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YARN
Any yarn of choice. Sample made with Red Heart Evermore, Super Bulky #6 yarn (80% Acrylic + 20% Wool; 89 yds/81 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein):

HOOK & OTHER MATERIALS
Hook that best fits yarn choice
Fabric tape measure
Yarn needle

GAUGE
Size is customizable for any yarn you choose when you follow the Swatch for Gauge instructions!

COMMON HAT SIZES:
Hat Size: Cheat Sheet
(Around x Tall; approximate age)
12” x 5” (newborn)
14” x 5.5” (up to 6 months)
16” x 6” (12 months - 5 years)
18” x 6.5” (5-12 years)
20” x 7” (teen, adult small)
22” x 7.5” (adult)
24” x 8” (adult large

STITCH KEY
Ch(s) = chain(s)
HDc = half double crochet
Sl St = slip stitch
St(s) = stitch(es)

SPECIALTY STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
BLO = Back Loops Only
FLO = Front Loops Only

NOTES
Fabric is worked in rows, then seamed at first and last row to create a rectangle shape.
Size by age may differ; for best fit, use fabric tape measure:
from center of forehead around (width)
from crown of head to middle ear (length)
To work this pattern:
Choose yarn,
Choose hat size,
Swatch for gauge to find base chain & row repeats,
Follow stitch instructions using Swatch for Gauge outcomes.