* Size H (5.0mm) Crochet Hook
* 100 yards of Chunky Yarn
* Cardboard
Abbreviations/References
beg = beginning
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
st = stitch(es)
sl st = slip stitch
rnd(s) = round(s)
Directions
Ch 3, join with sl st to form ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, 11 dc into ring (12 dc). Join with beg with sl st. Do not turn.
Round 2: 2 dc in each st around (24 dc). Place st marker in first dc, move up as each rnd progresses.
Rounds 3: Ch 3, *dc, ch1* in each st around. Join with sl st (48 st)
Round 4: Ch 3, *dc, ch1* in each st around. Join with sl st (96 st)
Round 5: Ch 4, *skip next 3 st, dc 4 times in next st, ch 1. Repeat from * around. (12 Shell st) Ch 3, join to beg of rnd with sl st (60 st)
Round 6: Ch 4, 3 dc in next sp *skip 4 st, dc 4 times in next sp. Repeat from * around. (12 shell st) join to beg of rnd with sl st (60 st)
Rounds 7-14: Change to H hook. Sc in each st around. Join to beg of rnd with sl st (60 st each rnd)
Scalloped Edge & Brim
Round 15: *Sl st, 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 tc, 1 dc, 1 sc. Repeat from * 4 times. (5 scallops). 1 dc in each remaining st of rnd. Join to beg with sl st. Turn. (60 st)
Rounds 16-18: Ch 1, st2tog, *sc into top of each dc*, st2tog last 2 st.
Rounds 19-20: Ch 1, st2tog twice, *sc into top of each dc*, st2tog last 4 st. Fasten off.
Pompom1) Cut out cardboard ring
2) Wrap yarn around ring
3) Hold yarn tightly to cardboard and cut edges (Do not let yarn slip off ring)4) Slip a 6" piece of yarn through hole, wrap around yarn & tie tight. Fluff and trim to shape.
5) Sew pompom to top of hat.
