Crochet Beanie Hat

**I use this pattern frequently for charitable causes.** Can be finished off with 2 rounds half double crochet rib, as in the plain light gray cap. The blue/yellow striped hat was inspired by the color scheme of the crocheted hats worn by Sweden’s Olympic athletes during the Opening Ceremonies. (Note: this is **not** the hat worn by the athletes, but I wanted to use the color combo in a project.) I worked the pattern to the 77 st point, changing the 4 colors at random in this sequence: 5 rnds off-white 1 rnd black 2 rnds pale yellow 4 rnds baby blue 2 rnds off-white 2 rnds pale yellow 1 rnd black 5 rnds baby blue 3 rnds pale yellow 2 rnds off-white 1 rnd black 4 rnds baby blue Light blue/dark blue and gray/plum soft striped hats in Red Heart "Symphony", worked on size K/10.5 (6.5 mm) hook to 60 sts, decreased to 48 on last few rounds for tighter fit at brim. [1]: http://www.merlins.com/news.php#Snug%20Hugs%20for%20Kids