Two colors of yarn trade places in wide and narrow stripes in this beanie hat, which also has a slouchy option. The counterchange striping pattern uses combinations of basic crochet stitches to achieve stripes in varying widths.

It’s worked from the top down in joined rounds.

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

YARN
NOTES: Sample hats in photos are crocheted in Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool in Natural (MC in the slouchy) and Nature’s Brown (MC in the beanie), and in Patons Classic Wool Worsted in Peacock (MC) and Bright Red (CC). The main color (MC) yarn is the one that’s predominant in the bottom part of the hat.

Worsted Weight (#4 Medium)

Beanie:
Main Color (MC)
• Approx. 80 (85, 90, 94) yd./
73 (78, 82, 86) m
Contrasting Color (CC)
• Approx. 59 (63, 67, 69) yd./
54 (58, 61, 63) m

Slouchy:
Main Color (MC)
• Approx. 104 (111, 118, 124) yd./
95 (101, 108, 113) m
Contrasting Color (CC)
• Approx. 62 (66, 71, 73) yd./
57 (60, 65, 67) m