The Granny Spiked My Beanie is a versatile crochet beanie design, with so many different colour pattern options. Whipping up super quick, these beanies are the ideal project for repurposing yarn scraps and odd balls of yarn into a fun, statement accessory.
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.

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Pattern Details

• Size: Size to preference. Refer Appendix B for Sizing Table and sizing tips to be used in conjunction with pattern written instructions.
• Skill Level: Advanced (adventurous) Beginner to Intermediate.
• Stitch Terminology: US – refer also to Abbreviations and Special Stitches.
• Recommended Yarn: Yarn of either DK or Worsted weight, and any fibre that is easy wash and non-pilling/low pilling. Refer to Appendix A for example projects.
• Hook: Use yarn label as a guide to select hook. Swatch to determine most suitable hook size for individual tension
• Gauge: No specific gauge required. Use Appendix B Sizing Table to size beanie with chosen yarn/hook.
• Beanie is constructed, using granny spike stitch and multiple colours to create a colour pattern of choice. A brim is added (multiple options provided) and beanie peak is cinched closed. Refer to Appendix C for sample colour patterns.
• Social Media Share: Remember to spam me #GrannySpikedMyBeanie @TheCrochetFix on social media with your finished projects.

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DC2Tog = Double Crochet two stitches together (single st reduction). Used for optional alternate reduction round only. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions. This st can be substituted with Ch 1, SC in first st, Ch 2, or any other chainless DC, or Ch 3.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FLO = Front Loop Only.
• FpHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet. HDC is worked around the front of the stitch post. Used for one brim option only.
• FSC = (Chainless) Foundation Single Crochet. Refer to YouTube playlist.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet. Used for one brim option only.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join.
• n = Number of FSC stitches.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rep = Repeat.
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Spn St = Spin Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube video. Used for one brim option only.
• St = Stitch.
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

• DCStndSt: Ch 1, SC in st, Ch 1, SC in FLO of first SC (i.e. stacking second SC on top of first made SC).
• DC2Tog (optional): Note: This st is worked over two consecutive st from prev round and results in a single st reduction (i.e. two st are replaced by one st). Yo, insert hook through first of two st, yo, pull through a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo, insert hook through next st, yo, pull through a loop (4 loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through remaining three loops on hook.
• Spn St (optional): Insert hook in stitch, yo, pull through a loop (2 loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first loop on hook only (2 loops on hook), spin hook 360^O clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane, yo, pull yarn through remaining two loops on hook.
• Invis Join (optional): Remove loop from hook, insert hook from back to front through both loops of st join is to be made in, put removed loop back on hook, pull loop through st (from front to back), gently pull yarn end to tighten join.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• DCStndSt are included in the DC st count.
• Sl St to start and complete each round are not included in the st count.
• Beg Ch 1 is not included in the st count.
• St count follows each round in ( ) .
• If preferred, the second Sl St of each set of three Sl St from previous round can be worked into in Round 3 onwards (instead of the DC loops that sit behind these).
• Yarn colours can either be carried upwards on the WS/inside of beanie, or these can cut/fastened and re-joined.
• Refer to Appendix B: Sizing Guide for basic toddler/child/tween/adult sizing for sizing circumference (FSC Foundation Round st count) and length (Rounds 4+ instructions).
• Colour Patterns are provided in Appendix C – change colours accordingly.
• Granny Spike Stitch images are provided in Appendix D (for Round 2 onwards).
• An alternate final round (with st reduction) is provided in Appendix E.
• If top-down construction is preferred, bonus top-down instructions are provided in Appendix F – follow these instead of the bottom-up instructions provided below.

Beanie

Chainless SC Foundation (FSC) Round: Leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, FSC^ƚ a multiple of four (ensuring the last FSC is joined at the base to the first FSC), Sl St into first FSC. (n FSC (joined to form a circle))

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

1. Ch a multiple of four, 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 1  – DC & Ch 1 Sp: DCStndSt in first st, DC in next two st, Ch 1, sk next st, *DC in next three st, Ch 1, sk next st, rep from * around circumference, Sl St into DCStndSt. (DC = (FSC count/4) x 3, Ch 1 Sp = FSC count/4)

Round 2 – Granny Spike St: Either Sl St across to or join yarn in first Ch 1 Sp. DCStndSt in first Ch 1 Sp, DC in corresponding skipped FSC (in front of Ch 1 Sp), DC in first Ch 1 Sp (Granny Spike St made), Ch 1, sk next three st, *DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in corresponding skipped FSC (in front of Ch 1 Sp), DC in same Ch 1 Sp (Granny Spike St made), Ch 1, sk next three st, rep from * around circumference, Sl St into DCStndSt. (DC = (FSC count/4) x 3, Ch 1 Sp = FSC count/4)

Round 3 – Granny Spike St: Either Sl St across to or join yarn in first Ch 1 Sp. DCStndSt in first Ch 1 Sp, DC in middle st of three skipped st from two rounds prior (in front of Ch 1 Sp), DC in first Ch 1 Sp (Granny Spike St made), Ch 1, sk next three st, *DC in next Ch 1 Sp, DC in middle st of three skipped st from two rounds prior (in front of Ch 1 Sp), DC in same Ch 1 Sp (Granny Spike St made), Ch 1, sk next three st, rep from * around circumference, Sl St into DCStndSt. (DC = (FSC count/4) x 3, Ch 1 Sp = FSC count/4)

Rounds 4+: Repeat Round 3 (incorporating colour changes as per chosen Appendix C colour pattern or using a colour pattern of your own design) until beanie is approximately the required length minus the length of brim.

Final Round: Note: Alternate Appendix E reduction round can be used if less peak cinching is preferred. This round does use DC2Tog – construct this st as per Special Stitch Instructions. DCStndSt in first st, DC in next two st, DC in middle st of three skipped st from two rounds prior (in front of Ch 1 Sp), *DC in next three st, DC in middle st of three skipped st from two rounds prior (in front of Ch 1 Sp), rep from * around circumference, Sl St into DCStndSt. Fasten off yarn leaving a long yarn tail of ~15cm/6” (which will later be used to cinch the top of the beanie). (DC = FSC)

Brim (in FSC)

Work one of the brim designs below or a brim of your own design.

To commence, whilst keeping beanie RS facing, rotate beanie so beanie is positioned with the bottom opening upmost and peak downmost. Join yarn in first FSC.

Option 1: Single Round Crab St/Spn St

Round 1: Ch 1, Crab St or Spn St in first and each subsequent st around circumference, Sl St into first st. Fasten off yarn leaving yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in. (Crab St/Spn St = FSC count)

OR Option 2: SC (1+ Rounds)

Round 1: Ch 1, SC in first and each subsequent st around circumference, Sl St (or invisible join if preferred) into first SC. (SC = FSC 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 3: Simple HDC Rib – Rounds

Ravelry PDF.

OR Option 4: Simple HDC Rib – Rows

Ravelry PDF.

Finishing

Using a darning needle weave long yarn tail in and out through the top circumference of the beanie, then pull yarn end gently to cinch the top of the beanie. Sew in all yarn ends securely on WS.

Pattern Support

Pattern support is available via TheCrochetFix Facebook Page.

Pattern Versioning

Version	Date	Comments
0.1	28/07/2022	Draft Version
0.2	31/08/2022	Corrections and enhancements from testing.
0.3	26/08/2023	Add Appendix G – bonus top-down option (untested).
0.4	22/05/2024	Minor terminology updates – no change to design.
1.0	07/08/2024	Refresh.

Acknowledgements

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

• Margaret Richards – @snazzycuddles on IG, Belle9657 on Ravelry.
• Tania Barry – @shewgirl1 on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry.
• Laurie VanOstrand – mnlaurie on Ravelry.
• Helen Maud – @helen.nanna.made on IG.
• Richelle Cricks – @richellecricks on IG, richelle362 on Ravelry.
• Heidi Hirnich – @handmadeheavenau on IG, handmadeheavenaus on Etsy.
• Jo Fowkes – @fibreandthreads on IG, FB, and Etsy.
• Kathy Plumbo – @kmplumbo on IG and met1023 on Ravelry
• Vimala Vignesh – @vimalavignesh on IG, FB, and Ravelry
• Heidi English – @madhen17 on IG and madhen17 on Ravelry
• Skye – @skyebomonkey on IG and Skyebo on Ravelry
• Jennifer Sneddon – @keelawee on Ravelry
• Carly Wynn – @curlywurlin224 on IG
• Isolath – @isolathcreations on IG and isolath on Ravelry
• Tara Mutze
• Katherine Wallace – Wheelie Made It Crochet on YouTube, @wheeliemadeitcrochet on IG & Wheeliemadeit on Ravelry

Appendix A: Example Projects

• Charcoal Beanie: Yarn: Spotlight Value Ball Gradients tube yarn (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in blues, ~70g/~2.5oz in total per beanie. Hook: 5mm. FSC: 64. Rounds: 22 (in addition to FSC). Brim: 6 rounds of SC. Circumference: ~52cm/20.5”. Length: ~23cm/9”.
• Blue Beanies: Yarn: Spotlight Value Ball Gradients tube yarn (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in blues, ~70g/~2.5oz in total per beanie. Hook: 5mm. FSC: 64. Rounds: 22 (in addition to FSC). Brim: Either 1 round Spn St or 3-4 rounds of SC. Circumference: ~52cm/20.5”. Length: ~22cm/8.75”.
• Purple/Purple Mix Beanies: Yarn: Caron Cakes yarn (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in Funfetti, ~70g/~2.5oz in total per beanie. Hook: 5mm. FSC: 64. Rounds: 22 (in addition to FSC). Brim: Either 1 round Spn St or Rib. Circumference: ~52cm/20.5”. Length: ~22cm/8.75”.

Appendix B: Beanie Sizing

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 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.

Beanie Size	Beanie Circumference		Beanie Length (incl. brim)
	Inches	Cm	Inches	Cm
Toddler	16 – 18	40.5 – 46.0	7.0 – 7.5	18.0 – 19.0
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

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 (Child/Tween/Woman/Man), and then adjust the st count to the nearest multiple of four.

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 3-4 cm to the table beanie length.

B) 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 four.

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 3-4 cm to the measured length.

 

Appendix C: Sample Colour Patterns

Mottled – any number of colours

After CFSC Round and Round 1, change colour every round, either using a different colour each round or cycling through a given number of colours. My personal favourite is cycling through three colours, i.e.:

• FSC Round and Round 1: Colour A
• Round 2: Colour B
• Round 3: Colour C
• Round 4: Colour A
• Round 5: Colour B
• Round 6: Colour C
• Etc (keep changing/rotating through colours each round)

Chevron – 2 colours

This pattern is a two-round pattern, with colours to be changed after every two rounds:

• FSC Round and Rounds 1 and 2: Colour A
• Rounds 3 and 4: Colour B
• Rounds 5 and 6: Colour A
• Rounds 7 and 8: Colour B
• Etc (keep changing colours after every two rounds)

Chevron – 3 colours

This pattern is a two-round pattern, with colours to be changed after every two rounds:

• FSC Round and Rounds 1 and 2: Colour A
• Rounds 3 and 4: Colour B
• Rounds 5 and 6: Colour C
• Rounds 7 and 8: Colour A
• Rounds 9 and 10: Colour B
• Rounds 11 and 12: Colour C
• Etc (keep changing/rotating through colours after every two rounds)

Chevron – Rainbow or Gradient (> 3 colours)

This pattern is a two-round pattern, with colours to be changed after every two rounds:

• FSC Round and Rounds 1 and 2: Colour A
• Rounds 3 and 4: Colour B
• Round 5 and 6: Colour C
• Rounds 7 and 8: Colour D
• Rounds 9 and 10: Colour E
• Rounds 11 and 12: Colour F
• Rounds 13 and 14: Colour G
• Rounds 15 and 16: Colour H
• Etc (keep changing colours after every two rounds to a new colour)

Dots – 2 colours – option 1

This pattern is a three-round pattern, with colours to be changed as follows:

• FSC Round and Round 1: Colour A
• Round 2: Colour B
• Rounds 3 and 4: Colour A
• Round 5: Colour B
• Rounds 6 and 7: Colour A
• Round 8: Colour B
• Etc (keep working two rounds of Colour A and then one round of Colour B)

Dots – 2 colours – option 2

This pattern is a three-round pattern, with colours to be changed as follows:

• FSC Round and Rounds 1 and 2: Colour A
• Round 3: Colour B
• Rounds 4 and 5: Colour A
• Rounds 6: Colour B
• Rounds 7 and 8: Colour A
• Rounds 9: Colour B
• Etc (keep working two rounds of Colour A and then one round of Colour B)

Dots – 3 colours

This pattern is a six-round pattern, with colours to be changed as follows:

• FSC Round and Round 1: Colour A
• Round 2: Colour B
• Rounds 3 and 4: Colour A
• Round 5: Colour C
• Rounds 6 and 7: Colour A
• Round 8: Colour B
• Rounds 9 and 10: Colour A
• Round 11: Colour C
• Etc (keep working two rounds of Colour A, then one round of Colour B, then two rounds of Colour A, then one round of Colour C)

Mixed Chevron – 3 colours

This pattern is a four-round pattern, with colours to be changed as follows:

• FSC Round and Rounds 1 and 2: Colour A
• Round 3: Colour B
• Round 4: Colour C
• Rounds 5 and 6: Colour A
• Round 7: Colour B
• Round 8: Colour C
• Etc (keep working two rounds of Colour A, then one round of Colour B, then one round of Colour C)

Cross-hatched – 3 colours

This pattern is a seven-round pattern, with colours to be changed as follows:

• FSC Round and Rounds 1 and 2: Colour A
• Round 3: Colour B
• Round 4: Colour C
• Round 5: Colour A
• Round 6: Colour B
• Round 7: Colour C
• Rounds 8 and 9: Colour A
• Round 10: Colour B
• Round 11: Colour C
• Round 12: Colour A
• Round 13: Colour B
• Round 14: Colour C
• Etc (keep working two rounds of Colour A, then one round of Colour B/C/A/B/C)

Solid – 1 colour (or use big blocks of colour, changing colour every four to seven rounds)

And there are many more possibilities!!! Be sure to share your creations with me.

Appendix D: Granny Spike St Images

Refer to Ravelry PDF.

Appendix E: Alternate Final Round (reduction)

Refer to Ravelry PDF.

Appendix F: Bonus Top-Down Construction Option

Refer to Ravelry PDF