On the Right Track Beanie

This slightly slouchy beanie has a wide, textured hat band. This project was designed to meet the donation requirements for the #HatNotHate initiative to increase awareness of the negative impact of bullying. (They are no longer accepting donations but you can find a regularly updated list of charities accepting handmade donations in my [Ultimate Guide to Crocheting for Charity for Beginners][1].) > **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, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows for the Hat Band, crocheting in the round for the rest of the hat, skipping stitches, increasing Seaming with mattress stitch (includes video tutorial) Special stitch patterns: dc2tog, FPdc, sc2tog (with written instructions and video tutorials in pattern) **Skill Level** Easy **Finished Size** Teen/Adult Small: 20” (51 cm) hat circumference x 9.75” (25 cm) height. **Materials** Lion Brand Jeans yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 246 yd/225 m) – 1 skein each in 105 Faded (CA) and 108 Brand New (CB), *or approximately 160 yd (146.5 m) in CA and 130 yd (119 m) in CB in any medium weight yarn*. US Size H-8/5 mm and US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hooks, *or any sizes needed to obtain correct gauge.* Yarn needle. **Gauge** 20 sts = 4.5” (11.5 cm) in pattern for Hat Band with smaller hook. *For best fit, always check your gauge.* [1]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2023/12/25/ultimate-guide-to-crocheting-for-charity-for-beginners/ [2]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2019/08/02/crochet-pattern-on-the-right-track-beanie/