This beanie is feminine and simple to make. It has instructions for three sizes and the length is easy to alter. It stretches a lot due to the front-post double crochets (which create the ridges), and while you are working it up it will look smaller than its actual size. If you have never done front-post double crochets before, they are easy to master and I have included instructions.

This beanie matches my scarf pattern, Urban Shells.

The newborn size beanie makes a great baby shower gift: it’s quick to make, doesn’t use much yarn, and looks super cute!

As of 25/8/2014, this pattern is now available in Italian! Thank you fantasiedinephtys! http://lefantasiedinephtys.altervista.org/cappello-conchi...

Any item that you make from this pattern is yours to do with what you please, including selling, so long as you do not claim credit for the design.

If you do make items from this pattern to sell, I would like the pattern to be referenced - it stops people thinking you’re using it without permission and it’s handy for referral purposes - also, it’s good manners!