The Play Ground Hat

"The play ground hat is loads of fun to make, it's full of texture that is made with st's you are already familiar with. Don't be afraid of making this hat, it's easier than it looks! The hat begins at the bottom, which is made in a strip, then joined to form a circle. Suggested experience: beginner + Materials needed: 10 ply/worsted weight/Aran 5mm/H-8 hook Stitches used: ch = chain sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet bl = back loop, the back loop used in this pattern, is the 3rd loop of the hdc fp = front post dec = decrease dc = double crochet"

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

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

Finished Sizemedium