This hat was kind of an experimental project. For the stitch pattern, I did 2 half double crochet, chain 1 and skip a stitch; 2 half double crochet, chain one and skip a stitch and so on. To increase, I just did 2 half double crochet in the same stitch. I increased only on the half double crochet stitches. The hat came out OK except that I apparently increased one row too many, so it is a little big. It is kind of cute though.
A Scarf:
This scarf was for an order. Colors are black and peacock. Both colors are "I Love This Yarn" yarn I believe. To me, "I Love This Yarn" is somewhat similar to Red Heart Super Saver yarn except that it is a lot softer. And, it is very nice yarn.
Little bags are so fun to make. Colors in this one are navy, pewter, and pink, with purple buttons. Size is approximately 5 inches tall by 4 inches wide. This makes a great scrap project. And it is a perfect size to fit in your purse and to hold little items you don't want to spill out in the bottom of your purse.