Barbara D Beanie

Free DIY Instructions using Light Worsted or Worsted Weight Yarn

Use any yarn to size to standard sizes using included sizing table, or to custom size according to individual measurements.

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Inspiration

I absolutely adore texture and the texture of this beanie in particular is incredibly simple to work yet so pretty, unique and effective.

I have used Spotlight Stores Soft & Hazy Worsted yarn for the pictured example beanies – this is a mix of soft acrylic, nylon and wool, feels delightfully snuggly and soft when worn and is an easy wash yarn. This kind of yarn would be perfect for someone who is undergoing chemotherapy and needs a soft and comfortable yarn.

I have also worked up the design in natural wool and it looks equally lovely.

So by all means, use your favourite Worsted Yarn (or Light Worsted if you prefer).

This design is dedicated to my beautiful grandma Barbara Dominica and her beloved husband (my wonderful grandpa), who both passed many years ago, but I still often think of them both fondly. They were amazing grandparents and I am very grateful to have had them in my life.

My grandpa experienced multiple bouts of cancer, which he bravely battled over many, many years with the amazing support of my grandma. The first type of cancer he was diagnosed with in his forties (testicular) killed many men back in the time when he was diagnosed. He later suffered skin, and metastatic bowel and bone cancer, and eventually the cancer spread through his whole body despite the many, many years of him bravely battling it, with my grandma by his side always.

Despite my grandpa’s cancer battles he remains the longest serving Director of Defence Signals in Australia. He accomplished so much in his professional and private life, despite his illness.  He was incredibly brave and stoic.

I hope the Barbara D Beanie reminds people not only of those who are bravely battling cancer but also their family members who provided them with ongoing love and support.

I chose the Lilac/Lavender cancer ribbon colour for my example beanies to represent the significant impact all the different types of cancer have on our society.

Pattern Details

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Project Level: Easy
• Yarn: Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight yarn (recommended) or Light Worsted/DK/8ply/ Cat. 3 weight yarn.
   Low-pill or non-pill, easy wash fibre (such as cotton and cotton/bamboo blends).
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for personal tension.
• Size:Size to preference using Appendix B Sizing Guide.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Notions: Scissors and darning needle.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Constructed bottom up, in the round, using split cluster and 3LO stitches for pretty texture. Top opening is cinched closed. Brim is optional/added separately.
• Social Media Share: @TheCrochetFix #BarbaraDBeanie

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 2DCCl = Two Double Crochet Cluster Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• 3L/3LO = Third Loop/Third Loop Only. Refer to YouTube video for location.
• Beg = Beginning.
• BL/BLO = Back Loop/Back Loop Only.
• Btwn = Between.
• Ch = Chain.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FL = Front Loop.
• FHDC = (Chainless) Foundation Half Double Crochet (optional substitution for first two rounds). Refer to YouTube video.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FpHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet (optional brim only).
• FpSC = Front Post Single Crochet (optional brim only).
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube video.
• n = Number of stitches in Foundation round.
• Rep(s) = Repeat(s).
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• RS = Right Side.
• S2DCCl = Split Two Double Crochet Cluster Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube video.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• Spn St = Spin Stitch (optional edging only). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions and YouTube video.
• St(s) = 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 as before, 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.

Invis Join

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.

S2DCCl

Notes:

• Refer also to Appendix B for location to work the S2DCCl.
• If S2DCCl appears a little short then it can be lengthened by pulling up slightly on the hook after pulling through the loops.

Yo, insert hook through middle sp of the two st posts of previous rnd 2DCCl, 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 location as before, 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.

Spn St (edging option only)

Insert hook through 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:

• The beanie is constructed bottom up, commencing with two foundation rounds, then working a simple pattern repeat and finally finishing with rounds that shape the top of the beanie. An optional finishing edging or brim is added separately to the bottom of the beanie (reusing the Round 1 stitches).
• Refer to Appendix B for sizing guide for circumference (chain stitch count) and length.
• Refer to Appendix C for images of chain back bump and location to work S2DCCl (in previous round 2DCCl or S2DCCl).
• A stitch count follows the instructions for each round in ( ).
• Beg Ch 1/Ch 2 and fin Invis Join/Sl St do not count as a stitch for stitch count purposes.
• Invis Join will provide the neatest seam. However, if Sl St join is preferred this can be made in place of Invis Join.

Beanie

Rnd 1

Notes:

• Refer to Appendix B for beanie circumference guide.
• If chain stitches are working up too tight go up a hook size for this round only or try the FHDC foundation method.
• If preferred, a FHDC round can be made in place of both Rnd 1 and Rnd 2 instructions. Refer to YouTube video. Ensure the last FHDC is joined at the base and top to the first FHDC.

Make a multiple of four Ch sts (that measures the required circumference under slight tension), Sl St into first Ch st.

(St Count: n Ch)

Rnd 2

Notes:

• Refer to Appendix C and YouTube video for back bump location.
• If difficult to work into the back bump loop only, any two of the Chain st loops can be worked into instead.

Ch 1, HDC in back bump of first and each subsequent Ch st around, Sl St into first HDC.

(St Count: n HDC)

Rnd 3

Ch 2, 2DCCl in first st, HDC in 3LO of next st, *2DCCl in next st, HDC in 3LO of next st, rep from * around, Invis Join into first 2DCCl.

(St Count: n/2 2DCCl, n/2 HDC)

Rnd 4

Notes:

• Refer to Appendix C and YouTube video for S2DCCl location.

Ch 2, S2DCCl in sp btwn two st posts of first 2DCCl, HDC in 3LO of next HDC, *S2DCCl in sp btwn two st posts of next 2DCCl, HDC in 3LO of next HDC, rep from * around, Invis Join into first S2DCCl.

(St Count: n/2 S2DCCl, n/2 HDC)

Rnd 5

Ch 2, S2DCCl in sp btwn two st posts of first S2DCCl, HDC in 3LO of next HDC, *S2DCCl in sp btwn two st posts of next S2DCCl, HDC in 3LO of next HDC, rep from * around, Invis Join into first S2DCCl.

(St Count: n/2 S2DCCl, n/2 HDC)

Rnd 6 onwards

Notes:

• Refer to Appendix B for beanie length guide.

Rep Rnd 5 until beanie length from base of Rnd 1 to top of last rnd approximates 3/4 (75%) of the total beanie length (minus the brim length, if including a brim.)

I.e. Make reps to length that is approximately (Total Beanie Length – Brim Length) x 0.75.

Example:

Total Beanie Length = 22cm.

Brim Length = 2cm.

Make reps to length that is approximately (20cm – 2cm) x 0.75 = 13.5cm.

Shape Peak Rnd 1

Ch 2, S2DCCl in sp btwn two st posts of first S2DCCl, sk next HDC, *S2DCCl in sp btwn two st posts of next S2DCCl, sk next HDC, rep from * around, Invis Join into first S2DCCl.

(St Count: n/2 S2DCCl)

Shape Peak Rnd 2

Shape Peak Rnd 3

Shape Peak Rnd 4

Notes:

• If Shape Peak Rnd 3 stitch count is an odd number this round will finish a S2DCCl instead of an HDC.

Ch 2, S2DCCl in sp btwn two st posts of first S2DCCl, HDC in sp btwn two st posts of next S2DCCl, *S2DCCl in sp btwn two st posts of next S2DCCl, HDC in sp btwn two st posts of next S2DCCl, rep from * around, Invis Join into first S2DCCl.

(St Count: If the Rnd 3 St Count was even there will be the same number of S2DCCl and HDC sts. If the Rnd 3 St Count was odd there will be one more S2DCCl than the number of HDC sts. I.e.

If odd Rnd 3 St Count: ((Rnd 3 St Count + 1)/2 S2DCCl, ((Rnd 3 St Count + 1)/2) – 1 HDC)

If even Rnd 3 St Count: Rnd 3 St Count/2 S2DCCl, Rnd 3 St Count/2 HDC)

Shape Peak Rnd 5

Notes:

• If Shape Peak Rnd 4 stitch count is an odd number this round will finish with a S2DCCl instead of a skipped stitch.

Ch 2, S2DCCl in sp btwn two st posts of first S2DCCl, sk next HDC, *S2DCCl in sp btwn two st posts of next S2DCCl, sk next HDC, rep from * around, Invis Join into first S2DCCl.

(St Count: Same as Rnd 4 S2DCCl st count)

Close Peak

Fasten off yarn with sufficient tail length to sew top opening closed. Use a needle to weave yarn in and out around stitches of peak opening and then gently pull/cinch closed.

Sew in yarn tail securely on WS.

Optional Brim or Edging

Notes:

• If adding a brim or edging, rotate beanie RS facing so peak is facing downmost and bottom opening is facing upmost.
• Join yarn into base of first Rnd 1 Chain stitch (in the two free loops).
• Work one of the simple brim or edging options below. Edging can also be optionally added after Brim has first been made.

Brim Option 1: SC

Notes:

• SC stitches can be worked in BLO (all rounds) for additional texture (as per example beanie).

Rnd 1

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

(St Count: n SC)

Rnd 2 onwards

Rep Rnd 1 as many times as required to achieve the preferred brim length and overall beanie length.

If not working finishing Edging, fasten off yarn leaving yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in.

OR Brim Option 2: HDC Rib

Notes:

• The first round of the brim will alternate reusing the base of the Beanie Rnd 1 foundation Ch stitches and the stitch post of the Beanie Rnd 2 HDC stitches. (Or it will alternate reusing the base of the FHDC stitches and the post of the FHDC stitches, if these have been made instead.)
• If the last round curls, loosen tension and/or use a slightly bigger hook for this round.
• FpSC and SC can be made in place of FpHDC and HDC for a more structured/sturdier brim.

Rnd 1

Ch 1, HDC in first Rnd 1 Ch st, FpHDC around next Rnd 2 HDC st, *HDC in next Rnd 1 Ch st, FpHDC around next Rnd 2 HDC st, rep from * around, Invis Join into first HDC.

(St Count: n/2 HDC, n/2 FpHDC)

Rnd 2

Ch 1, HDC in first HDC, FpHDC around next FpHDC, *HDC in next HDC, FpHDC around next FpHDC, rep from * around, Invis Join into first HDC.

(St Count: n/2 HDC, n/2 FpHDC)

Rnd 3 onwards

Rep Rnd 2 as many times as required to achieve the preferred brim length and overall beanie length.

Edging Option: Spn St

Rnd 1

Ch 1, Spn St in first and each subsequent st around, Sl St into first Spn St.

(Stt Count: n Spn St)

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

Finishing

Pattern Support

Available via thecrochetfix Facebook Community Group.

Pattern Versioning

Many thanks to the following testers:

• Tania Barry – @shewgirlscrochetcreations on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry.
• Holly Pentecost – @hollyshobbyofficial on IG, Itshollyshobby on Ravelry.
• Laurie VanOstrand – @lvanostrand on IG, mnlaurie on Ravelry.
• Richelle Cricks – @richellecricks on IG, richelle362 on Ravelry.
• Heidi Hirnich – @handmadeheavenau on IG, handmadeheavenaus on Etsy.
• Simone Howes – @simone.makes on IG, SimoneLH on Ravelry.
• Margaret Richards – @snazzycuddles on IG, Belle9657 on Ravelry.

Pattern Versioning

Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Lilac – SC in BL Brim

• Yarn: Spotlight Stores 4 Seasons Soft & Hazy 10 ply (Worsted/Cat. 4 equivalent yarn) in Keepsake shade, ~2 balls (~100g/3.5oz or 240m/265yds).
• Hook: 5mm/I-9 (with reasonably loose tension).
• Foundation Chain Sts: 56.
• Beanie Rnds: 20.
• Brim Rnds: 3 (SC in BLO).
• Relaxed circumference: ~53cm/21”, with ~1 cm of positive ease.
• Length: ~22cm/8.5”.
• Fits: Average sized woman’s head.

Lilac – HDC Rib Brim

• Yarn: Spotlight Stores 4 Seasons Soft & Hazy 10 ply (Worsted/Cat. 4 equivalent yarn) in Keepsake shade, ~2 balls (~100g/3.5oz or 240m/265yds).
• Hook: 5mm/I-9 (with reasonably loose tension).
• Foundation Chain Sts: 56.
• Beanie Rnds: 19.
• Brim Rnds: 4 (HDC Rib Brim), last round using 6mm hook.
• Relaxed circumference: ~53cm/21”, with ~1 cm of positive ease.
• Length: ~22cm/8.5”.
• Fits: Average sized woman’s head.

Appendix B: Basic Sizing.

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.

Circumference measure:

First determine the table listed Circumference for the chosen Size^ƚ. Next determine the multiple of four Chain stitches, under slight tension, that most closely approximates 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.

B) Approximate Personalised Method

Circumference measure:

First measure the person’s head circumference. Next determine the multiple of four Chain stitches, under slight tension, that most closely approximates the measured 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: Images.