Like the medium weight version (available here), this unisex beanie has just enough texture to keep things interesting but not enough to make it “fussy” for the wearer. This hat is designed to meet the donation requirements for Hats for The Homeless, an organization that distributes winter accessories to New York City’s homeless population, and as part of Lion Brand’s celebration of Yarn Heroes.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable pdf for sale on Ravelry includes includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Finished Sizes
Newborn (0-3 Months, Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Large). Photographed sample is size Teen/Adult Small.

Newborn: 11” (28 cm) hat circumference, 5” (13 cm) length.

0-3 Months: 13.5” (34.5 cm) hat circumference, 6” (15.5 cm) length.

Toddler: 15.75” (40 cm) hat circumference, 6.75” (17 cm) length.

Child: 18” (46 cm) hat circumference, 7.5” (19 cm) length.

Teen/Adult Small: 20.5” (52 cm) hat circumference, 8” (20.5 cm) length.

Adult Large: 22.75” (58 cm) hat circumference, 9” (23 cm) length.

Materials
Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick yarn (80% acrylic/20% wool, 6 oz/170 g/106 yd/97 m) – 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) in 506 Blackstone, or approximately 106 (106, 106, 106, 212, 212) yd/97 (97, 97, 97, 184, 184) m in any super bulky weight yarn.

US Size L-11/8 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn needle.

Locking stitch marker (optional).

Gauge
Through Rnd 4 in pattern = 3.5” (9 cm) diameter. For best fit, always check your gauge.