Contemplating what to gift your coffee-lover cousin for the holidays? or maybe you have a nephew or a grand-daughter who is a total chemistry nerd and their birthday is coming up? Why not crochet them this wonderfully squishy and tastefully nerdy beanie that they will wear for years?

Caffeine Beanie is a chemistry-themed beanie that is inspired by the designer’s favorite molecule ~ caffeine. Just like its knitted counterpart (check out the knitted Caffeine Hat by Ali’s Fiber Arts) the beanie comes in adult size and is designed to have generous negative ease to fit a wide range of head circumferences. The caffeine design is front and center to turn heads and serve as a conversation starter (don’t be surprised if people approach you and ask “what molecule is that?”).

The pattern includes written instructions in standard American terms in English, a stitch glossary that explains how to crochet the special stitches in the pattern, as well as annotated images and links for video tutorials for more visual crocheters.

The skill level required is intermediate, but adventurous beginners will enjoy the achievable challenges of the pattern.

Dimensions of the finished product:
Length: 8” (20.3 cm), Width: 10” (25.4 cm), Circumference of the brim: 20” (50.8 cm) with 5” (12.7 cm) ease.