Easy Peasy Messy Bun Hat

I found this at the following website http://simplycollectiblecrochet.com/2016/12/easy-peasy-messy-bun-hat-crochet-pattern/

Yarn – Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice, worsted weight, 3.5 oz/170 yds – Radiant Lime

Materials – K/10 1/2 – 6.50mm, yarn needle, scissors

Difficulty – Easy

Size – 20” circumference, fits 22”

Measurements in Pattern – 4.5” inch diameter opening

Gauge – 4” = 9 rows, 11 stitches

Stitch Guide in American Terms 
HDC – half double crochet
DC – double crochet

Special Stitches – V-stitch – 2 double crochets in the same stitch.

Notes – Worked from the top down in rounds. Do not turn your work

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Instructions:
Chain 24, slip stitch to form a loop, chain 1, do not turn.
Round 1: HDC in each chain around, slip stitch – 24 HDCs.
Round 2: Chain 2, 2 DC in 2nd space from chain, 2 DC in each space around 23 times, DC in ch space, slip stitch to top of chain. – 48 DC
Round 3-13: Chain 2, * 2 DC in each space between each v-stitch (2 DC) from previous row, repeat from * 23 times, DC in the same as the chain space, slip stitch to top of chain. – 48 dc
NOTE: That does NOT mean EACH space. Rounds 3-13 are NOT increase rows. This is a V-STITCH.
Round 14-16: Chain 1, using the 3rd loop only (behind the stitch- VIDEO below) HDC in each around, slip stitch – 48 HDC
Finishing: Slip stitch, fasten off, and weave in your ends.