Crochet Cap Pattern

Sizes 1—2 and 3 Yrs.

MATERIALS:
Size 6 Crochet Hook
2 oz. 4-ply Knitting Worsted

GAUGE: 4½ sts to 1 in.

Ch 2, work 3 s c in 2nd st from hook. Ch 1 turn. Work 1 s c in first st, 3 s c in next st (the center st of the group of 3 s c), 1 s c in last st. Ch 1 turn. Work 1 s c in each of first 2 s c, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of last 2 s c. Ch 1 turn. Work 1 s c in each of first 3 sts, 3 s c in next st, 1 s c in each of last 3 sts.
Continue increasing 2 sts in the center st of every row as given until there are 30 increased rows (2 yr. 32 inc. rows—3 yr. 34 inc. rows). Fasten off. Work another piece to correspond.
Sew the 2 pieces tog. across the last rows of s c (see illustration).
Work 1 row of s c around entire opening, skipping every 3rd st across neck edge. Using double strands of yarn, of a contrasting color, ch 130. Fasten off. Weave through the center of cap as illustrated.