Helping our users. ​Crochet Slouchy Hat with Pom Pom.

You’ll need:

150-250 yds DK/3 Weight Yarn;

Crochet hook 4,25 mm;

Yarn needle;

Thread needle;

Button;

Faux Fur Pom Pom.

Special Stitches

Dc V Stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch or space indicated.
5 Dc Shell: 5 dc in same stitch or space indicated.

Stitches control: 12 sts x 6 rows = 2 inches.

Notes

This hat is a six stitch repeat. This means you need a multiple of six brim rows to still be able to follow the pattern as written. As long as the hat measurements fit the recipient, you are good to go!

This hat is worked in joined rounds. This means you will join to the first hdc or dc of each round. You will also turn after each round and slip stitch to the necessary starting stitch. This method pre-vents the stitches from “rotating” as you work in the round.

After the hat has reached the desired height, fasten off, turn it inside out, and seam up the top.
To make the hat less slouchy, simply alter Row 1 to one hdc in the side of each brim row.

You can add a small button to the inside top of the hat. When the hat is turned right side out, loop the elastic loop from the faux fur pom pom through the stitches at the crown and around the button. This will keep your pom pom secure, but also removable if the hat needs to be washed.

Instructions

Brim

Row 1: Ch 7, turn, hdc in 2nd ch from hook and next 5 ch. (6 hdc) Turn.

Row 2-54: Ch 1, hdc in blo of ea hdc. (6 hdc) Turn.

Use sl st to join the last and first rows together. Turn so the seam is on the inside, DO NOT FASTEN OFF. Con-tinue to the body of the hat.

Body

Row 1: Ch 1, 2 hdc in the side of ea st. Join to first hdc. TURN. (108 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in same st and next 4 st, ch 2, sk 1, *hdc in next 5 st, ch 2, sk 1,* repeat to end. Join with sl st to first hdc. TURN. (90 hdc)

Row 3: Sl st in ch 2 sp and first two hdc, ch 1, hdc in same st and next 2 hdc, ch 1, sk 1 hdc, *dc v st in ch 2 sp, ch 1, sk 1 hdc, hdc in next 3 hdc, ch 1, sk 1 hdc,* repeat to last ch 2 sp, dc v st in ch 2 sp, ch 1, join with sl st to first hdc. TURN.(54 hdc, 18 dc v st)

Row 4: Sl st to center ch 1 sp of dc v st See notes for details, ch 1 pull this chain up a little higher than usual, 5 dc shell in same center chain sp of dc v st, *ch 1, sk 1 hdc, hdc in center st of 3 hdc set, ch 1, sk 1 hdc, 5 dc shell in center ch of dc v st, * repeat through last v st, ch 1, hdc in center st of 3 hdc set, ch 1, join with sl st to first dc. TURN. (90 dc)

Row 5: Sl st to first st of 5 dc shell See notes for details, ch 1, hdc in same st and next 4 dc, ch 2, *sk to 5 dc shell, hdc in ea dc of 5 dc shell, ch 2,* repeat around. Join to first hdc. TURN. (90 hdc)

Repeat Rows 3-5 six more time or until you reach de-sired height. On the last repeat, DO NOT repeat Row 5, but continue to the Decreasing Rows:

Decreasing Row 1: Sl st to 5 Dc Shell and in first dc, ch 1, hdc in same st and next four dc, *sk to next 5 dc shell, hdc in next 5 dc, * repeat to end. Join to first hdc. DO NOT TURN. (90 hdc)

Decreasing Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in same st and next 2 hdc, *hdc dec across next 2 st, hdc in next 3 st, * repeat around, hdc dec in last two st. Join to first hdc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. (72 hdc)

Seaming

1. Turn hat inside out.

2. Thread the long tail through the yarn nee-dle.

3. Weave the needle in and out of the final row of stitches.

4. Pull tight.

5. Place several, secure stitches in an “x” shape over the cinched up crown.

6. Fasten off securely and weave in the end.

Add the Pom Pom

1. With hat still inside out, place button on the seam.

2. Using thread needle and matching thread, sew the button to the inside of the seam.

3. Fasten off the thread.

4. Turn hat right side out, using a hook (or your fingers), thread the elastic loop from the faux fur pom pom through the stitches of the crown and loop it over the button. Always remove the pom pom before washing the hat.