MATERIALS:
4 ply yarn in Red and small amount in Black, size H crochet hook or hook to obtain gauge, needle to take yarn, and 7 yellow plastic spring with smiley faces.
GAUGE: 4 hdc sts = 1”, 3 rows hdc = 1”
FINISHED SIZE: will fit most adults.
HAT:
With Red and h hook ch-3, sl st to form a ring.
RND 1: Ch-1, work 12 hdc in ring, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)
RND 2-3: (2 hdc next st, hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (18 sts)(27 sts)
RND 4: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (36 sts)
RND 5: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 3 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (45 sts)
RND 6: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 4 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (54 sts)
RND 7: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 5 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (63 sts)
RND 8-21: Hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. End rnd 21 join Black, fasten off Red.
RND 22-23: Hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. End rnd 23 fasten off.
Beg at the center top of hat, insert cut end of spring bet a couple of sts, twist until