Even though I consider myself a beginner to intermediate crocheter, I love to play with stitches. So even if I am doing something simple, I will usually throw in something unusual to pique my own interest.

Approx 9” tall x 10 1/2” across brim/21” circumference

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