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I have always wanted to do my own version of a “Halloween” themed hat. Since I don’t really do costumes anymore, I wanted a hat I could wear all season long. I came up with my take on a spider-web cross with a pumpkin hat and I kind of love it. As you can tell because I have made it for myself in about every color of Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn. It is a fun hat to make and to wear.

Materials Used / Supply List:
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice or any Category #4 Worsted Weight Yarn - approx 140 yds
Crochet Hook Size H-8 / 5mm
Stitch Marker
Large needle to weave ends

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sc - Single Crochet
sl st - Slip Stitch
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet
dc2tog – Double Crochet 2 Together

Finished Measurements:
Circumference: Band approx. 20” (stretches to 23”)
Height:  Brim to Peak approx. 10"

Start with a magic loop. If you do not know how to do a magic loop you can chain 3 and slip stitch together. Either in your magic loop or your chain circle:

Round 1: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 11 hdc, sl st to top of ch 2 to complete the round // Total for Round 1 is 12 hdc incl ch 2.

Round 2: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), 1 fpdc in same st; [dc, 1 fpdc] in each st around, sl st to top of ch2 // Total for Round 2 is 24 sts; 12 dc, 12 fpdc incl ch 2.

Round 3: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in same st, 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous Round ; *2 dc in next dc, 1 fpdc around next fpdc of previous Round * - repeat * to * to end, sl st to top of ch2 // Total for Round 3 is is 36 sts; 24dc, 12 fpdc incl ch 2.

Round 4: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), 2 dc in next dc, 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous Round ; *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous Round * - repeat * to * to end, sl st to top of ch 2 // Total for Round 4 is 48 sts; 36 dc, 12 fpdc.

Round 5: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous Round, *dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous Round * - repeat * to * to end, sl st to top of ch 2 // Total for Round 5 is 60 sts; 48 dc, 12 fpdc.

Round 6: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc,1 fpdc around fpdc of previous Round ; *dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous Round * - repeat * to * to end, sl st to top of ch 2 // Total for Round 6 is 72 sts; 60 dc, 12 fpdc.

Rounds 7 – 17: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in each of next 4 dc, 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous Round ; *dc in each of next 5 dc, 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous Round * - repeat * to * to end, sl st to top of ch 2 // Total for each Round is 72 sts; 60 dc, 12 fpdc.

Round 18 - DECREASING ROUND: Ch 2 (acts as first dc) ,dc in next dc, dc2tog, dc in next dc, 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous Round ; *dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog, dc in next dc, 1 fpdc around fpdc of previous Round * - repeat * to * to end, sl st to top of ch 2 // Total for Round is 60 sts; 48 dc, 12 fpdc.

BRIM:

Rounds 19 - 21: Ch 1 (acts as sc), sc in each st around, sl st to top of ch 1 // Total for each Round is 60 sc.

** Stitch these rounds loosely or go up a hook size to prevent pulling in the band**
Fasten off and weave in ends .