Crochet Pattern: Original Pokeball Hat

I made this hat originally for myself and I decided to share the pattern on my blog. There have been several comments about this hat coming out too small. Just for reference, my head circumference is 22" but I can fit in young adult sizes. If you like this pattern then you can make adjustments by doing more increase rounds.

Another version is available here if you need a larger size.

P.S. Join by slip stitch or keep going around whatever your preference is.

I used Caron yarn.

I hook
with red yarn
Chain 3. 6 half double crochet into the ring.
Chain 2. 2 hdc (increase) in each stitch.
Chain 2. 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in the next.
Ch 2. 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next.
Ch 2. 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next.
Ch 2. 1 hdc in the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next.
Ch 2. 1 hdc in the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next.
Ch 2. 1 hdc in the next 6 sts, 2 hdc in the next.
Ch 2. 1 hdc in the next 7 sts, 2 hdc in the next.
Ch 2. hdc across.
Ch 2. hdc across.
Ch 2. hdc across.
Ch 2. hdc across.


Black:
Ch 2. hdc across.
Ch 2. hdc across 7 times, hdc decrease in the next 2 stitches.
Ch 2. hdc across.
Ch 2. hdc across 7 times, hdc decrease in the next 2 stitches.
Ch 2. hdc across 5 times, hdc decrease in the next 2 stitches.

White:
Ch 2. hdc across


Circle piece:
H or I hook
Start with white yarn:

Ch 3.  hdc 6 times into the first chain to form a ring.
Ch 2. 2 hdc in each st around.
Ch 2. 2hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st around.

Black as the border around the circle:
Ch 2. 2hdc in the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in the next st around.

Sew this piece on the center

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