Simple Seed Stitch Beanie

***This crochet pattern is available for FREE on my website, (visit pattern website link above), or you can download it here on Ravelry as a printable, ad-free PDF.*** [Matching scarf and cowl patterns have been added][1]! FRENCH language translation has been added to the download. **Difficulty:** Easy **Materials Needed:** 5.5mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge 150-200 yards Caron One Pound, or other thicker #4 worsted weight yarn Yarn needle Scissors 6”X6” piece of faux fur for pom-pom - optional **Stitches Used:** ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet FPsc = front post single crochet BPsc = back post single crochet **Additional Terms:** Working in the 3rd Loop of hdc – Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back*, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop.  **Gauge:** 13 hdc sts in 4”; hdc stitches should be 1/2” tall. Circle should measure 3 1/2” across after round 4, 4 1/4” after round 5, and 5” across after round 6.  **Measurements:** Size Large/X-Large Adult hat: 8 1/2” tall by 10 1/2” wide Size Medium Adult hat: 8” tall by 10” wide  Size Small Adult: 8” tall by 9 ½” wide  6-10 yrs Child’s hat 7 3/4” tall by 9” wide  Optional Finishing details: Earflaps/Ties, or faux fur pom-pom  **Additional Notes:** -First st of round should be made in the same st as join. -You will need to use a thicker worsted weight yarn to achieve the size measurements listed. Making a gauge swatch before you start should help. -This hat is primarily crocheted using the Seed Stitch. Every round you make, except for the ribbing, will alternate dc, and sc sts. The non-increase rounds will stack dc on top of sc and vice versa, but the increase rounds will not. Keep alternating anyway. -Size can be adjusted down slightly by using a 5mm (H) hook if these sizes are not quite the right fit. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-seed-stitch-scarf-5