This hat is worked by doing a simple band and then working your way to the top. Just a little some thing different!~
Very versatile hat, you can change the yarn and hook size very easily.
For this I used an I hook and worsted weight yarn. Red Heart or Vannas Choice or some thing similar work well.
Band:
Row 1) ch5, 1hdc in first st and in each st across. (4hdc)
Row 2) ch1, hdc in first st and in each st across.turn
Row 3) repeat rnd 2 for however length needed to fit around head plus an extra inch and a half (mine was 23 1/2 inches)
(optional color change) ch1, sc across to end of row, 2sc in corner st, working in ends of sc rows, sc evenly across piece. Slip st to form circle 1 1/2 inch from end opposite end of piece.
Rnd 1) ch1, 2hdc in first st, hdc in each of next 2sts, * 2hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 2sts, repeat from * around. sl st to top of first hdc (changing back to main color)
Rnd 2) ch1, hdc around, sl st to close.
Rnd 3-8) Repeat round 2
Rnd 9) ch1, hdc in first st and in next 5sts, hdc next 2 sts together, * hdc in next 6sts, hdc next 2sts together, repeat from * around. (depending on your length, the last set might not come out to an even count)
Rnd 10) ch1, hdc in first st and in next 4sts, hdc next 2sts together, * hdc in next 5sts, hdc next 2sts together, repeat from * around. sl st to close
Rnd 11)ch1, hdc in first st and in next 3sts, hdc next 2sts together, * hdc in next 4sts, hdc next 2sts together, repeat from * around. sl st to close
Rnd 12) ch1, hdc in first st and in next 2sts, hdc next 2sts together, * hdc in next 3sts, hdc next 2sts together, repeat from * around. sl st to close
Rnd 13) ch1, hdc in first st and in next 1sts, hdc next 2sts together, * hdc in next 2sts, hdc next 2sts together, repeat from * around. sl st to close
Rnd 14) ch1, hdc first 2sts together, hdc next 2sts together around. Fasten off and pull tight to close circle. weave in ends.
Sew a button to tab placing where you like. Enjoy.

