Double Crochet Hat Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn
• Size J or K crochet hook (for adult sized hat)

Gauge:

• 5 dc = 2 inches
• 6 rows = 5 inches

Note: The holes in this hat may seem a tad large (therefore, showing some scalp) unless a fluffy type of yarn is used.

Directions:

Beginning at top with main color, ch 5, sl st in first ch to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring. Join with a sl st in top of ch 3. Turn.

Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in each dc around - 24 dc. Join. Turn each round.

Round 3: Ch 3 (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 12 times - 36 dc.
   Tip: I make Row 4, twice, to make a larger hat.

Round 4: Ch 3 (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 12 times - 48 dc.

Rounds 5-12: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Drop main color. Work the next 3 rows with contrasting colors for striped pattern.
   Quick Tip: I often keep using the same color.

Round 13: With first contrasting color, sc in each st around.

Round 14: With second contrasting color, sc in each st around.

Round 15: With third contrasting color, sc in each st around.

Round 16: With main color, dc in each st around. Join and end off. Fold last 5 rows to right side for cuff.