Yo, hook into first stitch, yo, pull through to front, yo, pull hook through 2 loops only (2 loops left on hook), *yo again, hook into next stitch, yo, pull through to front, yo, pull hook through 2 loops only *(3 loops left on hook), yo, pull hook through all remaining loops. Repeat process from * to * again holding additional loops on hook until all decreases worked - once more for dc3tog (4 loops), 3 times more for dc5tog (6 loops), 4 times more for dc6tog (7 loops).
Here goes with your instructions for the ripple hat pattern...
Ch59, join with sl st to first ch, ch3 (ch3 forms 1dc + 1ch), *sk1, dc in next st, ch1, sk1, 3dc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc3tog over next 3 sts, ch1, rep from * 4 more times, sk1, dc in next st, ch1, sk1, 3dc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc2tog over next 2 sts, sl st to ch3.
(You will be working in the ch loops as well as the dcs from the row below) Ch2, sk1, *dc in next 3sts, 3dc in next st, dc in next 3sts, dc3tog over next 3 sts,rep from * 4 more times, dc in next 3 sts, 3dc in next st, dc in next 3sts,dc2tog over next 2 sts, sl st to ch2.
Ch3 , sk2, *dc in next st, ch1, sk1, 3dc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc3tog over next 3 sts,ch1, sk1, rep from * 4 more times, dc in next st, ch1, sk1, 3dc in next st, ch1,sk1, dc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc2tog over next 2 sts, join with sl st to ch3.
Rep rounds 2 and 3 three more times, rep round 2 once more (10 roundsto this point forms a small turn-up. If you prefer no turn-up work only a total of 8 rounds to here).
Next round...ch2, sk2, *dc in next st, ch1, sk1, 3dc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc in next st, dc5tog over next 5 sts,rep from * 4 more times, ch1, sk1, 3dc in next st, ch1, sk1, dc3tog over next 3 sts,join with sl st to ch2.
Next round...ch2, dc2tog over next 2 sts, *dc in next st, 3dc in next st, dc in next st, dc5tog over next 5 sts, rep from * 4 more times, dc in next st, 3dc in next st, dc in next st, dc3tog over next 3 sts, join with sl st to ch2.
Next round...ch2, dc3tog over next 3 sts, *3dc in next st, dc5tog over next 5 sts, rep from * 4 more times, 3dc in next st, dc3tog over next 3 sts, join with sl st to ch2.
Next round...ch2, dc2tog over next 2 sts,*dc in next st, dc3tog over next 3 sts, rep from * 4 more times, dc in next st, dc2to over next 2 sts, join with sl st to ch2.
Next round...ch2, dc6tog over next 6 sts twice, join with sl st to ch2, break yarn,finish off end.
Rejoin yarn to first row and work sc all around bottom edge working 2sc into middle dc of 3dc point, join with sl st to first st,break yarn, finish off end.
Ok - that's it for your ripple hat pattern. Hope you enjoyed it. I'll bet it took you no time at all. Whip up a few as last minute gifts.
Try changing colors after each set of 2 rounds for a rainbow effect.Use pastels or brights, or just your favorite solid color.
This ripple hat pattern could also look great in a variegated or self-striping yarn.
A 'fuzzy' or 'brushed' yarn would fill in the holes more if you prefer a more solid look. You could also try a chenille for a change.
Think of all the possibilities! The sky's the limit - try out these fun suggestions for this ripple hat pattern and have a whole wardrobe of these cute hats.
There's a ripple scarf pattern coming soon - watch out for that and make up a matching set.
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A 'fuzzy' or 'brushed' yarn would fill in the holes more if you prefer a more solid look. You could also try a chenille for a change.
Bet you can't resist this great ripple hat pattern. So cute and feminine, but cosy and warm too. An excellent choice for the coming season. 
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