“This slouchy, comfy hat is the perfect project for a chilly evening. The hat is simply constructed from the crown downward, and you can use the instructions under “measurements” to adjust the size or “slouchiness” to your taste.I chose two shades of Vanna's Choice for my hat–Linen, and the very tweedy and interesting Barley for contrast. The result is a comfortable unisex hat that warms up any occasion.” ~ Carolyn
Size Included
One size fits most
Measurements
10″ from crown to edge. 19″ circumference. Circumference can be adjusted by decreasing more or fewer stitches on round 15. Extra “slouchiness” can be added by adding more repeats of rounds 8-12.
*These are our finished measurements. If yours don't fit within these measurements, please check your gauge.
Materials
About 150 yds. each of two colors Vanna’s Choice or similar aran/worsted-weight yarn. I used Vanna’s Choice Linen and Barley.
Size I/9/5.50mm crochet hook
Fabric scissors
Yarn needle, to weave ends
Gauge
Rnds 1-3 should measure 4 ¾ inches from tip to tip of shells.
*Change your hook size to obtain the gauge.
Abbreviations/Stitches Used
Ch(s) chain(s)
Dc double crochet
Lp(s) loop(s)
Sl st slip stitch
Sp(s) space(s)
St(s) stitch(es)
*This pattern is written in American Crochet Terms.
Instructions
Rnd 1: With A, ch 5, join with sl st in first st to form ring (or make a magic ring), ch 3 (counts as dc), 15 dc in ring, pick up B and drop A to back of work, join with sl st in top of ch 3. (16 dc)
Rnd 2: With B, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, pick up A and drop B to back of work, join with sl st in top of ch 3. (32 dc)
Rnd 3: With A, ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, dc in next st) around, change colors as established, join with sl st in top of ch 3. (48 dc)
Rnd 4: With B, ch 1, sc in same st, skip next st, 5 dc in next st, (skip next st, sc in next st, skip next st, 5 dc in next st) around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. (12 5-dc groups, 12 sc)
Rnd 5: Join A with sc in center dc of any 5-dc group, 5 dc in next sc, (sc in center dc of next 5-dc group, 5 dc in next sc) around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Rnd 6: Join B with sl st in any sc, ch 3, * dc in next 2 dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc **, dc in next sc *; repeat from * to * around ending last repeat at **, join with sl st in top of ch 3. Fasten off. (120 dc)
Rnd 7: Join A with sl st in center dc of any 5-dc group, ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in same st, * skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, skip next 3 dc, dc in next 2 dc, skip next dc **, 5 dc in next dc *; repeat from * to * around ending last repeat at **, join with sl st in top of ch 3, Fasten off.
Note: Work rnds 8-12 alternating colors as established.
Rnds 8-12: Join next color with sl st in center dc of any 5-dc group, ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc in same st, * skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, skip next dc **, 5 dc in next dc *; repeat from * to * around ending last repeat at **, join with sl st in top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Rnd 13: With A, join with sc in second dc of any 5-dc group, sc in next 2 dc, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc, skip next dc **, sc in next 3 dc *; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, join with sl st in first sc. Do not fasten off. (84 sts)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, sc next 2 sts together, (sc in next 5 sts, sc next 2 sts together) around ending with sc 2 sts together, sc in last st, join with sl st in first sc. (72 sc)
Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in first 7 sts, sc next 2 sts together, (sc in next 7 sts, sc next 2 sts together) around, join with sl st in first sc. (64 sts)
Rnds 16-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 21: Join B with sl st in any st, sl st in each st around, join. Fasten off.
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