Crochet Emo Cap
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Materials:
Worsted Weight Yarn (shown in Caron Simply Soft)
Size J Crochet Hook
Gauge:
Size: Ladies Small

Abbreviations:
ch = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
sl st =  slip stitch
Chain 4, join with sl st to form ring.
Round 1:  ch 3, 2 DC, ch 1. (3DC, ch 1) 4 times. Join with sl st to ch 3. sl st into the top of next 2 DC, and ch 1 space. (5 sets of 3 DC).
Round 2: ch 3, 2DC in same ch 1 space, ch 1.  3DC, ch 1 in same ch 1 space.  *(3 DC, ch 1) two times in each ch 1 space, around.  Join with sl st to ch 3. sl st into the top of next 2 DC, and ch 2 space. (10 sets of 3 DC).
Round 3: ch 3, 2DC in same ch 2 space.  *(3DC, ch 1) two times in next ch 1 space.  3DC, ch 1 in next ch 1 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join with sl st to ch 3. sl st into the top of next 2 DC, and ch 1 space.
Round 4: ch 3, 2DC in same ch 2 space.  *3DC, ch 1 in each ch 1 space around.  Join with sl st to ch 3. sl st into the top of next 2 DC, and ch 2 space.

Repeat row 4 until hat is desired length.  For my daughter and I, who have small heads, that is 10 row 4’s.  For a slightly larger hat, chain 2 instead of 1 in between each set of DC on round 4.

Final round: work one row of reverse single crochet (crab stitch) around.  Fasten off. Weave in ends.
 
This is a free pattern.  If you would like to make one for yourself or as a gift, please also make one for charity.