The stitch pattern will resemble floating petals that are upside down, due to the construction of the hat. The top of the hat is done in a simple HDC then the floating petals pattern stitch starts. It finishes off with my favorite hat band that keeps your hat snug and in place.

Yarn/Hook/Notions:

• Red Heart with Love, #4, worsted weight in two colors, about 110 yards in total
• H/5mm hook
• Needles for weaving in ends

Sizing
Adult M/L 24”

Gauge
5sc stitches = 1”
4sc rows = 1”
2 petal pattern rows = 1 ½”
4 petal pattern stitches = 1 ½”

Stitch Abbreviation
ch(s) – chain(s); st(s) – stitch(es); sk – skip; sl st – slip stitch; sc – single crochet; hdc – half double crochet; dc – double crochet; BLO – back loop only; 3dcCL – 3dc Cluster; Rd(s) – round(s)

Experience Level
Easy

Special Stitches Used
Magic Circle/Ring – Please see Cre8tion Crochet’s video tutorial: http://cre8tioncrochet.com/2013/03/magic-circle-or-ring-c...

3dc Cluster – yo, insert hook into stitch, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into same stitch, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yo, insert hook into same stitch, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (4 loops on hook), yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook – 3dc cluster complete.

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