Crochet Slouchy Hats are a cozy and stylish accessory that can add flair to any outfit! These hats can be handmade with love, making them unique and special. The slouchy design gives a relaxed and casual vibe, perfect for those laid-back days or when you want to add a touch of whimsy to your look. Whether you're running errands or enjoying a coffee date with friends, a Crochet Slouchy Hat is sure to keep you warm and fashionable all at once. So, grab your favorite yarn and hook, and get ready to create a hat that will not only keep you snug but also showcase your creative side!
Materials
Caron Simply Soft, or other #4 medium weight yarn (1 skein, or 2 skeins for a striped hat)
5 mm Hook
Scissors
Stitches
Ch- Chain Stitch
Sp- Space
Sk- Skip
Sc- Single Crochet
Dc- Double Crochet
Bldc- Back Loop Double Crochet
Cl- Cluster- (Yo, place hook through sp, yo, draw up a loop, yo draw through 2 loops], 3 times in the same sp, yo draw through all 4 loops on hook
Beg Cl – (Yo, place hook through sp, yo, draw up a loop, yo draw through 2 loops], 2 times in the same sp, yo draw through all 3 loops on hook
Rep- Repeat
Dc2tog- Double crochet 2 stitches together
Dc3tog- Double crochet 3 stitches together
Gauge
Rounds 1-4 equals 4 in. / 10 cm
Pattern
Begin with a magic ring or ch 5, sl st into first ch to form a ring
R1: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout),15 dc in ring, sl st to the 3rd ch to join. (16 dc)
R2 B: Ch 5 (counts as dc+ch 2), *bldc next st, ch 2, rep from * around, sl st to the 3rd ch to join. (16 dc, ch2)
R3: Sl st to the next ch-2 sp, ch 2, beg cl, ch 3, *cl next ch-2 sp, ch 3, rep from * around, sl st to beg cl to join. (16 cl, ch 3)
R4 A: Ch 3, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, *dc next cl st, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, rep from * around, sl st to the 3rd ch to join. (64 dc)
R5: Ch 5 (counts a dc+ch 2), sk st, *dc next st, ch 2, sk st, rep from * around, sl st to the 3rd ch to join. (32 dc, ch 2)
R6: Sl st next ch-2 sp, ch 2, beg cl, ch 2, *cl next ch-2 sp, ch 2, rep from * around, sl st to beg cl to join. (32 cl, ch 2)
Note: for the next round, each ch-2 sp counts as 2 sts
R7: Ch 3, dc next 13 sts, dc2tog, *dc next 14 sts, dc2tog, rep from * around, sl st to the 3rd ch to join. (90 dc)
R8 Color A: Ch 4 (counts a dc+ch 1), sk st, *dc next st, ch 1, sk st, rep from * around, sl st to the 3rd ch to join. (45 dc, ch 1)
R9: Sl st to the next ch sp, ch 2, beg cl, ch 1, *cl next ch-1 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, sl st to beg cl to join. (45 cl)
R10 Color B: Ch 3, dc in the next ch sp and in each remaining st and ch sp around, sl st to the 3rd ch to join. (90 dc)
R11: Ch 4, sk st, (dc next st, ch 1, sk st) 2 times, dc3tog, ch 1, sk st, *(dc next st, ch 1, sk st) 3 times, dc3tog, ch 1, sk st, rep from * around, sl st to the 3rd ch to join. (27 dc, 9 dc3tog)
R12: Rep round 9 (36 cl, ch 1)
R13: Rep round 10 (72 dc)
R14: Rep round 8 (36 dc, ch 1)
R15: rep round 9 (36 cl, ch 1)
R 16: Rep round 10 (72 dc)
R17: Rep round 8 (36 dc, ch 1)
R18-20 A: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch sp around, sl st to join. (72)
