Ridged Beanie Pattern
I have had many requests for this pattern, so I thought I better write it up and add it to my collection here on the blog. This is the first of my patterns in the "Pattern a Month" challenge I have set myself for 2012.
At first the pattern may seem a little complicated, however with a little patience and persistence you will soon have the hang of all the stitches and will be able to whip one of these beanies up in an evening :-)
At times the pattern may also seem a little bit "wordy", this is done for people who are new to following patterns, so that everything is explained thoroughly :-)
They're great for last minute gifts and perfect for making for charity :-)
Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate. Knowledge of front post treble (front post double crochet), front post double treble (front post treble), front post half treble ( front post half double crochet) & back post half treble ( back post half double crochet) is required to complete this pattern (there are a lot of really great tutorials on the internet that will help you learn how to do these stitches if you're not already familiar with them :-)
Sizes: Child 48cm (Woman 56-58cm, Man 60-63cm)
Materials: 4.5mm hook
Dk or 8 ply yarn, 120m (140m, 160m) of yarn required. This amount is approximate.
Sewing Needle
Scissors
Gauge: 16tr (dc) per 10cm (4"). If you have more stitches you should use a larger hook, if you have less stitches you should use a smaller hook :-)
Abbreviations (British/Australian crochet terms used throughout, with U.S. terms in parenthesis in chart below):
ch = chain
st or sts = stitch or stitches
sl st = slip stitch
dc (sc) = double crochet (single crochet)
tr (dc) = treble (double crochet)
fphtr (fphdc) = front post half treble (front post half double crochet)
fpdtr (fptr) = front post double treble (front post treble)
bphtr = back post half treble (back post half double crochet)
sfpdtr (sfptr) = special front post double treble (special front post treble)
Special stitches:
Special Front Post Double Treble (sfpdtr) or if using U.S. crochet terms: Special Front Post Treble (sfptr):
yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull loop through (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, yo twice, insert hook around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round, yo, draw loop through (5 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, draw loop through last 3 sts on hook. Sfpdtr (sfptr) is complete.
Pattern:
All Sizes:
ch 4, join with sl st into first ch to form loop.
Round 1: ch 3 (to count as 1 tr (dc) here & through out pattern), 11 tr (dc) into ring, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (12 sts)
Round 2: ch 3, fpdtr (fptr) around tr (dc) from previous round that is directly below ch 3, *tr (dc) in next st, fpdtr (fptr) around tr from previous round that is below st just worked, repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (24 sts)
Round 3: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in next st, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is directly below st just worked, *1tr (dc) in each of the next 2 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is below st just worked, repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (36 sts)
Round 4: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of next 2 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is directly below st just worked, *1tr (dc) in each of the next 3 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is below st just worked, repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (48 sts)
Round 5: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of next 3 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is directly below st just worked, *1tr (dc) in each of the next 4 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is below st just worked, repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (60 sts)
For Child's size ONLY:
Rounds 6-13: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of the next 3 sts, sfpdtr (sfptr) in next st & fpdtr (fptr) from previous round, *1 tr in each of the next 4 sts, sfpdtr (sfptr) in next st & fpdtr (fptr), repeat from * to end, join with sl st in 3rd ch at beginning of round.
Rounds 14-15: ch 2, fphtr (fphdc) around next 2 sts, bphtr (bphdc) around next st, fphtr (fphdc) around "front post" of sfpdtr (sfptr) from previous round only, *bphtr (bphdc) around next st, fphtr (fphdc) around next 2 sts, bphtr (bphdc) around next st, fphtr (fphdc) around "front post" of sfpdtr (sfptr) of previous round only, repeat from * to end, join with sl st in 2nd ch at beginning of round.
Fasten off, weave in ends. Finished!
For Womens & Mens sizes ONLY:
Round 6: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of next 4 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is directly below st just worked, *1tr (dc) in each of the next 5 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is below st just worked, repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (72 sts)
Womens Size ONLY:
Rounds 7-15: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of the next 4 sts, sfpdtr (sfptr) in next st & fpdtr (fptr) from previous round, *1 tr in each of the next 5 sts, sfpdtr (sfptr) in next st & fpdtr (fptr), repeat from * to end, join with sl st in 3rd ch at beginning of round.
Rounds 16-17: ch 2, [fphtr (fphdc) around next st, bphtr (bphdc) around next st] twice, fphtr (fphdc) around "front post" of sfpdtr (sfptr) from previous round only, *bphtr (bphdc) around next st, [fphtr (fphdc) around next st, bphtr (bphdc) around next st] twice, fphtr (fphdc) around "front post" of sfpdtr (sfptr) of previous round only, repeat from * to end, join with sl st in 2nd ch at beginning of round.
Fasten off, weave in ends. Finished!
For Mens size ONLY:
Round 7: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of next 5 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is directly below st just worked, *1tr (dc) in each of the next 6 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is below st just worked, repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (84 sts)
Rounds 8-16: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of the next 5 sts, sfpdtr (sfptr) in next st & fpdtr (fptr) from previous round, *1 tr in each of the next 6 sts, sfpdtr (sfptr) in next st & fpdtr (fptr), repeat from * to end, join with sl st in 3rd ch at beginning of round.
Rounds 17-18: ch 2, bphtr (bphdc) around next st, fphtr (fphdc) around next 2 sts, bphtr (bphdc) around next 2 sts, fphtr (fphdc) around "front post" of sfpdtr (sfptr) from previous round only, *bphtr (bphdc) around next 2 sts, fphtr (fphdc) around next 2 sts, bphtr (bphdc) around next 2 sts, fphtr (fphdc) around "front post" of sfpdtr (sfptr) of previous round only, repeat from * to end, join with sl st in 2nd ch at beginning of round.
Fasten off, weave in ends. Finished!
In the pictures above, the orange coloured beanie is a womens size, and the chocolate coloured beanie is a mens size and is being worn as a slouch style hat :-)
If you have any questions, queries, need assistance to complete your beanie or find an error, please don't hesitate to leave a comment and I'll gladly help where I can :-)
Copyright is held by the author (SharaLambethDesigns). Copyright remains that of the author at all times. The pattern is for personal use only. Reproduction of this pattern in anyway (electronic, email, photocopying, transcribing etc) is strictly prohibited, except with the explicit permission of the author. Please do not sell the pattern or the finished product that is made using this pattern without permission of the author, as this is a direct infringement of the copyright laws protecting this pattern.
If you do want to sell the beanies you make using this pattern at a market, craft fair or in your online store please do ask, as in most cases I will give permission :-)
And please feel free to make as many beanies as you can to donate to your local charities.
