THIS IS A PDF PATTERN ONLY - written using U.S. crochet terms.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner - Intermediate

Yarn description:
Patons Canadiana Ombres 4-ply 100% Acrylic
Sample used: 2 Skiens-3oz/85g – Deep Jewel Varg

Hook Size: N(15)/10mm

Other Materials Needed:
Stitch marker
Large blunt tip tapestry needle

Gauge: 5rows X 11dc = 4ins (10cm) (Change hook size if necessary to obtain this gauge.)

Finished Measurement: Circumference = 21in (53.5cm)

Notes: Please read all instructions thoroughly prior to beginning pattern.
This hat is worked in the round, using 2 strands together, throughout. Pattern uses single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch; and decreasing using 2dctog technique.
This is a simple hat to create, that WOWs when finished.

Abbreviations:
• Sc = single crochet
• Dc = double crochet
• 2dctog = double crochet 2 stitches together
• Sl st = slip stitch
• Ch = chain
• Rep = repeat
• Rnd = round
• St(s) = stitch(es)
• YO = yarn over

Special technique:
2dctog – yo, insert hook in next st, yo pull through, yo pull through 2 loops; yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull loop through, yo and pull through 2 loops, yo and pull through remaining 3 loops