Lion Brand^® Fancy Fur

GAUGE:

7 stitches + 9 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in single crochet. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

NOTES:

Hat is worked in the round without turning. The last stitch of each round is joined to the first with a slip stitch, followed by a chain 1.

HAT
Chain 3 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring; chain 1.
Round 1 Work 5 (6) single crochet into ring, joining last stitch to first with a slip stitch; chain 1.
Round 2 Work 2 single crochet in each stitch around – 10 (12) stitches.
Round 3 *Single crochet in first single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single crochet; repeat from the * to end – 15 (18) stitches.
Round 4 *Single crochet in next 2 single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single crochet; repeat from the * to end – 20 (24) stitches.
Round 5 *Single crochet in next 3 single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single crochet; repeat from the * to end – 25 (30) stitches.
Round 6 *Single crochet in next 4 single crochet, 2 single crochet in next single crochet; repeat from the * to end – 30 (36) stitches.
Work 4 (5) rounds even (no increases or decreases).
Next Round *Single crochet in next 3 (7) single crochet, (insert hook in next stitch, draw up a loop) twice, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook – decrease made; repeat from the * to end – 24 (32) stitches.
Next Round *Single crochet in next 6 single crochet, (insert hook in next stitch, draw up a loop) twice, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook – decrease made; repeat from the * to end – 21 (28) stitches.

Work 2 rounds even.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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