R7: Every first dc stitch per round is made as an ATC or as a Ch 3 and counted as a stitch. For sc rounds, I skip the turning chain to prevent bulk, but optionally you can crochet it. You can totally switch to a different yarn brand, even a different fiber if you prefer for this hat pattern. I used only about 0.5 skeins of each Lion Brand Color Theory Yarn and Lion Brand Ice Cream Roving Yarn. It created a BEAUTIFUL FALL EFFECT! So I recommend colors that are FALL related.

R5: 1 dc, *1 leaf stitch around the st 2 rounds down, 1 dc in the next 3 sts, repeat from * until the end you have 2 sts left, 1 dc in each of the last 2 sts, sl st to the first st R3: *1 dc in the next 3 sts, 1 leaf stitch around the st 2 rounds down, repeat from * until the end of the round Here are some great color combinations for you using Lion Brand Color Theory Yarn and Lion Brand Ice Cream Roving Yarn. ❤️ How to Crochet the Fall Leaf Hat Pattern Materials you will need You can join the “The Crochet Club” Membership here if you want to have the entire pattern ad-free. leaf stitch (*yo, “front post way” around dc 2 rounds below, pull up loop, repeat from * one time, yo, pull through 4 loops, yo, pull through 2 loops)