GAUGE:

14 sc + 14 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) with MC. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

With MC, ch 3. Join with slip st to form ring.

Rnd 1 Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join with slip st to top of beg sc.

Rnd 2 Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join with slip st to top of beg sc �?16 sts.

Rnd 3 Ch 1, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join with slip st to top of beg sc �?24 sts.

Rnd 4 Ch 1, (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join with slip st to top of beg sc �?32 sts.

Rnd 5 Ch 1, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join with slip st to top of beg sc �?40 sts.

Rnd 6 Ch 1, (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join with slip st to top of beg sc �?48 sts.

Rnd 7 Ch 1, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join with slip st to top of beg sc �?56 sts.

Rnd 8 Ch 1, (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join with slip st to top of beg sc �?64 sts.

Size Adult only

Rnd 9 Ch 1, (sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join with slip st to top of beg sc �?72 sts.

Rnd 10 Ch 1, (sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, join with slip st to top of beg sc �?80 sts.

Sizes Child and Adult Work 13 (17) rnds even in sc over these 64 (80) sts, turning work after each rnd. Fasten off.

Attach CC at last join with ch 3; work 4 (5) rnds even in dc, turning work after each rnd. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Follow directions on Lion Brand Pompom Maker or

Wrap CC around a 1½ inches piece of cardboard 25 times. Slip yarn from cardboard and tie tightly in middle (do not cut ends) to form a loopy pompom. Attach to top center of Hat. Weave in ends.