Autumn Joy Slouch Hat

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I have to say that I love the look of a crocheted slouchy hat. They’re so casual and comfortable. And those two words happen to describe my entire way of life! I don’t dress up unless it is absolutely necessary. 😀

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The Autumn Joy Slouch Hat is perfect for any time that your aiming for a stylish, laid back look. You could wear this hat year round if you were so inclined. It’s constructed using a size 4 medium weight yarn and a lacy stitch pattern that keeps this toque light and breathable.

This is an intermediate level pattern. The only stitches you need to know are the single crochet and the cluster stitch, but it’s the combination of these stitches used in the lacy upper portion of the hat that assigns that skill level. I’ve taken many photos to help illustrate the directions.

I decided to use three beads on the band of this beanie as an alternative to the more commonly used button(s). I thought that it brought a unique and earthy feel to the Autumn Joy Slouch Hat. The beads are optional, of course. You most certainly could use a button or even add a pompom to the back. Maybe you prefer no embellishments at all. That’s fine too. Get creative and make it your own!

If you’d like to see more free hats that I’ve designed, be sure to check out the head wear section of my blog.

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Autumn Joy Slouch Hat

Materials Used:

• Less than 1 skein of I Love This Wool Naturals in Biscuit – 4 oz./113g – 220yds/201 m
• Or any size 4 medium weight yarn.
• G/6 (4.25 mm) hook – My favorite brand of hooks that I use daily!
• I/9 (5.25 mm) hook
• 3 Wooden Tube shaped beads (Optional)
• Tapestry needle

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Finished Size Approximately:

21 ½” circumference; 7 ½” height

Note: Please take into consideration that the hat is stretchy (especially the band) to accommodate most sizes.

Gauge:

19 single crochet stitches and 20 rows in a 4” (10cm) square using a G/6 (4.25 mm). hook.

Special Stitches:

Back Loops Only (BLO)

Work only into the loops furthest from you.

Cluster Stitch

YO, insert hook in st, YO, draw back through st, YO, draw through 2 loops on hook, (YO, insert hook back into same st, YO, draw back through st, YO, draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, YO, draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Abbreviations:

FC – foundation chain
YO – yarn over
ch(s) – chain(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
sc – single crochet
BLO – back loop only
sl st – slip stitch

Notes:

• You only turn your work when making the hat band. Once you are making the upper portion, you will not turn. You will complete each round with a slip stitch before moving on to the next row and work in the same direction for each round.
• The long straight hat band is crocheted first. The ends of the band are stitched together to form a loop and then the upper lacy portion of the hat is crocheted along the upper edge of the band. There are no decreases, so a large opening is left at the top that is then stitched closed using a tapestry needle and yarn.
• When making the first cluster stitch of a round, the ch 2 counts as the first stage of the cluster. So, ch 2, (YO, insert hook back into same st, YO, draw back through st, YO, draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, YO, draw through all 3 loops on hook. This will be indicated by “complete cluster” after instructions to ch 2.
• All photos are included in a second PDF so you have the option to print them or not. Each instruction that has a photo will have (See photo #__) directly after that instruction. There are also finished round photos included.

*** American crochet terms used throughout.

Instructions:

Using G/6 (4.25 mm) hook

FC: Ch 10

Row 1: In 2nd ch from hook, sc. Sc in every ch across. Turn. (9 sc)

Row 2 – Row 80: Ch 1. In BLO, sc in every st across. Turn. (9 sc)

Without twisting band, hold two ends together. Ch 1, sl st evenly across to make the band form a loop. (9 sl sts) Flip the band right side out.

Note: When working Round 1, try to keep one sc per row of the band. This will help you get the 80 sc needed. It must be 80 sc for Round 1.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the top of the band. Sl st in 1st sc made of round. Don’t turn. (80 sc)

Switch to I/9 (5.25 mm) hook

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, ch 5, skip 3 sts, *sc in next st, ch 5, skip 3 sts*. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st into 1st sc made of round. (20 ch-5 spaces) Don’t turn.

Round 3: Ch 2, complete cluster, ch 2, sc in next ch-5 space from previous round, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space from previous round, ch 2, *cluster st in next sc from previous round, ch 2, sc in next ch-5 space from previous round, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space from previous round, ch 2* Repeat from * to * around. Sl st in top of 1st cluster st made of round. (10 cluster sts,10 ch-5 spaces) Don’t turn.

Round 4: *Ch 5, cluster st in same st ch 5 comes out of, ch 1, sc in next ch-5 space from previous round, ch 5, cluster st in the side of last sc made, sl st in top of next cluster from previous round.* Repeat from * to *. (20 cluster sts) Don’t turn.

Round 5: Ch 2, complete cluster, ch 2, sc in next ch-5 space from previous round, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 2, *cluster st in next sl st from previous round (between next 2 clusters), ch 2, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 2* Repeat from * to * around. Sl st in top of 1st cluster st made of round. (10 cluster sts,10 ch-5 spaces). Don’t turn.

Round 6: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5, *sc in top of next cluster from previous round, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5* Repeat from * to * around. Sl st in top of 1st sc made of round. (20 ch-5 spaces) Don’t turn.

Round 7: 2 sl st into next ch-5 space, ch 1, sc in same ch-5 space, ch 2, cluster st in next sc from previous row, ch 2, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5, *sc in next ch-5 space, ch 2, cluster st in next sc from previous row, ch 2, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5* Repeat from * to * around. Sl st in 1st sc made of round. (10 cluster sts, 10 ch-5 spaces) Don’t turn.

Round 8: 2 sl st into next ch-2 space, sl st in top of cluster from previous round. *Ch 5, cluster st in same st ch 5 comes out of, ch 1, sc in next ch-5 space from previous round, ch 5, cluster st in side of last sc made, sl st in top of next cluster from previous round.* Repeat from * to * around. (20 cluster sts) Don’t turn.

Round 9: Repeat Round 5

Round 10: Repeat Round 6

Round 11: Repeat Round 7

Round 12: Repeat Round 8

Round 13: Repeat Round 5

Round 14: Repeat Round 6

Finish off. Leave a long tail for stitching the back opening closed.

Finishing

Using a tapestry needle and the long tail, weave the yarn through the single crochets from the top of Round 14 all the way back around to your starting point. Pull the tail tight, closing the hole. Tie a knot to secure it. Weave in any ends.

If you prefer to create a messy bun hat, don’t draw your hole completely closed. Leave it open about 2” and then tie your knot and weave in the ends.

Beading

The beading is optional. You can always add a large button or two small buttons.

Using a tapestry needle and yarn, attach three beads horizontally on the band, just off center of your face. You can add the beads to either the left or right side. It’s your preference.

You also have the option to add a pompom to the back of the hat where you closed the hole.

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