Coworker Beanie by Rachy Newin

Beanie with sideways construction and short row shaping at the top has a simple but elegant appearance. Knit sideways and seamed together.

Accessibility statement: The main pattern pdf is designed to be screen reader compatible. The text is all in one column and headers are formatted according to the style sheet. The pattern is written out and the images have descriptive alt text. Please note that the pattern uses standard abbreviations (like dc, sc, ch, and st) rather than fully writing out each word. Size information is provided in a table, but is also listed in text form. Please note that the pattern has multiple sizes. When relevant, instructions for larger sizes are given in parentheses. For example, sc 5, 10, 15 (20, 25, 30) (35, 40).

My partner needed a beanie for his coworker and so I set out to design something that would be perfectly giftable. It had to be classic and timeless, but with enough detail to keep it interesting. Something that used just one skein so I could pull from stash and a pattern that was quick and easy to work up. And I topped it off with short row shaping for a crown that looks incredible but is surprisingly easy to work up. Now all that’s left is gifting it and hoping the coworker loves wearing it as much as I loved designing it! The hat is easily adjustable in height and circumference and can be worn in any number of styles – keep it as a classic fitted beanie, brim it, slouch it, or vary it by day. The pattern is reversible, with the option of one or two lines of texture. It’s created with beginner stitches, but the short row shaping makes the pattern best suited to an adventurous beginner or intermediate crocheter.

Link to pattern on etsy $5.50