Polka Hat

Worked in one piece side to side, this crochet hat is finished without sewing a stitch-the seam and top part are crocheted together as you go. Contrasting colored crochet bobbles are worked into the fabric of this festive hat.

Designer: Linda Skuja

Finished Size: 21¼ (21¾, 22½)” head circumference. 8¼ (8½, 9)” long. Hat shown measure 21¾”.

Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash merino, 20% nylon; 435 yd [398 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): China blue (A), growth (B); 1 skein each.

Hook Size: 3 mm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge: 27 sts and 13 rows = 4″ in dc.