Celebrate your favorite school or team in this two-tone slouchy crochet beanie, sized for the whole family. The crochet hat has a clever column of chain-1 stitches at the fold line that keeps the ribbing in place. Top it off with a pompom for more cool spirit.

FINISHED SIZE 16 (171/4, 181/2, 20, 211/4)“ circumference and 71/2 (81/2, 91/2, 10, 11)” from top to folded edge of ribbing.

YARN Lion Brand Yarns Wool-Ease (80% acrylic, 20% wool; 197 yd 180 m/3 oz 85 g; ): #115 blue mist, #188 paprika, 1 skein each. www.lionbrand.com

HOOK Sizes G/6 (4 mm) and I/9 (5.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS St markers (m); 4” cardboard piece for pompom; yarn needle.

GAUGE 20 sts and 12 rows = 4” in hdc blo with smaller hook. 13 esc and 101/2 rows = 4” with larger hook.