This sweet rainbow pattern has the best of crochet: an interesting texture, a fun, bright rainbow pattern. Thick and warm, this hat will become a favorite all winter long. Try this pattern in brights, pastels, or variegated yarns. Not a fan of rainbows? Try it in the colors of your favorite team, seasonal stripes, or using several shades of the same color. So many options! I’d love to see what you create!

Four sizes included:
Baby: 12-14” around
Toddler: 15-17” around
Child: 17-19” around
Adult: 19-22” around

Skill Level:
Moderate

Materials Needed:
5 mm (US size H), 6mm (US size J), 7mm (US size K) and 8mm (US size L) crochet hooks

Approx. 200 yards (or 180 meters) each of 6 colors worsted weight yarn: white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple.
One white pompom
Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Stitch Abbreviations:
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)
Single crochet back loop only (scblo)
Slip stitch (sl)
Single crochet two together (sc2tog)
Stitch/stitches (st)