Momentum Beanie is a funky, textured crochet beanie featuring a modified bead stitch.
If you love richly textured accessories that are fun and cosy to wear, this beanie will be perfect for you.

A sizing table is provided so that the beanie can be made with any 10ply/Worsted yarn (recommended) or thicker 8ply/DK yarn (also suitable) for standard child/tween/woman/man size.

For a fun variation to this design also see https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barry-bead-beanie free pattern.

Pattern Details:
Skill Level: Intermediate.
Stitch Terminology: US.
Recommended Yarn: Any 10 ply/Worsted/Cat. 4 weight yarn that provides a good stitch definition (i.e., avoid fluffy, feathery, or heavily textured yarns). An 8 ply/DK/Cat 3. weight yarn can also be used, if preferred.
Hook: Follow yarn label as a guide or use your preferred hook.
Swatch and adjust hook if/as necessary to achieve the preferred density of crochet fabric. Slightly looser tension or larger hook than usual may be required to ensure fabric is soft/not stiff.
Gauge: Not important for this item – ensure beanie circumference and length approximates the Sizing Table.
Pattern Synopsis: Beanie is constructed working in round, using a repeat of front post stitches and a modified Bead Stitch. Brim is added after. There are two options for construction: bottom up and top down. Multiple brim options are provided.
Social Media Share: Please tag me @TheCrochetFix and Hash Tag your projects #MomentumBeanie.

Many thanks to the following testers for testing this beanie design:
• Tania Barry – @shewgirlscrochetcreations on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry.
• Laurie VanOstrand – @lvanostrand on IG, mnlaurie on Ravelry.
• Christie Follett.
• Dominique Case – @needalilyarn on IG, needalilyarn on Ravelry.
• Holly Pentecost – @hollyshobbyofficial on IG, Itshollyshobby on Ravelry.
• Richelle Cricks – @richellecricks on IG, richelle362 on Ravelry.
• Leisa Tolhurst.