The pc 2 at the beginning of the round does not count as an mp.

Join all the rows with a sl st to the first sc.

With the main color (CP), sc 72. Join with a sl st to the first sc, being careful not to twist it.

Row 1: Stc 2. 1 hdc in each st around. Join with a pr to the first 72 hdc.

Rounds 2-5: Pc 2. *1 hdcfp around the next stitch. 1 hdcbp around the next point. Repeat from * around. Join with a pr to the first hdcfp.

Start working the diagram, noting that each square is equal to 1 sc and reading the rows from right to left. She takes the unused color from the row and works the stitches around it.

Change colors through the last 2 loops of the previous color.

Next round: Sc 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.

Repeat the last round until all 15 rounds in the diagram are worked. Break A.

Next round: With CP, sc 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.

Repeat the last round until the piece from the beginning measures 6 1⁄2″ [16.5 cm]. Shape the top: Row 1: Sc 1. *1 sc in each of the next 7 sc. Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. 64 bp.

Round 2: Sc 1. *1 sc in each of the next 6 sc. Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. 56 bp.

Round 3: Sc 1. *1 sc in each of the next 5 sc. Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. 48 bp.

Round 4: Sc 1. *1 sc in each of the next 4 sc. Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. 40bp.

Round 5: Pc 1. *1 sc in each of the next 3 sc. Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. 32 sc.

Round 6: Pc 1. *1 sc in each of the next 2 sc. Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. 24 sc.

Round 7: Sc 1. *1 sc in the next sc. Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. 16bp.

Round 8: Pc 1. *Sc2tog. Repeat from * around. Join. 8 bp.

Fasten, leaving a long end of thread. Pass the end firmly through the remaining stitches.

Crochet Nordic Blizzard Hat Pattern