Balex

> This pattern is available for [**FREE on my blog**][1]. The downloadable PDF > listed here for sale contains the full > pattern in one printable file, without > advertisements. All sales final. **Buy more and save! Purchase ANY 2 Pattern PDFs & receive 1 FREE. No coupon needed, just add all 3 to your cart and the discount will automatically be applied.** This is the only ribbed hat pattern you will ever need. The Balex Hat is a simple ribbed, crochet hat that you can reach for no matter what you’re wearing. This classic, versatile hat can be worn with a folded up brim, or unfolded for slouch; with a pompom, or without. This hat doesn’t take much time to make, but it will be worn for years to come. **YARN:** Bernat Premium in Aran Tweed Worsted Weight #4 ~ 80 grams, 145 yards **HOOK:** 5.5 mm (US I-9) **GAUGE:** 13 single crochet and 15 rows = 4 inches **SIZE:** Teen/Adult = 21 to 23 inch head circumference **FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:** Circumference = 18.5 inches (unstretched) Length = 8 inches (when folded) **ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS):** RS = right side SC = single crochet SL ST = slip stitch Written patterns and images are copyright © of Noowul Designs. All rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost these patterns, but please do link to my site to share the patterns with others. All content on noowul.com is the sole property of the site, unless otherwise stated. You are welcome to make items to sell for charity or for profit from these patterns as long as you don’t sell or reproduce the actual written patterns. Please use your own photos to promote your work. [1]: http://noowul.com/balex-hat-free-crochet-pattern/