An easy top down beanie pattern featuring swirling shells and a cute border accent that can be done in a different color.

The gauge is given as a circle diameter: 3 round in dc = 2.5”.
Any dk yarn can be used.
You will need a stitch marker as the body of hat is made in continuous spiral rounds.

Special stitches used: puff st, spike sc, chainless starting dc (can be substituted for starting ch-3). All special stitches have written description, puff st and CSDC also have links to video tutorials.