Free Betsy Ross Hat Pincushion Crochet Pattern

Materials
1 oz white worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook
Small amount fiberfill stuffing

Size: 1 1/2" tall
Gauge: 2 rounds of dc=1"

Note: Weave in ends as work progresses.

Rnd 1: Make ring (or ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring. I prefer the "magic ring" method), ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (12 dc).
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).
Rnd 4: (Work this round in back loops only!). Dc dec over 1st 2 dc, * dc dec over next 2 dc, rep from * around, join as before, fasten off, leaving a 12" length of yarn for sewing (12 dc).

Ruffle
Join yarn w sl st in any free front loop between Rnds 3 and 4, ch 3, 5 dc in same loop, 6 dc in next loop and in each loop around, join as before, fasten off (144 dc).

Stuff hat. Close hole by weaving sts around bottom of Rnd 4, pull and secure.

Enjoy!