Faye's Beanie

Faye's Beanie by Amanda Evanson

What is Being Made

Faye's Beanie is an intermediate-level crochet hat pattern designed by Amanda Evanson and published by MNE Crafts. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a fitted beanie suitable for toddlers and children, with guidance for adjusting sizing across different age groups.

Crochet Techniques Used

The pattern employs several fundamental and intermediate crochet techniques to construct the beanie. The crown is worked in continuous rounds, building the hat from the top down. A slip stitch brim finish is incorporated to create a neat, structured edge. The pattern includes special techniques such as secure stitches and half triple crochet stitches, which add textural interest and structural definition to the finished piece.

Tension management is addressed in the pattern hints, with recommendations for adjusting hook size when working the slip stitch brim to ensure stitches remain accessible and the construction remains smooth. For different sizing needs, the pattern suggests using an H hook instead of the specified G hook to create a larger hat suitable for older children when following toddler-sized instructions.

Stitches Used

• Treble Crochet (trc) – used throughout the main body of the hat
• Slip Stitch – used to join rounds and create the finished brim edge
• Single Crochet (sc) – incorporated in the secure stitch technique
• Half Triple Crochet (half fptrc) – a special stitch variation used for textural elements
• Secure Stitches (secure st) – a custom stitch combining single crochet techniques with specific placement rules for the first, middle, and final stitches

Materials and Tools

The beanie is worked with Caron Simply Soft yarn in the Party colorway. A size G crochet hook is the primary tool specified for standard sizing. For larger versions, a size H hook is recommended. The pattern provides a gauge of 4 rounds and 9 treble crochets equaling 2.5 inches, which is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions.