This delightful hat is made of Apple Green Corticelli Angola brushed up all over to give the appearance of Angora, and is made in the popular sport shape that is so becoming to any one. This hat goes well with any sweater and especially with the Indian models.

MATERIALS-

5 balls of Corticelli Tezola Green No. 44. One no. 5 bone Crochet Hook.

INSTRUCTIONS-

Chain 3, join in ring.

1st row: 7 s.c. in the second ch. st., work round and round.

2d row: 2 s.c. in each stitch.

3d row: *2 s.c. in first stitch, 1 s.c. in next stitch; repeat from * around.

4th row: *2 s.c. in first stitch, 1 s.c. in each of the next 2 sts.; repeat from * around. Continue in this manner, having one more stitch between the widenings each row until there are 18 sts. between each section.

Work 8 rows even and on next 3 rows narrow 1 st. each point. Next row: Narrow 1 st. every tenth stitch, then work 12 rows even. Turn work and make one row even. Next row: Increase 1 st. every second stitch and work 10 rows even for rim to turn up.

Run in a light wire around edge of hat to hold same in shape and brush up all over to give appearance of Angora.

ABBREVIATIONS USED

• * -repeat work given between two stars.
• st. -stitch.
• sts. -stitches.
• s.c. -single crochet.