Note:  Beg ch 2 does not count as a st in this pattern.

Hat:  Beginning at top of hat, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring.
Rnd 1 (Right Side):  Ch 2, work 13 dc in ring, join with a sl st in first dc. 13 sts.
Rnd 2:  Ch 2, turn, 2 dc in each st around, join with a sl st in first dc. 26 sts.
Rnd 3:  Ch 2, turn, dc in first st, *2dc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * around ending with 2dc in last st, join with a sl st in first dc. 39 sts.
Rnd 4:  Ch 2, turn, *dc in first two sts, 2dc in next st, repeat from * around, join with a sl st in first dc. 52 sts.
Rnds 5 - 16:  Ch 2, turn, dc in each st around, join with a sl st in first dc. 52 sts. Do not turn at end of last row.

Edging:  (Ch 1 and sc) in each st around, join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends of yarn.

Turn up bottom of hat for brim.

Models were made with Red Heart Soft Baby yarn.

Copyright 2003 by Susan L. Kraus. This document is free for personal use and may be shared and distributed so long as it remains fully intact including this copyright notice, and no profit is made from its distribution or use.