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Sizing & Finished Measurements: This pattern will show you how to create a custom-fit hat for any age from newborn to adult. Sizing will be done based upon head circumference using simple math.

Materials: ✤Worsted Weight yarn, 2.5-4.5 oz(Pictured: Red Heart Super Saver in “Cafe”)✤ Size H Crochet Hook✤2 pieces Ribbon, 14” each (optional)✤Measuring tape✤Sharp Scissors✤Calculator✤Lighter (optional)✤Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: Gauge is not important, as we will be adjusting measurements throughout the project.

Level: Intermediate.

Special Stitches:Loop Stitch (lp st), worked in the back loop only for this pattern.To make a loop insert hook in the next sc, holding yarn around the index finger on your yarn hand from back to front in a 2-inch loop.Grab the left and right sides of loop with your hook and draw both strands through stitch. You now have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on your hook. Loop stitch made. Note: Make sure all of the loops are close to the same length so that your loops will look uniform.

Abbreviations:ch: chain, st: stitch, sc: single crochet, dc: double crochet, sl st: slip stitch, lp st: loop stitch, yo: yarn over

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Before we begin you will need to do a little bit of math to determine the size and fit of the hat. The math is key for a perfect fit every time. So grab a calculator and a pen!

Step 1: Determine the circumference of the person’s head (in inches). If it is unknown, consult a chart online for average head circumferences by age.Head Circumference:___________________

Step 2: Subtract 1” or 1.5” from the head circumference. This will determine the circumference of the hat. Hats stretch so you want it to fit snug but not tight. Hat Circumference: ____________________

Step 3: Determine the diameter of the crown using this simple formula:Hat circumference ÷ 3.14 (or pi) = Crown DiameterCrown Diameter: ___________________

Step 4: Determine the length of the hat using this simple formula:(Hat circumference ÷ 10) x 4 = Hat LengthHat Length:______________________

Keep these measurements handy! You will need to check your measurements often as you crochet.

Begin Crown

Round 1: Chain 4 (counts as a dc + 1 starting loop). Dc 11 times in 4th ch from hook. Sl st into top of ch 3 to form a circle working in the round. (12 dc)

Increase Rounds Complete these rounds until the crown of the hat measures near the crown diameter you calculated earlier in Step 3. Once you are as near as possible to your diameter stop doing the increase rounds and move on to the Regular Rounds section on page 3.

Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as a dc here and throughout), dc in same stitch as joining, 2 dc in each stitch around, sl st into top of ch 2. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2, dc in same stitch as joining, dc in next stitch,*2 dc in next stitch, dc in next stitch*, repeat around, sl st into top of ch 2. (36 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2, dc in same stitch as joining, dc in next two stitches, *2 dc in next stitch, dc in next two stitches*, repeat around, sl st into top of ch 2. (48 dc)

Round 5: Ch 2, dc in same stitch as joining, dc in next three stitches, *2 dc in next stitch, dc in next three stitches*, repeat around, sl st into top of ch 2. (60 dc)

Round 6: Ch 2, dc in same stitch as joining, dc in next four stitches, * 2dc in next stitch, dc in next four stitches*, repeat around, sl st into top of ch 2. (72 dc)

Note: If the crown diameter does not fit at the end of any rounds do your final increase row with half as many increases around.

For example, if the Crown Diameter after Round 4 is too short, and after Round 5 it is too long, consider doing Round 5 with only 6 stitch increases instead of 12 stitch increases. The Round 5 pattern would then be *2 dc in next stitch, dc in next 7*, repeat around. This causes you to skip every other 2 dc increase around.

The same could be done for any other increase round. Simply skip every other 2 dc increase in the round, which will cause the round to only increase by 6 stitches instead of 12.

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Regular RoundsComplete these rounds until your hat is 1” or 1.25” away from the Hat Length you calculated in Step 4. Then move on to the Looped Rounds. Measure by folding hat flat and measuring from the top of the crown to the bottom of your work.

All Rounds: Ch 2, dc in each stitch around, sl st into top of ch 2.

Looped RoundsComplete these rounds until your hat measures the full length you calculated in Step 4.

All Rounds: Ch 1, TURN. Sc in first stitch and the next several stitches until you have worked roughly 1/4 of the way around. (Working in both loops)

Then, working in the back loop only, begin working 1 loop stitch in each stitch around until you have worked 1/2 of the way around.

Then, sc in both loops of the remaining stitches for the last 1/4 of the round. Sl st into top of first sc.

Without turning, repeat these rounds until your project measures the full hat length from crown to the bottom (usually 4-5 looped rounds in total)

Fasten project off. Weave in ends.

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Pigtails/Ponytails (Photos above)

Step 1: Measure out yarn and stack neatly end to end. ✤0-4 months 50 strands, 17” long each, ✤5-9 months: 55 strands, 18” long each,✤10-18 months: 60 strands, 19” long each, ✤Child: 65 strands, 20” long each, ✤Teen & Adult: 70 strands, 21” long each

Step 2: Take one of the strands, wrap it around the center of the pile and knot it tightly (A surgeon knot works best.)

Step 3: Holding the strand you used to make the knot, use your crochet hook to pull each half of the strand through the top of the hat where you want to place each tail (3a). Knot it securely inside the hat (3b), then use your crochet hook to pull the remaining pieces of the strand back outside the hat (to blend in with the rest of the tail).

Step 4: Cut off pieces of string to bunch the ponytails. Make sure strings are long enough that after they are knotted they can hang down to blend in with the rest of the tail. Use your fingers to comb the tail out neatly (4a). With hat sitting upright, line up string where you want it to bunch, tie a tight knot and slip the knot to the back of the tail (4b). Then blend the rest of the strand within the tail. Repeat for as many times you want to bunch the tails.

Step 5: Trim all of the uneven ends at the bottom of the tail with a very sharp pair of scissors.

Step 6: Add bows if you wish using two 14” pieces of ribbon. Grosgrain ribbon works well. Be sure to trim and then fuse the cut ends with a lighter to prevent fraying.

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