Cozy Code Beanie

***One stitch pattern – so many looks!*** Every single hat you see here is made with *the exact same crochet stitch pattern* – yet they all look completely different. The magic lies in how you arrange the colors. The pattern includes *6 repeatable color charts* (each one used for the hats in the photos), plus *a bonus chart* that combines the best of them all. Honestly, I couldn’t stop myself and ended up making 8 hats – the stitch is so *soothing and easy to memorize* that it becomes a little addictive! Of course, you can also invent your own stripe sequence to create a hat that’s uniquely yours. The shape is flexible too: work it *closer-fitting* for a neat beanie look, or add a little length for a relaxed *slouchy* style. **You’ll love this design if you:** 1. Enjoy **simple, rhythmic patterns** because crochet feels like meditation. 2. Want to try **mosaic overlay** crochet with a small, friendly project. 3. Like **mix-and-match** designs – follow the given color combos or sketch your own with playful stripes. 4. Make **family sets** – the wide size range works beautifully for matching hats. 5. Appreciate **stash-busting** patterns – combine leftover yarns of the same weight in endless ways. 6. Prefer **adaptable designs** – adjust size, shape, or yarn type to suit your needs. 7. **Crochet for charity** – even with Beginner+ skills, you can quickly whip up warm, unique hats without getting bored. 8. **Sell your makes** – one pattern gives you endless variety just by changing yarn and colors, for kids and adults alike. **DETAILS** **Sizes:** Baby to large adult, 41–64 cm (16.4–25.6 in). Easily adjustable. **Skill level:** Easy. **Instructions:** Written & charted (PDF). **Language:** English, US crochet terms. **Techniques used:** chain (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), back and front loop only (BLO/FLO), chainless starting dc (optional), invisible join. **Yarn:** Designed for Light (DK) weight, but thinner or thicker yarns work too. Depending on the size, you’ll need between 40 g (1.4 oz) and 85 g (3 oz) of yarn for one hat. **Hook:** 4 mm (G-6). **Gauge:** 19 sc BLO × 20 rows = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in). This pattern is intended for your personal use and joy. Please don’t copy or redistribute, but you are very welcome to sell the finished hats you make. I hope this beanie brings you as much delight as it brought me while designing it. If you share your project on Instagram, please tag it with #itwasyarnmosaic – I’d love to see your version!