You can crochet a colorful beanie masterpiece for men or women with self-striping yarn and this easy pattern, suitable for advanced beginners. You can also use yarn left over from other projects for a scrap-happy version.

WHAT YOU GET:
--The 5-Square Beanie is a step-by-step crochet hat pattern for worsted-weight yarn. You make five squares and then you have a choice of two ways to put them together: with sleek single-crochet or bumpy bobble-stitch. This hat (approximately 20 in./51 cm to 21 in./53 cm around) will fit most teens and adults.

OTHER INFO:
The 6-page PDF pattern also includes a chart of the square motif, a tutorial on a special finishing technique and links to pages on my website for crocheters who want more information on the stitches used.

The pattern provides written instructions using American crochet terms.