basic chunky beanie pattern

Most of my baby hats in the shop are based off of this pattern.  Again, this might not make much sense as I'm no pro pattern writer (gauge? what gauge?), but I'll share it anyway.  A simple pattern that works up fast and makes for a great starting point for all your headpiece needs ;)

With N/10 hook - chunky yarn OR double strand

NEWBORN SIZE

• R1: Ch4 to form ring; Ch1, 9 hdc and join to first hdc. 
• R2: Ch1 and hdc in same space; 2hdc into each previous hdc, including base of Ch1. Join to first hdc. 
• R3: Ch1 and hdc in same space; 2hdc into stitches at 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 points. Hdc into each hdc from previous round. Join to first hdc. 
• R4-R9: Ch1 and hdc into each hdc from previous round. Join to Ch1. 
• R10: Ch1 and sc into each hdc from previous round. Join to first sc and fasten off.

0-3 MONTH SIZE

• R1: Ch4 to form ring; Ch1, 9 hdc and join to first hdc. 
• R2: Ch1 and hdc in same space; 2hdc into each previous hdc, including base of Ch1. Join to first hdc. 
• R3: Ch1 and hdc in same space; 2hdc into stitches at 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 points. Hdc into each hdc from previous round. 2hdc into base of Ch1; join to first hdc. 
• R4: Ch1 and hdc into next hdc and each hdc from previous round, including base of Ch1. Join to first hdc. 
• R5-R9: Ch1 and hdc into each hdc from previous round. Join at Ch1. 
• R10: Ch1 and sc into each hdc from previous round. Join to first sc and fasten off.

For larger sizes, work as many increase rounds as necessary.  Add a flower or two (or three), a pom-pom (or two), a brim or even earflaps.

Happy stitching!  *B