Pinstripe Puff crochet beanie is a warm and squishy, fun, super textured beanie design.

The texture consists of post stitches and modified puff stitches.

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

Simply use the sizing table for child/tween/woman/man to size your beanie with any DK/Worsted yarn, using your preferred hook and tension.

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. This pattern may not be used in a classroom/workshop setting without my permission. Please note: If you have downloaded this pattern from an unofficial site (other than Ravelry, Love Crafts, Etsy, or my personal blog), this will be an unauthorised version and may not be the most current version. Please visit one of these sites to download an official, version-controlled copy.

The basic beanie design and a single brim option is available on my blog.

For the pdf version of the pattern with multiple brim options   from Ravelry.

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Pattern Details

  • Size: Size to preference. Refer to Sizing Guide 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 Guide Table. Gauge for 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 modified puff stitches.
  • Social Media Share: Please tag me @TheCrochetFix and Hash Tag your projects: #PinstripePuffBeanie

Abbreviations

  • ~ = Approximately.
  • Beg = Beginning.
  • BLO = Back Loop Only.
  • Ch = Chain Stitch.
  • DC = Double Crochet Stitch.
  • DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
  • FLO = Front Loop Only.
  • FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet Stitch. 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 Stitch. HDC is worked around the front of the stitch post.
  • FpSC = Front Post Single Crochet Stitch. SC is worked around the front of the stitch post.
  • FSC = (Chainless) Foundation Single Crochet Stitch.
  • HDC = Half Double Crochet Stitch.
  • Puff = Puff Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
  • Rem = Remaining.
  • Rep = Repeat.
  • RS = Right Side.
  • Sl St = Slip Stitch.
  • SC = Single Crochet Stitch.
  • St = Stitch.
  • WS = Wrong Side.
  • Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

DCStndSt: Note: This st is DC height and counts as a DC for st count purposes. Any standing st 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 st is DC height and counts as a FpDC for st count purposes. Any standing st 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).

FpDC2Tog: Yo, insert hook around the front post of next two st together, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through rem two loops on hook.

FpDC2TogStndSt: Note: This st is DC height and counts as a FpDC2Tog for st count purposes. FpSC (around both st posts together) and Ch 2 may also be substituted for this st. Ch 1, FpSC around the front of both first and second st posts together, Ch 1, SC in FLO of FpSC (that was just made).

FpDC2TogV: Note: This st is slightly fuller in appearance than the FpDC2Tog. Yo, insert hook around front of next st post, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook), yo, insert hook around front of the next st post, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through rem three loops on hook.

FpDC2TogVStndSt: Note: This st is DC height and counts as a FpDC2Tog for st count purposes. It is slightly fuller in appearance than the FpDC2TogStndSt. Ch 1, yo, insert hook around front of first st post, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook), yo, insert hook around front of second st post, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through rem three loops on hook.

Puff: Note: 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. The instructions are for a modified Puff st that is slightly taller in height than a regular Puff.

Puff-3: Yo, insert hook through st, (yo, pull through a loop) three times in total (seven loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first six loops on hook, yo, pull yarn through rem two loops on hook.

Puff-4: Yo, insert hook through st, (yo, pull through a loop) four times in total (nine loops on hook), yo, yarn through first eight loops on hook, yo, pull yarn through rem two loops on hook.

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.
  • If the beanie curls at the at the base whilst making the beanie pattern rounds this does not matter. The curling will be corrected when the brim is added.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

  • DCStndSt to commence round is included in DC stitch count .
  • FpDCStndSt to commence round is included in FpDC stitch count.
  • FpDC2TogStndSt to commence round is included in FpDC2Tog stitch count.
  • FpDC2TogVStndSt to commence round is included in FpDC2TogV stitch count.
  • 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.
  • For a guide to beanie sizing refer to Appendix A: Beanie Sizing Guide.

Beanie

Round 1: Note: Refer to Appendix A: Beanie Sizing Guide for a guide to sizing the beanie circumference. Leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in securely FSCƚ a multiple of 6 (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 6, 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 next st, Puff in next st, *DC in next two st, Puff in next st, rep from * around circumference, Sl St into DCStndSt. (Stitch Count: DC = (FSC st count/3) x 2, Puff = FSC st count/3)

Round 3: FpDCStndSt around first st, FpDC around next st, Puff in next st, *FpDC around next two St, Puff in next st, rep from * around circumference, Sl St into FpDCStndSt. (Stitch Count: FpDC = (FSC st count/3) x 2, Puff = FSC st count/3)

Rounds 4+:

Repeat Round 3 once.

To determine how many additional Round 3 repeats to make, do the following:

  1. Determine the required total beanie length (including the brim) – refer to Appendix A: Beanie Sizing Guide for a guide to sizing the beanie length.

Example: 23cm.

  1. Determine the preferred brim length. A brim of ~2cm–4cm/0.75–1.5in is recommended.

Example: 4cm.

  1. Measure the length of the last three rounds made (i.e., Rounds 2, 3 and 4). This measurement approximately accounts for the four Shape Peak rounds that are made to shape the top of the beanie.

Example: 4cm.

  1. Calculate the length of the beanie minus the brim and last three rounds as follows:

 –    –  .

Example: 23cm – 4cm – 4cm = 15cm.

Repeat Round 3 until the beanie length approximately equals the length measurement calculated in Step 4.

Example: Round 3 to be repeated until beanie equals ~15cm.

Shape Peak Round 1: FpDC2TogStndSt around first two st, Puff in next st, *FpDC2Tog around the next two st, Puff in next st, rep from * around circumference, Sl St into FpDC2TogStndSt. (Stitch Count: FpDC2Tog = FSC st count/3, Puff = FSC st count/3.)

Shape Peak Round 2: FpDC2TogVStndSt around first two st, FpDC2TogV around each two st rep around circumference, Sl St into FpDC2TogVStndSt. (Stitch Count: FpDC2TogV = FSC st count/3)

Shape Peak Round 3: Repeat Shape Peak Round 2 once. (Stitch Count: FpDC2TogV = Shape Peak Round 2 st count/2)

Shape Peak Round 4: Note: Use a slightly tighter tension for this round. Ch 1, FpSC around first and each subsequent st around circumference, Sl St into first FpSC. Fasten off yarn, leaving a long tail (for cinching beanie peak). (Stitch Count: FpSC = Shape Peak Round 3 st count)

Cinch Top of Beanie: Using the long tail and a darning needle, weave yarn in and out of each subsequent Shape Peak Round 4 st, 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 both yarn ends firmly on WS.

Brim

Join yarn in first FSC, RS facing. Follow instructions for one of the following brim options.

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)

Rounds 2+: Rep Round 1 as many times as required to achieve the preferred brim length and overall beanie length. Fasten off yarn and sew in end firmly on WS.

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 end firmly on WS. (Stitch Count: Sl St = FSC st count)

OR Option 2 – Intermediate Ribbed HDC – refer to Ravelry pdf

OR Option 3: Simple HDC Rib – Rounds – refer to Ravelry pdf

Pattern Support

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Pattern Versioning

Version Date Comments
0.1 05/07/2021 Draft.
0.2 08/09/2021 Version for Testing.
0.3 26/09/2021 Tested Version.
1.0 26/07/2024 Pattern refresh.

Acknowledgements

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

Appendix A: Beanie Sizing Guide

The appropriate beanie size can be determined by using:

A) The Sizing Guide Table below, or

B) The Approximate Personalised Sizing Method.

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 six.

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

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 six.

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: Example Projects

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

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