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Pattern Details

• Beanie Size: Size to preference using Appendix B Sizing Guide.
• Skill Level: Intermediate.
• Stitch Terminology: US – refer also to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Recommended Yarn: DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn or Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight yarn. Any low-pill or non-pill, easy wash fiber.
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for tension.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Notions: Scissors and darning needle.
• Pattern Synopsis: Constructed top down in the round, using a repeat of Braid St and a modified Puff St. Brim optional. Top is cinched closed.
• Social Media Share: @TheCrochetFix #BraidNBobbleBeanie.

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 3L = Third Loop.
• Beg = Beginning.
• BL = Back Loop.
• Br St = Braid Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube video.
• Ch = Chain.
• Crab St = Crab Stitch. Also known as Reverse Single Crochet.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FL = Front Loop.
• 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.
• n = Number of FSC in first round.
• Prev = Previous.
• Puff = Puff Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube video.
• Rep(s) = Repeat(s).
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• Spn St = Spin Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube video.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

Braid St

Note: Use FL + BL + 3L of st for best appearance as per YouTubeVideo.

Insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first loop on hook only (two loops on hook), yo, again pull yarn through first loop on hook only (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Invis Join – Beanie

Note: Refer also to YouTube video and Appendix C for join location.

Remove loop from hook, insert hook from front to back through both BL and 3L of third ch of beg Ch 3, replace loop on hook, pull loop through st (from back to front), gently pull yarn end to tighten join.

Invis Join – Optional Brims

Note: Can be substituted with Sl St. Refer also to YouTube video.

Remove loop from hook, insert hook from back to front BL and FL of st that join is to be made in, replace loop on hook, pull loop through st (from front to back), gently pull yarn end to tighten join.

Puff

Note: This is a modified Puff, which is taller than a regular Puff. Refer to Appendix C for Puff location.

Yo, insert hook through st, three times in total (seven loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first six loops on hook (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook (one loop on hook).

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 degrees clockwise (a full rotation) on the horizontal plane, yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• Refer to Appendix B for sizing guide for circumference (FSC st count) and length (reps of Rnd 4).
• Refer to Appendix C for location to Invis Join into beg Ch 3 and location to Puff in prev rnd Puff.
• Beg Ch 3 counts as a Br St for st count purposes.
• Beg Ch 1 and Sl St/Invis Join do not count as a st for st count purposes.
• A st count follows each rnd instructions in ( )
• The beanie is constructed top-down from Rnd 1 (FSC rnd) as the top of the beanie to the final beanie rnd (and optional brim rnds) at the bottom of the beanie. After the beanie/brim rnds have been made, Rnd 1 will be cinched closed (using the long beg yarn tail) to form the closed top of the beanie.

Beanie

Rnd 1

Leaving a long yarn tail of ~40cm/18in, FSC^ƚ a multiple of two (ensuring the last FSC is joined at the base to the first FSC), Sl St into top of first FSC.

(n FSC)

^ƚIf preferred, work a foundation Ch rnd and subsequent SC rnd, as follows:

1. Ch a multiple of two, 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 2

Note: Refer to Appendix C image and YouTube Video for technique for neatest fin join.

Ch 3, Puff in next st, *Br St in next st, Puff in next st, rep from * around circumference, Invis Join into third ch of Ch 3.

(n/2 Br St, n/2 Puff)

Rnd 3

Note: Refer to Appendix C image and YouTube Video for Puff location.

Ch 3, Puff in next st, *Br St in next st, Puff in next st, rep from * around circumference, Invis Join into third ch of Ch 3.

(n/2 Br St, n/2 Puff)

Rnd 4 onwards

Rep Rnd 3 until beanie length from base of Rnd 1 to top of last rnd is the required total beanie length minus the preferred brim length (if including an optional brim).

Example:

Total Beanie Length = 24cm.

Brim Length = 4cm.

Required length of Beanie rnds: Total Beanie Length (20cm) – Brim Length (4cm) = 20cm.

Brim

Notes:

• If brim is to be omitted, skip to Cinch Top instructions.
• If adding a brim, commence the brim directly after the final beanie rnd, using the final beanie rnd sts to make the first brim rnd (Options 1 – 3) or brim short rows (Option 4).
• Location to work sts in first brim rnd or brim short rows:
  • When working into a Br St: use the same location that was used for Br St in prev rnds.
  • When working into a Puff: use the same location that was used for Puff in prev rnds.
• Follow instructions for one of the brim options 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: Spn St or Crab St

Ch 1, Spn St or Crab St in each st around, Sl St into first Spn St/Crab St. Fasten off yarn leaving yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in.

(n Spn St/Crab St)

Or Option 2: SC (1+ Rounds)

Note: If preferred, instead of using Invis Join, rnds can be worked as a continuous spiral. Omit the join and Ch 1 instruction. Use a st marker to keep track of each rnd.

Rnd 1

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

(n SC)

Rnd 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.

Or Option 3: Simple HDC Rib in Rounds

Refer to Ravelry pdf.

Or Option 4: Intermediate HDC Rib in Rows

Refer to Ravelry pdf.

Cinch Top

Note: To make cinching easier and less bulky, an optional rnd of rep around can be worked in the base of the FSC rnd sts. This will halve the st count prior to cinching.

Use a darning needle to weave the yarn tail through every third or fourth st around the entire circumference of the beanie peak. If the chosen yarn is soft, repeat the weaving around the circumference a second time.

Gently pull the yarn to cinch the beanie. Ensure top opening is fully closed.

Finishing

Sew in all ends securely on WS of beanie.

Pattern Support

Available via thecrochetfix Facebook page.

Pattern Versioning

Version	Date	Comments
0.1	21/08/2024	Draft Version.
0.2	09/07/2025	Reformat draft. Add photos.
0.3	26/07/2025	Tested version.

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to the following testers:

• Tania Barry – @shewgirlscrochetcreations on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry.
• Laurie VanOstrand – @lvanostrand on IG, mnlaurie on Ravelry.
• Jenny Hinton – @wrencraft on IG, Wrencraft1 on Ravelry.
• Jennifer Snedden – @keelawee on IG, keelawee on Ravelry.

Appendix A – Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Mustard

• Yarn: 4 Seasons 10 Ply Half N Half Yarn (10ply/Worsted/Cat. 4 equivalent yarn) in Mustard, ~130g/4.5oz (~1 and 1/3 balls).
• Hook: 5/H-8.
• FSC: 64.
• Rnds: 21 including final Spn St rnd.
• Relaxed circumference: ~55cm/21.5”, with a couple cm of positive ease.
• Length: ~25.5cm/10”.
• Fits: Average to large sized woman’s head, slouchy.

Green

• Yarn: 4 Seasons 10 Ply Half N Half Yarn (10ply/Worsted/Cat. 4 equivalent yarn) in Forest Green, ~100g/3.5oz (1 ball).
• Hook: 5/H-8.
• FSC: 60.
• Rnds: 20 including 6 rnds of SC brim.
• Relaxed circumference: ~51cm/20”, with a couple cm of positive ease.
• Length (incl. brim): ~22.5cm/9”.
• Fits: Small to average sized woman’s head, fitted.

Appendix B – Basic Sizing

The required beanie size can be determined by using:

A) The Sizing Guide Table, or

B) The 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.

Size	Circumference		Fitted 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

Circumference measure:

First determine the table listed Circumference for the chosen Size^ƚ. Next determine the even number of relaxed FSC for the chosen circumference.

^ƚNote:

• If in doubt, for a standard size beanie, use a measure that toward the lower end of the tabulated range, to account for beanie positive ease and stretching with wear.
• If the chosen yarn has considerable give/elasticity, or tension tends to be very loose, adjust the circumference measure down by half an inch or 1-2cm.

Length measure:

Look up the table listed Fitted Length for the chosen Size. For a slouchy beanie, add at least an inch or 3-4cm to the table beanie length.

Approximate Personalized Method

Circumference measure:

First measure the person’s head circumference. Next determine the even number of relaxed FSC for the chosen circumference^ƚ.

^ƚNote:

• If the chosen yarn has considerable give/elasticity, or tension tends to be very loose, adjust the circumference measure down by half an inch or 1-2cm.

Length measure:

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.

Appendix C – Puff Location

Puff Location

Refer to PDF image and also to YouTube video.

Beanie Invis Join Location

Insert hook between FL and BL. Ensure both BL and 3L are on hook when Invis Join is made. Refer to PDF image and also to YouTube video.