Stargazer Beanie- Free Crochet Pattern

The Stargazer Beanie was a work started with doubts but finished with perseverance. How could that be? you may wonder. Read on for the full gist.

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What I really had in mind for the Stargazer Beanie was a chemo hat. I had pegged this month, October, to make one, as I am always moved by causes. So, since I could not create something in time for the hat not hate campaign, I decided I’d design something for the courageous people experiencing chemotherapy.

I keep telling you all that my creative instincts intrude in my design process. I’m serious! I talked a bit about it here. Just when I was going to wrap up the last few rows of this beanie, I had a mental block. Tried as I might, I could not settle on a way to finish the beanie. Honest, I frogged the last 5 rows more than 3 times before it finally ‘clicked’, and by then I knew it would no longer be for chemo (but that’s not to say you can’t make this for someone going through that).

I had another ‘light bulb’ moment while finishing the top of the beanie. After seaming the top from the wrong side, I placed it standing, and tada! the image I saw was too good to be hidden on the inside. So I unravelled it and seamed it from the right side- and we see the result- Stargazer Beanie.

The naming was another thing I struggled with. So much I had to ask for help on Instagram, but there was a recurring name in my head- Star- I turned it around, slept on it and decided on Stargazer beanie. Of course, I had to ask google what or who a star gazer was. I saw a definition, a lyric and a flower. Oh my, you need to see the Stargazer flower, it is exquisite and I believe this beanie is a beautiful representation of it.

This beanie makes a statement of carefreeness, fun and uniqueness, and EVERYONE- child to adult, male and female can wear it. Why, you could even make it a part of your costume ensemble.

So everyone, that is the true story behind the Stargazer Beanie. Now let’s get hooking… in a bit.

The Yarn

Remember I mentioned up there that I had initially planned for this to be a chemo beanie, so I went for a soft yarn. Himalaya Everyday Worsted and Premier Yarn Deborah Norville Everyday have almost 100% similar characteristics- soft, anti-pilling, somewhat shiny look… I have used both these yarns a lot and they feel just the same. And the gauge is just about right. But while Premier Yarn Deborah Norville Everyday comes in 4oz, Himalaya Everyday Worsted comes in 3.5oz, but I love both yarns so very much.

Check out a few patterns I have used them for:

    

1. Crochet Ear warmer and hand gloves
2. Crochet Men’s Beanie
3. Rustic Fall Headband

NOW, let’s get hooking!

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Stargazer Beanie- Free Crochet Pattern

To fit Head Circumference– width/height

Toddler- 17-18.5/6.5”

Child- 18-19.5/7”

Teen- 19-20.5/7.5

Adult- 21-22.5/7.5

Gauge: 6 rows of HDC x 7 HDC stitches across= 2×2

You’ll need:

• 2 balls worsted weight yarn. (In this pattern, Himalaya Everyday Worsted Anti-pilling; 100g/3.5oz, 165mtrs/180 yds or Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Everyday solids; 115g/40z, 186mtrs/203yds)

– 2 shades of choice- 1 dark, 1 off white

• 4.5 and 5mm hooks
• Tapestry needle

Stitches/Abbreviation

• HDC- half double crochet
• SC- single crochet
• CH- chain
• SL ST- slip stitch
• COL A- Colour A- dark
• COL B- Colour B- off white

 Special stitches

FPDC– Front post double crochet- yarn over, insert hook around the body of the stitch (not in stitch), by going from the front of the stitch- in from the right, and out from the other side of the stitch, yarn over, pull out a loop (3 loops now on hook), *yarn over and pull through 2 loops, repeat * 2 times

FPTC– Front post treble crochet- yarn over twice, insert hook around the body of the stitch (not in stitch), by going from the front of the stitch- in from the right, and out from the other side of the stitch, yarn over, pull out a loop (4 loops now on hook), *yarn over and pull through 2 loops, repeat * 3 times

BPTC spike– Back post treble crochet- (made in stitch 2 rounds below) yarn over twice, insert hook around the body of the stitch (not in stitch), by going from the back side of the stitch- in from the right, and out from the other side of the stitch, yarn over, pull out a loop (4 loops now on hook), *yarn over and pull through 2 loops, repeat * 3 times

SC Spike– make a single crochet in the stitch 2 rows below

Important Tips:

• when changing colours, always make that last slip stitch (the joining) with the colour for the next round.
• when working the spike rows and the edging, even though the pattern says to repeat the instruction around, if you do not end with a spike or a post stitch, that is fine. The important thing is to have the correct number of stitches you began with.

Notes:

• Pattern written in U.S terms
• Ch 1 and Chain 2 do not count as stitches
• Always start the round in the stitch you made the joining
• I should point out that as you make this beanie, you may think it too big at first. But once you close the top, it will be fine.
• The sizing is written with the smallest as the first. For instance, Round 21, 22, 24, 24 ( 1st  number is for toddler, last number is for adult)

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PATTERN

Round 1: with Col A, chain 69, 73, 77, 81 join to 1st st. HDC around (make the HDCs in the back ridge, not into the chain). Join to 1st st.

Rounds 2-6: Ch 1, HDC across. Join to 1st st with Col B

Round 7: Ch 1, (SC in 2, SC spike in next) repeat around. Join to 1st st

Round 8: Ch 1, turn (now working opposite round), SC around. Join to 1st st with Col A.

Rounds 9-14: continue working in normal round. Ch 1, turn. HDC around. Join to 1st st with Col B.

Rounds 15 & 16: repeat rows 7 & 8. Join to 1st st, with Col A

Rounds 17- 19, 20, 22, 22: Ch 1, turn. HDC around. Join to 1st st with Col B.

Edging –with 4.5mm hook:

Take a look at the photo on where to make the BPTCs

Round 20, 21, 23, 23: Ch 2, FPDC in 1st st, (ch 1, skip next st, FPDC in next) repeat around. Join to 1st st.

Round 21, 22, 24, 24: Ch 1, HDC in 1st st, (2HDC in ch 1 space) repeat around. Join to 1st st with Col A.

Round 22, 23, 25, 25: Ch 1, HDC in 1st st, (FPTC in next, HDC in next, BPTC in next, HDC in next) repeat around. Join to 1st st.

Break yarn, weave in tails.

Seaming the top- 

This is done on the Right Side of the beanie. For clarification, we will call the joining points Petals

string needle with 15 inch strand.

1. Divide stitches in 6, place stitch markers at points of joining. You will have some remaining stitches. For instance, 77 stitches / 6= 12 plus remainder. What you’ll do is add those extras to some of the 12 stitches. Then you’ll end up having a mix of 12 & 13 stitches. Leave stitch markers in place throughout.
2. Sew the first petal together by going under the 4 loops
3. Once at the top, join to the top of the second petal. Sew round these two times.
4. Proceed to sewing the rest of the petal. Once you’re done with this, repeat the process from number 1, pairing 2 petals.
5. Once all the petals are sewn, sew round the middle 3 times by going into the stitches with the stitch markers. pass yarn to the wrong side, turn hat inside out and finish off. Turn hat back to the right side, and you’re done.

Enjoy your Stargazer Beanie. And don’t forget to share your photos with us  with #crafthers on Instagram.