Kid’s Star Stitch Hat

"Try this on for size. Your little kiddo’s growing fast and needs a new hat to wear on those chilly days. This star stitch hat’s the answer. You’ll probably even want to make one for yourself (which can be done! Just add a few more stitches.) To make this hat, we grabbed a heather color wool yarn and got to work. Go for whatever color you can dream up – we think it would also be cute in ombre. To be fair, we think it’s cute no matter what, but maybe we’re a little biased."

NotesCh – chain, st(s) – stitch(es), sl/st – slip stitch, sc – single crochet,
Ch 1 does not count as a stitch
Increase = 2 sts worked in the same loop
sl/st in top of first st (not in ch 1)
Star stitch is worked in rows of 2 and explained in Round 10 and 11
For the sc cross stitch, keep your sc’s lose to keep the crosses from being too tight

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge4”= 7 star sts, 7 rows

Finished SizeCircumference at crown: 18.5”, Length: 7”

Materials List

• scissors
• tapestry needle
• stitch marker