Halloween is coming up and what does everyone need for Halloween, Frankenstein Beanie's of course! You will want to make one for everyone in the family! Don't forget to share your projects on Ravelry, I would love to see your finished projects!
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Materials:
- Yarn: Medium, Weight 4; Black, Green, White or Grey. Sample is made with Vanna’s Choice (Black, Fern, White and Grey)
- Hooks: H (5.00mm) & K (6.50mm)
- Tapestry Needle, Scissors and Measuring Tape
- Optional: Fiber Fill
Sizing:
- Gauge: 12 Stitches and 10 Rows = 4”x4” (hdc)
- These measurements are approximated, measure head to get accurate sizing needed.
- Sizes Included: 0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 3-10 Years, Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult and Large Adult
Notes:
- Join: When ending the round, you will join with a sl st into the 1st stitch (NOT the Ch 1).
- Chain 1 will NOT count as a stitch
Pattern Key
- St/Sts: Stitch(es)
- Sl St: Slip Stitch
- Ch: Chain
- Hdc: Half Double Crochet
ALL SIZES: (0-3M, 3-6M, 6-12M, 1-2Y, 3-10Y, Teen, Adult and Large Adult)
You Need Your K Hook and Your Color Choice of Yarn.
Make a Magic Ring,
Round 1: Ch 1, 7 sc in loop, join with a sl st in the 1st sc, pull tight. - 7
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 14
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 21
Round 4: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 28
Round 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 35
CONTINUE TO THE SECTION OF THE SIZE YOU ARE MAKING
0-3 Months: (Circumference 13-14” and Height 5 - 5.5”)
Round 6: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st and each st around, join. - 35
Repeat Round 6 until the beanie measures 5 inches tall for a newborn or 5.5 inches tall for a 1-3 months.
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
3-6 Months: (Circumference 15-16” and Height 6”)
Round 6: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 8 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 39
Round 7: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st and each st around, join. - 39
Repeat Round 7 until the beanie measures 6 inches tall. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
6-12 Months: (Circumference 16-18” and Height 6.5”)
Round 6: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 42
Round 7: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st and each st around, join. - 42
Repeat Round 7 until the beanie measures 6.5 inches tall. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
1-2 Years: (Circumference 18-20” and Height 7”)
Round 6: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 42
Round 7: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc next st, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 19 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 45
Round 8: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st and each st around, join. - 45
Repeat Round 8 until the beanie measures 7 inches tall. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Child Size 3-10 Years: (Circumference 19-20” and Height 7.5”)
Round 6: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 42
Round 7: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in the next 5 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 49
Round 8: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st and each st around, join. - 49
Repeat Round 8 until the beanie measures 7.5 inches tall. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Teen, Adult and Large Adult: (Circumference 22-23” and Height 7.5” Teen, 8” Adult and 8.5” Large Adult) Round 6: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 42
Round 7: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in the next 5 sts, *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 49
Round 8: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts; repeat from*, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 56
Round 9: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st and each st around, join. - 56
Repeat Round 9 until the beanie measures 7.5 inches tall for a teen, 8 inches tall for an adult or 8.5 inches tall for a large adult. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Hair
You Need Your Tapestry Needle and Black Yarn
With the tapestry needle, start in the black portion of the beanie and go down skipping two rounds of green, repeat until you have 3 strands. Repeat all the way around his head, skipping 2 stitches in between. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Eyes (Make 2)
You Need Your K Hook and Black and White Yarn
Start with Black Yarn,
Make a Magic Ring,
Round 1: Ch 1, 7 sc in loop, join with a sl st in the 1st sc, pull tight. - 7
Change to White Yarn
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, end with 1 hdc in same st as ch 1, join. - 14
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in same st, 1 sc in next st and each st around, join. - 14
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends, leaving a long tail to sew onto the beanie.
Bolts (Make 2)You Need Your H Hook and Gray Yarn
Make a Magic Ring
Round 1: Ch 1, 5 sc in loop, join with a sl st in the 1st sc, pull tight. - 5
Round 2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, join. - 10
Rounds 3-4: Ch 1, 1 sc in the same st, 1 sc in next st and each st around, join. - 10
Fasten off and weave in any loose ends, leaving a long tail to sew onto the sides of the beanie.
Optional: Stuff the bolts with fiber fill to help them keep their shape.
Stitches
You Need Your Tapestry Needle and Black Yarn
Make a diagonal twice about 1-2 rows underneath the hair, start at the top and go down skipping 4 stitches, then make 2-3 stitches across the diagonal. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
~Ashley
