Simple Crochet Winter Hat

This is a fast and simple pattern for a cute kid's striped snow hat. Feel free to leave off the pom-pom, and it will still look fine.

If you want to buy this from me, here is the link to buy them:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/258382064/crocheted-b...

Enjoy!

What you'll need:

Three different colors of worsted weight yarn (I used Caron Simply Soft brand)

Size 4.25 crochet hook

scissors

Start with a magic ring with your first color. If you don't know how to make one, you can learn how at this website:

http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/09/demystifying-t...

DC ten inside magic ring. Pull shorter string to tighten circle. Sl st to 1st DC.

Chain 2, one DC in next stitch, as shown in picture, 2 DC in each stitch around. Sl st to beginning DC and fasten off your first color.

Add second color. Chain 2, (DC in next st, 2 DC in next.) around. Sl st to beginning DC and fasten off color 2.

Add color 3 and chain 2. DC in next st, 2 DC in next. (DC in next 2 sts, DC in next) around. Sl st to beginning DC and fasten off your third color.

Add color 1 again and repeat Step 5. Fasten off your color.

Add next color and chain 2. DC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next. (DC in next 3 sts, 2 DC in next) around. Sl st to beginning DC and fasten off your color.

Add next color and chain 2. DC in each st around. Sl st to beginning DC and fasten off your color.

8th Round: Add next color and chain 2. (DC around, sl st to beginning) 11 times, changing color each row.

Add next color and chain 2. DC around until you get to the last two sts of the row. DC decrease in last two sts. Sl st in beginning DC and fasten off color.

Add next color, chain 1, SC halfway around, SC decrease in next st, SC the rest of the way, sl st in beginning SC. Fasten off. You should have 16 rows on your hat, including the SC row.

Cut 50 6" pieces of yarn (you can use all three colors or just one).

Tie piece of yarn in the middle of the bunch.

Fold the 50 pieces of yarn in half, making 100 strings, and tie a piece of yarn at the top where it is folded. Trim and ends and tie to the top of your hat.

Your winter hat is now finished! Enjoy!