Say goodbye to crocheter's block POP THE TOP HAT | CROCHET EASY SIZES To fit Child 2/4 (6/8) years GAUGE 9 sc and 10 rows = 4” [10 cm] INSTRUCTIONS Note: To join new color, work to last 2 loops on hook. Draw new color through last 2 loops then proceed in new color. With B, ch 2. 1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. 6 sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join A with sl st to first sc. 12 sc. 3rd rnd: With A, ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. 18 sc. 4th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join B with sl st to first sc. 24 sc. 4 rows of Stripe Pat are complete. Cont in Stripe Pat, proceed as follows: 5th rnd: With B, ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. 30 sc. 6th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * around. Join A with sl st to first sc. 36 sc. 7th rnd: With A, ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. 42 sc. MATERIALS Bernat® Zapp™ (1.75 oz/50 g; 54 yds/49 m) Contrast A Orange you Glad? (94005) 1 ball Contrast B Grass is Greener (94002) 1 ball Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Ch = Chain(s) Cont = Continue(ity) Sc = Single crochet Pat = Pattern Rep = Repeat Rnd(s) = Round(s) Sl st = Slip stitch Size 6/8 only: 8th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Rep from * around. Join B with sl st to first sc. 48 sc. All sizes: Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Place marker at end of rnd. Cont in Stripe Pat, rep last rnd until work from marked row measures 4 (4½)" [10 (11.5) cm], ending with 2 rnds of any color. Fasten off. POP THE TOP HAT | CROCHET 1 of 1