Crochet Sephine Slouch Hat

Imagine creating your very own stylish accessory with the Crochet Sephine Slouch Hat pattern. This unique design allows you to showcase your creativity and crochet skills while keeping warm and fashionable during the colder months. The slouchy fit adds a trendy touch to any outfit, making it a versatile piece for your wardrobe. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern provides clear instructions and guidance to help you achieve the perfect hat. This hat is not only practical for keeping you warm, but it also serves as a statement piece that will turn heads wherever you go. With the Crochet Sephine Slouch Hat pattern, you can unleash your creativity and create a one-of-a-kind accessory that reflects your individuality.

Materials:

YARN:
Red Heart Soft in Grape
Worsted Weight #4 ~ 100 grams, 182 yards

HOOK:
5.5 mm (US I-9)

NOTIONS:
1 ½” Button

GAUGE:
13 single crochet and 15 rows = 4 inches

SIZE:
Teen/Adult = 21 to 23 inch head circumference

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference = 20 inches
Length = 9.25 inches

ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS):
CH = chain
DC = double crochet
SC = single crochet
SL ST = slip stitch
TOG = together

NOTE:

The beginning chain does not count as a stitch unless otherwise noted.

Puff Stitch (PUFF ST):
[Yarn over, insert hook in stitch and pull up a loop] 4 times, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.

Instructions:

Round 1: CH 73, SC in second chain from hook and in each ch across, bring the ends together, SL ST to join in first SC. (72)

Round 2: CH 1, SC in first stitch, skip 2 stitches, in next stitch make [DC, CH 2, PUFF ST, CH 2, DC], skip 2 stitches, *SC in next stitch, skip 2 stitches, in next stitch make [DC, CH 2, PUFF ST, CH 2, DC], skip 2 stitches, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first SC. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)

Round 3: CH 4 (counts as DC + CH 2), in same stitch make [DC, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next PUFF ST, *skip next DC, in next SC make [DC, CH 2, DC, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next PUFF ST, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in second chain of beginning ch-4. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)

Round 4: Move starting position by slip stitching over to next DC. CH 1, SC in same stitch, skip next DC, *in next SC make [DC, CH 2, DC, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next DC, skip next DC, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first SC. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)

Round 5: CH 4 (counts as DC + CH 2), in same stitch make [PUFF ST, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next DC, *skip next DC, in next SC make [DC, CH 2, PUFF ST, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next DC, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in second chain of beginning ch-4. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)

Round 6: Move starting position by slip stitching over to first PUFF ST. CH 1, SC in same stitch, skip next DC, *in next SC make [DC, CH 2, DC, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next PUFF ST, skip next DC, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first SC. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)

Round 7: CH 4 (counts as DC + CH 2), in same stitch make [DC, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next DC, *skip next DC, in next SC make [DC, CH 2, DC, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next DC, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in second chain of beginning ch-4. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)

Round 8: Move starting position by slip stitching over to next DC. CH 1, SC in same stitch, skip next DC, *in next SC make [DC, CH 2, PUFF ST, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next DC, skip next DC, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first SC. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)

Round 9 to Round 14: Repeat Round 3 through Round 8.

Round 15: Move starting position by slip stitching over to first PUFF ST. CH 1, SC in same stitch, skip next DC, *work 2 DC in next SC, skip next DC, SC in next PUFF ST, skip next DC, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first SC. (36)

Round 16: CH 2, DC in first stitch, DC2TOG, *DC in next stitch, DC2TOG, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first DC (24)