Simple, textured stitches create a fitted beanie. Let the self-striping yarn do all the colorwork for you! The optional mayapple flower motif adds a delicate touch.

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Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round
Skipping stitches, crocheting in the front loop only, crocheting in the back (third) loop only, increasing
Special stitch for optional mayapple flower motif: pf (with written instructions in the pattern)

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Adult: 22” (56 cm) hat circumference x 7.5” (19 cm) height.

Materials
Sprightly Spectrum Worsted yarn (50% acrylic/50% wool, 3.5 oz/100 g/190 yd/174 m) – 1 skein in 506-006 Beach Bum, or approximately 190 yd (174 m) in any medium weight yarn.

US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn needle.

Gauge
Through Rnd 4 = 4.25” (11 cm) diameter in pattern. For best fit, always check your gauge.