Blooming Crochet Hats by Shauna-Lee Graham Page A

to last st, hdc in last st. (59 hdc)
    Row 7: Turn, ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st across. (59 hdc)
    Rows 8–9: Rep Rows 2 and 3.
    To make the 3 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (8.3cm) head wrap, proceed with Rnd 1 for the 3 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (8.3cm) head wrap.
    To make the 4 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (10.8cm) head wrap, continue with Row 10.
    Rows 10–12: Rep Rows 4–6.
    Proceed with Rnd 1 for the 4 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (10.8cm) head wrap.
    Rnd 1 for the 3 1 ⁄ 4 -wide (8.3cm) head wrap: 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.
    Rnd 1 for the 4 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (10.8cm) head wrap: Do not fasten off. 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 for the 3 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide [8.3cm] head wrap, 4 buttons for the 4 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide [10.8cm] head wrap). 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 (1–3 years)
    With 2 strands of sport weight yarn or 1 strand of worsted weight yarn, ch 65.
    Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across. (64 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. (64 hdc)
    Row 3: Turn, ch 2, * bphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (64 hdc)
    Row 4: Turn, ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st across. (64 hdc)
    Row 5: Turn, ch 2, * bphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (64 hdc)
    Row 6: Turn, ch 2, * fphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (64 hdc)
    Row 7: Turn, ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st across. (64 hdc)
    Rows 8–9: Rep Rows 2 and 3.
    To make the 3 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (8.3cm) head wrap, proceed with Rnd 1 for the 3 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (8.3cm) head wrap.
    To make the 4 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (10.8cm) head wrap, continue with Row 10.
    Rows 10–12: Rep Rows 4–6.
    Proceed with Rnd 1 for the 4 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (10.8cm) head wrap.
    Rnd 1 for the 3 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (8.3cm) head wrap: 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.
    Rnd 1 for the 4 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide (10.8cm) head wrap: Do not fasten off. 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 for the 3 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide [8.3cm] head wrap, 4 buttons for the 4 1 ⁄ 4 "-wide [10.8cm] head wrap). 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 (4–8 years)
    With 2 strands of sport weight yarn or 1 strand of worsted weight yarn, ch 70.
    Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across. (69 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. (69 hdc)
    Row 3: Turn, ch 2, * bphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (69 hdc)
    Row 4: Turn, ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st across. (69 hdc)
    Row 5: Turn, ch 2, * bphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (69 hdc)
    Row 6: Turn, ch 2, * fphdc around next hdc, rep from * across to last st, hdc in last st. (69 hdc)
    Row 7: Turn, ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st across. (69