Part of the fun of crochet is learning and using new stitches. I particularly love stitches that add texture to my projects. The bean stitch is a fun stitch that’s similar to the puff stitch. If you crochet your bean stitches in the standard way—working each bean stitch into one of the chain spaces of the previous row—the stitches end up interlocked, looking quite a lot like a pile of coffee beans, like in the photo below:
The bean stitch is quite easy to learn, so it’s perfect for beginner crocheters who are ready to branch out. All you’ll need to do is insert your hook into your next stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Then repeat this step in the same stitch until you’ve got six loops on your hook, then yarn over one more time and pull through all the loops. Chain one to keep the stitch together.
Of course, every crocheter learns differently, so it’s great to have written instructions but also photo and video tutorials! Three of the most helpful bean stitch tutorials can be found here, here, and here!
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1. Huckleberry Beanie
Our first pattern in the round-up is this color block Huckleberry Beanie, which is one item in a cozy two-part set. You can use gorgeous autumn colors like the designer, choose your favorite three colors, or even make the hat just one solid color if you don’t feel like changing yarns. The designer used a cotton yarn, but you can choose any soft worsted-weight yarn.
This is a great pattern for beginners because it uses only easy stitches, has a written and photo tutorial for the bean stitch, and includes tons of progress photos. The pattern is written for an adult small hat, but also includes instructions for size adjustments. And you can add a fun optional pom-pom!
2. Huckleberry Scarf
Here’s the matching Huckleberry Scarf. The color blocks look absolutely stunning as part of a scarf, and the best part is that it’s a super easy project. Just grab the same yarn you used for the beanie, and you’ll be set. Like the beanie pattern, this one includes a bean stitch tutorial and lots of progress photos. And gauge isn’t vital, so this is a very beginner-friendly pattern. Plus, you’ll look great and stay cozy in your matching set!
3. Michelle Beanie
The Michelle Beanie is the first part of another set by the same designer. This pattern uses the bean stitch more sparingly, spreading bean stitch clusters around the hat for a fun pop of texture. The beanie looks great in the solid pink chosen by the designer, and I think it’d also look amazing in an ombre colorway. So pick out your favorite size-four yarn and you’ll have a new hat in no time, especially because it only uses easy stitches.
4. Michelle Scarf
The matching Michelle Scarf will keep you warm all winter long! The pattern is great for when you just want to relax, because you just crochet the same four rows over and over until your scarf is as long as you want. And as always, CAAB Crochet has created a pattern that uses only simple stitches and is good for even beginner crocheters.
5. Crochet Coffee Bean Beanie
Let’s look at one more cozy winter set, this time designed by Megan of Left in Knots. She made her set a fun play on the bean stitch by giving it a coffee bean theme! The first item in the set is this Coffee Bean Beanie, which looks absolutely wonderful in this coffee-colored ombre Scarfie yarn. Of course, you can use any of your favorite size-5 bulky yarns. Best of all, the pattern only calls for easy stitches plus, of course, the bean stitch.
6. Coffee Bean Infinity Scarf
The second part of the coffee-themed set is this beautiful, cozy infinity scarf. It’s beginner-friendly and super quick to make, because you only need to know how to chain and do the bean stitch. It’s a very repetitive pattern, so it’s perfect for when you want to crochet while watching TV or talking with friends.
7. Crochet Coffee Bean Mittens
The third and final part of the coffee bean set are these very warm mittens. The main part of the mittens are made from a basic pattern, while the bean stitch adds texture to the cuffs. This is a perfect beginner pattern because it includes a video tutorial for the basic mitten shape, and because you’ll be an expert at the bean stitch by the time you’ve reached this part of the set! And you’ll look amazing in the matching set this winter!
8. Spring Bean Cowl
Of course, you don’t have to make all your wearables in matching sets! The Spring Bean Cowl stands on its own as a beautiful work of crochet art. If you use Lion Brand Mandala yarn like the designer did, or another DK-weight ombre yarn, your cowl will have a fun multicolor effect. The bean stitch gives the cowl warmth and a fun texture, while the tassels add a pop of style. Best of all, it’s a great pattern for beginner crocheters since it uses easy stitches.
9. Crochet Cotton Sun Hat
And the bean stitch isn’t just for winter wear! This sun hat uses the bean stitch to create gaps that will keep your head cool for a full summer beach day. You’ll need Bernat Softee Cotton yarn or a similar weight-three yarn, plus knowledge of basic stitches and the bean stitch. The hat is designed to fit the average adult woman, and the pattern includes both PDF written instructions and a video tutorial.
10. Spill The Beans Crochet Baby Blanket
Blankets are another item you can make to feature the bean stitch. This Spill the Beans baby blanket will look great with either a multicolored yarn plus a solid yarn, or with two solid yarns. The pattern calls for just basic stitches plus the bean stitch, and there are tons of progress photos, so this is a good beginner project. The designer suggests a heavy weight-3 yarn or a light weight-4 yarn, but gauge isn’t super important for this project, so you can pick any yarn you want. Also, the blanket is worked from the center outward like a granny square, so you can make it whatever size you want.
11. The Finley Throw
This throw uses gorgeous contrasting textures and only requires simple stitches plus the bean stitch. You’ll need your favorite worsted yarn—the designer used Lion Brand’s Pound of Love. There’s even a video tutorial included for the bean stitch, though make sure to follow the pattern and crochet into chain spaces instead of the bean stitch of the previous row.
12. Spill the Beans Easy Crochet Pillow
Other types of home decor, like this decorative pillow, look great with the bean stitch too. It’s a super easy project, and since it’s basically a granny square, you can make it whatever size you need to fit your pillow form. Just pick up your favorite worsted yarn, and you’ll have some new decor in no time!
13. Heavenly Textured Crochet Washcloth
Did you know you can even crochet your own washcloth? This one is particularly handy because it acts like a pocket for your soap. It uses the modified bean stitch, also known as the mini bean stitch, which is described in the pattern. You’ll want to use a cotton yarn like Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton for durability. There’s even a video tutorial, so this is a good beginner project.
14. Bean Stitch Pumpkin
With fall just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of themed decor! The bean stitch gives this pumpkin a pop of texture. The pattern is easy to follow and includes lots of photos, so just pick up some worsted yarn and fiber-fill stuffing, and you’ll be well on your way to fall fun!
15. Crochet Flat Christmas Tree
Right after fall comes winter, so you might want to whip up some Christmas decorations. This Christmas tree can be used in a garland, as an ornament, as a gift tag, or in many other ways. You’ll need small amounts of worsted-weight yarn in your favorite festive colors, and the pattern only calls for simple stitches plus the bean stitch and puff stitch, which are described.
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