And here is a fun pattern with a lots of possibilities of personalization. You can experiment with a base color, pom-pom colors, colors of 3 rows of braids, or you can even mix a braid's color or skip the pom-pom entirely. This is a real haven for creativity, but also a real nightmare if you are indecisive The pattern for this crochet beanie is well written and is intermediate-beginner friendly.
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The original pattern and the photos are available on Loops and Love Crochet blog:
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