Toasty Travels Beanie

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.

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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: Adventurous Advanced Beginner to Intermediate.
• 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.
• 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 working in the round from bottom to top, using a cluster stitch and skipped stitch. The peak is reduced and then cinched. A brim is added next – multiple options are provided.
• Social Media Share: Please tag me @TheCrochetFix and Hash Tag your projects #ToastyTravelsBeanie.

Abbreviations

• 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.
• FinSC2Tog = Finishing Single Crochet Two Together (SC in second to last stitch from previous round and first SC from current round to finish the round without an obvious seam). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FpHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet.
• FSC = (Chainless) Foundation Single Crochet. Refer to YouTube tutorial.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• n = Number of stitches.
• OSFM = One Size Fits Most.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rep(s) = Repeat(s).
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sp = Space.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Spn St = Spin Stitch (optional). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube tutorial.
• Sts = Stitch(es).
• 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, 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.

FinSC2Tog

Insert hook through second to last st from prev rnd, yo, pull through a loop (two loops on hook). Insert hook through first 2DCCl from current rnd, yo, pull yarn through all 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, return loop to 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 (2 loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first loop on hook (2 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

Notes:

• Refer to Appendix B: Sizing Guide for basic child/tween/adult sizing for beanie circumference (FSC Foundation Rnd st count) and beanie length (for Rnds 3+ instructions).
• From Rnd 2 onwards the beanie will be made as a continuous spiral. A st marker can be used to keep track of rnds.
• Work all sts within ( ) in the same st.
• The last st in the rnd is always skipped.
• A st count follows each rnd in ( ).
• Fin SC2Tog counts as a SC for st count purposes.
• Beg Ch 1/Ch 2 to begin the rnd do not count as a st for st count purposes.
• Sl St/Invis Join to finish the rnd do not count as a st for st count purposes.

Beanie

FSC Foundation Rnd

Leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, FSC^ƚ a multiple of four (ensuring last FSC is joined at the base to first FSC), Sl St into first FSC.

(n FSC)

^ƚIf preferred, a foundation Ch rnd and subsequent SC rnd can be made in place of the FSC Foundation Rnd 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.

Round 1

Note: If preferred, instead of FinSC2Tog make a SC in the second to last st and Sl St into first 2DCCl.

Ch 2, (2DCCl, SC) in first st, sk next st, [(2DCCl, SC) in next st, sk next st] rep to last two st in rnd, 2DCCl in second to last st, FinSC2Tog in second to last st and first 2DCCl from this rnd.

(n/2 2DCCl, n/2 SC)

Rnd 1

Note: Fin SC2Tog has been included for neatest seam/finish to the rnd. An easier option is SC in second to last st from prev rnd and Sl St into first 2DCCl.

Ch 2, (2DCCl, SC) in first st, sk next st, *(2DCCl, SC) in next st, sk next st, rep from * to last two sts in the rnd, 2DCCl in second to last st, Fin SC2Tog in second to last st and first 2DCCl from this rnd.

(n/2 2DCCl, n/2 SC)

Rnd 2

Notes:

• The beanie will be made in continuous rnds (spiral) from this rnd onwards.
• Each (2DCCl, SC) cluster will always be made in a 2DCCl from the prev rnd. Each SC from the prev rnd will be skipped.
• Refer to Image 1 in PDF for location of first and subsequent (2DCCl, SC) cluster in the rnd.

(2DCCl, SC) in first st, sk next st, *(2DCCl, SC) in next st, sk next st, rep from * around to first 2DCCl from this rnd.

(n/2 2DCCl, n/2 SC)

Rnds 3+

Notes:

• The beanie will continue to be made in continuous rnds (spiral).
• Refer to Image 2 in PDF for location of first and subsequent (2DCCl, SC) cluster in the rnd.

Rep Rnd 2^ƚ until beanie is preferred length (from brim to peak) minus the length of a brim (if applicable) and the Shape Peak Rnds.

(n/2 2DCCl, n/2 SC)

^ƚTo determine the Length of Rnd 3 Reps to make:

1. After making three rnds, measure the height of these rnds from base of first rnd to top of third rnd. This measurement is the Shape Peak Rnds Length. Note: Shape Peak Rnd 4 is SC height only, so will not need to be accounted for. Example of OSFM Slouchy Women’s Worsted Beanie: Three rnds are ~4.5cm in height.

2. Calculate the Length of Rnd 2 Reps as follows: (total beanie length) – (brim length^ƚ) – (Shape Peak Rnds Length (from Step 1.)) ^ƚA brim of between 0-4cm/0-1.6in is recommended. Example of OSFM Slouchy Women’s Worsted Beanie: 24cm – 4cm – 4.5cm = 15.5cm. I.e. Rnd 2 reps should be made until beanie length is ~15.5cm.

Shape Peak Rnd 1

Note: As per prev rnds, the Shape Peak rnds will be made in continuous rnds (spiral). Sts will be made in each 2DCCl from prev rnd (skipping each SC).

2DCCl in first st, sk next st, SC in next st, sk next st, *2DCCl in next st, sk next st, SC in next st, sk next st, rep from * around to first 2DCCl from this rnd.

(n/4 2DCCl, n/4 SC)

Shape Peak Rnd 2

(2DCCl, SC) in first st, sk next st, *(2DCCl, SC) in next st, sk next st, rep from * around to first 2DCCl from this rnd.

(n/4 2DCCl, n/4 SC)

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) 2DCCl in first st, sk next st, SC in next st, sk next st, *2DCCl in next st, sk next st, SC in next st, sk next st, rep from * around to first 2DCCl from this rnd.

(Shape Peak Rnd 2 Total St Count/2)

OR B) 2DCCl in first st, sk next st, SC in next st, sk next st, *2DCCl in next st, sk next st, SC in next st, sk next st, rep from * around until last two sts before first 2DCCl, (2DCCl, SC) in second to last st, sk last st.

((Shape Peak Rnd 2 Total St Count + 2)/2)

Shape Peak Rnd 4

SC in first st, sk next st, *SC in next st, sk next st, rep from * around to first SC from this rnd, Sl St into first SC.

(Shape Peak Rnd 3 Total St Count/2)

Cinch Peak

Fasten off yarn leaving a long tail for cinching peak of beanie.

Using either a darning needle or crochet hook, weave long tail in and out through Shape Peak Rnd 4 sts.

Pull tail gently to cinch peak closed.

Brim

Notes:

• To commence:
  • Whilst keeping beanie RS facing, rotate beanie so beanie is positioned with bottom opening upmost and peak downmost.
  • Join yarn either in 1) base of first FSC or 2) top of first FSC – refer to Image 3 in PDF. Work brim sts consistently in same location in each FSC around. For 2) brim sts will be worked over the top of FSC sts. If unsure of preference, swatch both options.
• Follow instructions for one of the pattern brim options or use a brim of your own design.
• Option 1 can be made 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.
• For Options 1, 2 and 3, the number of sts per rnd will be the same as the FSC st count.

Option 1: Spn St or Crab St (refer to PDF)

Option 2: SC

Note: If preferred, rnds can be made as a continuous spiral – omit fin join and beg Ch 1.

Rnd 1

Ch 1, SC in first and each subsequent st around circumference, Invis Join into first SC.

(n SC)

Rnds 2+

Rep Rnd 1 until brim is preferred length.

Fasten off yarn leaving yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in.

Option 3: Simple HDC Rib (refer to PDF)

Option 4: Intermediate HDC Rib (refer to PDF)

Finishing

Sew in all ends securely on WS of beanie.

Pattern Support

Pattern support is available via thecrochetfix Facebook group.

Pattern Versioning

Acknowledgements

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

• Tania Barry – @shewgirl1 on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry.
• Jenny Hinton – @wrencraft on IG, Wrencraft1 on Ravelry.
• Margaret Richards – @snazzycuddles on IG, Belle9657 on Ravelry.
• Laurie VanOstrand – @lvanostrand on IG, mnlaurie on Ravelry.
• Heidi English – @madhen17 on IG and madhen17 on Ravelry.
• Emma-Joy Gilbert – handmadeonahook on IG and FB, Em-J87 on Ravelry
• Heidi Hirnich – @handmadeheavenau on IG, handmadeheavenaus on Etsy.
• Bree Ann Doepner – @breescrochetboutique on IG, @BreesCrochetBoutique on FB, dlphnluver on Ravelry.

Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional project inspiration refer to Ravelry Projects.

FAWN:

Woman Size (slouchy) – ~53cm/21in relaxed circumference and ~25cm/9.75in in length – using:

• ~100g/3.5oz Bernat Super Value Yarn (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in Clay.
• 6mm/J/10 hook.
• 60 FSC, 19 pattern rounds (including decrease rounds).
• Brim Option 3 – 6 rounds.

TERRACOTTA:

Woman Size (slightly slouchy) – ~52.5cm/20.75in relaxed circumference and ~24cm/9.5in in length – using:

• ~90g/3.2oz Premier Yarns Everyday DK (equivalent of DK/8ply/Cat. 3) in Terracotta.
• 5mm/H/8 hook.
• 80 FSC, 23 pattern rounds (including decrease rounds).
• Brim Option 4 – standard beg Ch 7.

BLUE:

Child Size (slouchy) – ~49cm/19.25in circumference and ~23cm/9in in length – using:

• ~100g/3.5oz Marvel 4 Seasons Half n Half (equivalent of Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in Blue Melange
• 5mm/I/9 hook.
• 58 FSC, 20 pattern rounds (including decrease rounds).
• Brim Option 2 – 5 rounds.

Appendix B: Basic Sizing

Beanie size can be determined by using:

A) The Sizing Guide Table, 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 FSC (under light tension) 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. For an average-sized head choose a measurement that is the middle of the range.

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 FSC (under light tension) 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 FSC (under light tension) 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.