The pattern is written in standard US crochet terms.

PDF file - 8 pages, including 65 pictures to explain tricky parts.

ABBEREVIATIONS:
Stitches used:
st(s) = stitch(es)
slst= slip stich
ch = chain(s)
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 stitches
together (decreasing)
FPhdc = front post half double crochet
BPhdc = back post half double crochet
FPdc = front post double crochet
BPdc = back post double crochet
BPsc = back post single crochet
4trc cluster = 4 Treble crochet cluster
Rnd = round
YO = yarn over
PM = place marker
… = repeat istructions between breckets,
the number of times indicated
PIC = picture(s)

NOTES: Hats top and bottom
section is made in
continuous (spiral) rounds. Palce marker for
begining of round.
Crocheting in the spiral is the
technique of working in the round in
a continuous manner, without joining
the separate rounds with a slip stitch.
Look closer in pictures at page 2
to see where to insert the crochet hook
to work needed stitch.
A = into Back and third loop (back facing V)
B = around post from front ( FRONT POST)
C = around post from back (BACK POST)
D = under posts head from back (BACK POST)