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: 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 8 ply/DK/Cat 3. weight yarn can also be used, if preferred. Example project yarns are provided in Appendix A and Ravelry listing.
• 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. Depending on individual tension, a slightly larger hook than typically used for the weight of yarn may be required to ensure the crochet fabric is not too stiff or too dense.
• Gauge: Not important for this item – ensure beanie circumference and length approximates the Sizing Table.
• Pattern Synopsis: Beanie is constructed working in round, bottom up, using a repeat of front post stitches and a Modified Bead Stitch. Reduction stitches are used to shape the beanie peak. Brim is added after. Multiple options are provided for this.
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Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• * = Multiplied by.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Ch = Chain.
• Crab St = Crab Stitch (optional).
• DC = Double Crochet.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet.
• FpDC2Tog = Front Post Double Crochet Two Stitches Together. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FpHDC2Tog = Front Post Half Double Crochet Two Stitches Together. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FpSC = Front Post Single Crochet.
• FSC = (Chainless) Foundation Single Crochet. Refer to YouTube playlist.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Mod Bead = Modified Bead St. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube tutorial.
• n = Number of FSC stitches in the foundation round.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd = Round.
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sp = Space.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Spn = Spin Stitch (optional). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube tutorial.
• St = Stitch.
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

• FpDC2Tog: Yo, insert hook around first st post, yo, pull loop through, yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops remaining on hook), yo, insert hook around next st post, yo, pull loop through, yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops remaining on hook), yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.
• FpHDC2Tog: Yo, insert hook around first st post, yo, pull loop through, yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops remaining on hook), yo, insert hook around next st post, yo, pull loop through, yo, pull yarn through all four loops on hook.
• Fp Mod Bead: Note: This st should be made the same way as the Mod Bead st except the st will be made ‘around the st post’ of the st from the previous round instead of ‘in’ the stitch from the previous round. Yo, insert hook around front post of st, yo, pull loop through, yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops remaining on hook), [yo, insert hook between st posts of prev st and current st, yo, pull through a loop (wrapped around current st post)] four times in total (nine loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through all nine 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.
• Mod Bead: Note: Refer to YouTube tutorial for visualisation. Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull loop through, yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops remaining on hook), [yo, insert hook between st posts of prev st and current st, yo, pull through a loop (wrapped around current st post)] four times in total (nine loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through all nine loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• Refer to Appendix A: Sizing Guide for basic child/tween/adult sizing for sizing circumference (FSC Foundation Round st count) and length (Rounds 6+ instructions).
• Ch 1 to commence the round does not count as a stitch for stitch count purposes.
• Sl St/Invis Join to complete the round do not count as a stitch for stitch count purposes.
• Fp Mod Bead can be substituted for Mod Bead from Round 2 onwards, if preferred.
• [ ] contain a stitch sequence that is repeated multiple times within a round.
• A stitch count follows each round instructions in ( ). n = number of FSC stitches.

Beanie

FSC Foundation Round: Leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, FSC^ƚ a multiple of six (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 six, 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: Ch 1 with loose tension, DC in first two st, Mod Bead in next st, [DC in next two st, Mod Bead in next st] rep around circumference, Sl St into first DC.((n/3)*2 DC, n/3 Mod Bead St)

Round 2: Ch 1 with loose tension, FpDC around first two st, DC in next st, [FpDC around next two st, DC in next st] rep around circumference, Sl St into first FpDC. ((n/3)*2 FpDC, n/3 DC)

Round 3: Ch 1 with loose tension, FpDC around first two st, Mod Bead in next st, [FpDC around next two st, Mod Bead in next st] rep around circumference, Sl St into first FpDC. ((n/3)*2 FpDC, n/3 Mod Bead)

Round 4: Ch 1 with loose tension, FpDC around first two st, DC in next st, [FpDC around next two st, DC in next st] rep around circumference, Sl St into first FpDC. ((n/3)*2 FpDC, n/3 DC)

Rounds 5+: Repeat Rounds 3 and 4 until beanie measures from base of FSC Foundation Round to top of current round approximately 3/4 of the required total beanie length minus the preferred brim length^ƚ (if including a brim).

• ^ƚCalculation: 3/4*(Total Beanie Length (including brim) – Brim Length).
• Allow approximately 0–4cm/0–1.5in for a brim (according to preference).
• Example: Total Beanie Length = 24cm and Brim Length = 4cm:
  • 3/4*(24cm – 4cm) = 3/4*20cm = ~15cm.

Shape Peak Round 1: Ch 1 with loose tension, FpDC2Tog around first two st, FpDC around next st, [FpDC2Tog around next two st, FpDC around next st] rep around circumference, Sl St into first FpDC2Tog. (n/3 FpDC2Tog, n/3 FpDC)

Shape Peak Round 2: Ch 1 with loose tension, FpDC around first and each subsequent st around circumference, Sl St into first FpDC. ((n/3)*2 FpDC)

Shape Peak Round 3: Ch 1 with loose tension, FpDC2Tog around first two st, [FpDC2Tog around next two st] rep around circumference, Sl St into first FpDC2Tog. (n/3 FpDC2Tog)

Shape Peak Round 4: Ch 1 with loose tension, FpHDC2Tog around first two st, [FpHDC2Tog around next two st] rep around circumference, Sl St into first FpHDC2Tog. (Shape Peak Round 3 St Count/2 FpHDC2Tog)

Shape Peak Round 5: Note: If Shape Peak Round 4 stitch count is an odd number, this round will finish at # with a FpSC (instead of a skipped stitch), and the stitch count will include an additional FpSC. Ch 1, FpSC around first st, sk next st, [FpSC around next st#, sk next st] rep around circumference, Sl St into first FpSC. (Shape Peak Round 4 St Count/2 FpSC)

Sew Peak: Fasten off yarn leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length for sewing the peak of the beanie. Using a darning needle sew together the Shape Peak Round 5 stitches to close the hole at the peak of the beanie.

Brim

Refer to Momentum Beanie pattern for simple brim and other brim options.

Finishing

Sew in all ends securely on WS of beanie.

Pattern Support

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Pattern Versioning

Version	Date	Comments
0.1-0.3	13/03/2024 to 10/06/2024	Initial draft.
0.4	15/07/2024	Corrections and enhancements from testing.

Acknowledgements

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

• Tania Barry – @shewgirlscrochetcreations on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry

Appendix A: Example Project

• Woman Size, Slightly Slouchy: ~52cm/20.5in relaxed circumference and ~22.5cm/9in in length.
• ~100g/3.5oz Stylecraft Special DK (8ply/Cat. 3) in Mustard.
• 4mm/G-6 hook.
• 78 FSC, 25 beanie rounds (including shape peak rounds).
• Momentum Beanie pattern Brim Option 4 into top of FSC st, beg ch 6.

Appendix B: Basic 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 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

B) 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.