Pattern Details

• Beanie Size: Size to preference. Refer to Appendix B Sizing Table as a guide (for standard Child, Tween, Woman, and Man sizes).
• Skill Level: Easy.
• Stitch Terminology: US – refer also to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Recommended Yarn: 10 ply/Worsted/Cat. 4 weight yarn of any fibre that provides a good stitch definition (i.e., avoid fluffy, feathery, or heavily textured yarns). An 8ply/DK/Cat 3. weight yarn can also be used, if preferred. Example project yarns are provided in Appendix A. Also refer to Ravelry.
• Hook: Follow yarn label as a guide or use your preferred hook. Swatch and adjust hook if/as necessary to achieve the preferred density of crochet fabric. Slightly looser tension or larger hook than usual may be required to ensure fabric is soft.
• Gauge: Not important for this item – ensure beanie circumference and length approximates the Sizing Table.
• Pattern Synopsis: Constructed in the round, bottom up, using a cluster stitch and a skipped stitch. The peak is reduced and then cinched. A brim is added separately after – multiple options are provided for this.
• Social Media Share: Please tag me @TheCrochetFix and Hash Tag your projects #AdventureBoundBeanie.

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 2DCCl = Two Double Crochet Cluster stitch (two DCs worked together in a single stitch from the previous round). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Ch = Chain.
• Crab St = Crab Stitch (optional).
• DC = Double Crochet.
• Fin = Finishing.
• Fin 2DCCl = Finishing Two Double Crochet Cluster stitch (two DCs worked together in a single stitch from the previous round and then pulling final loop through first SC made in the round). Used to ensure seam is invisible. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FpHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet.
• FSC = (Chainless) Foundation Single Crochet. Refer to YouTube playlist.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Locn = Location.
• n = Number of FSC in Foundation Round.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rep(s) = Repeat(s).
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• Spn = Spin Stitch (optional). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube tutorial.
• St = Stitch.
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

2DCCl: Yo, insert hook through st, 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 through same st as prev, 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 all three loops on hook.

Fin 2DCCl: Yo, insert hook through st, 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 through same st as prev, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), insert hook through first SC made in the current rnd, yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Invis Join: 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.

Spn St: Insert hook in st, yo, pull through a loop (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first loop on hook (two loops on hook), spin hook 360^O clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane, yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• Refer to Appendix B: Sizing Guide for basic child/tween/adult sizing for sizing the beanie circumference (FSC Foundation Rnd st count) and length (for Rnds 2+ instructions).
• Fin 2DCCl counts as a 2DCCl for st for purposes.
• Ch 1 to commence the rnd does not count as a st for st count purposes.
• Sl St/Invis Join to complete the rnd do not count as a st for st count purposes.
• Work all st within ( ) in the same st.
• [ ] contain a st sequence that is repeated multiple times within a rnd.
• St count follows each rnd instructions in ( ). n = Chosen Rnd 1 FSC count.
• If crochet fabric is working up too dense/stiff, increase the hook size.

Beanie

FSC Foundation 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)

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

1. Ch a multiple of 4, 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.

Rnd 1: Note: Refer to Image 1 in pdf for location to make Fin 2DCCl. Ch 1, (SC, 2DCCl) in first st, sk next st, [(SC, 2DCCl) in next st, sk next st] rep until last two st in rnd, SC in second to last st, Fin 2DCCl in same st and first SC from this rnd. (n/2 SC, n/2 2DCCl)

Rnds 2+: Note: Each (SC, 2DCCl) cluster will always be made in a SC from the prev rnd and each 2DCCl from the prev rnd will be skipped. Refer to Image 2 in pdf for location of first and subsequent (2DCCl, SC) cluster in the rnd.

Rep Rnd 1 as many times as required to achieve preferred beanie length minus the length of a brim and the Shape Peak rnds*.

*To determine the number of pattern rnd reps to construct:

1. After three rnds, measure length of these from st base of first rnd to st top of third rnd. This measurement will be the Shape Peak Rnds Length. Example of OSFM Slouchy Women’s Worsted Beanie: Three rnds = ~4.5cm in length.
2. Calculate the required length of Rnd 1 Repeats as follows: (Entire Beanie Length) – (Brim Length*) – (Shape Peak Rnds Length from 1.) *A brim of between 0–4cm/0–1.6in is recommended. Example of OSFM Slouchy Women’s Worsted Beanie: 24cm – 4cm – 4.5cm = 15.5cm.
3. Rep Rnd 1 until the beanie approximately measures the length calculated in 2. Note: The number of Rnd 1 reps can be estimated by dividing the required length of the Rnd 1 reps by the st height of a single rnd, i.e. Estimated number of Rnd 1 reps = (required length of Rnd 1 Reps from 2.) x (1 rnd/(height of 1 rnd)). Example of OSFM Slouchy Women’s Worsted Beanie: 15.5cm x 1 rnd/1.5cm = ~10 rnds.

Shape Peak Rnd 1: Note: As per previous rnds, the Shape Peak rnds will be made in each SC from the prev rnd (skipping each 2DCCl from the prev rnd). Ch 1, SC in first st, sk next st, 2DCCl in next st, sk next st, [SC in next st, sk next st, 2DCCl in next st, sk next st] rep until last four st in rnd, SC in fourth to last st, sk next st, Fin 2DCCl in second to last st and first SC from this rnd. (n/4 SC, n/4 2DCCl)

Shape Peak Rnd 2: Ch 1, (SC, 2DCCl) in first st, sk next st, [(SC, 2DCCl) in next st, sk next st] rep until last two st in rnd, SC in second to last st, Fin 2DCCl in same st and first SC from this rnd. (n/4 SC, n/4 2DCCl)

Shape Peak Rnd 3: Note: If st count after Shape Peak Rnd 2 is a multiple of four, follow instructions A). If st count after Shape Peak Rnd 2 is not a multiple of four, follow instructions B).

A) Ch 1, SC in first st, sk next st, 2DCCl in next st, sk next st, [SC in next st, sk next st, 2DCCl in next st, sk next st] rep until last four st in rnd, SC in fourth to last st, sk next st, Fin 2DCCl in second to last st and first SC from this rnd. (Shape Peak Rnd 2 Total St Count/2)

B) Ch 1, SC in first st, sk next st, 2DCCl in next st, sk next st, [SC in next st, sk next st, 2DCCl in next st, sk next st] rep until last two st in rnd, SC in second to last st, Fin 2DCCl in same st and first SC from this rnd. ((Shape Peak Rnd 2 Total St Count + 2)/2)

Shape Peak Rnd 4: Ch 1, SC in first st, sk next st, [SC in next st, sk next st] rep around circumference, Sl St into first SC from this rnd. (Shape Peak Rnd 3 Total St Count/2)

Cinch Peak: Fasten off yarn leaving a long tail for cinching the peak of the beanie. Using either a darning needle or crochet hook, weave long tail in and out through Shape Peak Rnd 4 stitches and then pull taut to cinch the beanie.

Brim

Note:

• To commence:
  • Whilst keeping beanie RS facing, rotate beanie so beanie is positioned with the bottom opening upmost and peak downmost.
  • Join yarn either in 1) the base of first FSC or 2) the top of first FSC. Image 3 in the pdf provides the location of 1) the base and 2) the top of the FSC. Brim stitches should be consistently worked in the same location (either 1) or 2)) in each FSC around. For 2) brim stitches will be worked over the top of the existing FSC stitches. If unsure of preference, swatch both options.
• Follow instructions for one of the brim options below or use a brim of your own design.
• Option 1 can be used as a single rnd to give the beanie a finished look and is designed to be worn unfolded. This can also be made following Option 2.
• Options 2 and 3 are designed to be worn unfolded.
• Option 4 is also designed to be worn unfolded; however, this can be worn folded if the brim length is increased from the standard beg Ch 7.

Option 1: Single Round of Spn St or Crab St – pdf only

Option 2: SC

Note: If preferred, instead of using an Invis Join, the rnds can be worked as a continuous spiral – omit join and Ch 1 instruction.

Round 1: Ch 1, SC in first and each subsequent st around circumference, Invis Join into first SC. (n SC)

Round 2+: Rep Rnd 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.

Option 3: Simple HDC Rib – pdf only

Option 4: Intermediate HDC Rib – pdf only

Finishing

Sew in all ends securely on WS of beanie.

Pattern Support

Available via thecrochetfix Facebook page.

Pattern Versioning

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to the following testers for testing this beanie design:

• Tania Barry – @shewgirl1 on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry.
• Bree Ann Doepner – @breescrochetboutique on IG, @BreesCrochetBoutique on FB,
  dlphnluver on Ravelry.
• Richelle Cricks – @richellecricks on IG, richelle362 on Ravelry.
• Emma-Joy Gilbert – @handmadeonahook on IG and FB, Em-J87 on Ravelry.
• Heidi Hirnich – @handmadeheavenau on IG, handmadeheavenaus on Etsy.
• Jenny Hinton – @wrencraft on IG, Wrencraft1 on Ravelry.

Appendix A: Example Projects

TAUPE:

Woman Size, Slightly Slouchy – ~50cm/19.75in relaxed circumference and ~24cm/9.5in in length – using:

• ~105g/3.7oz Bernat Super Value Yarn (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in Clay
• 6mm/J hook
• 60 FSC, 21 beanie rnds (including shape peak rnds).
• Brim Option 4 – standard beg Ch 7.

ROSE PINK:

Woman Size, Slouchy – ~50cm/19.75in relaxed circumference and ~25cm/9.75in in length – using:

• ~120g/4.2oz Caron Simply Soft Yarn (equivalent of Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in Victoria Rose
• 6mm/J hook
• 60 FSC, 26 beanie rnds
• Brim Option 3 – 5 rnds.

PINK NUDE:

Woman Size – ~52cm/20.5in circumference and ~23cm/9in in length – using:

• ~170g/6oz Abbey Road Born To Be Wool (equivalent of Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in Nude
• 6mm/J hook
• 60 CFSC and 17 pattern rnds
• Brim Option 2 – 6 rnds.

BLUE:

Child Size – ~48cm/19in circumference and ~21cm/8.25in in length – using:

• ~100g/3.5oz Marvel 4 Seasons Half n Half (equivalent of Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in Blue Melange
• 5mm/I hook
• 58 CFSC and 19 pattern rnds
• Brim Option 2 – 4 rounds, and additional Spn St rnd.

Appendix B: Basic Sizing

The appropriate beanie size can be determined by using:

1. The Sizing Guide Table below, or
2. 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 (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.

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 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.