The Juniper Berry Beanie is an advanced beginner crochet pattern. It features the Alpine and Bead stitches to give this beanie loads to texture throughout. This beanie is worked in the round for a seamless join, and sewed closed at one end. The Juniper Berry Beanie is inspired by juniper trees, and walking through a forest on a cold morning. This beanie will keep you warm + toasty on your next outdoor adventure.

Materials
Yarn - Hue + Me, bulky/category 5 (137yds/4.4oz, 125m/125g), 80/20% Acrylic/Wool
You will need 2 colors total.
-MC = Juniper
-CC = Agave
Substitutes : Any other bulky/category 5 yarn will work.
Crochet Hook - L (8.00mm) or correct hook to meet gauge
Scissors 
Tapestry Needle
Tape Measure
Stitch Markers

Experience Level = Advanced Beginner (level 2)
You will need to know how to Chain, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet, Puff Stitch, and crochet in the round.

Yarn substitutes.
Any other bulky (category 5) will work. Always check gauge if changing yarn weights.

Gauge
9 STS x 7 Rows = 4” x 4” square in pattern below.

Gauge Pattern
CH 11
Row 1 : DC in 3rd CH from hook. DC in every CH. CH 1. Turn. (9 STS)
Row 2 : SC in each ST across. CH 2. Turn. (9 STS)
Row 3 : DC in 1st ST. FPTR around the ST 2 rows below. DC in next ST. Repeat … until end of row. CH 1. Turn. (9 STS)
Row 4 : SC in each ST across. CH 2. Turn. (9 STS)
Row 5 : DC in 1st ST. DC in next ST. FPTR around the ST 2 rows below. DC in next ST. Repeat … until 1 ST remains. DC in last ST. CH 1. Turn. (9 STS)
Repeat Rows 2 - 5 until the swatch reaches 4”.

Finished Sizes (head circumference)
Baby (15”)
Toddler (17”)
Child (19”)
Adult S (21”)
Adult M (22”)
Adult L (23”)

Fit
The Juniper Berry Beanie is designed for a snug fit around the head, and to completely cover the ears without folding over the brim. There will be a little room in the top of the hat. This beanie has 2” of negative ease in head circumference.

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