DOUBLE CROCHET SIMPLE BEANIE WITH BRIM

Crochet Hook: J/10 or 6 mm hook

Yarn Weight: (3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

MATERIALS:

• Modern Baby by Lion Brand in Red: approx 86 yards (you can make two hats with every skein)
• 6.0mm (J) crochet hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
• needle to weave in ends

SIZE:
11” circumference 4¾” tall without brim
5¾” tall with fold up brim (1”)
GAUGE:
3 rounds = 3¼

STITCH GUIDE
ch(s): chain(s)
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
NOTES
Ch3 counts as first dc in first 10 rounds.
Slip stitch into the top of the Ch - 3 to join each round, unless otherwise noted.
PATTERN:
Round 1: Create a magic circle. Ch3 and 11dc in the magic circle OR ch4 and 11dc in the 3rd ch from hook. <12>
Round 2: Ch3 and 1dc in the first st. 2dc in every st around. <24>
Round 3:  Ch3. 2dc in the next st. *1dc in the next st. 2dc in the next st. Repeat from * around. <36> Circle should measure 3¼”
Rounds 4-10: Ch3. 1dc in every st around. <36>
Round 11: Ch1 and 1sc in first st. * 1sc in each of the next 8sts. 2sc in the next st. repeat from * around. Slip stitch into the top of the first sc to join. <40>
Rounds 12-?: Ch1 and 1sc in the first st. 1sc in every st around. <40> IF you prefer hat to not have a fold up brim, stop after round 12, fasten off and weave in ends.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Be sure the magic circle is cinched up tightly and secured. Fold bottom, sc portion, of hat up.