I was thinking about what to donate to the From the Heart charity this month, when it occurred to me that I generally donate items for women or children. So, I decided it was time to design a hat with the "boys" in mind. Now don't get me wrong, this will work equally well for the women, but let's face it, we girls have lots more to choose from! I really didn't have a planned design in mind when I started this beanie, but as I began to crochet a basic beanie, the pattern evolved. Â I'm pretty … [Read more...] about Free Crochet Pattern – Northern Stripes Beanie