The chain 2 at the beginning of each row DOES NOT count as a double crochet (dc). All rows will be joined with a slip stitch to the first dc, NOT the ch 2. And after the first row of dc everything is worked in the back loop only.

Finished blanket measures 29.5”x29” so it makes a good carrier or stroller blanket.

I used scrap yarn for this. The specific yarns I used are in the pattern but you can use anything. The buttons I used were about 1” and the hat fits a 20-22” head.

Gauge doesn’t really matter, a bigger gauge will give you a bigger hat. I made this with scrap yarn, you can use any yarn that you have lying around.

This pattern maintains a traditional flag ratio (3:5) and ends up being 54”x90” however you can make it whatever size you want. The number of stitches and rows you do will depend on your gauge.