Crochet Cap for a lil' boy

My maid(we call her mausi) had asked me if I would make a cap for her grandson. I tried a couple of times, referring to the (only) book on crochet I have. The first one turned out too big,so big that it fit me.(I am a newbie here as well!)

The few attempts at increasing the base did not work and they formed waves. The project was abandoned or rather kept on hold. Was not feeling good that I was yet to make the cap for the little boy!

Made a few searches on the net and read tips from the experts,particularly this post and I was finally able to make a decent cap for the little boy! Thanks Pradeepa!