Materials Needed & Measurements:

Yarn:
- Type: Bulky weight yarn (Category 5).
- Amount: Approximately 200 yards for an Adult Medium.
Additional Tools:
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers (optional)
- Ruler or tape measure (optional)

Finished Size:
- Available sizes: Newborn through Adult.
- Example for Adult Medium:
  - Hat length: 12 inches
  - Circumference: 20 inches
Crochet Hook Size: K-10.5 (6.5 mm) or the size needed to meet the gauge.
Gauge: 12 stitches and 7.5 rows per 4 inches.

Stitching Instructions for Making the Chunky Ribbed Beanie Pattern:

Row 1:
- Begin with a foundation ch 36.
- Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work as follows:
  - 30 hdc (one hdc into each chain for the first 30 sts).
  - Then, 5 sc (one sc into each of the next 5 sts).
- Turn your work. (35 sts in total)
Tip: Ensure the chains are not too tight to avoid puckering. If needed, use a slightly larger hook for the foundation chain.

Row 2:
- Ch 1 to begin the row.
- Starting in the same (first) st, work:
  - 5 sc blo (one sc into the back loop of each of the first 5 sts).
  - Then, 30 hdc blo (one hdc into the back loop of each of the remaining sts).
- Turn your work. (35 sts)
Row 3:
- Ch 1 to begin the row.
- Starting in the same (first) st, work:
  - 30 hdc blo (one hdc into the back loop of the first 30 sts).
  - Then, 4 sc blo (one sc into the back loop of the next 4 sts).
  - Finally, 1 sc (in both loops of the last st for added stability).
- Turn your work. (35 sts)
Repeat Rows 2 and 3:
- Continue alternating Row 2 and Row 3 until the long edge of the piece measures your desired circumference.
- For an Adult Medium, this will be 36 rows total, resulting in a piece that measures 20″ long and 12″ wide.
Measuring Tip: Measure the long edge along the rows with hdc stitches (not the sc edge) for the most accurate circumference. Using a fabric tape measure is best for curved edges.

Once the rectangle is complete, fold it in half with the right sides facing out and choose your preferred seaming method:

Option 1: Slip-Stitch Seam:
- Ch 1, then insert the hook through the BLO of the last row and the corresponding loop of the starting chain.
- Work sl st evenly across to join both edges into a tube.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Option 2: Mattress Stitch Seam:
- Use a yarn needle and thread it with a long tail of yarn (approximately 3 times the seam length).
- Align the edges with the right sides out.
- Insert the needle under the first st on one side and then under the corresponding st on the other side.
- Continue stitching back and forth, matching up sts evenly. Pull the yarn gently every few sts to close the seam but avoid over-tightening.
- Knot securely and weave in ends.

Shaping the Crown:
- Using the remaining yarn tail, thread a yarn needle and make long running stitches around the top edge of the hat (one stitch per row).
- Once you’ve gone all the way around, pull the yarn tightly to gather the top edge and close the opening.
- Knot the yarn securely to hold the gathers in place.
- Weave in any remaining ends.
Tip: For extra security, stitch across the opening a few more times to reinforce the gathered edge.