Free Granny Stitch Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern | Grace Tinley Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern

October 28, 2015

This is a free crochet pattern and video tutorial showing how to crochet the Grace Tinley Beanie, an easy crochet pattern worked in the classic granny stitch pattern, and available in 7 sizes.

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This beanie comes with a story that began in March of 2014.

Here is my original hat with matching Grace Tinley Scarf that I originally made in Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn.

At the time, I only had an adult small size published, though I later went back in 2017 and added the adult large size.

In October of 2015, three baby sizes (Newborn, 3-6 Months, and 6-12 Months) were published in a separate post. They are so adorable! These were worked in Deborah Norville’s Everyday Soft, which has been renamed Premier Yarns Everyday.

Over the years, I’ve gotten a lot of requests to add more sizes so as I revisit this post, I’ve combined the posts, added Toddler and Child sizes and video tutorials for each of the 7 sizes.

This beanie is worked in the classic granny stitch pattern, which is created by skipping a few stitches, and then working double crochet clusters into that skipped space. This has been one of my favorites from the start.

I need to give a big shout out to WeCrochet for supplying me with the yarn to complete this project. I picked WeCrochet Swish Yarn. It’s 100% superwash merino wool, but it’s so soft, not itchy, and it’s so cozy, it feels like it’s giving you a big hug.

Free Granny Stitch Crochet Patterns:

Grace Tinley Headband

Grace Tinley Scarf

Grace Tinley Rectangle Shawl

Grace Tinley Preemie Beanies

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Materials:

42 (50, 62, 74, 90, 116, 148) Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn – I used WeCrochet Swish in Voyage Heather
H8/5mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Soft Tape Measure – Gauge is Essential

Material Notes:

I’ve learned from my friend Krissy of Krissy’s Over the Mountain Crochet that as a beanie for cancer patients, the best yarn for a sensitive head is going to be a bamboo blend, like Berroco Modern Cotton or Lion Brand Coboo, which also pairs well with a lacy stitch pattern, like the granny stitch. Some can tolerate 100% acrylic or wool, but not all can. With this said, if you’ll be donating your beanie, I recommend looking up the requirements from the organization. Some say not to use wool yarns. Some say not to use Red Heart Super Saver (though I think this is a great yarn that really softens nicely after washing, and wears and washes so well). Some request the beanies to be washed prior to donating. Each has it’s own set of guidelines so you’ll want to check with the organization first.

As a cold weather beanie, animal fibers are better for keeping warm against the wind, and while alpaca works great, my go-to is always a 100% superwash merino wool, like WeCrochet Swish Yarn, or a wool and acrylic blend, like Lion Brand Wool Ease and Berroco Vintage. All of these that I’ve mentioned hold up well to wear and tear and machine washing and drying.

I love my ergonomic clay hooks from SiennasBowtique and BronzeShepherdStudio! They both have so many fun designs. I have several from each shop because they’re so darn cute and nice to hold onto! We also have lots of beautiful, handcrafted crochet hooks in our Yarn Crafts and Coffee Yarn Shop as well!

Time Spent:

I worked up the newborn size in just under 30 minutes, the 3-6 month size in just about 30 minutes and the 6-12 month size in just over 30 minutes.

Up to 3 hours, depending on size.

Measurements:

The Newborn Size has a crown of 4″ in diameter, a circumference of about 12 1/2″ to fit a head size of 13″ – 14″, and is 5″ in length.

The 3-6 Month Size has a crown of 4 5/8″ – 4 3/4″ in diameter, a circumference of about 14 1/2″ – 15″ to fit a head size of 14″ – 16″, and is 5 1/4″ in length.

The 6-12 Month Size has a crown of 5 3/8″ – 5 1/2″ in diameter, a circumference of about 17″ – 17 1/4″ to fit a head size of 17″ – 19″, and is 5 3/4″ in length.

The Toddler Size has a crown of 5 3/8″ – 5 1/2″ in diameter, a circumference of about 17″ – 17 1/4″ to fit a head size of 18″ – 20″, and is 6 1/2″ in length.

The Child Size Size has a crown of 6 1/4″ – 6 3/8″ in diameter, a circumference of about 19 5/8″ – 20″ to fit a head size of 20″ – 22″, and is 7″ in length.

The Teen/Adult Small Size has a crown of 6 1/4″ – 6 3/8″ in diameter, a circumference of about 19 5/8″ – 20″ to fit a head size of 20″ – 22″, and is 8 1/2″ in length.

The Adult Large Size has a crown of 6 1/2″ in diameter, a circumference of about 20 3/8″ to fit a head size of 22″ – 23″, and is either 8 1/2″ or 9 1/2″ in length.

*If you are concerned with the size (or want to make a different size), take your tape measure out and measure around your head just above your eyebrows. The distance around is the circumference. You will need to use this equation to figure out what size diameter you will need: Your Circumference – 2” / 3.14 (pi) = crown diameter. 2” is the amount of stretch for acrylic, wool, and similar

Gauge:

Measured in Pattern.

Gauge it very important for beanies. If you do not meet gauge, and continue making your beanie, the finished size will either be too small or too big so make sure to stop and check it in Pattern where the checkpoint is. If you’re measuring smaller than the given measurements, go up a crochet hook size, and if you’re measuring larger, go down a crochet hook size. Rework the sample, take gauge again, and see where you are.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

DC – Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)

Pattern Notes:

I work my crown and body differently than most to help keep my seam straight, and that is that the first stitch from the first set of increases is done in the first stitch of the round, which will appear just to left of the beginning chain, then the round will be worked as normal, and the final stitch of the round will be the second stitch of the first set of increases, and it will be worked into the same stitch as the first, and appear just to the right of the beginning chain. The photo above shows where the first and last stitch are worked, and I have a photo tutorial of this technique in my How to Keep a Straight Seam post. You can work in your preferred increase method as long as we end up with the same stitches at the end of the round.

In the crown, the beginning chain 2 does not count as a stitch, but in the body, the chain 2 does count.

Join to the first stitch, not the beginning chain (unless otherwise directed).

I’m ending each size with a round of single crochet because I love the polished, finished look it gives. This round adds 1/4″ to the total length. If you don’t want a round of single crochet, you can omit it for less length, or work another round of the granny stitch in it’s place for a little bit more length.

If you are a tight crocheter, I recommend working the granny stitch pattern and single crochet round in an I9/5.5mm crochet hook to help keep it looser so there is no restriction in the final beanie.

Grace Tinley Beanie Video Tutorial, Newborn Size:

Grace Tinley Beanie Written Pattern, Newborn Size:

Chain 4. Join to form a ring. Chain 2. 11 DC into the ring. Join. (11 DC)

R2: Chain 2. Work 1 DC into the first stitch, 2 DC in each of the next 10 DCs, and 1 DC into the last stitch. Join. (22 DC)

R3: Chain 2. Work 1 DC into the first two stitches, (2 DC into the next stitch, 1 DC into the next stitch) 10x, 1 DC into the last stitch. Join. (33 DC)

R4: Chain 2. Work 1 DC into the first three stitches, (2 DC into the next stitch, 1 DC into each of the next 2 stitches) 10x, 1 DC into the last stitch. Join. (44 DC)

Checkpoint: Stop here, and measure the diameter to ensure the finished beanie will fit correctly. You’ll want your diameter to measure 4″.

R5: Chain 2 (counts as a DC). Work 1 DC into the 1st DC, and into each DC around. Join to the top of the beginning chain 2. (45 DC)

R6: Chain 2. Work 2 DC into the same DC, skip 2 DC, (3 DCs into the next DC, skip 2 DC) around. Join. (15 clusters)

R7 – 10: Slip stitch over 1 DC, then slip stitch underneath the next DC into the space created by skipped stitches. Chain 2. Work 2 DC into the same space, skip the next cluster, (3 DC into the next space in between clusters, skip the next cluster) around. Join to the 1st DC in each round except for the last round, join to the beginning chain 2. (15 clusters)

R11: Chain 1, SC in the 1st DC, and in each DC around. Join. (45 SC)

Fasten Off, and Weave in Ends.

Grace Tinley Beanie Video Tutorial, 3-6 Months:

Grace Tinley Beanie Written Pattern, 3-6 Months:

Chain 4. Join to form a ring. Chain 2. 10 DC into the ring. Join. (10 DC)

R2: Chain 2. Work 1 DC into the first stitch, 2 DC in each of the next 9 DCs, and 1 DC into the last stitch. Join. (20 DC)

R3: Chain 2. Work 1 DC into the first two stitches, (2 DC into the next stitch, 1 DC into the next stitch) 9x, 1 DC into the last stitch. Join. (30 DC)

R4: Chain 2. Work 1 DC into the first three stitches, (2 DC into the next stitch, 1 DC into each of the next 2 stitches) 9x, 1 DC into the last stitch. Join. (40 DC)

R5: Chain 2. Work 1 DC into the first four stitches, (2 DC into the next stitch, 1 DC into each of the next 3 stitches) 9x, 1 DC into the last stitch. Join. (50 DC)

Checkpoint: Stop here, and measure the diameter to ensure the finished beanie will fit correctly. You’ll want your diameter to measure 4 5/8″.

R6: Chain 2 (counts as a DC). Work 1 DC into the 1st DC, and into each DC around. Join to the top of the beginning chain 2. (51 DC)

R7: Chain 2. Work 2 DC into the same DC, skip 2 DC, (3 DCs into the next DC, skip 2 DC) around. Join. (17 clusters)

R8 – 11: Slip stitch over 1 DC, then slip stitch underneath the next DC into the space created by skipped stitches. Chain 2. Work 2 DC into the same space, skip the next cluster, (3 DC into the next space in between clusters, skip the next cluster) around. Join to the 1st DC in each round except for the last round, join to the beginning chain 2. (17 clusters)

R12: Chain 1, SC in the 1st DC, and in each DC around. Join. (51 SC)

Fasten Off, and Weave in Ends.

Grace Tinley Beanie Video Tutorial, 6-12 Months:

Grace Tinley Beanie Written Pattern, 6 – 12 Months:

Chain 4. Join to form a ring. Chain 2. 10 DC into the ring. Join. (10 DC)

R2: Chain 2. Work 1 DC into the first stitch, 2 DC in each of the next 9 DCs, and 1 DC into the last stitch. Join. (20 DC)

R3: Chain 2. Work 1 DC into the first 2 stitches, (2 DC into the next stitch, 1 DC into the next stitch) 9x, 1 DC into the last stitch. Join. (30 DC)

R4: Chain 2. Work 1 DC into the first 3 stitches, (2 DC into the next stitch, 1 DC into each of the next 2 stitches) 9x, 1 DC into the last stitch. Join. (40 DC)

R5: Chain 2. Work 1 DC into the first 4 stitches, (2 DC into the next stitch, 1 DC into each of the next 3 stitches) 9x, 1 DC into the last stitch. Join. (50 DC)

R6: Chain 2. Work 1 DC into the first 5 stitches, (2 DC into the next stitch, 1 DC into each of the next 4 stitches) 9x, 1 DC into the last stitch. Join. (60 DC)

Checkpoint: Stop here, and measure the diameter to ensure the finished beanie will fit correctly. You’ll want your diameter to measure 5 1/2″.

R7: Chain 2 (counts as a DC). Work 1 DC into the 2nd DC, and into each DC around. Join to the top of the beginning chain 2. (60 DC)

R8: Chain 2. Work 2 DC into the same DC, skip 2 DC, (3 DCs into the next DC, skip 2 DC) around. Join. (20 clusters)

R9 – 12: Slip stitch over 1 DC, then slip stitch underneath the next DC into the space created by skipped stitches. Chain 2. Work 2 DC into the same space, skip the next cluster, (3 DC into the next space in between clusters, skip the next cluster) around. Join to the 1st DC in each round except for the last round, join to the beginning chain 2. (20 clusters)

R13: Chain 1, SC in the 1st DC, and in each DC around. Join. (60 SC)

Fasten Off, and Weave in Ends.

Grace Tinley Beanie Video Tutorial, Toddler Size:

Grace Tinley Beanie Written Pattern, Toddler Size: