Who else is ready to add a dash of frightful fashion to their wardrobe?
SIZE/MEASUREMENTSToddler (12 months - 3yrs) [18" to 19.5" head circumference]
Child/Small Adult [20" to 21.5" head circumference]
MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.75mm (F) & 5.0mm (H)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: black & white
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Tapestry needle
*Matching thread
GAUGE
3 hdc stitches x 2.5 rows = 1"
At the end of round 8, laying flat = 6.25" in diameter
Don’t forget to check your gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
The ch 2 at the beginning of each round counts as 1 hdc.
You slip stitch on the top of the chain 2.
When a round or row mentions “around/across” you will be working that whole sequence from that round/row around the entire piece. (EX: sc in next st, 2sc in next st, around = sc, inc, sc, inc,…)
SPECIAL STITCHES
Half Triple Crochet (htr) - Y/O hook twice, insert hook into stitch & pull up a loop (4 loops remaining), Y/O hook & pull thru 2 loops (3 loops remaining), Y/O hook & pull thru the 3 remaining loops.
Invisible join - this
VIDEO explains how to do this technique.
Other side of the foundation chains - this
VIDEO explains how to do this technique.
** Toddler **
BEANIE starting with black; 5.0mm (H)
Rnd 1: 8hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (8)
Rnd 2: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, *2hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (16)
Rnd 3: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next st, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
Rnd 4: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (32)
Rnd 5: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (40)
Rnd 6: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (48)
Rnd 7: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (56)
Rnd 8: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 27 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 27 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (58)
Rnd 9-16: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2 (58)
Do not F/O, continue on to making the first earflap.
1st EARFLAP with black; 5.0mm (H)
Row 1: ch1, sc in next 10 sts, ch1, turn (10)
Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (10)
Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (8)
Row 5: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (8)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (6)
Row 7: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (4)
Row 8: sc2tog, sc2tog (2)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
2nd EARFLAP with black; 5.0mm (H)
Count to the left 18sts (not including the 10 sts from the first earflap). Attach on the 19th stitch.Repeat rows 1-8 from the first earflap.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends
EDGING with black; 5.0mm (H)
Attach yarn in any st and ch1, sc in each st around; working evenly around each earflap. Remember to mark your round with a stitch marker. Do another round of sc around the entire beanie. Join with an invisible join to the 1st st.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
** Child / Small Adult **
BEANIE starting with black; 5.0mm (H)
Rnd 1: 8hdc in magic ring, sl st into 1st st (8)
Rnd 2: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, *2hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (16)
Rnd 3: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next st, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next st* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (24)
Rnd 4: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (32)
Rnd 5: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (40)
Rnd 6: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (48)
Rnd 7: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (56)
Rnd 8: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 6 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts* repeat from * to * around, sl st on top of ch 2 (64)
Rnd 9: ch2, hdc in same st you sl st, hdc in next 15 sts, *2hdc in next st, hdc in next 15 sts* repeat from * to * around, in the last st change to black, sl st on top of ch 2 (68)
Rnd 10-19: ch2, hdc in each st around, sl st on top of ch 2 (68)
Don’t F/O, continue to make the first earflap.
1st EARFLAP with black; 5.0mm (H)
Row 1: ch1, sc in next 12 sts, ch1, turn (12)
Row 2-3: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (12)
Row 4: sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (10)
Row 5: sc in each st across, ch1, turn (10)
Row 6: sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (8)
Row 7: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (8)
Row 8: sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (6)
Row 9: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn (4)
Row 10: sc2tog, sc2tog (2)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
2nd EARFLAP with black; 5.0mm (H)
Count to the left 23 sts (not including the 12 from the first earflap). Attach the yarn on 24th stitch.Repeat rows 1-10 from the first earflap.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
EDGING with black; 5.0mm (H)
Attach yarn in any stitch and ch1, sc in each st around; working evenly around each earflap. Remember to mark your round with a stitch marker. Do another round of sc around the entire beanie. Join with an invisible join to the 1st st.
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
Note: when you see a + sign it means all those stitches are supposed to be done in that one particular stitch.
LEFT EYE with white; 3.75mm (F)
Rnd 1: ch10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 sts, 3sc in last st, other side of the foundation chains hdc in next st, hdc+dc in next st, dc in next st, htr in next st, dc in next st, dc+hdc in next st, hdc in next st, 2sc in last st (22)
Rnd 2: sc in next 4 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next 5 sts, 2sc in next st, hdc in next st, hdc+dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, htr in next st, dc in next 2 sts, dc+hdc in next st, hdc in next st, 2sc in next st, sc in next st (26)
Rnd 3: sl st in next 9 sts, sc+ch1+hdc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, sl st in next 4 sts (28)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
RIGHT EYE with white; 3.75mm (F)
Rnd 1: ch10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 sts, 3sc in last st, other side of the foundation chains hdc in next st, hdc+dc in next st, dc in next st, htr in next st, dc in next st, dc+hdc in next st, hdc in next st, 2sc in last st (22)
Rnd 2: sc in next 4 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next 5 sts, 2sc in next st, hdc in next st, hdc+dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, htr in next st, dc in next 2 sts, dc+hdc in next st, hdc in next st, 2sc in next st, sc in next st (26)
Rnd 3: sl st in next 13 sts, sc2tog, hdc in next 5 sts, 2sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, hdc+ch1+sc in next st (28)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.
BRAIDS
Cut 18 pieces of yarn (9 for each earflap) about 36 inches long. Fold each bunch in half and push the folded end through an opening in the bottom of each earflap. Pull the unfolded ends through the loop and pull tight. Braid the strands and tie a knot to secure the braid. Complete the second braid the same way.
ASSEMBLE I recommend pinning the pieces before sewing them to ensure you have them in the position you like best before sewing.
(Most people prefer to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I use matching thread). EYES...
toddler: place them slightly slanted between rounds 7 and 11.
child/small adult: place them slightly slanted between rounds 9 and 14.
NOSE...
toddler: using white embroidery floss or yarn, embroider slanted lines between rounds 11 and mid 12.
child/small adult: using white embroidery floss or yarn, embroider slanted lines between rounds mid 13 and 14.
MOUTH...
toddler: using white embroidery floss or yarn, embroider his mouth on round 16.
child/small adult: using white embroidery floss or yarn, embroider his mouth on round 19.
GLOSSARY:
ch/s: chain/s || dc: double crochet || f/o: finish off || hdc: half double crochet || htr: half triple crochet
rnd: round || sc: single crochet || sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || sl st: slip stitch
st/s: stitch/es || y/o: yarn over
Have a nice crochet time!
- Janet
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This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (September 2024). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.
