Little Laura's beach hat

I saw this on Lion Brand Yarn's website. I decided to make one for my little niece., who is two and half years old. She is moving away soon with her parents, so I want to make her something. I am sure she would looks so cute in it. This is such a simple and easy project. The whole hat is crocheted in one piece, and I finished it in one day! I created a wavy brim, so it is like a beach hat with more "summer" in it. I also used pink ribbons to make a flower and sewed on it. I can't wait to show it to her!

Lion Brand® Recycled Cotton (1 skein of berry color, using a US G-6/4.00 mm crochet hook) GAUGE: 14 sc + 18 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

HAT (about 19 inch/48 cm circumference): Crown With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker for beginning of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sts. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around – 18 sts. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around – 24 sts. Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around – 30 sts. Rnd 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts; rep from * around – 36 sts. Rnd 7: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; rep from * around – 42 sts. Rnd 8: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts; rep from * around – 48 sts. Rnd 9: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts; rep from * around – 54 sts. Rnd 10: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts; rep from * around – 60 sts. Shape Side Rnd 11: Working in back loops only, sc in each st around. Rnds 12-13: Sc in each st around. Rnd 14: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 29 sts; rep from * around – 62 sts. Rnds 15-16: Sc in each st around. Rnd 17: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 30 sts; rep from * around – 64 sts. Rnds 18-19: Sc in each st around. Rnd 20: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 31 sts; rep from * around – 66 sts. Rnds 21-22: Sc in each st around.   Brim Rnd 24: Working in back loops only, sc in each st around. Rnd 25: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts; rep from * around – 72 sts. Rnd 26: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around – 108 sts. Rnd 27: Sc in each st around. Rnd 28: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around – 243 sts. Rnd 29: Sc in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.. FLOWER:   1. Cut 4 pieces of 5-inch long ribbons. Fold the ends to the center, overlapping half inch at the center. Sew one stitch to fasten. Sew on the next piece of ribbons until 4 pieces form a flower. 2. Sew the flower onto the hat with a button. Note: You can increase rounds or use a bigger size crochet hook to make an adult size, about 22-23 inch/56-58 cm circumference. I also made one for my twins. The brims is narrower.