Frankenstein Beanies

Halloween is coming sorta soon (which happens to be my favorite holiday) so, lately, I've been trying to come up with ideas for the holiday. Well, I found a beanie pattern for this iconic Halloween character, Frankenstein....

 (Look at my post Diaper Cover Patterns for more about my diaper covers)

Beanies 

(originally found pattern here, edited & created more sizes)

(I always turn my beanies inside out after completing, to use that side as the “right side”, because I feel it always comes out looking better on that side)

***Note on my beanie patterns: I've realized that I had learned the DC stitch wrong, so my beanie pattern was done to the scale of my wrong stitch instead (which is really a long-DC stitch). So, you might want to do long-DC stitches, OR add a row or two to the bottom of the beanie. Also, my "Chain 2" NEVER counts as a DC in any of my patterns.***

(Every pattern that I currently have available to download is in Word format and is downloadable on my Scribd. If I do not have a pattern there, then I do not have a downloadable version of it. Please do not e-mail me with requests of patterns, as I most likely will not even check my e-mail. I apologize for this but I have a full-time job now and no longer keep up with the pattern requests. Thanks, and here is the link to my Scribd: https://www.scribd.com/ashley_holden_14)

Stitch Abbreviations:

CH= Chain

SC= Single Crochet

DC= Double Crochet

SL ST= Slip Stitch

ST= Stitch(es)

You will need size 4 Worsted weight yarn in Black, Green, White, & Grey (I used I love This Yarn in Black, Mid; Green, & White. And, Lion Brand Vanna's Choice in Heather Grey). I usually use the size H hook on everything, but I also work my stitches pretty tightly. (Just remember that changes hook changes the size of your work)

Start in Black and change to Green where indicated.

Size: 0-3 Months
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2

Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
(Each time you CH 1 in Round 4 you should skip the next stitch of that previous round, this will be where you do drop stitches to make the hairlines. And, I compressed the instructions, so if it says 3 HDC....it means HDC in the next 3 stitches.)
Round 4: 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH1, 2 HDC,  join, chain 2
Round 5 (in Green): (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (each time you come to a "CH 1" space, work as drop stitches in the skipped stitch from the previous round) (44 DC)
Rounds 6-10 (in Green): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Size: 3-6 Months
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
(Each time you CH 1 in Round 5 you should skip the next stitch of that previous round, this will be where you do drop stitches to make the hairlines. And, I compressed the instructions, so if it says 3 HDC....it means HDC in the next 3 stitches.)
Round 5: 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH1, 1 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 1 HDC, join, chain 2
Round 6 (in Green): (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (each time you come to a "CH 1" space, work as drop stitches in the skipped stitch from the previous round) (48 DC)
Rounds 7-11 (in Green): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Size: 6-9 Months
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
(Each time you CH 1 in Round 6 you should skip the next stitch of that previous round, this will be where you do drop stitches to make the hairlines. And, I compressed the instructions, so if it says 3 HDC....it means HDC in the next 3 stitches.)
Round 6: 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, join, chain 2
Round 7 (in Green): (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (each time you come to a "CH 1" space, work as drop stitches in the skipped stitch from the previous round) (52 DC)
Rounds 8-12 (in Green): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Size: 9-12 Months
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
(Each time you CH 1 in Round 7 you should skip the next stitch of that previous round, this will be where you do drop stitches to make the hairlines. And, I compressed the instructions, so if it says 3 HDC....it means HDC in the next 3 stitches.)
Round 7: 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, join, chain 2
Round 8 (in Green): (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (each time you come to a "CH 1" space, work as drop stitches in the skipped stitch from the previous round) (56 DC)
Rounds 9-13 (in Green): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Size: Toddler (appx. ages 12 month – 3 years)
Chain 6, join to form ring, chian 2

Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
(Each time you CH 1 in Round 8 you should skip the next stitch of that previous round, this will be where you do drop stitches to make the hairlines. And, I compressed the instructions, so if it says 3 HDC....it means HDC in the next 3 stitches.)
Round 8: 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, join, chain 2
Round 9 (in Green): (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (each time you come to a "CH 1" space, work as drop stitches in the skipped stitch from the previous round) (60 DC)
Rounds 10-12 (in Green): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Size: Preschooler (appx. ages 3-7)
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
(Each time you CH 1 in Round 8 you should skip the next stitch of that previous round, this will be where you do drop stitches to make the hairlines. And, I compressed the instructions, so if it says 3 HDC....it means HDC in the next 3 stitches.)
Round 8: 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, join, chain 2
Round 9 (in Green): (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (each time you come to a "CH 1" space, workas drop stitches in the skipped stitch from the previous round) (60 DC)
Rounds 10-14 (in Green): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Size: Child (appx. ages 8-12)
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
(Each time you CH 1 in Round 9 you should skip the next stitch of that previous round, this will be where you do drop stitches to make the hairlines. And, I compressed the instructions, so if it says 3 HDC....it means HDC in the next 3 stitches.)
Round 9: 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, join, chain 2
Round 10 (in Green): (DC in first 14, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (each time you come to a "CH 1" space, work as drop stitches in the skipped stitch from the previous round) (64 DC)
Rounds 11-15 (in Green): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Size: Teen/Adult (appx. ages 13 & Up)
Chain 6, join to form ring, chain 2
Round 1: 11 DC in ring, join to first DC, chain 2 (11 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: (DC in first, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: (DC in first 2, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: (DC in first 10, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6: (DC in first 11, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: (DC in first 12, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: (DC in first 13, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: (DC in first 14, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
(Each time you CH 1 in Round 10 you should skip the next stitch of that previous round, this will be where you do drop stitches to make the hairlines. And, I compressed the instructions, so if it says 3 HDC....it means HDC in the next 3 stitches.)
Round 10: 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 4 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, CH 1, 2 HDC, CH 1, 3 HDC, join, chain 2
Round 11 (in Green): (DC in first 15, 2 DC in next) repeat around, join, chain 2 (each time you come to a "CH 1" space, work as drop stitches in the skipped stitch from the previous round) (68 DC)
Round 12-16 (in Green): DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Finish off. (Start on Earflap 1, if doing Earflaps/Ties. If doing a border in a contrasting color, start at Edging/Border section here. OR, if you want it one solid color, just weave in ends)

Earflaps
(be sure to pick the right one for your size beanie)

Earflaps for 0-3 Months - Preschooler

Starting at where you finished off your beanie, skip the right amount of stitches for your size beanie and start Earflap 1 in next stitch. Skip 6 stitches for 0-3 Months size, skip 7 for 3-6 Months size, skip 8 for 6-9 Months size, skip 9 for 9-12 Months size, & skip 10 for Toddler/Preschooler sizes.

Earflap 1:
Row 1: Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (8 ST)
Row 3: SC across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (6 ST)
Row 5: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (4 ST)
Row 7: SC across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, (If you are doing braided ties: at this point chain 4, turn, and sl st to last stitch. Finish off here & start Earflap 2) chain 1, turn (2 ST)
Row 9: SC decrease (1 ST)
Finish off. Start on Earflap 2.

Starting at other side of Earflap 1 (where you put your last stitch from Row 1), skip the right amount of stitches and start Earflap 2 in next stitch. Skip 12 stitches for 0-3 Months size, skip 14 for 3-6 Months size, skip 16 for 6-9 Months size, skip 18 for 9-12 Months size, & skip 20 for Toddler/Preschooler sizes.

Earflap 2:
Row 1: Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (8 ST)
Row 3: SC across, chain 1, turn (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (6 ST)
Row 5: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (4 ST)
Row 7: SC across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, (If you are doing braided ties: at this point chain 4, turn, and sl st to last stitch. Finish off here) chain 1, turn (2 ST)
Row 9: SC decrease (1 ST)
Do NOT Finish off, start your Edging/Border here using the same yarn first


Earflaps for Child - Adult

Starting at where you finished off your beanie, skip the right amount of stitches for your beanie size and start Earflap 1 in next stitch. Skip 10 stitches for Child size, & skip 11 for Teen/Adult size.

Earflap 1:
Row 1: Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (10 ST)
Row 3: SC across, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (8 ST)
Row 5: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (6 ST)
Row 7: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (4 ST)
Row 9: SC across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, (If you are doing braided ties: at this point chain 4, turn, and sl st to last stitch. Finish off here & start Earflap 2) chain 1, turn (2 ST)
Row 11: SC decrease (1 ST)
Finish off. Start on Earflap 2.
Starting at other side of Earflap 1 (where you put your last stitch from Row 1), skip the right amount of stitches and start Earflap 2 in next stitch. Skip 20 stitches for Child size, & skip for 22 Teen/Adult size.

Earflap 2:
Row 1: Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn (12 SC)
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (10 ST)
Row 3: SC across, chain 1, turn (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (8 ST)
Row 5: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (6 ST)
Row 7: SC across, chain 1, turn ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn (4 ST)
Row 9: SC across, chain 1, turn (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, (If you are doing braided ties: at this point chain 4, turn, and sl st to last stitch. Finish off here.) chain 1, turn (2 ST)
Row 11: SC decrease (1 ST)
Do NOT Finish off, start your Edging/Border here using the same yarn first

Edging/Border

• It's best when you have added earflaps to do a border in that same color of the earflaps first, and then another border in the contrasting color. This will give you a better looking edge, taking care of any weird gaps caused by different size stitches. So, chain 1 (after last stitch from earflap) & then SC around entire beanie in that same color, join to first SC. Then change to the contrasting color (Ishowed below how I do that) & SC around entire beanie again (make sure that if you are doing Regular Ties, that you do them at the points of the earflaps starting immediately after changing colors for second border)

• Changing colors: End your last row by starting an SC into last stitch, but do not pull through loops on hook. So with the color your ending: yarn over, insert hook into last stitch, pull up a loop. Then get your second color: yarn over, pull through both loops on hook, slip stitch to first SC of round. Color change complete! Now, Chain 1 with this new color and continue with your border.

***I TURN MY BEANIES INSIDE OUT AT THIS POINT, OR WHEN I'M DONE BECAUSE I FEEL THE "INSIDE" WHILE YOU'RE WORKING ACTUALLY TURNS OUT LOOKING THE BEST.***

Ties

Braided Ties

• Cut yarn out of desired colors (1-3 colors) in 36" strands (9 total). Fold in half and grab at the loop that forms at the halfway point. Pull that loop through the ch-4 space from last row on Earflap. Open loop up and pull through the strands left (this makes a sort of knot to keep the braid on there and will double your strands, leaving you with 18).
• Divide yarn into three groups, keeping in mind how the colors will come out looking, and braid until desired length. Tie another knot to finish off and cut ends so that only about an inch to an inch and a half hang down. **I usually make the braids about 5 1/2 inches long (from knot to knot) for 0-9 months and almost 9 inches long (from knot to knot) for the bigger sizes**

Regular Ties

• Starting at the end of each earflap, chain 40 (or as long/short as you wish), SC in 4th chain from hook and the rest of the way down the chain.
• After doing both ties, attach Tassels or Pom-Poms.

Tassels

• Cut a piece of cardboard 3" square (or use the width of your palm). Wind a strand of yarn around the cardboard approximately 30 times (or however thick you want it) and cut it. 
• Cut a small length of yarn and insert it under all of the strands at the top of the cardboard; pull up tightly and tie securely. Leave the yarn ends long enough to attach the tassel to the beanie. Cut the yarn at the opposite end of the cardboard and then put the cardboard aside. Cut small length of yarn and, 1 inch below the top, wrap it tightly around the tassel twice; tie securely. Trim the ends and attach to beanie.

Pom-Poms

• Cut a piece of cardboard 3" square (or use the width of your palm). Wind a strand of yarn around the cardboard approximately 30 times (or however thick you want it) and cut it. Carefully slide off of your hand or the cardboard, being careful to make sure it keeps the same shape. 
• Cut about 15" length of yarn and place behind at the middle; wrap around and tie securely, making sure it stays at the middle. Leave the yarn ends long enough to attach the pom-pom to the beanie. Cut the yarn at the opposite both ends of the pom-pom to make the edges. Trim the ends, fluff it up, and attach to the beanie.

Decorations

I made my beanie in the 3-6 month size, so the additions weren't very big. You may want to add a round or two (or use a bigger hook) for any of these patterns to be able to make them bigger for bigger beanie sizes.

Eyes
(Make 2, in white yarn, using a size F hook)
Chain 4, join to form circle
Chain 1, 8 DC in circle, join
Finish off, leaving long tail for sewing and attach to beanie

Pupils
(Make 2, in black yarn, using a size F hook)
Chain 4, join to form a circle
Chain 1, 8 SC in circle, join
Finish off, leaving long tail for sewing and attach to beanie

Bolts
(Make 2, in grey yarn, using a size I hook)
Chain 4, join to form a circle
Chain 2, 8 HDC in circle, join
Finish off, leaving long tail for sewing and attach to beanie

Stitching
Use a tapestry needle and black yarn to make the random stitched to create the "pieced together" look of Frankenstein. And give him a smile!




******Credit is given where due, I don't claim any patterns to be mine that are not. If you use this pattern please link back to Butterfly’s Creations, please do not claim patterns as your own that are not yours. I also ask that you do not repost my pattern, it takes quite a bit of time to count everything out and type these up so please give credit where it's due. *****