Poslední Beanie

It’s official, the Poslední Beanie is here! I’ve decided to embrace the additional cold weather that we’ve been having as mother nature tries to thaw things out and actually make spring happen. I’m so ready, but for now, let’s get one last beanie in for the season!

You can read all about the inspiration for this beanie and the yarn that I chose or scroll towards the bottom to find the free pattern.

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The Inspiration

There’s a lot that happens in March. For one it’s my birthday month so that makes it especially fun, but it’s also the month, at least here in Utah that the weather begins to start showing that spring might really be a possibility. That said, it’s also filled with a lot of trickery.

Weather trickery that is. It’ll warm up for several days and all the snow will melt and then wham, a snow storm hits and once again there is several inches of snow on the ground again. Then it warms up again and all the snow melts and then wham! You get the idea.

I love having all the seasons but winter is my least favorite. Other than the part where I can bundle up in cute coats, fun socks, and layers of handmade yarn goodness, I’m really okay without it. I can appreciate all those who enjoy skiing and sledding and other winter sports and honestly, I’m okay if I can be indoors, I just don’t like to be cold.

And as I’ve gotten older it just seems to get worse too. If I get cold it seems like my body doesn’t want to regulate itself back to warm or at least struggles to do so.  I can’t keep myself from shaking and my teeth from chattering. Am I alone on this? Does anyone else relate here? It really is quite annoying and I could do without it.

This year it just seems that spring and winter are having an especially competitive battle. One morning I woke up to find four inches of snow on the ground where there had been none the day before. I decided that it was just time to embrace it. For a while yet there will be a crispness to the air even on the “warm” days. So in the best way that I know how to embrace things , I decided to pull out my yarn and hook and get to work.

I walked into my office/craft room, looked at the yarn on my shelf and the purple squishy goodness on the top left corner of the shelf just begged to be chosen, so down it came. After giving it a couple quick squeezes for good measure I set my mind to deciding what it would become. I knew that I wanted a quick pattern because who really knows how long the chill winter will prevail in the battle for spring.

A beanie! I would make a super squishy, dreamily textured, purple beanie! And so I set off right away because I needed to get this done and done quickly.

It really didn’t take much to decide upon the design. Once I started and worked out a couple kinks I knew that the texture that was being created with the front and back post stitches was the way to go. I’m a texture junkie so it made my heart happy and in no time I had my beanie finished.

Naming it was another story. It always is. This is the hardest part for me. Why? I don’t know. Hopefully it gets easier over time, but until then, I struggle. Then a couple days ago as I was walking William around the house, trying to pass time before lunch, the name hit me. (William is my son who is deafblind you can find a bit more in my about page if you’re interested.)

This would be the last beanie for the season, why not name it such. Immediately following this thought came the thought telling me that this was a really corny idea. Who names their hat The Last Beanie? Well, evidently the answer is me, I do that! I put a spin on it from my days in the Czech Republic though and decided to call it the Poslední Beanie.

It still means Last Beanie, but I think that it looks a sounds a lot cooler, well, except maybe if your Czech and then it might just become random and corny again. That’s okay though. I’m good with being a bit random and corny.

The Yarn

The yarn I used is Yarn Bee Effortless Super Bulky available from Hobby Lobby. I already had this skein in my stash from a few months back, but it was purchased at my local store and there were several different colors to choose from.

It’s made up of 80% acrylic and 20% Alpaca and comes with 111 yards of pure squishiness. I dare you to pick it up and not squeeze it at least once. Better yet, try for just once. Not gonna happen.

The fact that it’s a Super Bulky Size 6 yarn also means that it’s going to work up super fast. And when I say fast, I mean fast. the Poslední Beanie consists of making a band followed by seven rows cinched together at the top, making it a great last minute gift option or a quick personal project.

I should note that due to the alpaca content this yarn does shed, so that may be a deterrent for some. Overall I enjoyed working with this yarn and you shouldn’t be surprised to see it used in future projects.

The Pattern

Difficulty

Advanced Beginner – You will need to feel comfortable working front and back post stitches.

Materials

• Crochet Hook, Size P/Q (15.0 mm) 
• Stitch Marker(s)
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Tape Measure
• Hobby Lobby Yarn Bee, Effortless Super Bulky, Size 6, 80% acrylic, 20% Alpaca, 111 yds/101 m, 6 oz/170 g), Color (A) Wildberry, I used approximately 5 oz/142 g, 90 yds/82 m, (less than 1 skein) (If you want to make it slouchier you will need 2 skeins)

Gauge

Using hook size P/Q (15.0 mm) 5sts and 3 rows in dc = 4″, unblocked 

Finished Measurements

Using hook size P/Q (15.0 mm) hat measures approximately 10 inches (25 cm) across and 9 inches (23 cm) from bottom brim to top (not including pom pom).

Design Notes

• This pattern is written using US crochet terminology.
• The band of the hat is written in turned rows which is then joined together followed by working the body of the hat in joined rounds which are cinched together at the top.
• It may be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning stitch of the round and to move it up as you start each additional round.
• At the end of each round, I will note in parenthesis how many stitches you should have once completed.

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

• BLO – work in the back loop only
• BPdc – back post double crochet
• ch– Chain
• FPdc – front post double crochet
• Rnd(s) – Rounds
• Rows– Rows
• sc– Single crochet
• sl st– Slip stitch
• st(s)– Stitch(s)
• *– Repeat from * to end as instructed

Let’s Make Our Beanie!

Band

Using Color A

Turn and ch1 at the end of each row.

Band

• Ch 7

>Design Tip: In the next row I’m going to tell you to work in the back bar. This is the single bar on the back of the foundation chain. When working in this bar it creates a more finished and professional work on both edges of your work.

>Design Note: You can easily adjust the size of the hat by increasing or decreasing the size of the band. You just want to make sure that you have an even number of rows for the band

• Row 1: Working in the back bars: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each st across (6sts)

>Design Tip: In the rows to follow I’m going to have you work the first and last st through both loops and the middle sts in the BLO. This is another trick that I think makes my work look more professional. In comparison you could work the entire row in the BLO. For fun, try it both ways and see what you think! Do you agree with me or not? Either way it’s your design decision!

• Row 2: Sc in the 1st st, sc BLO for the next 4sts, sc in the last st (6sts)
• Rows 3-30: Repeat Row 2 (6sts for 28 rows)

>Design Note: Band should measure approximately 18.5 inches (47 cm) long by 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall

Connecting the Headband Into a Loop

• Bring the short edges of the band together, matching corners, one on top of the other, making sure that the band is not twisted in any way.

>Design Tip: Now there are several ways to join these two edges. One is to simply sl st both edges together by working through each of the sts using both loops of each st. Below I will share the way that I like to do it and feel that it gives a more seamless join. Do whichever one you prefer.

• Bring the short edges of the band together, matching corners, one on top of the other, making sure that the band is not twisted in any way, ch1, sl st the 1st sts together through all 4 loops (2 from each side), now in the next four sts you will [sl st the edges together in the blo (on both the front and back edges)], sl st the last sts together through all 4 loops (2 from each edge) (6sts)
• Do NOT fasten off.
• Now turn the joined headband so that the seam is on the inside of the hat. Make sure that the right side is facing you. From this point on the right side of your work should always be facing out.

>Design Option: I know that we’ve set out to make a hat, but if you stop here you also have the fun option of a headband!

Body of the Hat

Continuing with Color (A) you’re now going to crochet along the top edge of the band creating a base row for the stitches to follow.

The chains at the beginning of each row DO NOT count as a stitch.

• Rnd 1: Ch 3, dc in the top of each row, sl st to the 1st st (30sts)
• Rnd 2: Ch 2, FPdc in the same st, BPdc in the next st *FPdc in the next st, BPdc in the next st, repeat from * around, sl st to the 1st FPdc (30sts)
• Rnd 3: Ch 2, BPdc in the same st, FPdc in the next st, *BPdc in the next st, FPdc in the next st, repeat from * around, sl st to the 1st BPdc (30sts)
• Rnd 4: Repeat Rnd 2
• Rnd 5: Repeat Rnd 3
• Rnd 6: Repeat Rnd 2
• Rnd 7: Repeat Rnd 3

>Design Option: You may want to try it on your head now. If you want a longer/slouchier hat continue to repeat Rnd 2 and Rnd 3 until a desired length is achieved. If you do want it longer, it’s probably obvious at this point, but you will need another skein.

• Fasten off. Leave a long tail for stitching up the top of your hat.

>Design Note: My hat measures approximately 10 inches (25 cm) wide by 9 inches (23 cm) tall at this point.

Closing Up the Top of Your Hat

• Thread the yarn tail with a tapestry/yarn needle and weave alternately around the very top of each front and back post until the top of the hat can be pulled all the way closed. Once closed add as many additional knotted stitches that you would like to ensure closure and security.
• Now’s also a great time to weave in all the other ends.
• Add the pom pom if desired.

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Looking for more great patterns?

These may be of interest! 1. Ode to Spring Bobble Hat 2. Slouchy Crochet Beanie 3. Braided Bobble Crochet Bag

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