This beanie hat adds zing to everyday life for a person of any age and gender. It is a quick to do crochet pattern designed in a mix of houndstooth stitch and single crochet stitch done in a crossover way. It can look classic in two-tone or bohemian by using a different warm colour for each row of houndstooth st. Experiment with colours and hook away.

Suggested colour combinations: mustard and brown, off-white and beige, peaches and cream, baby pink and deep red, white and silver.

Level of difficulty: Easy
Terms: US Terminology
Format: Written pattern
Size: New born, 1-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-3 years, 3-5 years, 6-10 years, small adult, medium adult, large adult
Yarn weight/ type: weight 4, medium worsted
Yardage: 100 grams/ 3.5 oz = 225 meters/ 246 yards
Hook: 3.5 mm / E4
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
A pair of scissors