Everyday Bean Beanie

Everyday Bean Beanie by Nicole Riley

What Is Being Made

The Everyday Bean Beanie is a beginner-friendly crochet hat designed by Nicole Riley. This cozy headwear piece features a classic beanie silhouette with a finished diameter of 9.5 inches and a height of 8 inches, making it a versatile accessory suitable for everyday wear. The pattern includes the option to embellish the crown with a faux fur pom-pom for added texture and visual interest.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for beginners, focusing on building a structured, fitted hat through circular construction. The design utilizes front post double crochet stitches to create textured surface detail, which adds visual dimension to the finished beanie. The primary construction method involves working in continuous rounds to form the crown and body of the hat, allowing for seamless integration of the textured stitch pattern throughout the piece.

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – Foundation stitch for starting the pattern
• Slip stitch (sl st) – Used for joining rounds and securing stitches
• Double crochet (dc) – Primary structural stitch forming the base fabric
• Front post double crochet (FPDC) – Creates texture by working around the post of previous stitches rather than into the top loops, producing the distinctive raised pattern
• Bean stitch – A specialty stitch unique to this pattern, created by working 1 double crochet followed by three yarn-over loops worked around the same stitch, then pulling through multiple loops simultaneously to create a clustered, textured effect

Materials and Tools

The Everyday Bean Beanie is designed to be worked with chunky weight yarn, specifically using Izaac Mizrahi Craft by Premier Yarns in the color Regis. One skein is sufficient to complete the project, though the pattern will not use the entire skein. A 6.0mm crochet hook is required for proper gauge and fabric drape. Additional tools include scissors for cutting yarn and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends. An optional faux fur pom-pom can be attached to the crown for decorative finishing.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 4 double crochet stitches by 2 rounds equaling 1 square inch. Maintaining this gauge is essential for achieving the intended finished dimensions and proper fit of the beanie.