Surplus Hat Crochet Pattern

This cool look will have a boy wanting to wear a hat for its style, not necessarily to keep warm. Crocheted in easy care yarn so that if he tosses it in dirt you can toss it in the washer and dryer.

RED HEART® Soft™: 1 skein 9344 Chocolate.
Crochet Hook: 4.25mm (US G-6)
Yarn needle, heavy weight interfacing or a 15 oz. margarine tub for brim insert, stitch markers

Directions are for child size small; changes for medium and large are in parentheses.
Finished Head Circumference: 19 (20, 21”).

GAUGE: 5 sts = 1”, 18 rows = 4”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.