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Stitch Rnd, rep from * around; join with sl st in beg sc. (58 sts)
    Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in next st and in each st around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (58 dc)
    Rnds 10-17: Rep Rnds 7–9, ending on Rnd 8.
    Rnd 18: Ch 2, hdc in next st and in each st around; join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (58 hdc)
    Snug Rnd (this round prevents the brim of the hat from stretching): Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sl st in next 2 hdc, * sc in next hdc, sl st in next 2 hdc, rep from * around to last st, sc in last st; join with sl st in beg sc. (58 sts)
    Fasten off. Weave in ends.
    For button placement and the optional Earflaps, follow the instructions below and on the following pages.
    To add the optional Newsboy Brim, see the instructions at the end of the chapter.
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Button Placement
    Orient the joining seam of the hat toward the back. Sew the button 1"–1 1 ⁄ 2 " (2.5cm–3.8cm) from the bottom of the brim on one side. Attach the motif of your choice from Chapter 2 to the button.
    For button placement on the variation brims, follow the instructions at the end of the chapter.
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Add Earflaps to Your Twisted Beanie
Earflap Placement
    Cut 2 small pieces of yarn to use as stitch markers.
    With the front side of the hat facing up and the joining seam centered at the bottom, slip one piece of scrap yarn (first stitch marker) through the hdc st on the brim’s left corner (in the Row before the Snug Rnd), then slip the other piece of scrap yarn (second stitch marker) through the hdc st on the brim’s right corner (in the Row before the Snug Rnd).
    Joining Slip Stitches for the Earflaps: You will be working all of the ending joining sts and sl sts in the last hdc round of the brim (round before the Snug Rnd).
Earflaps for sizes 0–3 months / 3–6 months / 6–12 months
    Position the hat and the stitch markers as directed under Earflap Placement.
    With the top of hat facing you, place the hook in 2nd hdc st to the right of either stitch marker; join new yarn.
    Row 1: Yoh, work 9 dc in st marker st; join with sl st in 2nd hdc, then sl st in next 2 hdc. (9 dc)
    Row 2: Turn, yoh, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) 4 times; join with sl st in 2nd hdc, sl st in next hdc. (13 dc)
    Row 3: Turn, (2 sc in next dc, sc in next dc) 3 times, sc in next dc, ch 50, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to the end, sc in same st where ch began, (sc in next dc, 2 sc in next dc) 3 times; join with sl st in the next hdc st. (20 sc).
    Fasten off. Weave in ends.
    Repeat hook placement and Rows 1–3 for the other earflap.
Earflaps for sizes: 1–3 years / 4–8 years / 9 years–adult
    Position the hat and the stitch markers as directed under Earflap Placement.
    With the top of the hat facing you, place hook in 2nd hdc st to the right of the stitch marker; join new yarn.
    Row 1: Yoh, work 9 dc in st marker st; join with sl st in 2nd hdc, then sl st in next 2 hdc. (9 dc)
    Row 2: Turn, yoh, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc) 4 times; join with sl st in 2nd hdc, sl st in next hdc. (13 dc)
    Row 3: Turn, (2 hdc in next dc, hdc in next dc) 3 times, hdc in next dc, ch 50, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to the end, hdc in same st where ch began, (hdc in next dc, 2 hdc in next dc) 3 times; join with sl st in the next hdc st. (20 hdc)
    Fasten off. Weave in ends.
    Repeat hook placement and Rows 1–3 for the other earflap.

Trendy Slouch Hat
    Let your inner diva shine through with this modern take on a classic. Wear it with your hair in or out, with a glitzy flower or simply on its own. Slouch hats are trendy and fashionable, and I’ve designed this one with comfort in mind by creating an adjustable brim for the perfect fit.

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Materials
    For Trendy Slouch Hat: Light sport weight yarn in the color of your choice
0–3 mos. (138yd/126.2m)
3–6 mos. (148yd/135.3m)
6–12 mos. (158yd/144.5m)
1–3 yrs. (168yd/153.6m)
4–8 yrs. (178yd/162.8m)
9 yrs.–adult (188yd/171.9m)
    Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook
    7 ⁄ 8 "–1"