Welcome to my crochet train track beanie pattern. This is what the finished train track beanie will look like.
I make beanies for a charity group, and I designed this beanie to give to little boys. Next week I’ll give you some suggestions on decorating the beanies.
There’s also a video tutorial for this pattern available on my YouTube channel at crochet train track beanie tutorial.
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This pattern will be using US terminology. If you want to view the UK version, go to crochet train track beanie pattern (UK version).
Crochet Train Track Beanie Pattern
Abbreviations
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
Materials Used
- I used Blue, Green and Grey 10 ply yarn which is Worsted in the US and Aran in the UK.
- A crochet hook, I used a 5.5mm hook but I have tight tension.
- A darning needle to weave in ends.
- Scissors.
Size
To Fit Toddler 1-3 Years
Beanie circumference 46cm or 18”
Beanie length 18cm or 7”
After row 5
Beanie circumference 35.5cm or 14”
Beanie length 7.5cm or 3”
Gauge
9 stitches and 5 rows = 7.5 cm square or 3” square in dc.
To Make Beanie Bigger
Add another row of increases after row 5. 2 ch, work 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in following st, (1 dc in each of next 5 sts, 2 dc in following st) repeat to end of row. Join with a sl st in top of 1st st.
If beanie needs to be longer, add a row 6 with green before rows 14 and 15.
Beanie
Using blue make a magic loop. You could work 4 chain and join with a sl st if you prefer.
Note: The chain at the beginning of each row doesn’t count as a stitch. You join in the top of the 1st stitch not the chain.
Row 1: 2 ch, work 16 dc in circle. Pull circle tight and join with a sl st in top of 1st st. (16 sts)
Row 2: 2 ch, work 1 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in next st, (1 dc in following st, 2 dc in next st) repeat to end of row. Join with a sl st in top of 1st st. (24 sts)
Row 3: 2 ch, work 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in following st, (1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in following st) repeat to end of row. Join with a sl st in top of 1st st. (32 sts)
Row 4: 2 ch, work 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in following st, (1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in following st) repeat to end of row. Join with a sl st in top of 1st st. (40 sts)
Row 5: 2 ch, work 1 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in following st, (1 dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in following st) repeat to end of row. Join with a sl st in top of 1st st. (48 sts)
Rows 6-8: 2 ch, work 1 dc in same st as join, 1 sc in back loop only of next st, (1 dc in next st, 1 sc in back loop only of following st) repeat to end of row. Join with a sl st in top of 1st st. (48 sts)
Change to green and fasten off the blue.
Row 9-10: 2 ch, work 1 dc in same st as join, 1 sc in back loop only of next st, (1 dc in next st, 1 sc in back loop only of following st) repeat to end of row. Join with a sl st in top of 1st st. (48 sts)
Change to grey but leave the green attached.
Row 11: 1 ch, work 1 sc in same st as join, 1 sc in each st to end. Join with a sl st in top of 1st st. (48 sts)
Row 12: 2 ch, change to green and work 1 dc in same st as join and 1 dc in next to, change to grey and work 1 dc in following st, (change to green and work 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, change to grey and work 1 dc in following st) repeat to end of row. Join with a sl st in top of 1st st.
Row 13: Using grey work 1 ch, 1 sc in same st as join, 1 sc in each st to end. Join with a sl st in top of 1st st. Fasten off the grey and continue working with the green.
Row 14: 1 ch, work 1 sc in same st as join, 1 sc in each st to end. Join with a sl st in top of 1st st.
Row 15: 1 ch, work 1 reverse sc (crab stitch) in each st. Fasten off.
To Make Up
Weave in ends. Decorate the beanie if desired.
And there’s the finished train track beanie. I hope you’ve enjoyed the pattern. Next week I’ll be showing some ideas for decorating the beanie.
Have a look at some of my other patterns, including the crochet shawl, the baby blanket with centre panel and the wall hanging.
