Waist coat St Faux Knit Skull Beanie or Messy bun Hat
this hat is worked in a crochet st that resembles knit stitches.
This method results in a warm dense fabric with not much stretch.
It is important to work the stitches loosely in order to be able to pass your hook through.
The Skull portion of the hat is worked using a chart to count out the different color stitches. It is very important to carry the unused color loosely behind. If you pull it too tight, the hat will draw up and be smaller than the ribbing. Measure often to check you are getting the measurement you desire.
American crochet terms. .