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 print-optimized, ad-free PDF.

Difficulty:
Beginner/Easy

Materials Needed:
Approximately 75-125 yards #4 worsted weight Caron One Pound yarn. I used Soft Grey Mix, Medium Grey Mix, and Azure.
5.5mm (I) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge (hat body)
5mm (H) hook (if you decide to add the optional earflaps)
Yarn needle
Scissors
(Optional) Measuring Tape
If making a pom-pom:
1/4 yard Faux fur fabric
Golf-ball size piece of polyester stuffing
Heavy-duty button thread
Sharp sewing needle

Stitches Used:
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
FPsc = front post single crochet (Only used if making ribbed band)
BPsc = back post single crochet (Only used if making ribbed band)
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (Only used if making earflaps)

Additional Terms:
BLO = Back Loop Only. Work all stitches for that round in the back loop only.

Gauge:
Your piece should measure a little over 5 1/2″ after round 5 (Small/Med, and Child) and about 6 1/2″ across after round 6 (Large/X-Large).

Additional Notes:
-ch-1 at beginning of the round does not count as a stitch.
-all rounds are joined with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.
-Caron One Pound is a thicker yarn than Caron Simply Soft, or Red Heat Super Saver, meaning your hat could turn out smaller if you use one of them. Please keep this in mind when you make your hat using a different yarn that the one I called for.