Free Pattern: Deeply Textured Hat - 9-12 months

This is a modification of the pattern from The Laughing Willow.  For adult size, see her original post.

Premie size here.
Newborn size here.
3-month size here.
6-month size here.
Toddler size here.



Supplies:
Worsted weight yarn (I used "I Love This Cotton")
Size 4.75mm hook
Opt tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations:
Ch - chain
Dc - double crochet
Fptc - front post triple crochet
Sl st - slip stitch

Instructions: (ch-3 does not count as dc)
Round 1: Magic Ring, ch 3.  Inside ring, dc 10.  Pull ring tight, join to top ch of ch 3
Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc each dc around.  Join to top ch of ch 3. (20 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with sl st to top ch of ch 3. (30 dc)
Round 4: Ch 3.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with sl st to top ch of ch 3.  (40)
Round 5: Ch 3.  *2 dc in next dc,  dc in next 3 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with sl st to top ch of ch 3. (50 dc)
Round 6: Ch 3.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 9 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with sl st to top ch of ch 3. (55 dc)
Round 7: Ch 3.  *Fptc on next dc, dc in next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with sl st to top ch of ch 3. (28 fptc, 27 dc)
Round 8: Ch 3.  *Dc in next fptc, fptc on next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with sl st to top ch of ch 3.  (28 dc, 27 fptc.)
Round 9: Ch 3.  *Fptc on next dc, dc in next fptc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with sl st to top ch of ch 3. (28 fptc, 27 dc)
Rounds 10-12:  Repeat Rounds 8-9.  Finish off, weave in ends.

I changed colors each round, starting at round 7.  I did not finish off each time.

Decoration:
Magic ring, ch 3.  12 dc inside ring, pull ring tight, join to top ch of ch 3 w sl st.
I used a tapestry needle and a piece of red yarn to make the star, and sewed the circle on to the hat.

©2012 Alli Hyer, all rights reserved.  This is a pattern modification, so I do not claim sole rights to this pattern.  You do have permission from The Laughing Willow and myself to sell items you make from this hat, but if you sell them online, please link to this pattern.  You may not sell this crochet pattern or claim it as your own.   You may publish or post a link to this pattern, but you may not publish or post this pattern in whole or in part.