The Johnnie beanie is perfect for self-striping yarns. It’s worked from the top down in spiral rounds and features head-hugging ribbing that finishes with an optional rolled edge (seen on the solid-color hats).

The ‘rickrack’ ribbing in this classic, unisex hat is created with post stitches worked in joined-and-turned rounds.

The intermediate level design is a cousin to my Tobey pattern, with different proportions and it uses less yarn.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large)
To fit head circumferences of
21 (22, 23, 24) in./
53 (56, 58, 61) cm

YARN
NOTE: Sample hats are crocheted in Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Natural Heather, Malabrigo Worsted in Tuareg, Lion Brand Amazing in Mauna Loa (discontinued, but practically any self-striping yarn would be amazing), and a mystery self-striping yarn from Big Lots.

Worsted Weight (#4 Medium)

• Approx. 160 (168, 176, 187) yd./
146 (154, 161, 171) m

HOOKS AND NOTIONS
• Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size J-10 (6 mm) crochet hook or 1 mm larger than gauge hook, for optional rolled edge
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle