OVERVIEW: A beginner-friendly hat with cheerful “smiley face” beads added as you go, customizable in Bulky, DK, or Worsted yarn.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy. Written in US terminology

PATTERN INCLUDES:

• Links to the full video tutorial and video timestamps
• Pattern support
• Project photos
• Customization info, including how to crochet the hat in yarns other than Bulky weight.
• Printable original artwork gift tags

SIZES FIT THE FOLLOWING HEAD CIRCUMFERENCES:

• Small (Youth/Teen/Adults with smaller heads): 20-21 in (50.80-53.30 cm).
• Adult Medium: 21 - 22 in (53.30 - 55.90 cm).
• Adult Large: 22 - 23 in (55.90 – 58.40 cm).
• Adult Extra Large: 23 - 24 in (58.40 – 61 cm).

GAUGE: 6 rnds, 36 sts worked in Bulky weight yarn with an 8 mm (US-L) hook = ~4 in (10.16 cm) hat crown swatch.

BEADS: 10 mm x 6 mm beads with 2 mm diameter horizontal holes.

OTHER TOOLS & NOTIONS: 2 Locking stitch markers, ruler, scissors, tapestry needle, blocking materials for hats.

OPTIONAL: Tape Measure for measuring the wearer’s head.