ABBREVIATIONS:
mr, sc n = magic ring (UK=magic ring) –
crochet n single crochet stitches into
the adjustable loop.
st/sts = stitch/stitches
Cs = chain stitch (UK=chain)
sl st = slip stitch (UK=slip stitch)
sc = single crochet stitch (UK=double crochet)
inc = increase = 2 sc in one st
dec = decrease = two sc together
(sc 4, inc) x n = repeat the pattern between
parentheses n times
[n] = the number of stitches in the round

HAT (start with white color yarn)
Round 1: mr, sc 6 = [6]
Round 2: sc in each st around = [6]
Round 3: (sc 1, dec) x 2 = [4] Change to red color yarn.
Round 4: (sc 1, inc) x 2 = [6]
Round 5-6(2 rounds): sc in each st around = [6]
Round 7: (sc 1, inc) x 3 = [9]
Round 8: sc in each st around = [9]
Round 9: (sc 2, inc) x 3 = [12]
Round 10: (sc 3, inc) x 3 = [15]
Round 11: (sc 4, inc) x 3 = [18]Change to white color yarn.
Round 12-13(2 rounds): sc in each st around = [18]
Finish crocheting with sl st.