Pentagon Granny Square Beanie – Not a Square

We all know and love the square granny right? but this is a pentagon granny square beanie pattern that makes it so unique.

I named it ” Not a square” even though it consists of 5 squares and one pentagon granny square to have the “round” shape!

Are we in geometric class here? Got me all confused 🙂

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Creative Variations on the Granny Square

The standard granny square might be a square, but the pentagon shape opens doors for exciting design possibilities!

Since a pentagon doesn’t line up perfectly with squares, it’s not ideal for creating large, seamless blankets. However, the pentagon’s unique shape shines in smaller projects. like this beanie pattern and gives it the round shape we need to fit our head.

Imagine a set of vibrant pentagon coasters for your coffee table or a playful pentagon tote bag with a contrasting border.

Pentagons can also be incorporated into amigurumi toys, adding a touch of surprise and dimension.

Do not be afraid to experiment!

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making Crochet Ruffle Pattern

Difficulty

Materials

Cygnet Chunky, 100 gr, 100% Acrylic, 156 m, color Pink,0.5 skein, color beige 0.5 skein

Subs can be: any weight #4 yarn or check HERE

Hook: US Size H-8(5 mm) 

• Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Sizes

• Regular adult size: 24” circumference, 7.5” height

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Dc = Double Crochet
• SlSt = Slip Stitch

Notes

• The pattern is worked in rounds
• This pattern is worked with 5 identical granny squares and one pentagon
• Ch3 does count as st at the beginning of each row
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish- I used 2 different colors
• If changing colors make sure to have a changing technique 
• You can decide on the size of the squares by adding rounds

Instructions

Make 5 identical squares – alternating colors as you wish

Round 1: Make a magic ring (or ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring). Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), 2 dc into the ring, *[ch 2, 3 dc into the ring]* repeat from * to * 2 more times. Ch 2 and sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 to join. Pull the magic ring tight or weave in the yarn tail to secure the center.

Round 2: Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the ch-2 corner space. ch 3, dc 2 in the same ch-2 space, ch 2, dc 3 in same ch-2 space, *[ch 1, (dc3+ch2+dc3) in next ch-2 space]* repeat from * to * until you reach the beginning corner, ch1 , sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 to join.

Round 3: Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the ch-2 corner space. ch 3, dc 2 in the same ch-2 space, ch 2, dc 3 in same ch-2 space, *[ch 1, dc 3 in next ch-1 space, ch1, (dc3+ch2+dc3) in next ch-2 space ]*repeat from * to * until you reach the beginning corner, ch1, sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3 to join.

Round 4: Continue the pattern, increasing the ch-1 spaces between the 3-dc groups by 1 in each round. For example, in Round 4, you would have (dc 3+ ch 2 + dc 3) in the next ch-2 space, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space, ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-1 space repeat from until you reach the beginning corner. After each corner, continue to add ch-1 spaces to separate the 3-dc groups in each side of the square. Secure yarn, cut, and weave in ends

Continue to

Pentagon – make one

Ch 4, join with a SIst to form a ring. 

Round 1. Ch 4 (counts as a dc and a ch-2 sp), (dc 3, ch 2) 4 times, dc 2, sl st into third-made ch. (15 dc, 5 ch-2 sps).

Round 2. Sl st into next ch-2 sp, ch 4, dc 3 in same ch-2 sp, *[dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * 4 times. [Dc 2] in first ch-2 sp, sl st into third-made ch. (30 dc, 5 ch-2 sps).

Round 3. Sl st into next ch-2 sp, ch 4, dc 3 in same ch-2 sp, *[dc 3] in sp between next two dc-3 blocks, [dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * 4 times. [Dc 3] in sp between next two dc-3 blocks, [dc 2] in first ch-2 sp, sl st into third-made ch. (45 dc, 5 ch-2 sps).

Construction  

Lay pentagon and squares right side facing up as in the image

• Join all squares to the pentagon by Slip stitching one to the other using the loops technique ( back loop+front loop from each square side)
• Join squares to each other on the sides by using the same technique to form a round

Finishing

Once all squares are joined

Round 1: introduce yarn and ch 1 and sc 1 in 1st st. sc 1 in next and in every st around, sl st to 1st.

Round 2+3: Ch 2, dc 1 in next st, dc 1 in next and in each st around to end of round, sl st to 3rd ch.

Round 3: Ch1, sc 1 in 1st st. sc 1 in next and in every st around, sl st to 1st.

Secure yarn, weave in ends, and cut yarn.

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