Among the Pines Beanie

Grab your favorite worsted yarn and 6mm hook and make stunning beanies for the whole family! This pine tree beanie comes in 7 sizes so you can really customize them. It is a fitted beanie and I think you’ll really love the stitch pattern. I had more testers for this pattern than ever before and it was great to have so much support for the pattern right out of the gate!

I made a dishcloth for my mother-in-law this summer using a new to me stitch method and it was so fun! I knew I wanted to use the method for a design this season and the Among the Pines Beanie came to fruition! My first design idea had a really cute leaf pattern on it, but the lighter yarn made it look to springtime, so I scratched that and started over with some little pine trees. I chose Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch in two colors for my beanies. I love making hats to match with my kids. This yarn is a great basic acrylic and I like the colors available at my local Joann’s.

Let’s dive in a bit: you’ll need between 125 and 200 yards of worsted weight yarn. I find the Lion Brand Basic Stitch that I used to be a true worsted, not too thick or thin. Hook size ranges from 5mm to 6mm. I tend to tight tension and many of my testers met gauge with smaller hooks. You need other basic supplies like a measuring tape, tapestry needle, and scissors.

This pine tree beanie is an intermediate pattern. The cable stitches require some experience, but the PDF in my pattern shops has 3 pages of photo tutorial to help you along as well as a chart if you need more help. Look through the full written pattern below and see how that looks to you, then head over and get the PDF if you need it!

Okay let’s get to it!

Supplies

• 125-175 yards worsted (CYC 4) yarn, samples: Lion Brand Basic Stitch
• crochet hook US size J (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge, most testers used 5 mm
• tapestry sewing needle
• scissors and measuring tape/gauge ruler
• pom and button to make the pom removable (optional)

Stitches (US Terms)

ch = chain

st/sts = stitch/stitches

BLO = back loop only

sk = skip

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

hdc = half double crochet

sc 2 tog = single crochet two stitches together

Special Stitches

FPtr = Front Post treble crochet:

yo twice, insert hook right to left around the post of the indicated stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through two loops on hook, yo, pull through two loops on hook, yo, pull through two remaining loops on hook

FPhdc = Front Post half-double crochet:

yo, insert hook right to left around the post of the indicated stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through all three loops on hook

FPtr 2 tog = Front Post treble crochet two together:

yo twice, insert hook right to left around the post of the indicated stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through two loops on hook, yo, pull through two loops on hook, yo twice, insert hook right to left around the post of the next indicated stitch, pull up a loop, yo, pull through two loops on hook, yo, pull through two loops on hook, yo, pull through 3 remaining loops on hook

When making each of these stitches, you will be leaving a stitch unworked behind.

Gauge

The gauge instructions for this pattern are created to help you practice the stitches in addition to selecting the right hook size. If you have experience with this type of post stitch, you could find the right hook size with the 1 in swatch.

1 in by 1 in swatch = 4 rows and 4 sts of sc BLO

4 in by 4 in swatch = 12 rows and 13 sts

Row 1: Ch 20, hdc 3rd st from hook and each across, turn.[18 hdc]

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc each st across, turn.[18 hdc]

Row 3: Ch 1, hdc first 3 sts, *FPtr next st 2 rows below, hdc next 4 sts, repeat from * across, turn.[15 hdc, 3 FPtr]

Row 4: Repeat row 2

Row 5: Repeat row 3

Row 6: Repeat row 2

Row 7: Ch 1, hdc first 3 sts, *FPtr 2 tog 3 rows below, 2 sts back and 2 sts forward, hdc next 4 sts, repeat from * across, turn.[15 hdc, 3 FPtr]

Row 8: Repeat row 2

Row 9: Repeat row 3

Row 10: Repeat row 2

Row 11: Repeat row 7

Row 12: Repeat row 2

Notes

• Sizes are marked with commas, and stitch counts are marked at the end of each row in brackets [infant, baby, toddler, child ] / [teen, adult med, adult large]
• Hat brim is worked in rows, body and top are worked in the round.
• It may be helpful to mark the stitches where you will be working the FPtr 2 tog stitch. Use the chart on page 10 and mark the hdc stitches as you go.
• Finished hat circumference: approximately infant 11 in, baby 14 inches, toddler 17 inches, child 18 inches, teen 19 inches, medium 21 inches, large 22 inches

Written Instructions

Infant, Baby (6-12 months), Toddler (1-3 yrs), Child

Hat Brim:

Row 1: Ch 7, turn. Sc 2nd st from hook and each st, turn. [6 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc BLO each st until last, sc last, turn. [5 sc BLO, 1 sc]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc first st, sc BLO each remaining st, turn. [1 sc, 5 sc BLO]

Rows 4-42, 54, 66, 72 : Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively. Sl st the last row to the first row. Turn seam inwards to complete hat body.

Hat Body

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in the end of each row around, sl st to join. [42, 54, 66, 72 sc]

Round 2: Ch 1, hdc each st around, sl st to join. [42, 54, 66, 72 hdc]

Round 3: Repeat Round 2

Round 4: Ch 1, hdc first 2 sts, *FPtr next st two rows below, hdc next 5 sts, repeat from *around until last 4, FPtr next st two rows below, hdc remaining 3 sts, sl st to first hdc to join. [7, 9, 11, 12 FPtr, 35, 45, 55, 60 hdc]

Round 5: Ch 1, hdc first 2 sts, *FPhdc next st, hdc next 5 sts, repeat from * around until last 4 sts, FPhdc next st, hdc remaining 3 sts, sl st to first hdc to join. [ 7, 9, 11, 12 FPhdc, 35, 45, 55, 60 hdc]

Round 6: Ch 1, hdc first 2 sts, *FPtr 2 tog 3 rows below two sts back and two sts forward, hdc next 5 sts, repeat from * until last 4 sts, FPtr 2 tog 3 rows below two sts back and two sts forward, hdc last 3 sts, sl st to first hdc to join. [ 7, 9, 11, 12 FPtr 2 tog, 35, 45, 55, 60 hdc]

Round 7: Ch 1, hdc first 2 sts, *FPhdc next st, hdc next 5 sts, repeat from * around until last 4 sts, FPhdc next st, hdc remaining 3 sts, sl st to first hdc to join. [ 7, 9, 11, 12 FPhdc, 35, 45, 55, 60 hdc]

Round 8: Repeat round 6

Round 9: Repeat round 7

Infant:

Round 10: Ch 1, sc first 4 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 4 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [28 sc, 7 sc 2 tog]

Round 11: Ch 1, sc first 3 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 3 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [21 sc, 7 sc 2 tog]

Round 12: Ch 1, sc first 2 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 2 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [14 sc, 7,sc 2 tog]

Round 13: Ch 1, sc first st, *sc 2 tog, sc next st, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [7 sc, 7 sc 2 tog]

Round 14: Ch 1, sc 2 tog around, sl st to join.[ 7 sc 2 tog] Fasten off. Use tapestry needle to weave through stitches of Round 14 to close hat top. If desired, use end at top to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Baby:

Round 10: Ch 1, sc each st around, sl st to first sc to join.

Round 11: Repeat round 10

Round 12: Ch 1, sc first 4 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 4 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join.[ 36 sc, 9 sc 2 tog]

Round 13: Ch 1, sc first 3 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 3 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join.[27 sc, 9 sc 2 tog]

Round 14: Ch 1, sc first 2 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 2 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join.[18 sc, 9 sc 2 tog]

Round 15: Ch 1, sc first st, *sc 2 tog, sc next st, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join.[9 sc, 9 sc 2 tog]

Round 16: Ch 1, sc 2 tog around, sl st to join. [9 sc 2 tog] Fasten off. Use tapestry needle to weave through stitches of Round 16 to close hat top. If desired, use end at top to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Toddler:

Round 10: Ch 1, sc each st around, sl st to first sc to join.

Round 11-12: Repeat round 10

Round 13: Ch 1, sc first 4 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 4 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join.[44 sc, 11 sc 2 tog]

Round 14: Ch 1, sc first 3 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 3 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [33 sc, 11 sc 2 tog]

Round 15: Ch 1, sc first 2 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 2 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [22 sc, 11 sc 2 tog]

Round 16: Ch 1, sc first st, *sc 2 tog, sc next st, repeat from *around, sl st to join. [12 sc, 11 sc 2 tog]

Round 17: Ch 1, *sc 2 tog, sc next st, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog. [7 sc, 8 sc 2 tog]

Round 18: Ch 1, sc 2 tog around, sk last st, sl st to join. [7 sc 2 tog] Fasten off. Use tapestry needle to weave through stitches of Round 18 to close hat top. If desired, use end at top to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Child:

Round 10: Ch 1, sc each st around, sl st to first sc to join.

Round 11-13: Repeat round 10

Round 14: Ch 1, sc first 4 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 4 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [48 sc, 12 sc 2 tog]

Round 15: Ch 1, sc first 3 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 3 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [36 sc, 12 sc 2 tog]

Round 16: Ch 1, sc first 2 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 2 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [24 sc, 12 sc 2 tog]

Round 17: Ch 1, sc first st, *sc 2 tog, sc next st, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [12 sc, 12 sc 2 tog]

Round 18: Ch 1, sc first st, *sc 2 tog, sc next st, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [8 sc, 8 sc 2 tog]

Round 19: Ch 1, sc 2 tog around, sl st to join. [8 sc 2 tog] Fasten off. Use tapestry needle to weave through stitches of Round 19 to close hat top. If desired, use end at top to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

I like the Lion Brand Basic Stitch for this pattern. It has great stitch definition which you really want for this pattern. I think it’s very comfortable to wear as well and has decent stretch for an acrylic yarn. Go check out the colors they have right now!

Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large

Hat Brim:

Row 1: Ch 11, turn. Sc 2nd st from hook and each st, turn. [10 sc]

Row 2: Ch 1, sc BLO each st until last, sc last, turn. [9 sc BLO, 1 sc]

Row 3: Ch 1, sc first st, sc BLO each remaining st, turn. [1 sc, 9 sc BLO]

Rows 4-78 (84, 90) : Repeat rows 2 and 3 respectively. Sl st the last row to the first row. Turn seam inwards to complete hat body.

Hat Body:

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in the end of each row around, sl st to join. [78, 84, 90 sc]

Rounds 2-4: Ch 1, hdc each st around, sl st to join. [78, 84, 90 hdc]

Repeat Round 2

Round 5: Ch 1, hdc first 2 sts, *FPtr next st two rows below, hdc next 5 sts, repeat from *around until last 4, FPtr next st two rows below, hdc remaining 3 sts, sl st to first hdc to join. [13, 14, 15 FPtr, 65, 70, 75 hdc]

Round 6: Ch 1, hdc first 2 sts, *FPhdc next st, hdc next 5 sts, repeat from * around until last 4 sts, FPhdc next st, hdc remaining 3 sts, sl st to first hdc to join. [13, 14, 15 FPhdc, 65, 70, 75 hdc]

Round 7: Ch 1, hdc first 2 sts, *FPtr 2 tog 3 rows below two sts back and two sts forward, hdc next 5 sts, repeat from * around. [13, 14, 15 FPtr 2 tog, 65, 70, 75 hdc]

Round 8: Ch 1, hdc first 2 sts, *FPhdc next st, hdc next 5 sts, repeat from * around until last 4 sts, FPhdc next st, hdc remaining 3 sts, sl st to first hdc join. [13, 14, 15 FPhdc, 65, 70, 75 hdc]

Round 9: Repeat round 7

Round 10: Repeat round 8

Round 11: Ch 1, sc each st around, sl st to first sc to join.

Rounds 12-14: Repeat round 11

Teen/Adult small

Round 15: Ch 1, sc first 11 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 11 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [66 sc, 6 sc 2 tog]

Round 16: Ch 1, sc first 4 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 4 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [48 sc, 12 sc 2 tog]

Round 17: Ch 1, sc first 3 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 3 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [36 sc, 12 sc 2 tog]

Round 18: Ch 1, sc first 2 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 2 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [24 sc, 12 sc 2 tog]

Round 19: Ch 1, sc first st, *sc 2 tog, sc next st, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [12 sc, 12 sc 2 tog]

Round 20: Ch 1, sc first st, *sc 2 tog, sc next st, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [8 sc, 8 sc 2 tog]

Round 21: Ch 1, sc 2 tog around, sl st to join. [8 sc 2 tog] Fasten off. Use tapestry needle to weave through stitches of Round 21 to close hat top. If desired, use end at top to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Adult Medium

Round 15: Repeat round 11

Round 16: Ch 1, sc first 10 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 10 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [70 sc, 7 sc 2 tog]

Round 17: Ch 1, sc first 5 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 5 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join.[55 sc, 11 sc 2 tog]

Round 18: Ch 1, sc first 4 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 4 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join.[44 sc, 11 sc 2 tog]

Round 19: Ch 1, sc first 3 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 3 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [33 sc, 11 sc 2 tog]

Round 20: Ch 1, sc first 2 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 2 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [22 sc, 11 sc 2 tog]

Round 21: Ch 1, sc first st, *sc 2 tog, sc next st, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [11 sc, 11 sc 2 tog]

Round 22: Ch 1, sc first st, *sc 2 tog, sc next st, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [8 sc, 7 sc 2 tog]

Round 23: Ch 1, sc 2 tog around, until last, sk last st, sl st to join. [7 sc 2 tog] Fasten off. Use tapestry needle to weave through stitches of Round 23 to close hat top. If desired, use end at top to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.

Adult Large

Rounds 15-16: Repeat round 11

Round 17: Ch 1, sc first 8 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 8 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [72 sc, 9 sc 2 tog]

Round 18: Ch 1, sc first 7 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 7 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [63 sc, 9 sc 2 tog]

Round 19: Ch 1, sc first 4 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 4 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [48 sc, 12 sc 2 tog]

Round 20: Ch 1, sc first 3 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 3 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [36 sc, 12 sc 2 tog]

Round 21: Ch 1, sc first 2 sts, *sc 2 tog, sc next 2 sts, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [24 sc, 12 sc 2 tog]

Round 22: Ch 1, sc first st, *sc 2 tog, sc next st, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [12 sc, 12 sc 2 tog]

Round 23: Ch 1, sc first st, *sc 2 tog, sc next st, repeat from *around until last 2 sts, sc 2 tog, sl st to join. [8 sc, 8 sc 2 tog]

Round 24: Ch 1, sc 2 tog around, sl st to join. [8 sc 2 tog] Fasten off. Use tapestry needle to weave through stitches of Round 24 to close hat top. If desired, use end at top to attach button inside the hat, then attach removable pom to button on the top.