“Dessa” is a play on my middle name, Odessa. This is my first pattern, and I am honored to offer it for free, to allow people to try my approach to crochet and knitting.

The hat consists of a very simple single crochet design in the round. The hat is slouchy, meaning that the increases will go up until a circumference of at least 11 inches is achieved. Then the hat is decreased, and stitches are picked up with circular knitting needles.

I am not a big fan of crochet ribbing, as I find it too thick. It is a great way to either, 1. Learn to Knit or 2. Get better at knitting for those who primarily crochet, like me.

I used to be intimidated by knitting for a long time, but no more! You don’t have to be either with this pattern

This pattern is a very easy and quick weekend project.

Note: I need to add that there are invisible decreases (in sc) worked in this pattern. Instructions on invisible decreases can be found at:

http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-single-crochet-invisible-decrease/