This advanced (adventurous) beginner design is a fun make and also pleasing on the eye.

Texture results from puff and post stitches.

Great for gifts, charity makes, and market stall stock.

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.

Pattern Details

• Size: Size to preference. Refer to Sizing Table as a guide.
• Skill Level: Advanced (adventurous!) Beginner to 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 is constructed first, working in rounds, from bottom to top. Brim is added separately after the beanie has been made. The textured fabric results from a simple repeating pattern of front post and puff stitches.
• Social Media Share: Please tag me @TheCrochetFix and Hash Tag your projects: #PinstripePuffBeanie

Project Examples

Please note that these were 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.

Yarn: Sean Sheep Flowerdale (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in Multi (3 blue/green shades used) and Terracotta (4 terracotta/brown shades used), ~100g/~3.5oz. Hook: 6mm/ J-10. Foundation stitch count: 60. Puff: Puff-4. Gauge: 6 stitches are ~5.3cm/~2.1” in width. Beanie rounds: 17 (incl foundation rounds). Brim option: 2. Brim beg Ch: 7, resulting in brim of ~4cm/~1.6” length. Relaxed circumference: ~53cm/~21”, with a couple cm of positive ease. Length (incl. brim): ~23cm/~9”. Fits: Older child (slouchy) to average sized woman (slightly slouchy).

Abbreviations

• Beg = Beginning
• 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.
• FpDCStndSt = Front Post Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FpDC2Tog = Front Post Double Crochet Two Stitches Together, worked around the front post of two stitches from previous round, to result in a single stitch decrease in the current round as compared with the previous round. The reduction occurs after initial yarn over, when the hook is inserted around both stitch posts at the same time. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FpDC2TogStndSt = Front Post Double Crochet Two Stitches Together Standing Stitch, worked around the front post of two stitches from previous round, to result in a single stitch decrease in the current round as compared with the previous round. The reduction occurs after initial yarn over, when the hook is inserted around both stitch posts at the same time. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FpDC2TogV = Front Post Double Crochet Two Stitches Together Variation, worked around the front post of two stitches from previous round, to resulting in a single stitch decrease in the current round as compared with the previous round. The reduction occurs only after a DC stitch has first been partially worked around each stitch post separately. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FpDC2TogVStndSt = Front Post Double Crochet Two Stitches Together Variation Standing Stitch, worked around the front post of two stitches from previous round, to resulting in a single stitch decrease in the current round as compared with the previous round. The reduction occurs only after a DC stitch has first been partially worked around each stitch post separately. 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.
• FSC = Foundation SC
• Puff = Puff Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch
• SC = Single Crochet
• St = Stitch

Special Stitch Instructions

Standing Stitches

Standing Stitches are worked at the start of a new round. If you already have a preferred method, then please substitute your preferred method wherever a standing stitch is mentioned  in the pattern instructions.

DCStndSt

Note: This stitch is DC height and counts as a DC stitch for stitch count purposes. Ch 1 and then SC in the first stitch from the previous round. Ch 1 and then SC in FLO of the SC that was just made.

FpDCStndSt

Note: This stitch is DC height and counts as a FpDC stitch for stitch count purposes. Ch 1 and then SC around the front of the stitch post of the first stitch from the previous round. Ch 1 and then SC in the FLO of the SC that was just made.

FpDC2TogStndSt

Note: This stitch is DC height and counts as a FpDC2Tog stitch for stitch count purposes. Ch 1 and then SC around the front of both first and second stitch posts together. Ch 1 and then SC in FLO of SC just made.

FpDC2TogVStndSt

Note: This stitch is DC height and counts as a FpDC2Tog stitch for stitch count purposes. It is slightly fuller in appearance than the FpDC2TogStndSt. Ch 1, yarn over hook, insert hook around front of first stitch post, yarn over hook and draw through a loop (three loops on hook). Yarn over hook and draw yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yarn over hook, insert hook around front of second stitch post, yarn over hook and draw through a loop (four loops on hook). Yarn over hook and draw yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook. Yarn over hook and draw yarn through all three loops on hook.

FpDC2Tog stitches

FpDC2Tog

Yarn over hook and then insert hook around the front post of both of the next two stitches. Yarn over hook and draw through a loop (three loops on hook). Yarn over hook and draw yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yarn over hook and draw yarn through both loops on hook.

FpDC2TogV

Note: This stitch is slightly fuller in appearance than the regular FpDC2Tog. Yarn over hook, insert hook around front of next stitch post, yarn over hook and draw through a loop (three loops on hook). Yarn over hook and draw yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yarn over hook, insert hook around front of the next stitch post, yarn over hook and draw through a loop (four loops on hook). Yarn over hook and draw yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook). Yarn over hook and draw yarn through all three loops on hook.

Puff Stitches (puff)

Work either a Puff-3 or a Puff-4 where pattern instructs a Puff to be made. Consistently use either Puff-3 or Puff-4 throughout.

Puff-3

Yarn over hook, insert hook in stitch, (yarn over hook and pull through a yarn loop) three times in total, resulting in seven loops on hook. Yarn over hook and pull yarn through first six loops on hook. Yarn over hook and pull yarn through remaining two loops on hook.

Puff-4

Yarn over hook, insert hook in stitch, (yarn over hook and pull through a yarn loop) four times in total, resulting in nine loops on hook. Yarn over hook and pull yarn through first eight loops on hook. Yarn over hook and pull yarn through remaining two loops on hook.

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.
• 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.
• Avoid using a yarn that is fluffy, feathery, or otherwise textured. Similarly, avoid using variegated or very short colour change yarns (where multiple colour changes will result in each round, for every round).
• If the beanie curls at the at the base whilst making the beanie pattern rounds do not worry. This will be resolved when the brim is added.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• Beg DCStndSt to commence round is included in DC stitch count .
• Beg FpDCStndSt to commence round is included in FpDC stitch count.
• Beg FpDC2TogStndSt to commence round is included in FpDC2Tog stitch count.
• Beg FpDC2TogVStndSt to commence round is included in FpDC2TogV stitch count.
• Beg FpSCStndSt to commence round is included in FpSC stitch count.
• Ch 1 to commence round and Sl St to complete round are not included in the stitch count for beanie foundation and beanie pattern rounds.
• Refer to Appendix 1: Beanie Sizing Guide if you need assistance with sizing your beanie

Beanie Foundation Rounds

Round 1: Refer to Steps 1 and 2 in the Appendix 1: Beanie Sizing Guide if you need assistance with sizing the circumference of your beanie. Make a chainless FSC round^ƚ that is a multiple of 3 (ensuring the last chainless foundation SC is joined at the base to the beg chainless foundation SC, and a Sl St is made into the top of the beg SC 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 the required length, 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: DCStndSt in first SC from previous round. DC in next SC. Puff in next SC. *DC in each of the next two SC, then Puff in next SC.* Repeat the Stitches between * * around. Sl St into DCStndSt. (Stitch Count: DC = (FSC/3) x 2 and Puff = FSC/3)

Beanie Pattern Rounds

Standard Rounds – stitch count maintained

Round 3: FpDCStndSt around first St. FpDC around next St. Puff in next St. *FpDC around each of the next two St, then Puff in next St.* Repeat the Stitches between * * around. Sl St into beg FpDCStndSt. (Stitch Count: FpDC = (FSC/3) x 2 and Puff = FSC/3)

Rounds 4+: Repeat Round 3 once. To determine how many additional Round 3 repeats to make, first do the following:

1. Determine the required total beanie length (including the brim) if you haven’t already done so. Refer to Step 3 in the Appendix 1: Beanie Sizing Guide if you need assistance with sizing the total length of your beanie. Example: 23cm.
2. Determine the preferred brim length (according to personal preference). A brim of between approximately 2cm–4cm/0.8–1.6” is recommended. Example: 4cm.
3. Measure the length of the last three rounds made (i.e. Rounds 2, 3 and 4). This measurement approximately accounts for the four reduction rounds that are made to shape the top of the beanie. Example: 4cm.
4. Calculate the length of the beanie minus the brim and reduction rounds as follows:  –    –  . Example: 23 – 4 – 4 = 15 cm.

Repeat Round 3 until the beanie length (minus brim and reduction rounds) approximately equals the length measurement calculated in Step 4. Example: Round 3 to be repeated until beanie length (minus brim and reduction rounds) equals approximately 15 cm.

Reduction Rounds – stitch count reduced

Reduction Round 1: FpDC2TogStndSt around first two St. Puff in next St. *FpDC2Tog around the next two St, then Puff in next St.* Repeat the Stitches between * * around. Sl St into beg FpDC2TogStndSt. (Stitch Count: FpDC2Tog = FSC/3 and Puff = FSC/3.)

Reduction Round 2: FpDC2TogVStndSt around first two St. FpDC2TogV around every subsequent two St around. Sl St into beg FpDC2TogVStndSt. (Stitch Count: FpDC2TogV = FSC/3)

Reduction Round 3: Repeat Reduction Round 2 once. (Stitch Count: FpDC2TogV = Reduction Round 2 Stitch Count/2)

Finishing

Finishing Round 1: Using a slightly tighter tension for this round: Ch 1 and FpSC around first St. FpSC around every subsequent St around. Sl St into beg FpSC. Fasten off yarn, leaving a long tail. (Stitch Count: FpSC = Reduction Round 3 Stitch Count)

Cinch Top of Beanie: Using the long tail and a darning needle, weave yarn in and out of each subsequent  Finishing Round 1 stitch, all around the entire circumference. If yarn is thin, or prone to breakage, then repeat this process. Pull yarn end gently and firmly to cinch top of beanie. Sew in end firmly.

Beanie Brim Rounds/Rows

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

Option 1 – SC

Note: This brim design can alternatively be worked as SC in back loop only for all rounds, depending on individual preference.

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)

or  Option 2 – Ribbed HDC

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 7.
• 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.
• If the brim works up too loose, then work these rows with a smaller hook size or with a tighter tension.

Row 1 – Brim Right Side: Ch 7 (away from the foundation round). HDC in second chain from hook, and then HDC in the remaining five 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 (counter-clockwise). (Row Stitch Count: Ch 1 Sp and 6 HDC)

Row 2 – Brim Wrong Side: Turn brim to wrong side, and then FpHDC around each of the next six St and beg Ch 1 Sp from previous row. (Row Stitch Count: 7 FpHDC)

Row 3 – Brim Right Side: Turn brim to right side, Ch 1, sk first St, and then FpHDC around each of the next six 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).(Row Stitch Count: Ch 1 Sp and 6 FpHDC)

Row 4 – Brim Wrong Side: Turn brim to wrong side, and then FpHDC around each of the next six St and beg Ch 1 Sp from previous row. (Row Stitch Count: 7 FpHDC)

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

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

• Tania Barry (@shewgirl1 on IG and Shewgirl on Ravelry)
• Margaret Richards (@snazzycuddles on IG and FB, and Belle9657 on Ravelry)
• Amy Barber (@lil_aymz on IG and LilAymz on Ravelry)
• Laurie VanOstrand (@lvanostrand on IG)
• Kathy Plumbo (@kmplumbo on IG and met1023 on Ravelry)
• Richelle Gayhart Cricks (@richellecricks on IG and richelle362 on Ravelry)
• Emma-Joy Gilbert (@handmadeonahook on IG and FB, and Em-J87 on Ravelry)
• Julie Ferguson (JulieJulesAU on Ravelry)

Appendix 1: Beanie Sizing Guide (as required)

If you already have a preferred foundation chain length for beanies 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 3. Please note that the post stitch DCs are fractionally tighter than regular DCs, and although the fabric does have some positive ease, it is recommended that  the foundation chain count is increased, rather than decreased, to the nearest factor.

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

1. Locate the desired beanie size in Column 1.
2. Find the approximate required beanie circumference in Column 2/3 for the beanie size chosen in Step 1. Note: the circumference of the resultant beanie will be a little smaller in relaxed state than the foundation round, but it will have some positive ease. If in doubt, select a circumference value in the upper range of the desired beanie size. 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 3. Example: Beanie for Woman, with Head Circumference of 53cm, with my chosen Worsted yarn, 6mm hook, and my specific tension, is the equivalent of 59 Ch. When rounded to the nearest multiple of 3, this results in an adjusted foundation Ch of 60.
3. Find the approximate required beanie length (including brim) in Column 4/5 for the beanie 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.