Crochet Ribbed Hat

Super easy and fun to make! Perfect for anyone in the family! This is a great first project if you are just learning to crochet.
I am dedicating this project to the Grade 7 "Fashion and Design Class" that I will help to learn how to crochet.
To the next generation of crocheters!

Written Instructions:
1 Skein - Any Yarn-150 Metres or more,
Main colour of Hat
(I am using Bernat Premium, Medium #4)
1 Skein - Any Yarn - Pom Pom
1 Crochet Hook - 5 mm (6 mm if using a chunky yarn)
Darning Needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape

Abbreviations:
Ch = Chain
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
St = Stitch
Ss = Slip Stitch

Instructions:
Chain 12”-14” or 30-36 cm (or longer for a slouchy hat)

Row 1 - Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, Hdc in each ch across.
- Ch 1 and turn

Row 2 - Working in back loops only, Hdc in first st, and in each st all the way across. Ch 1, turn.
(Be very careful not to miss the last stitch, and that you have the same amount in every row).

Repeat Row 2 until you have reached approximately 17”-20” or 44-50 cm
(Or until it fits around your head).

Stop at an EVEN amount of rows.

Fold in half

Insert hook into Hdc then into ch space, Ss into each stitch across.

Leave about 20” or 50 cm. Cut yarn and pull through.

With Darning Needle, weave in and out to gather top of hat. Pull snug and tie to beginning yarn. Leave this tail of yarn to tie Pom Pom to.

Make Pom Pom, Attach to hat.
To add trim, just put one row of Single Crochet around the edge. 😃