Crochet hat for Gus

right side

inside out

Happy Birthday Gus!

This hat was made with love for Gus. I have come to like this pattern as it looks fantastic with variegated yarn. I also like it because it is reversible - the design is slightly different depending on which way you wear it.

Instructions

1. Make 5 chain, join with a slip stitch to create a ring
2. 1st round: 11 double crochet into the ring
3. 2nd round: 2 double crochet in each double crochet to end (ie 22 double crochet)
4. 3rd and 4th rounds: 1 double crochet in each double crochet to end
5. 5th round: 2 double crochet in each double crochet to end (ie 44 double crochet)
6. 6th to 8th rounds: 1 double crochet in each double crochet to end (don't worry if it looks a but funny - just keep going)
7. 9th round: *2 double crochet in the first double crochet, then 1 double crochet in the next 3* continue to end
8. 10th round: 1 double crochet in each double crochet to end
9. 11th round: *2 double crochet in the first double crochet, then 1 double crochet in the next 3* continue to end
10. 12th round: 1 double crochet in each double crochet to end
11. Continue to the desired length of hat (longer if you want a brim that you can roll up)
12. Fasten off

Note: These instructions are based on a Patons pattern, that I have altered to achieve my desired result. I made this hat using a 7.5mm hook and Lincraft Veronica Yarn (as I tend to crochet fairly tightly). If your tension is loose, you could try a smaller hook. Happy crocheting!