SIZE:  Fits average adult

MATERIALS
LION BRAND Lion Cotton

• 1 ball Natural #098.or color of your choice

Size F-5 (3.75 mm) and G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

GAUGE
16 sc = 4" (10 cm) with larger hook.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

HAT
Crown
Ch 3 and close into a ring with 1 slip st in first ch.
Rnd 1 Ch 1, 7 sc in ring.
Rnd 2 Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc in ring – 14 sc.
Rnd 3 Ch 1, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around – 21 sc.
Rnd 4 Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around – 28 sc.
Rnd 5 Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around – 35 sc.
Rnd 6 Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around – 42 sc.
Rnd 7 Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc on next sc*, rep from * to * around – 49 sc.
Rnd 8 Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around – 56 sc.
Rnd 9 Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around – 63 sc.
Rnd 10 Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around – 70 sc.
Rnd 11 Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around – 77 sc.
Rnd 12 Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around – 84 sc.
Work even in sc until crown measures 5 1/2" from center of crown.

BRIM
Next Rnd Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around – 96 sc. Work even in sc for 1".
Next Rnd Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around – 108 sc. Work even in sc for 1".
Next Rnd Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, rep from * to * around – 120 sc. Work even in sc for 1 1/4".
Change to size F hook. Work 1 rnd sc to tighten brim. Fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS:
ch = chain dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) inc = increase(e)(s)(ing) rem = remain(s)(ing) rep = repeat(s)(ing)	rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet sc2tog = single crochet 2 together st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together

Lion Cotton (Article #760, formerly Kitchen Cotton) solid colors come in 5 oz/236 yd balls; multi-colors are 4 oz/189 yds

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