Learn to Crochet a Hat

Here is the hat pattern I've paired with my Crochet in the Round class:

Crochet Hat

To Start: Chain 4, slip stitch into first chain (or use “magic loop” method to form ring)

Round 1: Chain 3, make 11 double crochet into ring. Slip stitch into 3^rd turning chain from beginning of round. (12 stitches)

Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in same stitch, 2 double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch into 3^rd turning chain from beginning of round. (24 stitches)

Round 3: Chain 3, *2 double crochet into next stitch, double crochet in next stitch* repeat to last stitch, 2 double crochet into last stitch, slip stitch into 3^rd turning chain from beginning of round. (36 stitches)

Round 4: Chain 3, *2 double crochet into next stitch, double crochet in next 2 stitches* repeat to last 2 stitches, 2 double crochet into next stitch, dc into last stitch, slip stitch into 3^rd turning chain from beginning of round. (48 stitches- multiple of 6)

Round 5: Chain 3, *2 double crochet into next stitch, double crochet in next 5 stitches* repeat to last 5 stitches, 2 double crochet into next stitch, double crochet in next 4 stitches, slip stitch into 3^rd turning chain from beginning of round. (56 stitches- multiple of 8)

Round 6: Chain 3, *2 double crochet into next stitch, double crochet in next 7 stitches* repeat to last 7 stitches, 2 double crochet into next stitch, double crochet in next 6 stitches, slip stitch into 3^rd turning chain from beginning of round. (63 stitches)

Rounds 7- 15: Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch, slip stitch into 3^rd turning chain from beginning of round. (63 stitches)

Bind off and weave in ends. To bind off, cut yarn leaving a 5” tail, (with crochet hook still in last loop) pull tail through last stitch (leaving a long tail where the loop was).
*repeat from first asterisk (*) to second asterisk (*) as indicated