The Jasmine Stitch Beanie is a Free Pattern that Creates a Thick and Warm Winter Topper.
With some chilly weather just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you want to have ready. Typically this time means lots of planning for gifts and craft fairs, as well as projects for yourself.
Thankfully, today’s Jasmine Stitch Crochet Beanie or hat is a perfect project for all three! With one main eye catching stitch and toasty-warm results, I imagine this will become a pattern that you go back to over and over again.
Plus, this pattern is completely free!
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About the Jasmine Stitch Crochet Beanie
Materials Needed
The main yarn needed for this beanie is aran, or heavy worsted weight (see one of my favorite online sources here). I did use a second color of yarn for the ribbing of this beanie, but you can use whatever color combination(s) you want.
You will also need a H/5.00mm hook. This is probably the hook size that I use the most because it works so well with medium-weight yarns. This set of hooks is what I currently use the most, and contains the H hook as well as other common sizes.
Finally, if you want to add a pom-pom to the top of your beanie, you’ll want to have one picked out or have materials on hand to make one. Because this beanie turns out pretty thick, a larger, fluffier pom pom. I used Lion Brand’s Go for Faux yarn to make mine, and it was an absolute dream to work with! You can get it here and see a tutorial specifically for crocheting a fur pom pom with this yarn here.
Finally, if you would like to make your own pom pom out of normal yarn(where the pom pom is wrapped and tied, rather than crocheted) here is my own pom pom tutorial.
Skill Level
While this beanie is not a difficult crochet design. However, it does mostly use the Jasmine Stitch, which is a bit different from most basic stitches. Overall, I would say this hat is for an ambitious beginner crocheters and beyond.
The Jasmine Stitch uses a combination of puff stitches, which are made with lots of longer loops of yarn. While it can take a few tries to get the hang of this stitch, there are actually some things about it that may seem easier than other techniques.
At any rate, I hope you will give this a try even if you haven’t yet tried the Jasmine stitch or even heard about it. There are some instructions for this stitch in the beanie pattern download, but you can also check out my Jasmine Stitch tutorial and video.
Abbreviations
Besides learning the Jasmine stitch combination, here are some other stitches and abbreviations that you’ll find in this pattern:
- ss-slip stitch
- ch-chain
- yo-yarn over
- rep-repeat
- sc- single crochet
- dc-double crochet
- FPdc/BPdc- Front post and Back post double crochet
Free Pattern for the Jasmine Stitch Crochet Beanie
This original pattern can be viewed on the Joy in Motion Crochet blog, where it is currently being featured HERE. This is another wonderful crochet site for run by my friend, Janne. If you like free patterns (and I suspect you do) you should definitely check it out.
Pattern Directions
Start your work by chaining two stitches. Then, each puff is worked as follows:
Pull the loop of yarn on your hook out about 1”
*yo, insert your hook into the first chain that you made(second ch from hook) and draw a loop through to the same length as your first loop.
Rep 2x more.
Transitioning from one puff to the next can take a few tries. First, you need to start by yarning over one more time. Use a finger to keep this yarn over separate from the others (if right handed, this will most likely be the index finger of your left hand.)
Keeping that yarn separate, use your hook to draw the rest of that yarn through all of your other loops. Now, insert your hook under the yarn that you are holding with your finger. At this point you can move your finger because the hook should have the yarn by itself securely.
This now means you have two loops on your hook: one from going under all those other loops, and the other from where your finger was holding. Yarn over and bring a loop/stitch from behind.Yarn over again and bring it through the two loops on your hook.
Finally, yarn over one more time and ch 1.
Working the Jasmine Stitch involves working three puffs together, but everything else remains the same. The pictures below show where to place your three puffs at the beginning of a row, which is how each row continues.
Directions for Hat or Beanie
Make 14 puffs in the same size (so that your work looks consistent), or simply as many puffs as you need to reach 17” inches or wrap around your head comfortably.
My headband easily stretches to 21 inches . After that point, make one more puff(15 total or whatever you need).
Working the jasmine stitch with 3 puffs at a time, do 7 rows of the jasmine stitch. At the beginning of each row you start with a single puff that serves the same purpose as a turning chain.
Seaming Up the Hat or Beanie
With your rows of Jasmine Stitch done, seaming up the headband is pretty simple.
Folding the headband in half end to end, ss the two corners together where you already are with your hook. Then, pull a loop out about “1 in between each join and ss at the other three puff join spaces, making sure to connect the two final corners securely.
After seaming, weave stitches in and out of the beanie top and cinch it tightly shut(see below). One side of your hat may look better based on how the puff stitches react to being gathered up.
If you are adding a pom pom it can help to cover some bubbling. Or, you can also choose to leave the beanie as it is now.
Adding Ribbing and Pom-Pom
The same weight of yarn and the same hook are used for adding ribbing to the Jasmine Beanie.
Set up for ribbing: Starting at the seam, ss into the join. Go around the bottom of the beanie by chaining 3 stitches along each puff and putting a sc into each puff join.
SS back at the seam to join.
Row 1: ch3 to get the row started, then go around the bottom of the beanie with dc stitches. Put one dc
into each sc stitch from the setup round, and put 3 dc into each chain space. SS to close.
Rows 2-3: ch3 to start the row, and then work around the row with alternating front post and back post dc
stitches to make ribbing. ss to close. When finished, bind off and weave in your ends.
Add your choice of pom pom, and enjoy your finished beanie!
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The Jasmine Stitch is beautiful. Would this be a soft, comfortable and warm pattern for chemo patients with no hair?
Thank you.
Jean K
I think it would be perfect for that Jean-it is all of those things!