FREE PATTERN - crochet boyfriend beanie: Alex

I like this beanie a lot. It's super quick and easy. And the hdc's make it stretchy, comfortable and versatile.

Materials:

2 oz bulky (5) yarn
Crochet hook size N (10mm)
Yarn needle

Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook; join with a slip stitch to 1st hdc. (8 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1 (does not count as hdc here or throughout), work 2 hdc in each stitch around; join with slip stitch to 1st hdc. (16 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in same stitch as joining, hdc in next stitch, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next stitch; repeat from * around; join with slip stitch to 1st hdc. (24 hdc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in same stitch as joining, hdc in each of the next 2 stitches, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in each of the next 2 stitches; repeat from * around; join with slip stitch to 1st hdc. (32 hdc)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in same stitch as joining, hdc in each of the next 3 stitches, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in each of the next 3 stitches; repeat from * around; join with slip stitch to 1st hdc. (40 hdc)
Rnd 6-15: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around; join with slip stitch to 1st hdc.
Fasten off.
Use yarn needle to weave in ends.
Wear it while drinking the warm beverage of your choice!