Simple Textures Newborn Hat

Columns of paired post stitches create texture in this newborn hat. A video tutorial is available to guide beginners through forming the post stitches. > **This pattern is available for FREE on my blog by following the link > below.** > > The free version is supported by > advertising on my website. The > downloadable pdf for sale on Ravelry > includes includes the full pattern in > one printable file without > advertisements. **Skills Used** Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round Increasing Special stitch: FPdc (with written explanation in pattern and video tutorial) **Skill Level** Intermediate **Finished Size** Newborn: 12.5” (32 cm) hat circumference x 5” (13 cm) height. **Materials** Loops & Threads Impeccable yarn (100% acrylic, 4.5 oz/128 g/268 yd/245 m) – 1 skein in 01222 Fern, *or approximately 75 yd (68.5 m) in any medium weight yarn.* US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, *or size needed to obtain gauge.* Yarn needle. *Gauge* Through Rnd 5 in pattern = 4” (10 cm) diameter. *For best fit, always check your gauge.*