The Festival Vibes Beanie is sassy, slouchy beanie that works up quickly with any soft DK/8ply yarn.

The flower design is on trend 70’s style, and is eye-catching and fun.

There are two designs for this beanie – the simplest is provided for free on my Blog, and both are provided in the Ravelry pdf.

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, Etsy, or my personal blog, you may not have the most current version. Please visit one of these sites to download an official, version-controlled copy.

Pattern Details

• Recommended Yarn: DK/8 ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn, ~55-60g/2-2.1Oz. Soft cotton, bamboo, acrylic, or blends of these fibres. The yarn needs to be soft to achieve a slouchy and lacy drape. Refer to Appendix A and Ravelry for example projects.
• Hook Size: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension to achieve gauge. The beanie fabric should be soft and have a slouchy drape.
• Beanie Size: OSFM adult woman/teen/tween/older child: ~53cm/21in circumference and ~25cm/9.9in long, with some positive ease. Refer also to Appendix B for tips for resizing.
• Skill Level:  Advanced (adventurous) beginner (Design 1) to intermediate (Design 2).
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Gauge:  First four rounds: ~8.5cm/3.35in in diameter. If fractionally bigger this is fine as brim round can be used to tighten beanie.
• Pattern Synopsis: Instructions are provided for two designs with different spacing of flowers, both with top-down construction (Design 1 on this Blog and both in Ravelry pdf). Increases are made in solid Rounds 2 to 8. Flower motifs are made in Rounds 10 to 20. DC is used for solid rounds, and flower lace rounds are constructed from Ch, SC, HDC and DC (or variations thereof). Optional Spn St brim for neat finish.
• Social Media Share: Please tag me @TheCrochetFix and Hash Tag your projects #FestivalVibesBeanie.

Abbreviations

• 3LO = Third Loop Only.
• Beg = Beginning.
• BegDC3Tog = Beginning Double Crochet Three Together (refer to Special Stitch Instructions).
• BLO = Back Loop Only.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DC3Tog = Beginning Double Crochet Three Together (refer to Special Stitch Instructions).
• DC2Cl = Double Crochet Cluster (refer to Special Stitch Instructions).
• DCStndSt[1] = Double Crochet Standing Stitch (refer to Special Stitch Instructions).
• Fin = Finishing.
• FLO = Front Loop Only.
• FpHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• Inc = Increase.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rnd = Round.
• Rpt = Repeat.
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• Spn St = Spn St (refer to Special Stitch Instructions).
• St = Stitch
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yoh = Yarn over hook.

[1] Can be substituted with (Ch 1, SC, Ch 2), any other chainless DC, or Ch 3.

Special Stitch Instructions

BegDC3Tog (Design 2)

Note:

• This st is worked over the first three st from prev rnd and results in a reduction by two st (i.e. three st are replaced by one st).
• If commencing rounds with DCStndSt then use StndSt Method.

If commencing rounds with Ch 3 then use Ch Method.

StndSt Method: Ch 1, SC in first st, Ch 1, insert hook through FLO of SC just made, yoh, pull through a loop (2 loops on hook), yoh, insert hook through next st, yoh, pull through a loop (4 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yoh, insert hook through next st, yoh, pull through a loop (5 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (4 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through remaining four loops on hook.

OR Ch Method: Ch 2 from first st, yoh, insert hook through next st, yoh, pull through a loop (3 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yoh, insert hook through next st, yoh, pull through a loop (4 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through remaining three loops on hook.

DC3Tog (Design 2)

Note: This st is worked over three consecutive st from prev rnd and results in a reduction by two st (i.e. three st are replaced by one st).

Yoh, insert hook through first of three st, yoh, pull through a loop (3 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yoh, insert hook through next st, yoh, pull through a loop (4 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yoh, insert hook through next st, yoh, pull through a loop (5 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (4 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through remaining four loops on hook.

DC2CL (Design 2)

Yoh, insert hook through Ch 1 Sp, yoh, pull through a loop (3 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yoh, insert hook through same Ch 1 Sp as prev, yoh, pull through a loop (4 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through remaining three loops on hook.

DCStndSt (simple stacked sc method)(Designs 1 & 2)

Ch 1, SC in st, Ch 1, SC in FLO of first SC (i.e. stacking second SC on top of first made SC).

Spn St (optional brim)(Designs 1 & 2)

Refer to The Crochet Fix YouTube Channel for visualisation.

Insert hook in stitch, yoh, pull through a loop (2 loops on hook), yoh, pull yarn through first loop on hook only (2 loops on hook), spin hook 360^O clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane, yoh, pull yarn through remaining two loops on hook.

Tips

• Ensure all Ch st are made with an even tension throughout beanie construction.
• Design 1 (flower spacing 10 st) is suited to beginner level skills and Design 2 (flower spacing 8 st) to intermediate level skills.
• The standard pattern will construct a slouchy beanie (as pictured). If a fitted beanie is preferred, repeat Round 9 another one to two times, and then omit Rounds 20-24.

Pattern Instructions – Design 1 (10 St Flower)

Notes:

• DCStndst/Ch 3 count as a DC for st count purposes.
• BegDC3Tog counts as DC3Tog for st count purposes.
• Fin Sl St (all rounds) and beg Sl St in Rounds 14 and 18 do not count as a st for st count purposes.
• ( ) contains st sequence to be made in a single st from prev rnd.
• [ ] contains a st sequence that is to be repeated the number of times specified by the pattern instructions.
• + indicates where the final rpt should be finished for the [ ] st sequence.
• St count is provided in brackets ( ) following each round instruction.

Beanie Construction

Beg Circle: Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in securely, make a circle either using a MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first Ch.

Round 1 – Solid DC: DCStndSt, DC into beg circle nine times, Sl St into beg DCStndSt.(10 DC)

Round 2 – Solid DC, inc every st: DCStndSt and DC in first st, 2 DC in each subsequent st around, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (20 DC)

Round 3 – Solid DC, inc every 2^nd st: DCStndSt in first st, 2 DC in next st, [DC in next st, 2 DC in next st] nine times in total, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (30 DC)

Round 4 – Solid DC, inc every 3^rd st: DCStndSt in first st, DC in next st, 2 DC in next st, [DC in next two st, 2 DC in next st] nine times in total, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (40 DC)

Round 5 – Solid DC, inc every 4^th st: DCStndSt in first st, DC in next two st, 2 DC in next st, [DC in next three st, 2 DC in next st] nine times in total, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (50 DC)

Round 6 – Solid DC, inc every 5^th st: DCStndSt in first st, DC in next three st, 2 DC in next st, [DC in next four st, 2 DC in next st] nine times in total, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (60 DC)

Round 7 – Solid DC, inc every 6^th st: DCStndSt in first st, DC in next four st, 2 DC in next st, [DC in next five st, 2 DC in next st] nine times in total, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (70 DC)

Round 8 – Solid DC, inc every 7^th st: DCStndSt in first st, DC in next five st, 2 DC in next st, [DC in next six st, 2 DC in next st] nine times in total, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (80 DC)

Round 9 – Solid DC: Note: If you prefer your beanie extra slouchy rpt this rnd two to four times before commencing Round 10 instructions. DCStndSt in first st, DC in each subsequent st around, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (80 DC)

Round 10 – Lace Flower Motif 1: DCStndSt in first st, DC in next st, [SC in next st, HDC in next st, DC in next st, Ch 4, sk next st, DC in next st, HDC in next st, SC in next st+, DC in next three st] eight times in total finishing at + for the final rpt, DC in last st, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (40 DC, 16 HDC, 16 SC, 8 Ch 4 Sp)

Round 11 – Lace Flower Motif 2: DCStndSt in first st, DC in next st, [Ch 4, sk next three st, 2 SC over centre of next Ch 4 sp, Ch 4, sk next three st+, DC in next three st] eight times in total finishing at + for the final rpt, DC in last st, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (24 DC, 16 SC, 16 Ch 4 Sp)

Round 12 – Lace Flower Motif 3: DCStndSt in first st, DC in next st, [Ch 4, sk next Ch 4 Sp, Sl St in next two st, Ch 4, sk next Ch 4 Sp+, DC in next three st] eight times in total finishing at + for the final rpt, DC in last st, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (24 DC, 16 Sl St, 16 Ch 4 Sp)

Round 13 – Lace Flower Motif 4: Note: To ensure the petals of the flower motifs are well defined: If right-handed, work over the right side of the first Ch 4 and over the left side of the second Ch 4; or, if left-handed, work over the left side of the first Ch 4 and over the right side of the second Ch 4. DCStndSt, DC in next st, [(SC, HDC, DC) over next Ch 4 Sp, Ch 1, sk next two st, (DC, HDC, SC) over next Ch 4 Sp+, DC in next three st] eight times in total finishing at + for the last rpt, DC in last st, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (40 DC, 16 HDC, 16 SC, 8 Ch 1)

Round 14 – Lace Flower Motif 5: DCStndSt, DC in next st, [DC in each of the next three st, DC over Ch 1 Sp+, DC in each of the next six st] eight times in total finishing at + for the last rpt, DC last four st, Sl St into beg DCStndSt. (80 DC)

Round 15 – Lace Flower Motif 1: Sl St across 5 st to the next DC that was made over prev rnd Ch 1 Sp (so that rnd will be commencing in the middle of a prev flower motif), then construct rnd as per Round 10 instructions. (40 DC, 16 HDC, 16 SC, 8 Ch 4 Sp)

Round 16 – Lace Flower Motif 2: Construct as per Round 11 instructions. (24 DC, 16 SC, 16 Ch 4 Sp)

Round 17 – Lace Flower Motif 3: Construct as per Round 12 instructions. (24 DC, 16 Sl St, 16 Ch 4 Sp)

Round 18 – Lace Flower Motif 4: Construct as per Round 13 instructions. (40 DC, 16 HDC, 16 SC, 8 Ch 1)

Round 19 – Lace Flower Motif 5: Construct as per Round 14 instructions. (80 DC)

Round 20 – Lace Flower Motif 1: Sl St across 5 st to the next DC that was made over prev rnd Ch 1 Sp (so that rnd will be commencing in the middle of a prev flower motif), then construct rnd as per Round 10 instructions. (40 DC, 16 HDC, 16 SC, 8 Ch 4 Sp)

Round 21 – Lace Flower Motif 2: Construct as per Round 11 instructions. (24 DC, 16 SC, 16 Ch 4 Sp)

Round 22 – Lace Flower Motif 3: Construct as per Round 12 instructions. (24 DC, 16 SC, 16 Ch 4 Sp)

Round 23 – Lace Flower Motif 4: Construct as per Round 13 instructions. (40 DC, 16 HDC, 16 SC, 8 Ch 1)

Round 24 – Lace Flower Motif 5 Construct as per Round 14 instructions. (80 DC)

If omitting a brim, skip to Finishing instructions.

Optional Brim Construction

Work the simple brim instructions below or add a simple brim of your own design. Other suitable options are a star stitch brim or a ribbed brim.

Round 25 – Spn St: Note: Sl St, SC or Crab Stitch can be substituted for Spn St if preferred. If necessary, beanie can be tightened in this rnd by working with a tighter tension, going down a hook size, or making a decrease (for example decrease by four st by skipping st 20, 40, 60, and 80). Ch 1, Spn St in first st and each subsequent st around, Sl St into beg Spn St. (80 Spn St)

Finishing

Fasten off leaving yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in securely. Sew in all ends securely on WS.

Pattern Support

Pattern support is available via thecrochetfix Facebook page.

Pattern Versioning

Acknowledgements

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

• Margaret Richards – @snazzycuddles on IG, Belle9657 on Ravelry
• Laurie VanOstrand – mnlaurie on Ravelry
• Tania Barry – @shewgirl1 on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry
• Sharon Edwards – @sharon_edwards_act on IG, DefenceLass on Ravelry
• Helen Maud – @helen.nanna.made on IG
• Emma-Joy Gilbert – @handmadeonahook on IG, Em-J87 on Ravelry
• Gayle Surprise – Auntknittie on Ravelry
• Nicole Manganaro – @nixie_pixie_handmade on IG, KnottyNick on Ravelry
• Barbara Bowman – @barbscraftycrochet on FB, barbbowman on Ravelry
• Richelle Cricks – @richellecricks on IG, richelle362 on Ravelry
• Kat Willis – @sensationalcrafting on IG/Etsy, @Sensationalcrafting on FB
• Michelle Temme
• Heidi Hirnich – @handmadeheavenau on IG, handmadeheavenaus on Etsy

Appendix A – Example Projects

Following are the details of the yarn used for the beanies pictured within this pattern document. For additional project ideas and inspiration, please visit the Ravelry listing for this pattern.

Coral: Fiddlesticks Superb 8 Ply (Coral) using 55g/2Oz. Hook: 4mm/G. Design: 1 (10 St Flower). Rounds: 22 (including Spn St border). Finished size: ~26.5cm/10.4in wide by ~25cm/10in in length.

Green: Patons Big Baby 8 Ply (Kiwi) using 53g/1.9Oz. Hook: 4mm/G. Design: 2 (8 St Flower). Rounds: 22 (including Spn St border). Finished size: ~26.5cm/10.4in wide by ~25cm/10in in length.

Grey: Marvel 8ply Soft (Grey) – discontinued)* using 55g/2Oz. Hook: 4mm/G. Design: 2 (8 St Flower). Rounds: 22 (including Spn St border). Finished size: ~26.5cm/10.4in wide by ~25cm/10in in length.

*Substitutes include Carnival 8ply soft, and any other soft 8ply acrylics, such as Heirloom 8ply acrylic. Refer to www.yarnsub.com for other similar options.

Appendix B – Adjusting the Beanie Size

Before making the beanie to a custom size, practice making a beanie according to the standard pattern (Design 1 and/or Design 2).

The beanie can be adjusted in size by one or more of:

• Increasing or decreasing the starting st count,
• Increasing or decreasing the number of increase rounds,
• Increasing or decreasing the total number of rounds.

The Sizing Guide Table (below) has been formulated with consideration of The American Craft Yarn Council (ACYC) standard head circumference sizes and standard (fitted) beanie length. To make a fitted beanie use the table listed Beanie Length as a guide. To make a slouchy beanie add at least 2-3cm or an inch to the table listed length. (For example, beanies made with DK using the standard pattern will be approximately 25cm/9.8in in length, which is perfect for a slightly slouchy adult woman sized beanie.) When making a beanie for a toddler one of the lace flower 5 round repeats should be omitted, unless a very slouchy beanie is preferred.

Sizing Guide Table

Some examples of adjusting beanie size to cater for custom measurements are provided below:

Example 1: Adjusting beanie for child with head circumference 45.5cm using Design 1.

• Child’s head circumference is 45.5cm. This is found to be the equivalent of 68 relaxed Ch in the chosen yarn using the chosen hook.
• The nearest factor of 10 is determined to be 70 Ch.
• The beanie is commenced with 10 DC in the beg circle and increases made as per Rounds 2 to 7 of the standard pattern, with the st count after Round 7 equalling 70 st. Round 8 will be skipped as the st count should not be further increased.
• Each round is found to add approximately 1cm/0.4in in length to the beanie. Therefore, for the beanie to be 22cm/8.7in in length – slouchy child size, adding a couple of cm to table beanie length – approximately 22 rounds need to be made. As seven rounds have been worked, 15 still need to be made. The lace flower rounds are 15 in total, so all of these will be worked, noting that one less stitch repeat will be made each round.

Example 2: Adjusting beanie for toddler with head circumference 41cm using Design 2.

• Toddler’s head circumference is 41cm. This is found to be the equivalent to 63 relaxed Ch in the chosen yarn using the chosen hook.
• The nearest factor of 8 is determined to be 64 Ch.
• The beanie is commenced with 8 DC in the beg circle and increases over the next 7 rounds to 64 st. (I.e. inc every st in Rnd 1 (16 st), inc every second st in Rnd 2 (24 st), inc every third st in Rnd 3 (32 st), inc every fourth st in Rnd 4 (40 st), inc every fifth st in Rnd 5 (48 st), inc every sixth st in Rnd 6 (56 st), inc every seventh st in Rnd 7 (64).)
• Each round is found to add approximately 1cm/0.4in in length to the beanie. Therefore, for the beanie to be 20cm/7.8in in length – slouchy child size adding a couple of cm to table beanie length – approximately 20 rounds need to be made. As eight rounds have been worked, 12 still need to be made. The lace flower rounds are 15 in total, so one repeat of these rounds needs to be skipped. Two of the lace flower repeats (10 rounds in total) will be made. Before commencing the lace flower rounds an additional two solid rounds will be made (each 64 DC around). The Design 2 lace flower rounds 10-19 will then be worked, noting that two less stitch repeats will be made each round.