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When the winter chill arrives, this hat is perfect. It’s cozy and large enough to keep ears warm. The ridges, formed by post stitches, whirl up the sides, slowly decreasing into a beautiful flower shape. This hat is sure to be a hit with any recipient.

Pattern includes stitch diagram.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Measurements
Approximately 24 inches circumference at opening and 9 inches tall

Materials
215 yards of worsted weight yarn

Sample made in Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice 100% acrylic (3.5 oz 100 g, 170 yd 156 m), 2 skeins of #174 Olive.

I/9 (5.50 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

VIDEO TUTORIALS NOW AVAILABLE:
Beginning double crochet with front post treble crochet stitch
http://youtu.be/xbytt2wz-cg

Double crochet with front post treble crochet stitch
http://youtu.be/N53-a5QswjA

Decrease form of double crochet with front post treble crochet
http://youtu.be/LicZpBlg2Rw

sample shown in photo was a finalist in the Michael’s Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Contest of 2009.

Errata: Updated 2/14/2013 After Rnds 6-9, repeat Rnd 4 once more.