Angel Beanie

This ribbed beanie crochet pattern uses simple stitches and stretches to fit multiple child and adult sizes. This pattern is designed to meet the donation requirements of [Hats for Sailors][1], an organization that distributes handmade hats to deployed sailors in United States Navy and Coast Guard ships. > **This pattern is available for FREE on my blog [HERE][2].** > > The free version is supported by > advertising on my website. The > downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry > includes the full pattern in one > printable file without advertisements. **Skills Used** Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows Crocheting in the back loop (includes a link to a video tutorial) Seaming with the slip stitch join (includes video tutorials) Cinching a slouch hat closed (includes link to a photo tutorial) **Skill Level** Easy **Finished Size** Teen/Adult: 15” (38 cm) circumference at roll up brim, 21” (53.5 cm) circumference for main part of hat x 12” (30.5 cm) height. *This hat stretches to fit a range of teen and adult head sizes. Shown on a [CanvasHead/WELLDONE mannequin][3] with 22.5” (57 cm) head circumference.* **Materials** [King Cole Wool Aran][4] yarn (100% superwash wool, 3.5 oz/100 g, 196 yd/180 m) – 2 skeins in 5048 Twilight, *or approximately 275 yd (251.5 m) in any medium weight wool or superwash wool yarn.* US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, *or size needed to obtain gauge.* Yarn needle. Stitch marker (optional). **Gauge** 16 sc = 4” (10 cm) across. *Exact gauge is not critical for this project.* [1]: http://www.hatsforsailors.com/ [2]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2024/02/26/angel-ribbed-crochet-beanie-pattern/ [3]: https://tidd.ly/3kYw8oN [4]: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/king-cole-wool-aran?utm_medium=affiliate&a_aid=35c8ae00