A simple ribbed beanie that can be made plain, or as a slouchy hat, with or without striping colours, with a narrow brim or a wide brim, for everyone from newborn through to men.

The choice is yours. Instructions are given for all options as you work through the pattern.

Materials required: 1 skein worsted weight yarn (aran/10ply), (you may need a bit extra for the men’s size) in either one or two colours, 4.5mm, 5mm and 5.5mm hooks; yarn needle.

Sizing: Newborn to Adult

0-3 months Circumference 12”-14”; Length 5.5”
3-6 months Circumference 14”-16”; Length 6”
6-12 months Circumference 16”-17”; Length 6.5”
1-3 years Circumference 18”-19”; Length 7”
3-10 years Circumference 19”-20”; Length 9”
Teens & Women Circumference 20”-22”; Length 10”
Adult Men Circumference 22”-24”; Length 11”

You will also need, to complete all the hats, crochet hooks as follows:

0-3 months 4.5mm
3-6 months 5mm
6-12 months 4.5mm
1-3 years 5mm
3-10 years 5mm
Teens & Women 5.5mm
Adult Men 5.5mm

Pattern is written in US terms; a conversion chart is included at the end.