~*Please read before purchasing*~ First - this is a listing for a digital PDF file for a crochet pattern, NOT for the crocheted item itself. Second, the pattern for this unique design is also available for FREE on my blog here: moralefiber.blog/2021/02/10/oak-sprite-hat - the paid pattern version is available in my shop here for those who want the portability and printability of a PDF - or if you just love me and want to give me yarn money ;) A whimsical beret style hat fashioned from clever crochet crocodile stitches, the Oak Sprite Hat is a must-have woodland accessory! This full-length crochet pattern is sure to spark the imagination -worked from center to brim using a special textural crochet technique, it's topped with a quick and easy crocheted stem. Evoking the life of the forest, in brown it's a beautiful acorn cap, in greens it reminds me of a thistle blossom - I've even heard hedgehog! Written pattern, special stitch instructions, and tutorial photos are all included to make this adorable acorn hat, one adult size following the written instructions but notes are included for how to modify for baby/toddler. If you are unfamiliar with some of the crochet techniques and are a visual learner, I also offer this pattern as a video tutorial linked in the pattern (or go through my blog, linked at the beginning of the description) Materials 5.00 mm hook – or size needed to obtain gauge #4 weight yarn – listed below are the specific yarns used to make each hat. Recommended yarn is Caron Simply Soft. Thistle (green): LB Ferris Wheel (#4, 270 yd / 85 g, 100% Acrylic) – 1 Skein, Caron Simply Soft (#4) ~ 50 yards Hedgehog (brown/gray): LB Amazing (discontinued) – 1 skein, LB Ferris Wheel ~ 100 yards Acorn (brown): Caron Simply Soft Chocolate – 1 skein, I Love This Yarn - ~ 50 yds Scissors, tapestry needle Finished Measurements: 23" circumference for brim 33" circumference for widest part of crown 7-8" tall from tip to brim (not including stem) Pattern written in US terminology, Language is English ~*I offer troubleshooting and pattern help for all of my patterns. If you have any questions at all please contact me directly at regina@moralefiber.blog or here on Ko-Fi and I will be happy to help you!*~ ~* All of my paid patterns always come with the right of individual artisans to sell the finished product*~ Thank you!! ~*Mf*~