I must admit that I’m on a bit of a slouch hat kick lately and the J’adore Slouch is a pleasure to crochet! I love the simplicity of not having to shape a hat as well as the endless amount of lacy designs you can create.

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I found a lacy stitch pattern in one of my stitch books (Melissa Leapman’s Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters – affiliate link) on page 133 called Pretty Pearls and modified it to create what I was hoping looked like white hearts all around the hat.

I’m going to create a matching scarf to go with it. I will update this post when that pattern is live. If you would like to get notified the moment I post a new pattern, be sure to sign up for my Newsletter!

This pattern is fairly easy. The only stitches you will need to know are the single crochet and double crochet. I’ve included optional instructions for keeping the hat a solid color, but if you intend to change colors as I have done, you can simply ignore those instructions.

The J’adore Slouch also uses a two row repeat for the pattern, which is always nice and helps with being able to memorize the pattern quicker.

The circumference of the hat band is 19″ and in the Notes section of the pattern, I’ve given brief instructions on how to change the size of the hat. It all comes down the number of rows in the hat band to make the pattern work out.

Okay, enough jibber jabber…let’s get on with the pattern!

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J’adore Slouch

Materials Used:

• 100 yds of Yarn Bee Soft Secret in Biscuit – 6 oz/170 g – 300 yds/275 m
• 75 yds of Yarn Bee Soft Secret in Ivory – 6 oz/170 g – 300 yds/275 m
• G/6 (4.25 mm) crochet hook — my favorite hooks that I use daily!
• I/9 (5.25 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Finished Size Approximately:

9 ½” Height x 19” Circumference

Gauge:

15 dc stitches and 6 rows in a 4” (10cm) square.

Special Stitches:

Back Loop Only (BLO)

Abbreviations:

FC – foundation chain

ch(s) – chain(s)

st(s) – stitch(es)

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

Notes:

• If you’d like to alter this pattern for a different size, you will need a number of rows for your hat band that is a multiple of 5 plus one extra row.
• You will turn your work for every row while working on the hat band.

• For the upper lacy portion of the J’adore Slouch hat, you will NOT be turning your work. You will work in the same direction for every round. (Unless you are following the optional instructions – see next bullet.)
• Optional instructions are given for not changing colors if you’d prefer a solid color hat. These instructions are to be followed ONLY if NOT changing colors. If you are changing colors like the example, just ignore those optional instructions.

*** American crochet terms used throughout.

Instructions:

Using G/6 (4.25 mm) crochet hook and Biscuit

FC: Ch 10

Row 1: In 2^nd ch from hook, sc. Sc in next 8 chs. Turn. {9 sc}

Row 2: Work in BLO across. Sc in next 9 sts. Turn. {9 sc}

Row 3 – Row 80: Repeat Row 2.

Row 81: Work in BLO across. Sc in next 9 sts. Don’t turn. {9 sc}

Joining

Ch 1, place both short ends of the band together without twisting it. Sl st the two ends together. Don’t finish off. {9 sl sts}

Flip band right side out.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly all the way around the long edge of the band—one sc per band row. Sl st in 1^st sc made of round. {81 sc}

Change to I/9 (5.25 mm) crochet hook

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same space, skip 4 sts, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next st, skip next 4 sts* Repeat from * to * around. In last st, 2 dc, ch 1, sl st in top of ch 3 turning ch. Don’t turn. {16 – (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) groups}

If changing colors, finish off.

Optional: If not changing colors, turn your work, sl st into the last ch-1 space you just made, then turn your work again to be going in the same direction you were working originally and begin next round, ignoring the 1^st sentence.

Round 3: Attach Ivory in ch-1 space where you finished off the last round. Ch 3 (counts as dc). In same ch-1 space (dc, sc, 2 dc), ch 2. *In next ch-1 space, (2 dc, sc, 2 dc). Ch 2* Repeat from * to * around. Sl st in top of ch 3 turning ch. Don’t turn. {16 – (2 dc, sc, 2 dc) groups}

If changing colors, finish off.

Optional: If not changing colors, turn your hat and sl st back into the last ch-2 space from just before you ended your last round. Turn your hat again to be going in the same direction you were working originally and begin next round, ignoring the 1^st sentence.

Round 4: Attach Biscuit in last ch-2 space before you finished off. Ch 3 (counts as dc) (dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same ch-2 space. *In next ch-2 space, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)* Repeat from * to * around. Sl st in top of ch 3 turning ch. {16 – (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) groups}

If changing colors, finish off.

Optional: If not changing colors, sl st into next ch-1 space to begin next round, ignoring the 1^st sentence.

Round 5: Attach Ivory in next ch-1 space after where you finished off the last round. Ch 3 (counts as dc). In same ch-1 space, (dc, sc, 2 dc), ch 2 *In next ch-1 space (2 dc, sc, 2 dc), ch 2* Repeat from * to * around. Sl st in top of ch 3 turning ch. {16 – (2 dc, sc, 2 dc) groups}

If changing colors, finish off.

Optional: If not changing colors, turn your hat and sl st back in the last ch-2 space from just before you ended your last round. Turn your hat again to be going in the same direction you were working originally and begin next round, ignoring the 1^st sentence.

Repeat and alternate Round 4 & Round 5 for a total of 13 rows.

After Round 13, finish off leaving a long tail for sewing the top opening – about a 12” length. Weave in the ends from your rounds.

Finishing

Using a tapestry needle and the long tail, weave the yarn through the sts (skipping 2 sts between your weaving) from the top of Round 13 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.

I hope you’ve enjoyed the J’adore Slouch crochet pattern! If you make one, please tag me @highlandhickorydesigns on social media so I can admire your work too!

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