Posted Pillow Beanie Crochet Pattern
This Posted Pillow Beanie Crochet Pattern is quick & easy to crochet and would make a magical gift for someone for Christmas & the Holidays.
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The Posted Pillow Beanie when finished looks like a pillow. The front post double crochet stitch used creates a nice textured beanie. The beanie is worked in the round.
Skill Level:
Beginner
US Terminology
Materials:
US I or 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
200-450 yds of 4 ply Medium Weight Yarn
Tape Measurer
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
rep = repeat
rem = remaining
dc = double crochet
alt ch 2 = alternate chain 2 or alternate starting chain
fdc = foundation double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
blo = back loop only
flo = front loop only
Notes:
alt ch 2 counts as a dc
fpdc counts as a dc
the beanie is worked in the round
there are 3 sizes to choose from, 5-10 yrs, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Large consecutively
The Posted Pillow Beanie uses the Front Post Double Crochet Stitch. You can find my Left Handed Tutorial of the Front Post Double Stitch on my YouTube Channel.
More of My Left Handed Video Tutorials
Customizing:
If you would like to use more than one color of yarn, change colors every 4 rows and be sure it is the same thickness so it doesn’t bunch or create gaps.
You can also add or subtract the number of rounds to create your perfect height.
Gauge:
US I or 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
12 dc x 8 rows = 4”
*If you do not meet gauge, try going up or down a hook size until you do.
Gauge Swatch:
R1: ch 14, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. turn (12 dc)
R2-R8: ch 3, dc across. (12 dc)
Size Chart
| Size | Width | Height |
| 5-10 yrs | 8” | 8” |
| Teen/Adult Small | 10” | 10” |
| Adult Large | 12” | 12” |
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Posted Pillow Beanie Free Crochet Pattern
R1: fdc 49 (61, 73). To make the beanie round, weave in the ends of the foundation chain. (49, 61, 73 dc)
Optional: ch 49 (61, 73) sl st in 1st ch, ch 3 in same ch, dc in each rem ch around. (49, 61, 73 dc)
Note: If you are using the ch-3 at the beginning of each round, be sure to sl st in top of ch-3 to join before starting the next round.
R2: alt ch 2 or ch 3, *fpdc around the next st, dc in next st, rep from * around. (49, 61, 73 dc)
R3: alt ch 2 or ch 3, *dc in next st, fpdc around next st, rep from * around. (49, 61, 73 dc)
R4: alt ch 2 or ch 3, *fpdc around the next st, dc in next st, rep from * around. (49, 61, 73 dc)
R5-R8: alt ch 2 or ch 3, dc in each rem st around. (49, 61, 73 dc)
R9: alt ch 2 or ch 3, *fpdc around the next st, dc in next st, rep from * around. (49, 61, 73 dc)
R10: alt ch 2 or ch 3, *dc in next st, fpdc around next st, rep from * around. (49, 61, 73 dc)
R11: Rep R9
R12: Rep R10
R13-R16: Rep R5-R8
5-10 yrs, move to Closing Beanie.
Teen/Adult Small
R17-R20: Rep R9-R12
Move to Closing Beanie.
Adult Large
R17-R24: Rep R9-R16
Move to Closing Beanie.
Closing Beanie
Step 1:
After working your last round, line up the front row to the back row
Step 2:
sl st in 1st st, sl st in flo in 1st of the back row, *sl st in blo of the front row, sl st in the flo of the back row, rep from * across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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That’s it! Have created your own version of the Posted Pillow Beanie! I would love to see what you created!
If you are donating this beanie to kids or anywhere else, I would love to hear your story and share it with my community!
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