Punkin' Hat Pattern

Punkin’ Hat By Shari Cohen Materials: Orange ww yarn Green ww yarn I-Hook G-Hook Stitch Marker Hat: With I-hook, ch 35. Row 1: Hdc into the 3rd ch and in each ch across. Ch 2 and turn (34 sts) Row 2: Hdc in back loop only across. Ch 2 and turn. Repeat row 2 until piece goes around the head of the wearer. Cut yarn, leaving a very long tail. Starting at the bottom of the hat, sew the sides together. When you reach the top of the hat, sew in the sides – slowly cinching hat inward – keep going around until top of hat is enclosed. Finish off loose ends. Green Stem: With G-hook, ch 6 and sl st to join 1st ch. (Use stitch marker as needed here.) Round 1-8: Sc in each st. Round 9: 2 sc in each st. Round 10: *Sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat * around. Round 11: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat * around. Round 12: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat * around. Round 13: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat * around. Round 14: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat * around. Round 15: Sc around. Round 16: (Sc in next 5 sc, ch 5) 7 times. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail and sew stem to top of hat. Finish off loose ends.