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 an hdc:* 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” made by the “yarn over”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is the yarn over and 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