Looking for a quick, easy and a little bit different crochet beanie pattern? This bead stitch crochet beanie is for you!
This bead stitch crochet beanie pattern boasts options for a traditional closed top or an open pony tail top, 2 different band options, and 3 sizes so everyone is covered!
Sizing
This pattern offers options for women’s small, medium and large heads.
Yarn
This pattern is written for 8ply /DK yarn.
While it is gorgeous in plain colours, it shows of variegated or tonal yarns beautifully.
Hook
I use a 4mm hook for the body of the beanie. Be sure to do a gauge swatch and select your hook size based off that.
If you opt for the BLO sc band, you will also need a hook half a mm smaller than your main hook (so I use a 3.5mm hook).
Additional Supplies
If you choose to make the open top crochet beanie, you will need a good quality hair tie.
Gauge
You should a 2.5″ square by working 5 rows of 10 double crochet.
Abbreviations
Ch: Chain
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
Fpdc: front post double crochet
Bpdc: back post double crochet
BLO sc: Back Loop Only single crochet tutorial here
Pattern
For open top:
Slip stitch to draw up a loop around a hair tie. Ch 1 (do not count as first stitch). Work 24 sc around the hair band, slip into first sc. To join in the round.
For closed top:
Using a magic loop, ch3 (no not count as first stitch), work 12 dc, slip into first dc to join.
Ch3 (do not count as first stitch) work 2 dc in each stitch around, joining into the top of the first dc (24 stitches).
For both options:
Round a) Ch 3 (do not count as first stitch), *work 1 bead stitch in next, skip 1 stitch* around. Join in the top of the first bead stitch. (12 beads)
Ch 1 (do not count as first stitch), work 2 sc in each stitch around, slip into first sc. (48 sc)
Work 1 round a) (24 beads)
Ch 1 (do not count) work 1 sc in first stitch and 2sc in the next. *work 1 sc in next, 2 sc in next* to end. Slip into first sc to join. (72 sc)
Work 1 round a) (36 beads)
Ch 1 (do not count), work 1 sc in each of first 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch. *work 1 sc in each of next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next* to end. Slip into first sc to join. (96 sc)
Work 1 round a) (48 beads)
Round b) Ch 1, 1 sc in each stitch around. Slip into top of first sc to join.
Repeat rounds a) and b) 3 more times, then a final round a).
For larger heads: Ch3, *work 1 dc in each of the next 10 stitches, work a dc decrease over the next 2 stitches*. Repeat to end, slip into top of first dc. (88 stitches)
For medium heads: Ch3, *work 1 dc in each of the next 6 stitches, work a dc decrease over the next 2 stitches*. Repeat to end, slip into top of first dc. (84 stitches)
For small heads: Ch3, *work 1 dc in each of the next 4 stitches, work a dc decrease over the next 2 stitches*. Repeat to end, slip into top of first dc. (80 stitches)
Front and Back Post Ribbing Option
Round c) Ch2, *1 fpdc around next dc, 1 bpdc around next dc* to end, slip into first fpdc. (L:88 stitches, M:84 stitches, S: 80 stitches)
Repeat round c) (L = 6 times, M= 5 times, S= 4 times).
Tie off and tuck in ends.
Back Loop Only Single Crochet Band Option
Chain 21. Count last chain as turning chain.
*Work 1 back loop only single crochet across each stitch (20). Slip into next stitch on main beanie, turn.
Work BLO sc across each stitch, ch1, turn.*
Repeat * to * around entire beanie, slip along to join.
Tie off and tuck in ends.
Testers
Our beautiful tester for this pattern was Alison Gilbert. Aren’t her beanies and that smile just stunning! Thanks a million Alison!
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