How to Crochet a Simple Hat

Everyday more and more people are learning how to crochet. Here is a pattern for a simple skullcap. It should only take an hour or two.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a size F crochet hook
• a skien of SuperSaver Red Heart yarn

1. Chain 4, join with a slip stitch, making a circle.

2. Double Crochet(DC) in center of circle 8 times around. Make a slip stitch in the first stitch.

3. Round 1: Chain 2, then (2 DC) in each DC around. Slip stitch in beginning stitch.

4. Round 2: Chain 2, 2 DC in next DC, 1 DC in next DC. Do this all around. Slip Stitch in beginning stitch.

5. Round 3: Chain 2, 2 DC in next DC, 1 DC in next 2 DC. Do this all around, and for every round after, adding a single DC in every increase (ex: Round 4, 3 DC, round 5, 4 DC, etc.) until you have 5 DC in between each increase.

6. Round 6-12: DC in every DC around. Tie off and weave in ends.

Tips & Warnings

• You can increase or decrease rounds to get the size you want.