Crochet Robin Hood Hat Pattern

COATS & CLARK'S "RED HEART" KNITTING WORSTED, 4 Ply ("Tangle-Proof" Pull-Out Skeins): 4 ozs. of No. 717 Salmon.

Crochet Hook Size H.

126 bangle sequins, 20 mm. size.

GAUGE: 7 sc = 2 inches; 6 rows = 2 inches.

String the sequins onto the yarn. Starting at center back, ch 45 loosely to measure 13 inches. 1st row (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—44 sc. Turn. (Work is now at top edge of hat.) 2nd row: Sl st in first st, sc in next 4 sts, loop st in next 7 sts—to make a loop st, insert hook in next sc, yarn over and draw loop through, ch 1, slide 1 sequin down to the hook, insert hook in same sc, with 3rd finger of left hand over the yarn, hold yarn down behind the work, yarn over and draw loop through, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook; h dc in next sc and in each sc to within last 2 sc, sc in next sc, sl st in next sc. Ch 1, turn. 3rd row: Sc in each st across. Turn. 4th row: Repeat 2nd row.

   5th row: Sc in next 31 sts, sl st in next st. Turn. 6th row: Sl st in first sl st, sc in next 4 sts, h dc in each remaining st to within last 2 sts, sc in next st, sl st in next st. Ch 1, turn. 7th row: Sc in next 17 sts, sl st in next st for brim line. Turn. 8th row: Repeat 6th row. 9th row: Repeat 3rd row—44 sc. Repeat last 8 rows 8 times more. Break off leaving an 18-inch length of yarn. Thread into a needle. Draw needle through each sl st at top edge of hat. Pull up tightly and fasten. Sew center back edges together. Turn up lower edge to meet the brim line at in­side of hat and stitch loosely around. Tuck in center top of hat.