Maggie's wonderful hat

Please read the pattern carefully before starting. Difficulty: Intermediate English US terms Abbreviations: St = stitch Ch = chain Sc = single crochet Sl st = slip stitch Sc2tog = single crochet 2 together Inc = increase Hdc = half double crochet Fo =fasten off Dc = double crochet FPHDC = front post half double crochet BPHDC = back post half double crochet Sk = skip Yo = yarn over Rnd = round Sc3tog = single crochet 3 together Materials: Worsted weight yarn 4 mm hook for the body and 3.5mm for the brim Yarn needle Scissors Pompom Measurement tape Stitch markers Special stitch #1: V-Stitch: [hdc, ch 1, hdc] in the same st, sk 2 sts. (Moroccan tile st) Special stitch #2: Hdc in the 3rd loop: see picture below.