The Very Hungry Caterpillar Crochet Hat

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Crochet Hat



I got this idea and used part of the pattern from Crochet D Lane. I chose to use a double crochet hat pattern from Oombawka Crochet Design instead of the original half-double crochet hat base that was included by Crochet D Lane.  I simply tried it on my daughter as I went and when the sizing was right, I added 3 rounds of single crochet in the green yarn.

Can't wait to get a shot of my beautiful girl reading this favorite book to her new little sister with her hat on!

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