Seaweed Slouchy Crocheted Hat

Perfect for any time of year, this Seaweed Slouchy Crocheted Hat is a must-have crocheted hat for girls and boys alike.  Made to fit little ones ages 6-8, this is a fun and fashionable hat that kids will love to wear.  Add some big buttons to the side of the band or embellish this cute hat with large crocheted flowers for a fun and stylish look.  No matter how you decorate it, this hat is sure to be a hit with little fashionistas!

Materials:

• 4.5mm crochet hook
• 4 skeins Bernat Mosaic Medium yarn in Budgie
• Button (optional)

Gauge: 

• Approx 1 vst cluster(2 vsts) = 1 inch
• Approx 5 Row = 4 inches

Abbreviation:

• mnr:  mark new round/row

Instructions:
Measurements for Child Approx. Ages 6-8
Approx. Circumference = 21 inches
Approx. Crown to mid ear  = 7 inches

1. Round 1:  Slip knot, ch 2, 10 sc into slip knot, sc to join(mnr). Tighten knot and fasten.
    
2. Round 2:  Sc in same st, 2 sc in ea st around, sc to join(mnr).
    
3. Round 3:  *Ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st*Repeat from * to * around. Ch1  Sc to join(mnr).
    
4. Round 4:  Ss into next ch sp.Ch 4, dc in same ch sp. V st in ea ch sp around. Ss in to ch 3 of ch 4 to join .(Make 10 vsts total).
    
5. Round 5:  Ss into next vst sp, ch 4, dc in same st, *dc in next sp after 1 vst(between 2 vsts), vst in next vst space* Repeat from * to * around.Ss in to ch 3 of ch 4 to join.
    
6. Round 6:  Ss into next vst sp, ch 4, dc in same st, v st in same st *  vst in next vst space, 2 vst in next vst sp* Repeat from * to * around.Ss in to ch 3 of ch 4 to join.
    
7. Round 7:  Ss into next vst sp, ch 4, dc in same st, v st in same st * 2 vst in next vst space, 2 vst in next vst sp* Repeat from * to * around. Ss in to ch 3 of ch 4 to join.
    
8. Rounds 8-13:  Ss to next ch sp between 2 vsts, ch 4, dc in same sp,  vst in same sp, *2 vst between next 2 vst cluster. * Repeat from * to * around. Ss in to ch 3 of ch 4 to join
    
9. Round 14:  Ss to join. Ss to next vst ch sp, ch 1(mnr) sc in next 2 sps(spaces). *sk next sp, sc in next 3 sps* Repeat from * to * around.
    
10. Round 15:  Sc to join. Sc in ea st around.
     
11. Round 16-18:  Hdc to join(mnr), hdc in ea st around.
     
12. Round 19:  Sc to join(mnr) Sc in ea st around. Ss to join. Fasten Off.
     
13. Weave in ends. Add Button.