This is perfect for the big and little guys to keep all of their important info or collectibles in so it’s all in one place and ready to go when they go back to school.
This great accessory makes it so much easier to take your water with you anywhere. Just clip it to your purse, diaper bag, belt loop, anywhere really and go! Tested and approved for long shopping trips and even longer checkout lines!
Keep reading glasses or sunglasses within easy reach as they head out the door on the way to school. This is perfect for the little ones and a great gift idea for teachers.
If you love to do the Cable Stitch or you would love to learn how, then my Jimmy Beanie is the perfect crochet pattern for you! This pattern is named after my hubby Jim, but it is also a perfect Unisex Beanie.
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Information Needed to Crochet the Jimmy Beanie
Materials: US H or 5 mm Crochet Hook
US I or 5.5 mm Crochet Hook 75-200 yds of #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn Scissors Tapestry Needle Stitch Marker
Abbreviations/Stitches Used: ch = chain st = stitch(es) sc = single crochet dc = double crochet fpdc = front post double crochet
bpdc = back post double crochet fptrc = front post triple crochet
alt ch 2 = alternate ch 2 or alternate turning chain
dc2tog = double crochet 2 together
sk = skip
rep = repeat
SM = Stitch Marker
Special Stitches:
Double Crochet 2 Together – decreasing 2 dc into 1 dc Alternate Chain 2 – takes the place of a double crochet and creates a nice closed stitch
Front Post Double Crochet – double crochet going around the front post of the dc in the previous row. Back Post Double Crochet – double crochet going around the back post of the dc in the previous row.. Front Post Triple Crochet
* YO twice, Insert hook behind post indicated st
* YO, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook)
* YO, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook)
* YO, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook)
* YO, pull through last 2 loops on hook
Left Hand Video Tutorials: Right Hand Video Tutorials:
Notes: ch 3 counts as a dc
alt ch 2 counts as a dc
the beanie is worked in the round
the beanie the invisible join in the round
place a SM in 1st st of each round of beanie
Special Notes: st count is a multiple of 12
2-4 yrs, 5-10 yrs, Teen, Sm Adult, Large Adult consecutively
Hat Band Circumference: 16” (17” 19” 20” 21”)
Gauge: US I or 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
16 dc x 8 rows = 4”
Gauge Swatch: R1: ch 18, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc across. (16 dc) R2-R8: ch 3, dc across. (16 dc)
Size Chart
Size
Height
Circumference
Crown Width
2 years – 4 years
6.5” – 6.75”
16” -17”
5” – 5.5”
5 years – 10 years
6.75” – 7.5”
17” – 19”
5.5” – 6”
Teenager
7.5” – 8”
19” – 20”
6” – 6.25”
Small Adult
8” – 8.5”
20” – 21”
6.25” – 6.75”
Large Adult
9” – 9.5”
21” – 22”
6.75” – 7”
Jimmy Beanie Crochet Pattern
Band
2-4 yr, 5-10 yr, Teen, Sm & Large Adult
Using H or 5 mm Hook **Note: be sure to place SM in 1st st of each round**
R1: fdc 60 (60, 60, 72, 84) Do NOT join.
R2: dc in 1st st, fpdc in the next st *dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st* rep from * around. Do NOT join. (60, 60, 60, 72, 84) st
2-4 yrs
R3-R4: dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc. (60, 60, 60, 72, 84) st
Remaining Sizes
R3-R5: dc in each dc and fpdc in each fpdc. (60, 60, 60, 72, 84) st
Do not fasten off
Beanie
Switch to I or 5.5 mm Crochet Hook **Note: be sure to place SM in 1st st of each round**
Place a SM in 1st st of each round of beanie.
R1-R2: dc in each st around. (60, 60, 72, 84) dc
R3: fpdc in next 2 st, dc in next 2 st, sk 2 st, fptrc in the next 2 st, fptrc in 2 sk st, dc in next 2 st. *fpdc in next 4 st. dc in next 2 st, skip 2 st, fptrc in the next 2 st, fptrc in 2 sk st. dc in next 2 st. rep from * around until last 2 st. fpdc in last 2 st.. (60, 60, 72, 84) st
R4: fpdc in next 2 st, dc in next 2 st, fpdc in next 4 st, dc in next 2 st. *fpdc in next 4 st, dc in next 2 st. rep from * around until last 2 st. fpdc in last 2 st. (60, 60, 60, 72, 84) st
rep R3-R4 ending with R7 until beanie measures 6.5” 7” 7” 7.5” 8” or until you reach your desired height.
Crown
R1: fpdc in next 2 st, dc2tog, sk 2 st, fptrc in the next 2 st, fptrc in 2 sk st, dc2tog. *fpdc in next 4 st. dc2tog, skip 2 st, fptrc in the next 2 st, fptrc in 2 sk st. dc2tog next 2 st. rep from * around until last 2 st. fpdc in last 2 st.. (48, 48, 48, 60, 72) st
R2: fpdc in next 2 st, dc in next st, fpdc in next 4 st, dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st, dc in next st. rep from * until last 2 st. pdc2tog, rep from * around. (48, 48, 48, 60, 72) st
R3: dc2tog, *dc in the next st, skip 2 st, fptrc in the next 2 st, fptrc in 2 sk st, dc in the next st, dc2tog twice. rep from * around until last 2 st. dc2tog. sl st in 1st st to join. (38, 38, 38, 50, 62) st
Do NOT fasten off.
Leave a long tail, weave the crown closed.
**If you are wanting a Messy Bun Hat instead of a Beanie, do NOT use a long tail to weave in the ends. The beanie can be left open here to make a Messy Bun Hat.**
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sewing Crown Closed
Step 1: Using your long tail of yarn, weave yarn in each st around the top of the beanie. Step 2:
Once you have come back to where you started, pull the yarn tight to close the crown. Fasten off and weave in ends.
That’s it! You have made your own version of the Jimmy Beanie!
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