This Awesome Blossom Hat is constructed from 2 units (front and back) that are joined together using the join-as-you-go technique. There is a floral unit at the front of the hat, and a basic granny square on the back. However, you can make both sides of your hat the same if you wish (either floral or basic). You can also choose to make a light slouchy hat with a slightly loose fit, or add a lining to make it warmer and more snug. The main part of the hat is created without sewing, but if you decide to make a warm hat, you just need to sew the lining to the hat and add a pom-pom. The instructions are written using standard American terms, along with crochet diagrams, step-by-step photos, and a conversion chart to UK terms. This pattern is professionally written, tested and tech-edited to make your crafting experience a breeze.

FORMAT & LANGUAGES:
• English
• PDF, 15 pages and 5.4 MB (mobile devices friendly)

CROCHET LEVEL & SKILLS:
• Confident Beginner
• Chain, slip stitch, surface slip stitch, half double crochet, double crochet, back/front post double crochet, join-as-you-go, working in rows and in the round.

SIZES / Head Circumferences:
• Preschool: 19” – 20” (48.5 – 51 cm)
• Child: 20” – 21” (51 – 53.5 cm)
• Teen: 21” – 23” (53.5 – 58.5 cm)
• Adult: 23” – 25” (58.5 – 63.5 cm)

STYLES:
• Slouchy Hat
• Warm Hat

YARN: Stylecraft Special DK Yarn (weight 3) — 295 m (322 yds) per 100 g (3.5 oz); 100% Premium Acrylic. You will need 7-10 different colors of your choice, 70-100 g in total for a slouchy hat and 30-50 g for an optional lining

You will also need:
• Crochet hook — 4 mm or any size needed to obtain the gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Faux fur pom-pom (optional)

GAUGE:
• Basic Gauge — 19 dc x 9.5 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm), working with a 4 mm hook or any hook size needed to obtain the gauge.
• Granny Square — 4 rnds square = 3.5” x 3.5” (9 x 9 cm), working with a 4 mm hook or any hook size needed to obtain the gauge.