Stella Beret
Hats aren't just for keeping your ears warm in chilly weather, though Stella surely has that covered. It can be worn a multitude of ways; as a traditional beret, a slouch style hat, down over the ears, or pull the crown down on one side for the look of a classic French beret. The details are what make Stella special, spiraling starburst on the crown formed by the increases, and a contrasting rounded brim keeps the hat on snugly while adding visual interest. Size To fit average woman's head (approximately 20")
Materials
1 Skein Red Heart Super Saver - shown in Windsor Blue (Note: this hat uses less than $\%$ of the skein) 1 Skein Vanna's Choice - shown in Charcoal Gray (Note: the contrasting brim uses only a small amount of yarn) Size J Crochet Hook Yarn Needle Gauge 14 sts x 10 rows = 4"x4" in hdc Terms Terms used are standard Us crochet terms For instructions on how to make an adjustable loop, visit http://www.stitchdiva.com/custom.aspx?id=54
Directions
With MC in adjustable loop, work 8 hdc Round 2: 2 hdc in each st Round 3: (ch 2, skip 1 hdc, hdc in next st) rep 8 times - 16 sts Round 4: (ch 2, 1 hdc in sp, 1 hdc in st) rep 8 times - 24 sts Round 5: (ch 2, 1 hdc in sp, 1 hdc in each hdc of group) rep 8 times - 32 sts Repeat round 5 nine times more - 112 sts Round 15: (ch 2, 1 hdc in sp, 1 hdc in each hdc of group untilast two, 2 hdc tog) rep 8 times Round 16: as 15 Round 17: (ch 2, 1 hdc in sp, 2 hdc tog, 1 hdc in each hdc of group until last two, 2 hdc tog) rep 8 times - 104 sts Repeat round 17 five times more - 64 sts Round23: (2 hdc in sp, 1 hdc in each hdc) rep 8 times Round 24: With CC, 1 sc in front loop of each hdc Work even in sc for 5 rounds Round 30: (place hook through both legs of next st and unworked back loop from round 24, yo, pull through (1 lip stitch worked) repeat around.
