Free Pattern: Beanie with Bill [Revised] Updated 2/3

A lot of people noted that the original pattern for this ran a little small. I did see that it also needed to be rewritten, gauge added, etc. So, here's the revised version, if the original hasn't work for you.

Beanie with Bill, Chunky.
By Lily M.

Pattern and photos are Copyright © 2013 Lillian Minneman - Just Stitched. Pattern shall remain free, and may not be reproduced or sold. Feel free to link to this pattern.

Materials:
Super Bulky Yarn (Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®)
K Hook

Notes: Gauge: Your piece should measure 6" across after round 4.
Three sizes are available: Small (Baby/Toddler), Medium (Child/Small Adult), and Large (Large Adult). Please note lengths are only suggestions and you should use your best judgement on whether they should be shorter or longer to fit the person you are making this for.
Count Ch2 as 1st DC in each round of hat, but not in brim.

Hat
Round 1: In Magic Circle, CH2 (Counts as 1st DC), DC 9. Pull tight to close. SlSt in top of Ch2.(10DC).
Round 2: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as CH2. 2DC around. Slst in top of Ch2.(20DC)
Round 3: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next st. *2DC in next, 1DC in next* around. Slst in top of Ch2.(30DC)
Round 4: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next 2 sts. *2DC in next, 1DC in next 2st* around. Slst in top of Ch2. (40DC) For Small Size, stop here and skip to round 7.
Round 5: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next 4 sts. *2DC in next, 1DC in next 4st* around. Slst in top of Ch2. (48DC) For Medium Size, stop here and skip to round 7.
Round 6: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC in same st as Ch2, DC in next 5 sts. *2DC in next, 1DC in next 5st* around. Slst in top of Ch2. (56DC)
Round 7: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around. Slst in top of Ch2.(40st)(48st)(56st)
Round 8: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(40st)(48st)(56st)
Round 9: (Optional for small size: work in contrasting color.) Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(40st)(48st)(56st)
[Stop here for small size, Skip to Brim.]
Round 10: Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(48st)(56st)
Round 11: (Optional for medium size: work in contrasting color.) Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(48st)(56st)
[Stop here for medium Size, Skip to Brim.]
Round 12: (Optional: Work in contrasting color if desired.) Slst in next DC, Ch2. DC around Slst in top of Ch2.(48st)(56st)

Small Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 9 ST. (10DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat 3 times, DC in next 2, SLst in next, SlSt down side of 1 st, slst in next st (last round of hat).

Medium Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 16 ST. (15DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat until end. Slst in same st as ch2 of previous row, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 3: DC across. SlSt in last st. SlST down side (2 st), slst in next st (last round of hat).

Large Brim:
Row 1: CH2, DC in FLO in next 20 ST. (20DC) SlSt in next st, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 2: *DC in st, 2DC in in next* Repeat until end, Slst in same st as ch2 of previous row, Turn. (Do not ch.)
Row 3: DC across. SlSt in last st. SlST down side (2 st), slst in next st (last round of hat).

Band: All Sizes in Contrasting Color
Ch until it wraps around the beanie (I used worsted weight), and double crochet in each stitch around.

Flower All Sizes in Main Color
In magic circle, *ch1, puff stitch, ch 1, slst* 5 times total. Slst in first ch to close, leave long tail for sewing. Embellish with button.

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