Little Helper Crochet Elf Hat
Dress your little holiday helper up in the adorable Little Helper Crochet Elf Hat. This easy crochet hat pattern is worked in the round in the half double crochet stitch, making it a fast project to complete. There's only one color change in the pattern, so if you're a little new at switching colors, have no fear! A cute little pompom dangles at the edge of the hat, and a delicate picot stitch edging sets off the color distinction. This crochet hat is available for the entire family, from newborn sizes all the way through large adult.
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NotesNotes
-Picot Stitch Instructions: Ch 3, sl st into the top loops of the last stitch made, continue with instructions
-Some heads do not conform to standard sizes by age, so please measure for a more accurate fit.
-The hat can be started with a Magic Ring or with the instructions given in Round 1
-Most of the rounds are worked in a spiral; use a stitch marker or piece of yarn to mark the first stitch
If you wish to make a striped hat you can create even stripes by joining all your rounds:
-Begin each round with a chain 1; this starting chain does not count as a stitch
-Make the first HDC of the round in the same stitch as your starting chain
-Make a join by slip stitching in the first HDC of the round
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge14 stitches and 12 rows = 4” (10 cm)
Finished SizeNewborn - adult
Materials List
- Worsted weight yarn in Color A (Green) & Color B (White)
- 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- yarn needle
Pattern
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Newborn • Head Circumference = 13" - 14" • Hat Circumference = 12.5" • Hat Height to the tip = 8.65"
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 9 stitches* repeat around (44)
Round 18 - 24: Hdc in each stitch around (44)
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: With Color B - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (44)
Round 26: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join and turn your work - *this is the only round that is turned* (44)
The remaining rounds form the turned portion of the brim with the Elf Points.
Round 27: Working in Back Loops for this round only - Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (44)
Round 28 - 29: Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around, join (44)
Round 30: *Sk 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 hdc, picot, 2 hdc], sk 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch* repeat around, when you get to the end sl st in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (11 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat. -
0 - 3 Months • Head Circumference = 14.5" - 16" • Hat Circumference = 14" • Hat Height to the tip = 9.65"
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 - 27: 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 28: With Color B - 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 with the Elf Points.
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)
Round 33: *Sk 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 hdc, picot, 2 hdc], sk 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch* repeat around, when you get to the end sl st in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (12 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat. -
3 - 6 Months • Head Circumference = 15.5" - 17" • Hat Circumference = 15" • Hat Height to the tip = 10.65"
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 - 30: 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 31: With Color B - 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 with the Elf Points.
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)
Round 36: *Sk 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 hdc, picot, 2 hdc], sk 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch* repeat around, when you get to the end sl st in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (13 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat. -
6 - 12 Months • Head Circumference = 16.5" - 18" • Hat Circumference = 16" • Hat Height to the tip = 11"
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 - 31: 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 32: With Color B - 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 with the Elf Points.
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)
Round 37: *Sk 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 hdc, picot, 2 hdc], sk 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch* repeat around, when you get to the end sl st in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (14 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat. -
Toddler (Approximately 1 to 3 years) • Head Circumference = 18" - 19" • Hat Circumference = 17" • Hat Height to the tip = 12"
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 - 34: 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 35: With Color B - 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 with the Elf Points.
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)
Round 41: *Sk 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 hdc, picot, 2 hdc], sk 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch* repeat around, when you get to the end sl st in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (15 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat. -
Child (Approximately 4 to 10 years) • Head Circumference = 19" - 20" • Hat Circumference = 18" • Hat Height to the tip = 13.25"
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 - 38: 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 39: With Color B - 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 with the Elf Points.
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)
Round 45: *Sk 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 hdc, picot, 2 hdc], sk 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch* repeat around, when you get to the end sl st in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (16 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat. -
Teen / Small Adult • Head Circumference = 20" - 21.5" • Hat Circumference = 19" • Hat Height to the tip = 14.25"
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 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 - 41: 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 42: With Color B - 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 with the Elf Points.
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)
Round 48: *Sk 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 hdc, picot, 2 hdc], sk 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch* repeat around, when you get to the end sl st in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (17 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat. -
Medium Adult • Head Circumference = 22" - 23" • Hat Circumference = 21" • Hat Height to the tip = 15.25"
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 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 - 44: Hdc in each stitch around (72)
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 45: With Color B - 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 with the Elf Points.
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)
Round 51: *Sk 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 hdc, picot, 2 hdc], sk 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch* repeat around, when you get to the end sl st in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (18 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat. -
Large Adult • Head Circumference = 23" - 24" • Hat Circumference = 22" • Hat Height to the tip = 15.65"
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 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 - 45: Hdc in each stitch around (76)
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 46: With Color B - 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 with the Elf Points.
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)
Round 52: *Sk 1 stitch, in the next stitch make [3 hdc, picot, 2 hdc], sk 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch* repeat around, when you get to the end sl st in the join space from the previous round and fasten off (19 Elf Points)
Fold the brim up along the Round that was worked into the Back Loop stitches and sew into place if desired. Attach a pompom to the tip of the hat.