Directions are for size Small.

Changes for Round 5: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next

sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses. 7 (3, 3) sts; repeat from * 4 (9, 9) times; join
with slip st in first hdc—45 (50, 50) hdc.
Hat measures 18 (20, 22)” [45.5 (51, 56)
cm] circumference at brim. Size Large only:
Round 6: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next
Special Techniques 9 sts; repeat from * 4 times; join with slip st
CROCHET Adjustable-ring method = Wrap yarn in in first hdc—55 hdc.
SKILL LEVEL a ring, ensuring that the tail falls behind
EASY the working yarn. Grip ring and tail firmly All sizes:
between middle finger and thumb. Insert Rounds 6–13 (6–15, 7–15): Ch 1, hdc in
Designed by Salena Baca hook through center of ring, yarn over (with each st around; join with slip st in first hdc.
working yarn) and draw up a loop. Work Do not fasten off.
stitches of first round in the ring, working
What you will need: over both strands (the tail and the ring). Right Earflap
After the first round of stitches is worked, Row 1 (right side): Ch 2 (counts as first
RED HEART® Medley™: 1 (1, 2)
pull gently, but firmly, on tail to tighten ring. hdc here and throughout), skip next st, hdc
ball(s) 930 Garden, 940 Volcano
or 952 Stained Glass A and 1 (1, 1) Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook, in next 5 sts, skip next st, hdc in next st,
ball 920 Sandy B insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over turn—7 hdc.
and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw Row 2: Ch 2, skip next st, hdc in next 3 sts,
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: through both loops on hook. skip next st, hdc in last st, turn—5 hdc.
6.5mm [US K-10.5]
Row 3: Ch 2, skip next st, hdc in next st, skip
Yarn needle, two ¾” (19 mm) or Notes next st, hdc in last st—3 hdc. Fasten off.
1” (25 mm) buttons, pompom 1. Hat is worked in joined rounds with right
maker or 3” (7.5 cm) piece of side facing. Forehead Flap
heavy cardboard 2. Ear and forehead flaps are worked back Row 1 (right side): With right side and
and forth in rows. front edge of earflap facing, skip next 2 sts
GAUGE: 10 sts = 4” (10 cm); 8
rows = 4” (10 cm) in half double 3. Beginning chain-1 does not count as a of last round, join B with sc in next st, sc in
crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. stitch. the next 15 (17, 19) sts, turn—16 (18, 20) sc.
Use any size hook to obtain the Rows 2–6 (6, 8): Ch 1, sc in each st across,
gauge. HAT turn.

Chic Aviator Hats With A, form an adjustable ring.

Round 1 (right side): Ch 1, 10 hdc in ring;
Fasten off.
Continued...
join with slip st in first hdc—10 hdc.
RED HEART® Medley™, Choose your favorite color, pick up your hook and Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around; join
Art E824, available in you’re on your way to a hat that looks great and with slip st in first hdc—20 hdc.
4oz (113g), 86 yds
is comfy to wear. Buttons add the finishing touch Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next
(78 m) ball
st; repeat from * 9 times; join with slip st in
to this sporty style. It’s a great gift hat for all your first hdc—30 hdc.
buds, too! Round 4: Ch 1, *2 hdc in first st, hdc in next
2 sts; repeat from * 9 times; join with slip st
in first hdc—40 hdc.
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Cut 6 strands of B, each 5 (6, 7)” [12.5 (15, A, B = Color A, Color B; ch = chain; hdc =
Left Earflap 18) cm] long. Hold 3 strands together and half double crochet; sc = single crochet;
Row 1 (right side): With right side of thread through bottom end of earflap tie. st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever
forehead flap facing, skip next 2 sts of last Knot in place and trim ends evenly. Repeat follows the * as indicated.
round, join A with slip st in next st, ch 2, to attach remaining 3 strands to other
skip next st, hdc in next 5 sts, skip next st, earflap tie.
hdc in next st, turn—7 hdc. Weave in ends.
Rows 2 and 3: Work same as Rows 2 and 3
of right earflap.

FINISHING
Edging Round: With right side facing, join A
with sc in center st at back of hat, sc in each
st to first earflap, *2 sc in end of each row of
first side, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and
in each ch across (earflap tie made), 2 sc in
end of each row of 2nd side*, sc in each st to
forehead flap, sc in end of each row of first
side, sc in each st across, sc in end of each
row of 2nd side, sc in each st to next earflap;
repeat from * to * once, sc in each remaining
st; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
Using photograph as a guide, turn up
forehead flap and sew a button in each
upper corner, working through both
thicknesses of flap and hat to secure.

Pompom
With B, following pompom maker
directions, make one pompom or make
pompom as follows: Wrap yarn around
3” (7.5 cm) piece of heavy cardboard (the
more wraps, the fuller the pompom).
Gently remove wraps from cardboard. Cut
a 12” (30.5 cm) length of B and tie it tightly
around center of wraps. Do not cut the ends
of this center tie. Cut ends of wraps. Fluff
and trim pompom. Use ends of center tie to
attach pompoms through Round 1.

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