Crochet Head-Hugger Cap LW1738

Skill Level: Beginner

RED HEART® "Super Saver™": 1 skein 971 Camouflage
Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm (US I-9)
Yarn needle.

To fit 22-23" head
GAUGE: 11 double crochet = 4"; 7 rows = 4" in double crochet.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.
Finished Circumference 21".

HAT

Chain 4, join with slip stitch to form ring.

Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as double crochet throughout), work, 11 double crochet into ring, slip stitch to first double crochet to join - 12 double crochet.

Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in same st, 2 double crochet in each double crochet around, slip stitch to first double crochet to join - 24 double crochet.

Round 3: Chain 3, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, *double crochet in next double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from *, slip stitch to first double crochet to join - 36 double crochet.

Round 4: Chain 3, double crochet in next dc, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, *double crochet in next 2 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from *, slip stitch to first double crochet to join - 48 double crochet.

Round 5: Chain 3, double crochet in next 4 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet, *double crochet in next 5 double crochet, 2 double crochet in next double crochet; repeat from *, slip stitch to first double crochet to join - 56 double crochet.

Rnds 6-14: Chain 3, double crochet in each double crochet around, slip stitch to first double crochet to join.

Fasten off.

FINISHING Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS: mm = millimeters; * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.

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