Baby Bear Hat

"Crochet a sweet baby bear hat with this free crochet pattern in two sizes. This hat is worked from the top down. If you like the magic ring, you can use that instead of the starting ch 2. The ribing is attached at the bottom of the hat using a technique where you will sc2tog in the last st of the ribbing and the next st of the hat. Yarn: Lion Brand Heartland (100% Acrylic; 251 yards [230 meters]/142 grams): 125 Mammoth Cave, 1 skein Hook: US size F/5 (4.0mm); US size I/9 (5.5mm) Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch markers Skill Level: Easy Size: Preemie (6 months), 12 (14 ½)” circumference"

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook, I/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge20 sts and 24 rows = 4” [10 cm] in sc with smaller hook; 18 sts and 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in sc with larger hook

Finished SizePreemie (6 months), 12 (14 ½)” circumference