Whispering Pines Beanie

"The Perfect Crochet Beanie Pattern — Designed for Real Heads and Real Comfort It started with a simple problem: I wanted to make my husband a hat. But every beanie pattern I tried came up short—literally. My husband has a big head (he’s not alone—my son and his friends do too), and nothing fit quite right. So, I got to work. Stitch by stitch, I experimented until I created what truly earns its name: The Perfect Beanie. This hat is warm, comfortable, and actually fits. It covers the ears without bunching up at the neck, thanks to its lightly contoured shape that hugs the head just right. No extra bulk. No awkward stretching. Just a clean, cozy fit that looks as good as it feels. And because every detail matters, I added a simple tag at the back to mark the center. That means no guessing—just grab, slip it on, and go. Once you make it, you’ll see why it’s the one your family and friends will be asking for again and again. // Pattern Details Skill Level: Beginner 3 Sizes: Women’s, Men’s, Men’s XL Construction: Stitched in the round // Materials Needed: Approx. 85 yards of super bulky yarn (size 6) 9.00 mm crochet hook (size N) 1 yard of coordinating yarn Tapestry needle Scissors"

Crochet HookM/13 or 9 mm hook

Yarn Weight(6) Super Bulky/Super Chunky (4-11 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge8 sts x 8 rows of HDC = 4” square

Finished SizeWomen's 22", Men's 23", Men's XL 24"