Skulls Halloween Overlay Mosaic Hat

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate or Confident Beginner Crochet Terminology: US crochet terminology This pattern is for a crocheted hat with skull motifs, using overlay mosaic crochet techniques. The hat is made in the round, from the brim up, in one piece, requiring no seaming. The “Skulls for Halloween” overlay mosaic crochet hat is offered in four sizes (XS, S, M, L), that fit a head circumference of (17–18”, 19–20”, 21–22”, 22.5–23.5”) or (43–46 cm, 48–51 cm, 53‍–‍56 cm, 57–6 cm), typical of a (Child 3–10 years old, Teen/Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult). The hat is worked in the round, from the bottom up, starting with the ribbing. This way, if you are unsure about which size to make, you can try it on early, see how it fits and change sizes, if needed. This pattern was developed for DK weight yarn, with a gauge of 18 dc stitches and 9 rows in a 4”x4” square. The crown’s dome shape is completed with decreases, so the top is smooth and round, not gathered/cinched. The shape and fit are more like a beanie, not like a slouchy type hat. This pattern is not complicated, but if you are completely new to crochet as a craft, this will be too challenging as a first project. If you are confident in your basic crochet skills, but new to mosaic crochet, this may be a good introductory project. The stitches you need to know are ch, slst, sc, hdc, dc, fpdc (front post dc), bpdc (back post dc). You need to know how to work into the front loop only, and into the back loop only. If you are experienced with mosaic crochet, you may find this project easy – some instructional details may be unnecessary to you, in that case, please feel free to skip the tutorial sections. This pattern includes written instructions, separate right-handed and left-handed mosaic charts, and round-by-round progress pictures. Please utilize any of these, as necessary. This pattern consists of 27 pages. If you decide to print it, you can print only the pages necessary for you – the Table of Contents will help you find the right page numbers.