Santa's Favorite Crochet Hat

Newborn  •  Head Circumference = 13" - 15"  •  Hat Circumference = 13"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 5 hdc in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Hdc in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around (15)
Round 6: Hdc in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around (20)
Round 8: Hdc in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around (25)
Round 10: Hdc in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around (30)
Round 12: Hdc in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around (35)
Round 14: Hdc in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around (40)
Round 16: Hdc in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around (45)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Sc in next 2 stitches, sl st in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 18 - 20: With Color B - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (45) - Fasten off Color B after Round 20
Round 21 - 24: With Color A - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (45) - Fasten off Color A after Round 24 
Round 25: With Color C - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (45)
Round 26: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join and turn your work - *this is the only round that is turned* (45)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim. 
Round 27: Working in Back Loops for this round only - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (45)
Round 28 - 29: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (45)

Fasten off and fold up the brim along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches; sew into place if desired. Attach the belt buckle and a pompom to the tip of the hat. The belt buckle and pompom instructions can be found at the end of the file.

0 - 3 Months  •  Head Circumference = 14" - 16"  •  Hat Circumference = 14"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 5 hdc in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Hdc in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around (15)
Round 6: Hdc in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around (20)
Round 8: Hdc in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around (25)
Round 10: Hdc in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around (30)
Round 12: Hdc in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around (35)
Round 14: Hdc in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around (40)
Round 16: Hdc in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around (45)
Round 18: Hdc in each stitch around (45) 
Round 19 Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 14 stitches* repeat around (48)
Round 20: Hdc in each stitch around (48)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Sc in next 2 stitches, sl st in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 21 - 23: With Color B - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (48) - Fasten off Color B after Round 23
Round 24 - 27: With Color A - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (48) - Fasten off Color A after Round 27 
Round 28: With Color C - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (48)
Round 29: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join and turn your work - *this is the only round that is turned* (48)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim. 
Round 30: Working in Back Loops for this round only - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (48)
Round 31 - 32: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (48)

Fasten off and fold up the brim along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches; sew into place if desired. Attach the belt buckle and a pompom to the tip of the hat. The belt buckle and pompom instructions can be found at the end of the file.

3 - 6 Months  •  Head Circumference = 15" - 17"  •  Hat Circumference = 15"  •  Hat Height = 6.5"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 5 hdc in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Hdc in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around (15)
Round 6: Hdc in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around (20)
Round 8: Hdc in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around (25)
Round 10: Hdc in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around (30)
Round 12: Hdc in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around (35)
Round 14: Hdc in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around (40)
Round 16: Hdc in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around (45)
Round 18: Hdc in each stitch around (45) 
Round 19 Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 8 stitches* repeat around (50)
Round 20: Hdc in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 24 stitches* repeat around (52)
Round 22 - 23: Hdc in each stitch around (52)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Sc in next 2 stitches, sl st in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 24 - 26: With Color B - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (52) - Fasten off Color B after Round 26
Round 27 - 30: With Color A - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (52) - Fasten off Color A after Round 30 
Round 31: With Color C - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (52)
Round 32: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join and turn your work - *this is the only round that is turned* (52)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim. 
Round 33: Working in Back Loops for this round only - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (52)
Round 34 - 35: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (52)

Fasten off and fold up the brim along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches; sew into place if desired. Attach the belt buckle and a pompom to the tip of the hat. The belt buckle and pompom instructions can be found at the end of the file.

6 - 12 Months  •  Head Circumference = 16" - 18"  •  Hat Circumference = 16"  •  Hat Height = 6.75"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 5 hdc in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Hdc in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around (15)
Round 6: Hdc in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around (20)
Round 8: Hdc in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around (25)
Round 10: Hdc in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around (30)
Round 12: Hdc in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around (35)
Round 14: Hdc in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around (40)
Round 16: Hdc in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around (45)
Round 18: Hdc in each stitch around (45) 
Round 19: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 8 stitches* repeat around (50)
Round 20: Hdc in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Hdc in the first 2 stitches, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat between * to end (56)
Round 22 - 24: Hdc in each stitch around (56)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Sc in next 2 stitches, sl st in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 25 - 27: With Color B - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (56) - Fasten off Color B after Round 27
Round 28 - 31: With Color A - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (56) - Fasten off Color A after Round 31 
Round 32: With Color C - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (56)
Round 33: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join and turn your work - *this is the only round that is turned* (56)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim. 
Round 34: Working in Back Loops for this round only - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (56)
Round 35 - 36: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (56)

Fasten off and fold up the brim along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches; sew into place if desired. Attach the belt buckle and a pompom to the tip of the hat. The belt buckle and pompom instructions can be found at the end of the file.

Toddler (Approximately 1 to 3 years)  •  Head Circumference = 17.5" - 19"  •  Hat Circumference = 17.25"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 5 hdc in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Hdc in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around (15)
Round 6: Hdc in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around (20)
Round 8: Hdc in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around (25)
Round 10: Hdc in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around (30)
Round 12: Hdc in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around (35)
Round 14: Hdc in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around (40)
Round 16: Hdc in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around (45)
Round 18: Hdc in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 8 stitches* repeat around (50)
Round 20: Hdc in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 9 stitches* repeat around (55)
Round 22: Hdc in each stitch around (55)
Round 23: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 10 stitches* repeat around (60)
Round 24 - 25: Hdc in each stitch around (60)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Sc in next 2 stitches, sl st in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 26 - 29: With Color B - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (60) - Fasten off Color B after Round 29
Round 30 - 34: With Color A - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (60) - Fasten off Color A after Round 34 
Round 35: With Color C - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (60)
Round 36: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join and turn your work - *this is the only round that is turned* (60)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim. 
Round 37: Working in Back Loops for this round only - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (60)
Round 38 - 40: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (60)

Fasten off and fold up the brim along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches; sew into place if desired. Attach the belt buckle and a pompom to the tip of the hat. The belt buckle and pompom instructions can be found at the end of the file.

Child (Approximately 5 to 10)  •  Head Circumference = 19" - 20.5"  •  Hat Circumference = 18.25" 

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 5 hdc in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral until directed otherwise (5)
Round 2: Hdc in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around (15)
Round 6: Hdc in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around (20)
Round 8: Hdc in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around (25)
Round 10: Hdc in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around (30)
Round 12: Hdc in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around (35)
Round 14: Hdc in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around (40)
Round 16: Hdc in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around (45)
Round 18: Hdc in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 8 stitches* repeat around (50)
Round 20: Hdc in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 9 stitches* repeat around (55)
Round 22: Hdc in each stitch around (55)
Round 23: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 10 stitches* repeat around (60)
Round 24: Hdc in each stitch around (60)
Round 25: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 14 stitches* repeat around (64)
Round 26 - 29: Hdc in each stitch around (64)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Sc in next 2 stitches, sl st in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 30 - 33: With Color B - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (64) - Fasten off Color B after Round 33
Round 34 - 38: With Color A - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (64) - Fasten off Color A after Round 38 
Round 39: With Color C - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (64)
Round 40: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join and turn your work - *this is the only round that is turned* (64)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim. 
Round 41: Working in Back Loops for this round only - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (64)
Round 42 - 44: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (64)

Fasten off and fold up the brim along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches; sew into place if desired. Attach the belt buckle and a pompom to the tip of the hat. The belt buckle and pompom instructions can be found at the end of the file.

Teen / Small Adult  •  Head Circumference = 21" - 22"  •  Hat Circumference = 19.5"  •  Hat Height = 8.25"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 5 hdc in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral (5)
Round 2: Hdc in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around (15)
Round 6: Hdc in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around (20)
Round 8: Hdc in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around (25)
Round 10: Hdc in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around (30)
Round 12: Hdc in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around (35)
Round 14: Hdc in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around (40)
Round 16: Hdc in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around (45)
Round 18: Hdc in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 8 stitches* repeat around (50)
Round 20: Hdc in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 9 stitches* repeat around (55)
Round 22: Hdc in each stitch around (55)
Round 23: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 10 stitches* repeat around (60)
Round 24: Hdc in each stitch around (60)
Round 25: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 11 stitches* repeat around (65)
Round 26: Hdc in each stitch around (65)
Round 27: Hdc in first 2 stitches, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 20 stitches* repeat between * to end (68)
Round 28 - 32: Hdc in each stitch around (68)
Fasten off Color A by making the following: Sc in next 2 stitches, sl st in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 33 - 36: With Color B - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (68) - Fasten off Color B after Round 36
Round 37 - 41: With Color A - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (68) - Fasten off Color A after Round 41 
Round 42: With Color C - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (68)
Round 43: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join and turn your work - *this is the only round that is turned* (68)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim. 
Round 44: Working in Back Loops for this round only - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (68)
Round 45 - 47: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (68)

Fasten off and fold up the brim along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches; sew into place if desired. Attach the belt buckle and a pompom to the tip of the hat. The belt buckle and pompom instructions can be found at the end of the file.

Medium Adult   •  Head Circumference = 22" - 23"  •  Hat Circumference = 20.5"  •  Hat Height = 8.5"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 5 hdc in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral otherwise (5)
Round 2: Hdc in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around (15)
Round 6: Hdc in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around (20)
Round 8: Hdc in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around (25)
Round 10: Hdc in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around (30)
Round 12: Hdc in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around (35)
Round 14: Hdc in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around (40)
Round 16: Hdc in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around (45)
Round 18: Hdc in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 8 stitches* repeat around (50)
Round 20: Hdc in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 9 stitches* repeat around (55)
Round 22: Hdc in each stitch around (55)
Round 23: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 10 stitches* repeat around (60)
Round 24: Hdc in each stitch around (60)
Round 25: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 11 stitches* repeat around (65)
Round 26: Hdc in each stitch around (65)
Round 27: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 12 stitches* repeat around (70)
Round 28: Hdc in each stitch around (70)
Round 29: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 34 stitches* repeat around (72)
Round 30 - 35: Hdc in each stitch around (72)
Fasten off Color A with the following: Sc in next 2 sts, sl st in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 36 - 39: With Color B - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (72) - Fasten off Color B after Round 39
Round 40 - 44: With Color A - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (72) - Fasten off Color A after Round 44 
Round 45: With Color C - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 46: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join and turn your work - *this is the only round that is turned* (72)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim. 
Round 47: Working in Back Loops for this round only - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (72)
Round 48 - 50: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (72)

Fasten off and fold up the brim along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches; sew into place if desired. Attach the belt buckle and a pompom to the tip of the hat. The belt buckle and pompom instructions can be found at the end of the file.

Large Adult  •  Head Circumference = 23" - 24"  •  Hat Circumference = 21.75"  •  Hat Height = 9"

Round 1: With Color A - Ch 2, make 5 hdc in first chain, do not join, continue working in a spiral (5)
Round 2: Hdc in each stitch around (5)
Round 3: Make 2 hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 4: Hdc in each stitch around (10)
Round 5: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat around (15)
Round 6: Hdc in each stitch around (15)
Round 7: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches* repeat around (20)
Round 8: Hdc in each stitch around (20)
Round 9: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 3 stitches* repeat around (25)
Round 10: Hdc in each stitch around (25)
Round 11: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches* repeat around (30)
Round 12: Hdc in each stitch around (30)
Round 13: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 5 stitches* repeat around (35)
Round 14: Hdc in each stitch around (35)
Round 15: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 6 stitches* repeat around (40)
Round 16: Hdc in each stitch around (40)
Round 17: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches* repeat around (45)
Round 18: Hdc in each stitch around (45)
Round 19: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 8 stitches* repeat around (50)
Round 20: Hdc in each stitch around (50)
Round 21: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 9 stitches* repeat around (55)
Round 22: Hdc in each stitch around (55)
Round 23: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 10 stitches* repeat around (60)
Round 24: Hdc in each stitch around (60)
Round 25: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 11 stitches* repeat around (65)
Round 26: Hdc in each stitch around (65)
Round 27: Make *2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 12 stitches* repeat around (70)
Round 28: Hdc in each stitch around (70)
Round 29: Hdc in first 4 stitches, *2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in next 10 stitches* repeat around (76)
Round 30 - 36: Hdc in each stitch around (76)
Fasten off Color A with the following: Sc in next 2 sts, sl st in next stitch, fasten off. Join Color B in any stitch.
Round 37 - 40: With Color B - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (76) - Fasten off Color B after Round 40
Round 41 - 45: With Color A - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (76) - Fasten off Color A after Round 45 
Round 46: With Color C - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (76)
Round 47: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join and turn your work - *this is the only round that is turned* (76)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim. 
Round 48: Working in Back Loops for this round only - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (76)
Round 49 - 51: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (76)

Fasten off and fold up the brim along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches; sew into place if desired. Attach the belt buckle and a pompom to the tip of the hat. The belt buckle and pompom instructions can be found at the end of the file.

Baby & Toddler Sizes
With Color D - Chain 16, sl st in the first chain made to form a circle; being careful not to twist the chain, Ch 1, *make 3 hdc in the first stitch, hdc in the next 3 stitches* repeat around, join in first hdc and fasten off leaving a lengthy tail for sewing. (24)

Child & Adult Sizes
With Color D - Chain 16, sl st in the first chain made to form a circle; being careful not to twist the chain, Ch 2, *make 3 dc in the first stitch, dc in the next 3 stitches* repeat around, join in first dc and fasten off leaving a lengthy tail for sewing. (24)

1) Cut two pieces of cardboard that are slightly wider than the desired width of the pompom. Cut a 3-inch notch out of each piece, as shown. With the two pieces together, place a 12-inch piece of yarn in the notch.
2) Wrap one strand of yarn around the ends of the cardboard pieces approximately 150 times. Cut the yarn
3) Bring the 12-inch piece of yarn up through the notches and tie it securely around the wrapped yarn.
4) With the notched end of cardboard towards you, slip your scissors between the two pieces of cardboard and cut through all the yarn loops, leaving the two longer strands attached.
5) Once all the loops have been cut, use your fingers to fluff the pompom.
6) Slip the pompom off the cardboard and trim the ends until they are an even length all around. Use the two long strands to attach the pompom to the tip of the hat.