Pavo the Peacock hat will add a whimsical touch to any outfit. Featuring a firm realistic crown, this pattern captures the majestic beauty of a peacock and is designed for all ages. The pattern includes several color ideas (or you can use your own colors), making it easy to create a whole flock of unique hats for family and friends. Whether for playful dress-up or standout winter wear, Pavo lets your creativity take flight with every stitch. With 8 sizes to choose from, there’s a perfect fit for every feathered friend. This pattern is written row-by-row using US crochet terms and it includes step-by-step images, crochet diagrams, and a conversion chart to UK terms if needed.

FORMAT & LANGUAGE:
• English
• PDF, 19 pages, 4.5 MB (mobile devices friendly)

CROCHET LEVEL & SKILLS:
• Intermediate
• Chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, picot, working in rows and in the round, increasing, decreasing, sewing.

SIZES / Head Circumferences:
• Baby: 17” – 18” (43 – 46 cm)
• Toddler: 18” – 19” (46 – 48 cm)
• Preschool: 19” – 20” (48 – 51 cm)
• Child: 20” – 21” (51 – 53.5 cm)
• Preteen: 21” – 22” (53.5 – 56 cm)
• Teen-S: 22” – 23” (56 – 58.5 cm)
• Adult-M: 23” – 24” (58.5 – 61 cm)
• Adult-L: 24” – 25” (61 – 63.5 cm)

TOOLS & MATERIALS you will need:
• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (4/ medium weight yarn) — 100% acrylic; 7 oz (198 g) and 364 yd (333 m) per skein; you will need 1⁄2 (1⁄2, 3⁄4, 3⁄4, 3⁄4, 1, 1, 1) skein of the main color and a small amount of each contrasting color
• Optionally, you can use some textured yarn for the feathers (5/ bulky weight yarn), such as Fun Fur Yarn by Lion Brand or Eyelash by Premier Yarns — 100% polyester
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Polyester stuffing
• Hooks: 3.5 mm (E), 3.75 mm (F), 4.25 mm (G), 5.5 mm (I)

GAUGE: 14 sc X 16 rnds = 4” X 4” (10 X 10 cm), working with a 5.5 mm (I) hook or any hook size needed to obtain the gauge.