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HAT Round 1: Begin at top, ch 3 (does not count as a st); 10 (12) dc in 3rd ch from hook; join with a slip st in top of first dc 10 (12) dc. Round 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), 2 dc in first dc and in each dc around; join in first dc 20 (24) dc. Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc] 9 (11) times; join 30 (36) dc. Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 2 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc] 9 (11) times; join 40 (48) dc. Adult Size Only-Round 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 3 dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc] 11 times; join 60 dc. Both Sizes-Rounds 5-11 (6-12): Ch 2, dc in first dc and in each dc around; join. Round 12 (13): Ch 1, sc in first 10 (12) dc, hdc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next 12 (16) dc, dc in next dc, hdc in next dc, sc in last 14 (28) dc; join with a slip st in first sc. Round 13 (14): Ch 1, sc in first 10 (12) sc, hdc in next hdc, dc in next dc, [2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc] 12 (16) times, dc in next dc, hdc in next hdc, sc in last 14 (28) sc; join.

Brimming With Love Hats

Mom and child alike can share the same style with this easy to crochet hat. Its a great project to crochet together as the next step after making scarves.

Child Size Only-Round 14: Ch 1, sc in first 10 sc, hdc in next hdc, dc in next 38 dc, hdc in next hdc, sc in last 14 sc; join. Both Sizes-Round 15: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join. Fasten off. Strap Ch 34 (36). Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, ch 29 (31), skip next 29 (31) ch, sc in last 2 ch; turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, ch 31 (33), sc in last 2 sc. Fasten off. Buttons (Make 2) Ch 2; 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with a slip st in first sc. FiniSHinG Attach strap above brim. Sew a button over sc at each end of strap. Red Heart With Love, Art. E400, available in solid color 7 oz (198 g), 390 yd (357 m) and multi-color 5 oz (141 g), 230 yd (211 m) skeins. ABBREviATiOnS: ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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Designed by Valerie Whitten. Directions are for child size; changes for adult size are in parentheses. To fit head circumference: 18-20 (20-22). Red Heart With Love: 1 skein 1909 Holly Berry for Child or 1530 Violet for adult. Crochet Hook: 6mm [US J-10]. Yarn needle. GAUGE: 12 sts = 4; 7 rounds = 4 in dc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

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