I’ve crocheted this hat so many times in so many different color and texture combinations. It’s extremely versatile. I’ve given the derby as a gift, and I’ve donated many to Stitches From the Heart. It’s very easy to change the size from preemie to toddler to adult -- just keep increasing between the front posts until you reach the desired size. Play with color so your hat is perfect for the baby who will wear it!

• Various colors of worsted weight yarn (I used Lion Brand kitchen cotton)
• 4.0mm (size “G”) crochet hook

Front post double crochet (FPDC) – YO, insert hook from front to back to front around vertical post (upright part) of dc in row below, yo draw yarn around post, yo and complete dc.

Popcorn: Work 4 or 5 dc in st (follow pattern instructions), drop loop from hook, insert hook in top of first dc of group, pull dropped loop through st.