam is not obvious.
• For less yarn usage per beanie, substitute pattern FpHTR stitches with FpDC stitches, and pattern FpHTRStndSt stitches with FpDCStndSt stitches.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• DCStndSt to commence round is included in DC stitch count.
• FpHTRStndSt to commence round is included in FpHTR stitch count.
• Ch 1 to commence round and Sl St to complete round are not included in the stitch count for this round.
• The textured pattern results from a modified Alpine Stitch (for quicker make) using the following two round repeat:
  • One round of FpHTR followed by DC, repeated every two stitches.
  • One round of DC followed by FpHTR, repeated every two stitches.
• For a guide to beanie sizing refer to Appendix A: Beanie Sizing Guide.

Beanie Foundation Rounds

Round 1: Note: Refer to Appendix A: Beanie Sizing Guide for a guide to sizing the beanie circumference. Leaving a long yarn tail of approximately 40cm/18in, FSC^ƚ a multiple of 2 (ensuring the last FSC is joined at the base to the first FSC), Sl St into first SC (to form a closed circle).

^ƚAlternatively, work a foundation Ch round and subsequent SC round, as follows:

1. Ch a multiple of 2, Sl St into first Ch (to form a closed circle).
2. Ch 1, SC in first and each subsequent Ch around, Sl St into first SC.

Round 2: DCStndSt in first st, DC in each subsequent st around circumference, Sl St into DCStndSt. (Stitch Count: DC = FSC st count.)

Beanie Pattern Rounds

First Repeat

Round 3: FpHTRStndSt around first st, *DC in next st, FpHTR around next st, rep from * around circumference until last st, DC in last st, Sl St into FpDCStndSt. (Stitch Count: FpHTR = FSC st count/2, DC = FSC st count/2.)

Round 4: DCStndSt in first st, *FpHTR around next st, DC in next st, rep from * around circumference until last st, FpHTR around last st, Sl St into DCStndSt.(Stitch Count: DC = FSC st count/2, FpHTR = FSC st count/2.)

Additional repeats

Note: Refer to Appendix A: Beanie Sizing Guide for a guide to sizing the beanie length.

Repeat Rounds 3 and 4 until the beanie is equal to the required beanie length minus a brim (allowing approximately 2cm/0.75in – 3.5cm/1.5in in length for the brim).

The beanie can be finished after either round of the pattern repeat.

Beanie Brim Rounds

Note: Work one of the following brim options only. ‘RS’ side brim can be worked on ‘RS’ beanie. Alternatively, after first reversing beanie, ‘RS’ side brim can be worked on ‘WS’ beanie.

Option 1 – SC

Note: Brim can be worked in both loops or instead in BLO.

Round 1: Ch 1, SC in first and each subsequent st around circumference, Sl St into first SC. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC st count)

Round 2+: Rep Round 1 as many times as required to achieve the preferred brim length and overall beanie length. Fasten off yarn leaving yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in.

OR Option 2 – HDC in 3LO – refer to Ravelry pdf.

Or Option 3 – Simple HDC Rib (Rounds) – refer to Ravelry pdf.

Or Option 4 – Intermediate HDC Rib (Rows) – refer to Ravelry pdf.

Finishing

Use a darning needle, weave the beg tail of yarn in and out of the entire foundation round circumference, skipping two to four stitches each time. If your chosen yarn is not particularly strong, repeat the weaving process a second time. Gently pull the yarn to cinch the beanie. Ensuring the top opening is fully closed, sew in the end securely on WS and fasten off. Sew in remaining yarn tail on WS.

Pattern Support

Pattern support is available via TheCrochetFix Facebook Page.

Pattern Versioning

Version	Date	Comments
0.1	09.06.2021	Draft Version.
0.2	09.07.2021	Corrections/ enhancements from testing.
1.0	25.07.2024	Pattern refresh.

Acknowledgements

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

• Tania Barry (@shewgirl1 on IG, and Shewgirl on Ravelry).
• Emma-Joy Gilbert (@em_joy87 on IG, and Em-J87 on Ravelry).
• Bec Smith (@bec_reinyarnated on IG, and @Reinyarnated on FB).
• Lori Kwiatkowski (@inthelooptbay on IG).

Appendix A: Beanie Sizing Guide (as required)

The appropriate beanie size can be determined by using:

A) The Sizing Guide Table below, or

B) The Approximate Personalised Sizing Method.

A) Sizing Guide Table

The table below is based on The American Craft Yarn Council (ACYC) standard head circumference sizes and standard (fitted) beanie length.

To size the beanie circumference, first determine the number of relaxed FSC that equate to the table listed Beanie Circumference for the chosen Beanie Size, and then adjust the st count to the nearest multiple of two.

To size the beanie length, look up the table listed Beanie Length for the chosen Beanie Size. For a slouchy beanie, add at least an inch or 3-4cm to the table beanie length.

Beanie Size	Beanie Circumference		Fitted Beanie Length (incl. brim)
	Inches	Cm	Inches	Cm
Child	18 – 20	45.5 – 51.0	7.5 – 8.0	19.0 – 20.5
Tween	20 – 22	51.0 – 56.0	8.0 – 8.5	20.5 – 21.5
Woman	21 – 23	53.0 – 58.5	8.0 – 9.0	20.5 – 23.0
Man	22 – 24	56.0 – 61.0	8.5 – 9.5	21.5 – 24.0

B) Approximate Personalised Sizing Method

Circumference measure:

Determine the number of relaxed FSC that fit around the person’s head or ask the person to measure their head circumference using a tape measure and then determine the number of relaxed FSC for this circumference.

If needed, adjust the FSC count to the nearest multiple of two.

Length measure:

Use a tape measure, or ask the person to use a tape measure, to measure the length from just above the person’s brow to their crown. For a slouchy beanie add at least an inch or 3-4cm to the measured length.

Appendix B: Project Examples

Refer to the Ravelry listing for this pattern, to view additional projects.

Brown Beanie

Yarn: Bernat Super Value Yarn (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 yarn) in Clay colour, ~70g/2.5oz. Hook: 6mm/J-10. FSC: 60. Gauge: Six st are ~5cm/1.7in in width. Beanie pattern rounds: 16. Brim rounds: 5 of Option 1. Relaxed circumference: ~50cm/19.7in, with a couple cm of positive ease. Length (incl. brim): ~24.5cm/~9.6”. Fits: older child/ tween (slouchy), average sized woman (slightly slouchy) or small man (fitted). Shown: RS in left image, WS in right image.

 

Mustard Beanie

Yarn: Spotlight 4 Seasons Spot Saver USA Medium Weight yarn (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in Pumpkin colour, ~80g/3.5oz. Hook: 6mm/J-10. FSC: 60. Gauge: Six st are ~5.2cm/2in in width.  Beanie pattern rounds: 16. Brim rounds: 3 of Option 2. Relaxed circumference: ~52cm/20.5in, with a couple cm of positive ease. Length (incl. brim): ~25.5cm/10in. Fits: tween (slouchy), average sized woman (slouchy) or small to medium sized man (fitted). Shown: RS in image.