Materials:
RED HEART® Grande™ (Art 826 available in 5 oz (150 g), 46 yd (42 m) balls): 2 balls 288 Apricot
Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 15 mm [US19]
Yarn needle
GAUGE: 6½ sts = 4” [10 cm]; 8 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needle to obtain the gauge.
Finished Measurements:    Head Circumference: 20” [51 cm] (22) [56 cm]     Finished Length: 9½” [24 cm]

Abbreviations:
K = knit
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
cm = centimeters
P = purl
P2tog = purl 2 stitches together
mm = millimeters
st(s) = stitch(es)
[ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified
* or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated

SPECIAL STITCHES
K2tog = Knit 2 sts together (decrease).
P2tog = Purl 2 sts together (decrease).

Notes:

1. Directions are for size small/medium, changes for size medium/large are in parentheses.

2. Hat is knit in rows and seamed in back. 

Instructions:
HAT
Cast on 31 (35) stitches.
Row 1 (Right Side): K1, *p1, k1* across row.
Row 2 (Wrong Side): P1, *k1, p1* across row.
Rows 3-4: Repeat Rows 1-2.
Row 5: Knit across row increasing 1 (0) st — 32 (35) sts.
Row 6: Purl across row.

For size small/medium only:
Row 7: Knit across row.
Row 8: Purl across row.
Row 9: Knit across row.
Row 10: P2tog, purl across row until last 2 sts, p2tog — 30 sts.

For size medium/large only:
Rows 7-12: Repeat Rows 5-6, 3 times.

For both sizes:
Row 11 (13): *K3, k2tog* across row — 24 (28) sts.
Row 12 (14): *P2, p2tog* across row — 18 (21) sts. 18 (21)sts
Row 13 (15): *K1, k2tog* across row — 12 (14) sts.
Row 14 (16): *P2tog* across row — 6 (7) sts.
Row 15 (17): K0 (1) *k2tog* across row —-3 (4) sts

FINISHING 
Cut yarn leaving a tail 15” [38 cm] long. With yarn needle, draw tail through remaining stitches twice and pull tightly. Using mattress stitch, sew back seam together. Weave in ends. Block lightly. Make 1 - 3” [8 cm] pompom and attach to tip of hat

Yarn: 2 Colors if you want or one color will work also  Heavy yarn size 5 or 6
Size: US 13 straight knitting needles

Gold Leaf Hat Knitting Pattern

Cast on 48 stitches with first color (switch colors every 5 rows to make the stripes)
Rows 1-25: Work 25 rows in k2, p2 Rib.

Row 26 (Dec Row): *K1, K2tog, K1; rep from * across row  

Row 27 (Dec Row): *K2tog* across row. 

Row 28 (Dec Row): *K1, K2tog, K1; rep from* across row 

Row 29 (Dec Row): K2tog across row, knit last stitch. Cut yarn, leaving an 10 in. tail.

Thread tail through stitches of last row and pull to secure. Use the tail to sew the side seam together. Make and attach pom pom. (I made a striped pom pom by winding the first color yarn around the arms of the pom pom maker first and then adding the second color)

Easy Double –Crochet cap Pattern

 Materials list

About 3oz of worsted wt. yarn

a size I hook for child

a size J hook for child’s large size

Stiches Used

ch - chain

sl st – slip stich

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

fphdc – front post half-double crochet

fpdc – front post double crochet

ch5, join with sl st to form a ring.

1:  ch 3, work 11 more dc in ring.  Join with a sl st to top of ch 3. (12dc)

The beginning of the chain counts as your first st in each row.  DO NOT turn at the end of the row. 

2:  ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around.  Join. (24dc) 

3:  ch 3, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next) around. Join. (36dc) 

4:  ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next, (dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next) around. Join. (48 dc) 

5:  ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next; (dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next) around.  Join. (60 dc) 

6-11:  ch 3, dc in each st around. Join.

If you want your cap a bit longer add an extra row of dc here.

 12:  ch 3, dc in next st, fphdc in next st; (dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next) around. Join. 

13:  ch 1, sc in next st, fphdc over next fpdc; (sc in next 2 st, fphdc in next fpdc) around. Join. Fasten off.

Crochet Head Hugger Cap

 #4 or worsted yarn 1 skein

5.5mm or I-9 

Gauge:  11 double crochet = 4”; 7 rows = 4” in double crochet 

Finished circumference 21”

Hat

Chain 4, join with slip stitch to form a ring.

Round 1:  chain 3 (counts as double crochet throughout), work 11 double crochet into ring, Slip stitch to first double crochet to join – 12 double crochet.

Round 2:  chain 3, double crochet in same st, 2 double crochet in each double crochet around, Slip stitch to first double crochet to join – 24 double crochet

Round 3:  chain 3, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, *double crochet in next double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from *, slip stitch to first double crochet to join – 36 double crochet

Round 4:  chain 3, double crochet in next dc, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, *double crochet in next 2 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from *, slip stitch to first double crochet to join – 48 double crochet

Round 5:  chain 3, double crochet in next 4 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, *double crochet in next 5 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from *, slip stitch to first double crochet to join – 56 double crochet

Rounds 6-14:  chain 3, double crochet in each double crochet around, slip stitch to first double crochet to join.  Fasten off.

Finishing:  Weave in ends.