This gorgeous textured hat is a fashion standout!

Nowadays thanks to self-striping yarn, crocheting multicolor accessories that look complex and time-intensive is a breeze as the yarn does all the work!

Such is the case with this eye-catching beanie hat that uses Red Heart Super Saver Stripes. The color combo pictured above is Favorite Stripe. But if that doesn’t suit your fancy, no worries, as this yarn comes in 10 different shades.

It’s perfect for gift giving too as surely among these options there’s that winning combo that will bring a smile to your recipient’s face. This hat is perfect for crafts fairs and online sales, too, as you can offer so many different options.

This wonderful pattern is free! It’s the”Tempting Lollipop Beanie,” an original design by crochet designer and blogger Kathy Lashley of ELK Studio. You’ll find a complete written pattern that requires just a couple of special stitches, including the pique stitch combined with the slip stitch, which produces the beautiful texture that the colors enhance. If you’re unfamiliar, no worries as she has links to her excellent tutorial that will quickly get you up to speed.

Click here to get the free pattern at ELK Studio

And for even more fabulous and free patterns for a wide variety of crochet accessories be sure to check out some of our favorites that we’ve previously featured at Crochet Maze. Links are below!

As always, happy crocheting!

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