This intermediate skill level, textured beanie design is a fun and quick make that will receive lots of compliments.

Texture results from modified Catherine Wheel stitch and 3LO construction.

Perfect for unique gifts, charity makes, and market stall stock. The design is suited to both males and females.
Make it fitted or slouchy by adjusting the number of repeats.

Pattern Details

• Size: Size to preference. Refer to Sizing Table as a guide.
• Skill Level: Intermediate.
• 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 Table. Gauge for the example beanies is provided for reference only.
• Pattern Synopsis: Beanie and headband are constructed working in rounds, from bottom to top. The texture results from modified Catherine Wheel stitch in 3LO. The brim is added next – multiple options are provided. Beanie instructions are provided on this blog and are available in pdf format from Ravelry. Ravelry pdf also includes images for the more difficult parts of beanie/ headband construction. Headband instructions are only available from Ravelry.

This is an original pattern by Farrah Jane Tate. You are welcome to sell products you have 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 Crafts, 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.

Project Examples

Below are a few example beanies. Please note that these were all made with Worsted yarn, however other weights of yarn can also be used. Please also refer to the Ravelry listing for this pattern, to view additional projects.

Light Brown Beanie: Yarn: Premier Basix Worsted (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in Hazel colour, ~110g/~43.3oz. Hook: 6mm/ J-10. Foundation stitch count: 64. Gauge: 8 Foundation Round 2 stitches are ~6.5cm/~2.5” in width. Pattern rounds: 18, including four standard repeats. Brim Option 3, beg Ch: 5. Relaxed circumference: ~52cm/~20.5”, with a couple cm of positive ease. Length (incl. brim): ~26cm/~10.25”. Fits: average sized woman (slouchy) or small man (slightly slouchy).

Red Beanie: Yarn: 4 Seasons (thin Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in Brick colour, ~100g/~43.3oz. Hook: 5.5mm/ I-9.  Foundation stitch count: 72. Gauge: 8 Foundation Round 2 stitches are ~5.5cm/~2” in width.  Beanie pattern rounds: 18, including four standard repeats . Brim Option 3, beg Ch: 7. Relaxed circumference: ~50cm/~19.6”, with a couple cm of positive ease. Length (incl. brim): ~23cm/~9”. Fits: child (slouchy) to average sized woman (slightly slouchy) or small man (fitted).

Brown Beanie: Yarn: Bernat Super Value Yarn (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in Topaz colour, ~110g/~43.3oz. Hook: 6mm/ J-10. Foundation stitch count: 64. Gauge: 8 Foundation Round 2 stitches are ~6.5cm/~2.5” in width. Pattern rounds: 18, including four standard repeats. Brim Option 3, beg Ch: 5. Relaxed circumference: ~52cm/~20.5”, with a couple cm of positive ease. Length (incl. brim): ~26cm/~10.25”. Fits: average sized woman (slouchy) or small man (slightly slouchy).

Abbreviations

• 3L = Third Loop. To access this loop, fold work forwards so that the reverse side/ back of the stitches is exposed. The 3L is located on the reverse side, lying beneath the BL.
• 3LO = Third Loop Only. (Omit both FL and BL and use 3L only.)
• 3L/4L = Third Loop and Fourth Loop together. (Omit both FL and BL and use Third Loop and Fourth Loop together, inserting hook from front to back through Third Loop first and then through Fourth Loop).
• 4L = Fourth Loop. To access this loop, fold work forwards slightly so that the reverse side/ back of the stitches is exposed. The 4L is located on the reverse side, lying beneath and parallel to the 3L.
• Beg = Beginning/ Begin
• BL = Back Loop
• BLO = Back Loop Only
• Ch = Chain
• DC = Double Crochet
• DC<x>Tog = DC x number of stitches together. E.g. for DC9Tog, DC the next nine stitches together. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FSC = Foundation SC
• Fin = Finishing/ Finish
• FL = Front Loop
• FL/BL = Work in both the Front Loop and Back Loop together.
• FpHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet (constructed around the front of the stitch post (instead of in the top two loops of the stitch, as for standard HDC)).
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
• HTRStndSt = Half Triple Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• HTR = Half Triple Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch
• SC = Single Crochet
• Sp = Space
• St = Stitch

Special Stitch Instructions

HTR

Yarn over hook twice, insert hook through St. Yarn over hook and pull through a loop. Yarn over hook and pull through two loops on hook (three loops remaining). Yarn over hook and pull through remaining three loops on hook.

HTRStndSt

Note: This stitch is worked at the start of a new round. It is HTR height and counts as a HTR stitch for stitch count purposes. The method described below is the beginner worthy stacked SC method. If you already have a preferred method, then please substitute your preferred method wherever a standing stitch is mentioned  in the pattern instructions.

Ch 1 and SC in the first stitch from the previous round. Ch 1 and SC in SC that was just made. (Without first Ch 1), SC in SC that was last made.

DC<x>Tog (e.g. DC9Tog)

*Yarn over hook, insert hook through first St. Yarn over hook and pull through a loop. Yarn over hook and pull through two loops on hook.* Repeat St between * * another (x-1) times. Yarn over hook and pull through all loops on hook. Yarn over hook and pull through loop on hook.

E.g.

• If stitch instruction is to make a DC11Tog, repeat St between * * another 10 times.
• If stitch instruction is to make a DC9Tog, repeat St between * * another 8 times.
• If stitch instruction is to make a DC7Tog, repeat St between * * another 6 times.
• If stitch instruction is to make a DC5Tog, repeat St between * * another 4 times.
• If stitch instruction is to make a DC3Tog, repeat St between * * another 2 times.

Tips

• Work a swatch of a couple of rounds to determine the best hook size and foundation chain for a beanie of a specific desired circumference.
• Avoid using a yarn that is fluffy, feathery, or otherwise textured as the textured pattern will be lost. Similarly, avoid using variegated or short colour change yarns (where the colour change will fall randomly within a round, rather than at the start of a round).
• If your tension is tight, then work all 3L/4L instructions as 3LO.
• If you have loose tension, Beanie Rounds 2 and 3 can optionally instead be worked the same as Headband Rounds 2 and 3.
• Multiple colours can be used for each ‘wheel’ repeat (odd and even round). Change colour on an odd round. Join new colour in the middle HTR of any HTR shell from the previous round and ignore instructions to Sl St across to this St.

Pattern Instructions – Beanie

Note:

• Beg HTRStndSt to commence round is included in HTR stitch count.
• Ch 1 to beg round and Sl St to fin round are not included in the stitch count for this round.
• Ch 4 can be substituted for the HTRStndSt in Round 2. Sl St into top two loops of fourth Ch to complete the round. When commencing Round 3, SC into back of third chain of Ch 4, underneath and behind the top two loops of Ch 4 such that these remain exposed on the right side of the beanie.

Beanie Foundation Rounds

Round 1: Refer to Steps 1 and 2 in the Appendix 1: Sizing Guide if you need assistance with sizing the circumference of your beanie. Make a chainless FSC round^ƚ that is a multiple of 8 (ensuring the last chainless FSC is joined at the base to the beg chainless FSC, and a Sl St is made into the top of the beg FSC to form a closed circle).

^ƚIf your preference is to work a foundation Ch round rather than a chainless FSC round, then please follow the instructions below:

1. Make a foundation chain of a multiple of 8, and then Sl St into first Ch (to make a closed circle of Ch stitches).
2. Ch 1 and SC in first Ch, and then SC in each subsequent Ch around. Sl St into beg SC.

Round 2: In first St: HTRStndSt and HTR. HTR in next St. DC in next St. HDC in next St. *SC in next St. HDC in next St. DC in next St. HTR in next St. 3 HTR in next St. HTR in next St. DC in next St. HDC in next St.* Repeat the St between * * around until reaching the last four St. SC in next St. HDC in next St. DC in next St. HTR in last St. HTR in first St of round (alongside and before beg HTRStndSt) and then Sl St into 3L/4L of beg HTRStndSt. (Stitch Count: HTR = (FSC/8) x 5, DC = (FSC/8) x 2, HDC = (FSC/8) x 2, and SC= (FSC/8.)

Beanie Pattern Rounds

First Repeat

Round 3: Ch 1 and SC in 3L/4L of HTRStndSt. Ch 4, DC9Tog over 3LO of the next 9 St, Ch 4. *SC in 3L/4L of next St (middle HTR of 3 HTR shell). Ch 4, DC9Tog over 3LO of the next 9 St, Ch 4.* Repeat the St between * * around. Sl St into beg SC. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC/8, DC9Tog = FSC/8, and Ch 4 =  (FSC/8) x 2)

Round 4: Ch 1 and SC in 3L/4L of HTRStndSt from two rounds previous (Round 2, either over the top of, or to the left of, the Round 3 SC ). Sk Ch 4, 9 HTR in ‘eye’ of DC9Tog, Sk Ch 4. *SC in 3L/4L of HTR from two rounds previous (as before). Sk Ch 4, 9 HTR in ’eye’ of DC9Tog, Sk Ch 4.* Repeat the St between * * around. Sl St into beg SC. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC/8 and 9 HTR Shell = FSC/8).

Second Repeat

Round 5: Sl St in FL/BL of HTR Sts across to 5^th HTR (middle HTR of 9 HTR Shell) – refer to Appendix 2 images. Ch 1 and then SC in 3L/4L of this HTR. Ch 4, DC9Tog over 3LO of the next 9 St, Ch 4. *SC in 3L/4L of next St (middle HTR of next 9 HTR Shell). Ch 4, DC9Tog over 3LO of the next 9 St, Ch 4.* Repeat the St between * * around, except for working the last four St of the last DC9Tog in the FL/BL of each of the four HTR St that the first four Sl St that were made in this round (working behind the Sl St – refer to Appendix 2 images). Sl St into beg SC. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC/8, DC9Tog = FSC/8, and Ch 4 =  (FSC/8) x 2)

Round 6: Ch 1 and SC in 3L/4L of HTR from two rounds previous (either over the top of, or to the left of, the SC made in the previous round). Sk Ch 4, 9 HTR in ‘eye’ of DC9Tog, Sk Ch 4. *SC in 3L/4L of HTR from two rounds previous (as before). Sk Ch 4, 9 HTR in ‘eye’ of DC9Tog, Sk Ch 4.* Repeat the Stitches between * * around. Sl St into beg SC. (Stitch Count: Number of SC stitches = (number of foundation chain stitches / 8) and Number of 9 HTR shell = (number of foundation chain stitches / 8).)

Further Standard Repeats

Refer to Step 3 in the Appendix 1: Sizing Guide if you need assistance with sizing the length of your beanie. Repeat Rounds 5 and 6 until the beanie is equal to approximately 3/4 of the desired length of the beanie (including a brim – allowing approximately 2cm/0.8” – 3.5cm/1.4”  in length for the brim). Then construct Round 5 one more time.

Reduction Rounds

Note: For toddler and child size, optionally skip Reduction Rounds 3 and 4 (after first making Reduction Rounds 1 and 2) and continue instead to Reduction Round 5. An additional Standard Repeat may be required to achieve the desired length of beanie.

Reduction Round 1: Ch 1 and SC in 3L/4L of HTR from two rounds previous (either over the top of, or to the left of, the SC made in the previous round). Sk Ch 4, 7 HTR in ‘eye’ of DC9Tog, Sk Ch 4. *SC in 3L/4L of HTR from two rounds previous (as before). Sk Ch 4, 7 HTR in ‘eye’ of DC9Tog, Sk Ch 4.* Repeat the Stitches between * * around. Sl St into beg SC. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC/8 and 7 HTR Shell = FSC/8)

Reduction Round 2: Sl St in FL/BL of HTR Sts across to 4th HTR (middle HTR of 7 HTR Shell), and then Ch 1 and SC in 3L/4L of this HTR. Ch 3, DC7Tog over 3LO of the next 7 St, Ch 3. *SC in 3L/4L of next St (middle HTR of next 7 HTR Shell). Ch 3, DC7Tog over 3LO of the next 7 St, Ch 3.* Repeat the Stitches between * * around, except for working the last three St of the last DC7Tog in the FL/BL of each of the three HTR St that the first three Sl St that were made in this round (working behind the Sl St). Sl St into beg SC. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC/8, DC7Tog = FSC/8, and Ch 3 =  (FSC/8) x 2)

Reduction Round 3: Ch 1 and SC in 3L/4L of HTR from two rounds previous (either over the top of, or to the left of, the SC made in the previous round). Sk Ch 3, 5 HTR in ‘eye’ of DC7Tog, Sk Ch 3. *SC in in 3L/4L of HTR from two rounds previous (as before). Sk Ch 3, 5 HTR in ‘eye’ of DC7Tog, Sk Ch 3.* Repeat the Stitches between * * around. Sl St into beg SC. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC/8 and 5 HTR Shell = FSC/8)

Reduction Round 4: Sl St in FL/BL of HTR Sts across to 3rd HTR (middle HTR of 5 HTR Shell), and then Ch 1 and SC in 3L/4L of this HTR. Ch 2, DC5Tog over 3LO of the next 5 St, Ch 2. *SC in 3L/4L of next St (middle HTR of next 5 HTR Shell). Ch 2, DC5Tog over 3LO of the next 5 St, Ch 2.* Repeat the Stitches between * * around, except for working the last two St of the last DC5Tog in the FL/BL of each of the two HTR St that the first two Sl St that were made in this round (working behind the Sl St). Sl St into beg SC. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC/8, DC5Tog = FSC/8, and Ch 2 = (FSC/8) x 2)

Reduction Round 5: Ch 1 and SC in 3L/4L of HTR from two rounds previous (either over the top of, or to the left of, the SC made in the previous round). Sk Ch 2, 3 DC in ‘eye’ of DC5Tog, Sk Ch 2. * SC in in 3L/4L of HTR from two rounds previous (as before). Sk Ch 2, 3 DC in ‘eye’ of DC5Tog, Sk Ch 2.* Repeat the Stitches between * * around. Sl St into beg SC. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC/8 and 3 DC Shell = FSC/8)

Reduction Round 6: Sl St in FL/BL of DC Sts across to 2nd DC (middle DC of 3 DC Shell), and then Ch 1 and SC in 3L/4L of this DC. Ch 1, DC3Tog over 3LO of the next 3 St, Ch 1. *SC in 3L/4L of next St (middle DC of next 3 DC Shell). Ch 1, DC3Tog over 3LO of the next 3 St, Ch 1.* Repeat the Stitches between * * around, except for working the last St of the last DC3Tog in the FL/BL of the HTR St that the Sl St was made in this round (working behind the Sl St). Sl St into beg SC. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC/8, DC3Tog = FSC/8, and Ch 1 =  (FSC/8) x 2)

Reduction Round 7: Ch 1 and SC in 3L/4L of DC from two rounds previous (either over the top of, or to the left of, the SC made in the previous round). Sk Ch 1, 2 DC in ‘eye’ of DC3Tog, Sk Ch 1. *SC in 3L/4L of DC from two rounds previous (as before). Sk Ch 1, 2 DC in ‘eye’ of DC3Tog, Sk Ch 1.* Repeat the Stitches between * * around. Sl St into beg SC. Fasten off yarn leaving a long yarn tail to cinch beanie with. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC/8 and 2 DC Shell = FSC/8)

Cinch Top of Beanie: Use a darning needle, weave the tail of yarn in and out of each subsequent St in the previous round, around the entire circumference. 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.

Beanie Brim Rounds/ Rows

Join yarn in first FSC, right side facing. Follow instructions for one of the following brim options. The first two  options are easy, and the third option is intermediate in difficulty.

Option 1 – HDC in 3LO

Round 1: Ch 1 and HDC in first St, and then HDC in each St around. Sl St into beg HDC. (Stitch Count: HDC = FSC)

Round 2: Ch 1 and HDC in 3LO of first St, and then HDC in 3LO of each St around. Sl St into beg HDC. (Stitch Count: HDC = FSC)

Round 3+ To Final Round: Repeat Round 2 as many times as required to achieve brim of desired length. (Stitch Count: HDC = FSC)

Final Round: Ch 1 and SC in 3LO of first St, and then SC in 3LO of each St around. Sl St into beg SC. Fasten off yarn and sew in end. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC)

Finishing (optional): Work a round of surface Sl St in each FSC around, ensuring Sl St are made with same tension as foundation round. Fasten off yarn and sew in the end. (Stitch Count: Sl St = FSC)

Option 2 – SC

Round 1: Ch 1 and SC in first St, and then SC in each St around. Sl St into beg SC. (Stitch Count: SC = FSC)

Rounds 2+: Repeat Round 2 as many times as required to achieve brim of desired length. Fasten off yarn and sew in end.

Finishing (optional): Work a round of surface Sl St in each FSC around, ensuring Sl St are made with same tension as foundation round. Fasten off yarn and sew in the end. (Stitch Count: Sl St = FSC)

Option 3 – Fp Ribbed

Note:

• The brim is made as rows that are joined on one edge to the foundation round.
• The brim can be shortened/lengthened by decreasing/increasing the number of chains from the standard beg Ch 5.
• If preferred, beg Ch 1 for Row 3 repeat can be substituted with beg Ch 2.
• Sl St in Row 1 and Row 3 repeat are not counted as a St for St Count purposes.

Row 1 – Brim Right Side: Ch 5 (away from the foundation round). HDC in second chain from hook, and then HDC in the remaining three 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 5 originated from. Then Sl St into the next foundation stitch (counter-clockwise). (Brim Row Stitch Count: Ch 1 Sp and 4 HDC)

Row 2 – Brim Wrong Side: Turn brim to wrong side, and then FpHDC around each of the next four St and beg Ch 1 Sp from previous row. (Brim Row Stitch Count: 5 FpHDC)

Row 3 – Brim Right Side: Turn brim to right side, Ch 1, sk first St, and then FpHDC around each of the next four St. Sl St into the foundation stitch that is one stitch counter-clockwise from the foundation stitch that was last worked into (two rows previous). Then Sl St into the next foundation stitch (counter-clockwise). (Brim Row Stitch Count: Ch 1 Sp and 4 FpHDC)

Row 4 – Brim Wrong Side: Turn brim to wrong side, and then FpHDC around each of the next four St and beg Ch 1 Sp from previous row. (Brim Row Stitch Count: 5 FpHDC)

Additional Rows: Repeat Rows 3 and 4, around the foundation circumference, until the ends of the brim are touching/ almost touching. Seam the edges of the ribbed brim by sewing these together or Sl St both edges together, back towards and into the foundation round. Fasten off yarn and sew in the end securely OR work optional finishing round.

Finishing (optional): Work a round of surface Sl St in each FSC around, ensuring Sl St are made with same tension as foundation round. Fasten off yarn and sew in the end securely. (Stitch Count: Sl St = FSC)

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Pattern Versioning

Dedication

This pattern is dedicated to my dear friend Yvie, who had a cycling accident just before her 30^th birthday that left her paralysed from chest level down. Before her accident she was an elite athlete and was passionate about working in the field as a marine biologist. With grit and determination Yvie completed her extensive rehabilitation and eventually started training for the Paralympics. She is now raising two gorgeous boys, and is continuing to advocate for inclusive spaces, through her work with National Parks South Australia. Her vision is to see no barriers to participation, with national parks providing experiences and opportunities for everyone, no matter what their ability is. Thank you Yvie for helping all of us to be more aware about accessibility and for being an inspiration to us all. Please go to Park access for all – Yvie Eglinton – YouTube to find out more about Yvie’s journey and work.

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 (@handmadeonahook on IG and FB, and Em-J87 on Ravelry)
• Lori Kwiatkowski (@inthelooptbay on IG and Ikwiatko on Ravelry)
• Margaret Richards (@snazzycuddles on IG and FB, and Belle9657 on Ravelry)
• Ashley Coultas-Stewart (@blanketsbycharleesmommy on IG and FB)
• Jo Fowkes (@fibreandthreads on IG, FB, and Etsy)
• Amy Barber (@lil_aymz on IG)
• Laurie VanOstrand (@ivanostrand on IG)
• Kathy Plumbo (@kmplumbo on IG and met1023 on Ravelry)
• Christie Follett
• Katy Johnstone-Sipe (@drkatbuilds on IG)

Appendix 1: Sizing Guide (as required)

A) If you already have a preferred foundation chain length for beanies/ headbands of a specific size, as made with a particular yarn, hook size, and tension, then please adjust your standard preferred chain length to the nearest factor of 8. If your usual chain length is in the middle of a factor of 8, then increase the foundation chain count to the nearest factor of 8.

B) Otherwise, your beanie/ headband can be approximately sized as follows, using the Sizing Guide Table:

1. Locate the desired Size in Column 1.
2. Find the approximate required Circumference in Column 2/3 for the size chosen in Step 1. Note: the circumference of the resultant beanie/ headband will be a little smaller in relaxed state than the foundation round, but it will have some positive ease. Determine the foundation stitch number (relaxed state) that corresponds with the Column 2/3 circumference using the chosen yarn and hook size. Get the adjusted foundation stitch number by determining the nearest stitch count that is a factor of 8. If the foundation stitch number is in the middle of a factor of 8, then increase the foundation chain count to the nearest factor of 8. Example: Beanie for Woman, with Head Circumference of 53cm, with my chosen Worsted yarn, 6mm hook, and my specific tension, is the equivalent of 60 Ch. When rounded up to the nearest multiple of 8, this results in an adjusted foundation Ch of 64.
3. If making a beanie, find the approximate required beanie length in Column 4/5 for the Size chosen in Step 1. Note: If you prefer a slightly slouchy beanie then add 2.5cm to 5cm/ 1 to 2 inches to the length listed in the table.

Sizing Guide Table

The following Sizing Guide Table has been formulated with consideration of The American Craft Yarn Council standard head circumference sizes. Beanie Length is applicable to making beanies only; headbands can be sized in length to individual preference.