My partner needed a beanie for his coworker and so I set out to design something that would be perfectly giftable. It had to be classic and timeless, but with enough detail to keep it interesting. Something that used just one skein so I could pull from stash and a pattern that was quick and easy to work up. And I topped it off with short row shaping for a crown that looks incredible but is surprisingly easy to work up. Now all that’s left is gifting it and hoping the coworker loves wearing it as much as I loved designing it!

The hat is easily adjustable in height and circumference and can be worn in any number of styles - keep it as a classic fitted beanie, brim it, slouch it, or vary it by day. The pattern is reversible, with the option of one or two lines of texture. It’s created with beginner stitches, but the short row shaping makes the pattern best suited to an adventurous beginner or intermediate crocheter.

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Sample
Sample used Cozy Color Works Worsted Weight SW Merino (worsted weight; 100% sw merino; 200yds/114g), 182yds/104g in Black to make a size Adult L

Gauge
16 sts and 16 rows = 4”/10cm in sc. Be sure to check gauge! Gauge swatch is worked flat and measurements are taken after blocking. Do not stretch the fabric when checking gauge. If you don’t want to get gauge, follow the adjustment notes to work the beanie to size. Differences in gauge will change the finished size and will also impact the yardage required.

Yardage and Sizes
A size chart is included in the listing images.

The hat is designed to have approximately 1-3 inches or 2.5-7.5 cm of negative ease for a snug fit, and the stitch pattern will stretch to fit comfortably when worn.

• For Preemie size, hat measures 10.5 inches or 26.5 centimeters around
• For Newborn size, hat measures 12 inches or 30.5 centimeters around
• For Baby size, hat measures 13.5 inches or 34.5 centimeters around
• For Toddler size, hat measures 15 inches or 38 centimeters around
• For Child size, hat measures 16.5 inches or 42 centimeters around
• For Teen/Adult S size, hat measures 18 inches or 45.5 centimeters around
• For Adult M size, hat measures 21 inches or 53.5 centimeters around
• For Adult L size, hat measures 24 inches or 61 centimeters around

Skills Required
blo, sc, ch, foundation crochet (optional), Counting rows and stitches, Short rows, Working flat

Construction
The beanie is worked flat, in one piece, and then seamed. The crown of the beanie is formed by short row shaping.

Modifications and Adjustments
Notes are included for adjusting the following: Making the beanie taller/shorter; making each panel wider/narrower; adding more/fewer panels; pixie or gathered slouch crowns

Included in the Pattern

• Full written instructions for 8 sizes
• Customization notes as listed above
• Images of: one panel; top of the beanie before seaming; outside view of the seam; inside view of the seam

Copyright
This pattern and any associated images, schematics, and charts are copyright Rachy Newin Designs and may not be distributed in part or in whole without express written permission. Handmade objects created from this pattern are not subject to copyright and you can do as you please with your finished object.

Printing
The pattern includes large photos on the first page and the last four pages, so print accordingly.

Screen Reader Compatibility
The main pattern pdf is designed to be screen reader compatible. The text is all in one column and headers are formatted according to the style sheet. The pattern is written out and the images have descriptive alt text. Please note that the pattern uses standard abbreviations (like dc, sc, ch, and st) rather than fully writing out each word. Size information is provided in a table, but is also listed in text form. Please note that the pattern has multiple sizes. When relevant, instructions for larger sizes are given in parentheses. For example, sc 5, 10, 15 (20, 25, 30) (35, 40).