Are you looking for a fun and stylish way to keep warm? Try making a crochet slouch hat! This cozy accessory is perfect for anyone wanting to add a bit of flair to their wardrobe. With simple stitches and a bit of yarn, you can whip up a unique hat that’s all your own. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, making a slouch hat is a relaxing project that results in something both practical and fashionable.
Crochet Slouch Hat
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: DK weight yarn (Marina wool recommended for its softness).
- Crochet Hook Sizes: 8mm (for the main pattern with DK weight yarn), 6.5mm (for tightening the rim of the hat), and an optional smaller hook for a tighter fit or for children's size.
- Other: Scissors, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends), and a stitch marker. An optional pom-pom for decoration.
Pattern Overview:
- The tutorial demonstrates a crochet technique for making a versatile, slouchy hat suitable for both adults and children.
- It employs the Moss Stitch along with basic crochet stitches like chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), and double crochet (dc).
- The pattern is worked in rounds to create a seamless look.
Pattern Steps:
Starting Ring and Initial Rounds:
Start with a Magic Ring:
- Alternatively, chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 1:
- Ch 2 (counts as first dc), then make 9 dc into the ring (10 dc including the initial ch 2). Close the round with a sl st.
Round 2:
- Work 2 hdc in each stitch around (20 hdc total).
In Round 3:
- Work 1 hdc in each stitch around (20 hdc total).
Round 4:
- Increase by working 2 hdc in each stitch around (40 hdc total).
Building the Body of the Hat:
Round 5 – 19:
- Continue with hdc stitches. For creating the band and shaping the slouch, switch to a 6.5mm hook at Round 9.
- Each round maintains the stitch count, but the tighter gauge starts forming the slouchy body of the hat.
Finishing Touches:
Round 20:
- Switch to sc for a more tapered edge.
Rounds 21 – 25 (Moss stitch finishing):
- Ch 2, skip next stitch, sc in the next stitch, ch 1; repeat from to around and join with a sl st to the first sc.
- For subsequent rounds, work sc into the chain space, ch 1, and skip to the next chain space around.
Final Round:
- Finish with a round of sc for a clean edge.
Adding a Pom-Pom (Optional):
- Attach the pom-pom by threading a yarn needle with a piece of yarn, securing it through the top of the hat, and tying it off on the inside for a snug fit.
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