This pattern is available FREE on my blog! You can also purchase a printable pdf here on Ravelry for $1.99. https://growkneadpickleandsew.blogspot.com/2017/12/riffle...

This is the Riffles and Runs Beanie & Messy Bun Hat, a super elastic, stretchy and warm winter hat with the option to leave an opening at the top for a ponytail or bun. This is the companion to the Riffles and Runs Cowl, also available for FREE!

It is crocheted in the round from the bottom up, all in one piece, and is suitable for beginners who are interested in learning a few new techniques, and advanced crocheters will be able to whip up a hat in under 2 hours!

Stitches used include: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, half-double crochet

Special stitches include detailed instructions: A special substitute for the starting chain at the beginning of each round to help the seam be more invisible, foundation half-double crochet, crochet 2 together, crochet 3 together.

There are also brief instructions for resizing the hat smaller or larger.

Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate

Time to Complete: 1-2 hours

Yarn: Bulky (5) yarn: 90 – 100 yards (82 – 91 meters) OR Worsted (4): 180 – 200 yards (2 strands held double)

Hook: N(10.0mm) or other size to obtain gauge

Other Tools: Scissors, tape measure, darning needle, stitch marker (optional)

Completed Size: Band circumference: 20.5” (52.1cm), Width: 10” (25.4cm), Height: 9” (22.9cm)

I would like to express my gratitude to the Ravelers who graciously tested this pattern: Debbist, batty4yarn, KMDCrochet, AttemptCreativity, and klmhenao93.

For pattern support, please contact Brooke at theivykillers@gmail.com. This pattern is copyrighted (2017). Do not copy, sell, distribute or alter this pattern. You have permission to sell any items made from this pattern, and please credit the original pattern “Riffles and Runs Beanie” at www.theivykillers.etsy.com.
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