This hat was designed to teach beginner crochet students how to master their first hat pattern. So this hat uses a variety of stitches and techniques, including:

• The magic ring
• Crocheting in the round
• single crochet
• slip stitch
• stitch increases & decreases
• half-double crochet
• double crochet
• back & front post DC
• changing colors
• crab stitch
• braiding tassels

Basically, this hat is worked top – down, and is a flap hat with triangular flaps and tassels.

You will need:

• US-J/10 (6.00mm) crochet hook
• Worsted or Aran weight yarn of your choice in 2 colors (approx. 60 yds of each): A (main color) &B (accent color)

Yarn Recommendations: Berroco - Vintage or Rico Design - Fashion Modern Tweed