Kaleidoscope Beanie

> **This pattern was published in my first book, Reversible Crochet Sweaters, in November 2025. It is currently not available for individual purchase and can only be obtained by [purchasing the book][1].** ***DESCRIPTION*** If you’re looking for a quick yet rewarding make that captures all the magic of interlocking crochet, the Kaleidoscope Beanie is it! This design starts at the crown and grows outward in perfect symmetry, mirroring the pattern of the Kaleidoscope Sweater’s yoke. The result is a beautifully reversible fabric with an intricate, tiled surface on one side and a clean, grid-like texture on the other. Worked in the round, it’s seamless, satisfying, and surprisingly intuitive once you get into the rhythm of the two-round repeat. The finished beanie is warm enough for chilly days, yet lightweight enough to wear through the seasons. It’s also a fantastic project for experimenting with color contrasts and learning circular shaping in interlocking crochet. Pair it with the [Kaleidoscope Cowl][2] for a coordinated look, or go all in and make the [Kaleidoscope Sweater][3] to complete the full set. ***MEASUREMENTS*** Designed to fit a head circumference of 16-18 (18-20, 20-22, 22-24) inches or 41-46 (46-51, 51-56, 56-61) cm. ***DIFFICULTY*** Intermediate ***MATERIALS*** *Yarn* Sport weight *Shown in* Main color (dotted, horizontal lines on the WS): Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 180 yds/165 m per 1.75 oz/50 g skein) in color 94 Turquoise Contrast color (thin, vertical lines on the RS): Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 180 yds/165 m per 1.75 oz/50 g skein) in color 02 Off White *Hooks* US G/4.0 mm (main gauge), US F/3.75 mm (secondary gauge), or hook sizes needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes. *Notions* Yarn needle, scissors, 8 locking stitch markers. ***YARDAGE*** Main color: 1 skein of the suggested yarn or 105 (130, 155, 175) yds/95 (120, 140, 160) m Contrast color: 1 skein of the suggested yarn or 95 (115, 140, 165) yds/85 (105, 130, 150) m These yardages are estimated. Check out the tester lookbook on the blog for exact yardages from my testers! ***HOW DO I PURCHASE THIS PATTERN?*** This interlocking crochet pattern can be found exclusively in my book, Reversible Crochet Sweaters (US publication date: November 4th, 2025). Grab your copy of the book today through my [webshop][4] or [anywhere else books are sold][5]! ***SOCIALS*** Instagram: @crochethighway Facebook: CrochetHighway Ravelry: Crochet Highway Designs ***PATTERN SUPPORT*** This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology. For pattern related questions, please join my Facebook support group (CrochetHighway Designs) or contact me at thecrochethighway [at] gmail.com. https://www.facebook.com/groups/crochethighway ***COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER*** This pattern is for your personal and non-commercial use only. You are prohibited from publishing this pattern (in whole or in part) on your site or blog or otherwise claiming it as your own, selling, or distributing it. Do not alter this pattern in any way and do not create your own patterns based on the instructions provided herein. Please refrain from modifying the pattern and/or creating other items based off of it. Using my product photography, tutorial pictures and written instructions and passing them off as your own is copyright infringement. You are welcome to sell your creations in small quantities or to share them on social media, but please credit me as the designer @CrochetHighway when possible. You are prohibited from using my photographs to sell your items. I’d LOVE to see your work, so be sure to shout out to me @CrochetHighway on Instagram and use the hashtags **#ReversibleCrochetSweaters** and **#CrochetHighway** for a chance to be featured on my stories! [1]: https://crochethighway.com/blog/reversible-crochet-sweaters/ [2]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kaleidoscope-cowl-16 [3]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kaleidoscope-sweater-7 [4]: https://shop.crochethighway.com/collections/books-by-crochethighway [5]: https://crochethighway.com/reversible-crochet-sweaters/