Blooming Crochet Hats by Shauna-Lee Graham

approx. 6–12 months: 15"–16 1 ⁄ 2 " (38.1cm–41.9cm) circumference
    To fit approx. 1–3 years: 16 1 ⁄ 2 "–18" (41.9cm–45.7cm) circumference
    To fit approx. 4–8 years: 18 1 ⁄ 2 "–20" (47cm–50.8cm) circumference
    To fit approx. 9 years–adult: 20 1 ⁄ 2 "–22" (52.1cm–55.9cm) circumference
Gauge
    No gauge required.
Glossary of Abbreviations
    ch(s) = chain(s)
    st(s) = stitch(s)
    sl st = slip stitch
    beg = beginning
    rep = repeat
    rnd(s) = round(s)
    hdc = half double crochet
    fphdc = front post half double crochet
    bphdc = back post half double crochet
    * = repeat instructions following the asterisk as directed

Adjustable Ribbed Head Wrap (0–3 months)
    With 2 strands of sport weight yarn or 1 strand of worsted weight yarn, ch 50.
    Row 1 : Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across. (49 hdc)
    Row 2: Turn, ch 2 (counts as hdc now and throughout), * fphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (49 hdc)
    Row 3: Turn, ch 2, * bphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (49 hdc)
    Row 4: Turn, ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st across. (49 hdc)
    Row 5: Turn, ch 2, * bphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (49 hdc)
    Row 6: Turn, ch 2, * fphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (49 hdc)
    Row 7: Turn, ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st across. (49 hdc)
    Rows 8–9: Rep Rows 2 and 3.
    Rnd 10: Do not fasten off. Do not turn. Ch 1, sl st in each st around the head wrap; join with sl st in beg ch-1.
    Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Finishing the Head Wrap
    On one edge of the head wrap, sew a button in the middle of each raised ridge (3 buttons). This row of buttons will be placed behind the head or neck (if you are using it as a neck wrap). Fold the other end over and button through the opposite raised ridge holes of your choice to obtain a perfect fit. Sew the remaining button onto the side of the head wrap and button on your favorite motif.

Adjustable Ribbed Head Wrap (3–6 months)
    With 2 strands of sport weight yarn or 1 strand of worsted weight yarn, ch 55.
    Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across. (54 hdc)
    Row 2: Turn, ch 2 (counts as hdc now and throughout), * fphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (54 hdc)
    Row 3: Turn, ch 2, * bphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (54 hdc)
    Row 4: Turn, ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st across. (54 hdc)
    Row 5: Turn, ch 2, * bphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (54 hdc)
    Row 6: Turn, ch 2, * fphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (54 hdc)
    Row 7: Turn, ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st across. (54 hdc)
    Rows 8–9: Rep Rows 2 and 3.
    Rnd 10: Do not fasten off. Do not turn. Ch 1, sl st in each st around the head wrap; join with sl st in beg ch-1.
    Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Finishing the Head Wrap
    On one edge of the head wrap, sew a button in the middle of each raised ridge (3 buttons). This row of buttons will be placed behind the head or neck (if you are using it as a neck wrap). Fold the other end over and button through the opposite raised ridge holes of your choice to obtain a perfect fit. Sew the remaining button onto the side of the head wrap and button on your favorite motif.

Adjustable Ribbed Head Wrap (6–12 months)
    With 2 strands of sport weight yarn or 1 strand of worsted weight yarn, ch 60.
    Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across. (59 hdc)
    Row 2: Turn, ch 2 (counts as hdc now and throughout), * fphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (59 hdc)
    Row 3: Turn, ch 2, * bphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (59 hdc)
    Row 4: Turn, ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st across. (59 hdc)
    Row 5: Turn, ch 2, * bphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (59 hdc)
    Row 6: Turn, ch 2, * fphdc around next hdc, rep from * across