Happy New Year!!! The Pathway Beanie is the perfect first release of the year for me. Life is all about the path we choose to follow, I have chosen my path and this Beanie is a celebration of that.

This beanie pattern calls for Bulky #5 yarn and a K or L Hooks (depending on size). The Pathway Beanie works up super quick, with a lot of attractive texture. I would call it a beginner advanced pattern, it is pretty beginner friendly, but you need to know basic crochet stitches.

I have written this pattern with detailed instructions for sizes 0-3 months through Extra Large adult, and it can be made with or without a pom pom. It also requires less than a skein of yarn for most brands.

GAUGE for this pattern is as follows:

Brim Gauge—K HOOK- 6 brim rows = 2 inches
Body Gauge—K HOOK-Just under 6 stitches and 4 rows = 2 inches
Brim Gauge—L HOOK-6 brim rows = 2 and ½ inches Body Gauge—L HOOK-5 stitches and just under 4 rows = 2 inches

This pattern was tested with various yarns, and the gauge was met, but with a yarn like Barcelona it is thinner and lacier, so maybe not the best for colder climates.

Some of the yarns used during testing:

• Stitch Studio by Nicole Earthtone Bulky

• Lion Brand Wool-Ease, Tonal

• Loops and Threads, Charisma

• Red Heart, Hygge

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• this is a pattern only, not a finished product