Perfect design for lovers of crazy variegated yarn, the kind that jumps in your basket when you’re not looking! This does look wonderful in single color as well. Also look for scarf pattern to match.

An adult size hat measures 6 3/4” across the circle before you stop increasing.

Gauge= why bother?
I think hats are sometimes difficult for some people to make. Even if you use the exact yarn and the exact hook size, we all crochet a little differently, our tension is different. I tend to crochet loosely and my stitches are tall. So yes, to be able to make a successful hat and have it fit, please do a gauge Swatch.

Stitches you need to know
Half double crochet
Double crochet
Front post double crochet=FPDC
Back post double crochet=BPDC
Single crochet
Slip stitch
Crocheting into back and third Loop of Stitch