The tie on beard is great for the lumberjack in all of us! It provides instant warmth for cold cheeks and chins in the chilly weather; and shaving it off is easy! Simply untie the chords and remove the beard for later use!
Of course you can use whatever yarn you want for this beard, however I have found that boucle yarns work the best. The yarn almost felts with itself as you crochet to hide the stitch definition and gives the beard a much better look. Most of the sizing provided with this pattern involves moving your crochet hook size up or down but there is a smaller pattern at the end for the size of newborn to about 12 months. This beard works as a tie on beard; that is you will crochet ties onto the ends of your beard to pull the beard up past your ears and tie it on top of your head. This beard works well worn when under a hat or snowmobiling helmet, etc.
Notions;
100 yds (usually less) of boucle yarn, Bernat Soft boucle works well
Crochet Hook; I, J, K
Scissors
Some Notes on Sizing;
For an adult beard; use your K hook. For a young adult or a ladies beard use your J hook. For a child’s beard, 2 years old to about 10; use your I hook. For a baby beard see pattern addendum at end of this pattern.
Pattern;
Ch 35, sc in second chain from hook and in each chain down. ( Take your time with boucle yarn, this is fuzzy and it is hard sometimes to see exactly where you should be placing your hook, also working with a lot of light will save you headaches and heartache.) Ch1 and turn, NOTE- at the end of every row you will Ch1 and turn.
Row 1- sc in each stitch across
Row 2- sc dec over first 2 stitches, sc in each stitch to last 2 stitches, sc dec
Row 3- repeat previous row
Row 4- sc in next 5 stitches, hdc in next stitch, dc in next 18 stitches, hdc in next stitch, sc in next 5 stitches
Row 5- Repeat previous row
Row 6- sc in next 8 stitches, sc dec over next 2 stitches, dc in next 10 stitch, sc dec over next 2 stitches, sc in next 8 stitches
Row 7- sc in next 7 stitches, sc dec over next 2 stitches, dc in next 10 stitches, sc dec over next 2 stitches, sc in next 7 stitches
Row 8- sc in next 8 stitches, hdc in next stitch, ch 8 and skip next 8 stitches, hdc in next stitch, sc in next 8 stitches
Row 9- sc dec over first 2 stitches, sc in next 5 stitches, 3 dc in next stitch, 8 hdc over chain, 3 dc in next stitch, sc in next 5 stitches, sc dec over last 2 stitches.
Slip stitch loosely around your beard and break your yarn. Weave in your co tail and your end tail loosely. On one side of your beard, join the yarn to one side of the beard and chain 35. In second chain from hook, sc. In the next 27 chains slip stitch. Chain six and join it to the side of your beard but lower down from your first chain. This forms a strong triangle beneath your beard tie. Repeat on other side of your beard and weave in any ends. Wear and enjoy! Your beard should be long enough on the sides that when tied on your head the sides of the beard cover all or most of your ears! Pull your favorite beanie down and enjoy the luxurious warmth of your tie on lumberjack beard!
Baby Addendum
For a baby sized beard (about newborn to 12 months or so follow this miniature beard pattern with an I hook for a larger sized baby beard or a g or h hook for a smaller beard)
Ch 17, sc in second chain from hook and in each across. NOTE at the end of every row you will ch1 and turn.
Row 1- sc across
Row 2- sc dec over first two stitches, sc across to last two stitches, sc dec
Row 3- sc in next 3 stitches, hdc in next 8 stitches, sc in next 3 stitches
Row 4-sc in next 3 stitches, sc dec over next 2 stitches, hdc in next 4 stitches, sc dec over next 2 stitches
Row 5-sc in next 3 stitches, hdc in next stitch, ch 4, skip next 4 stitches, hdc in next stitch, sc in next 3 stitches.
Row 6- sc dec over first 2 stitches, sc in next stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch. 4 hdc over chain, 2 hdc in next stitch, sc in next stitch, sc dec over last 2 stitches.
Slip stitch around your beard and add ties as in the larger beard but chain only 21, sc in second chain from hook and slip stitch in next 14 chains, chain 5 and secure to beard.
Ideas- while grays, browns and other ‘natural’ hair colored beards look great don’t be afraid to make a little pink or purple one for a little girl and accessorize it as much as you want with applique! It would be easy to transform this crochet pattern to knitting using short row shaping however I do not at this time have the intimate knowledge of short row shaping in order to design with it. If you would like to attempt a rewrite of the pattern for knitters please feel free to use this pattern as a general guideline. Selling finished products of this pattern is permitted.
copyright @ Lora Browning 11/2012
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