Simply Made By Erin
Women's Basic Slouchy Hat/Beanie One Size Fits Most
Pattern and images are copyright protected and the sole property of Simply Made By Erin. The written pattern is for personal use only, please do not redistribute, transfer, or sell the pattern. Feel free to do what you like with the finished product, but please credit me as the designer. If you intend to sell the finished product, I ask that you please notify me beforehand at simplymadebyerin@gmail.com to obtain permission. I also ask that you please do not sell finished items on larger venues such as Etsy, EBay, etc. Skill Level: Beginner/Advanced Beginner Abbreviations: (Standard American Crochet Terms) ch(s) - chain/chains sl st - slip stitch sC - single crochet hdc - half double crochet st(s) - stitch/stitches rnd(s) - round/rounds beg - beginning
Materials:
Approximately 109-115 yards size 5, bulky yarn (3.5oz./100g (109 yd/100m) I prefer Michael's Brand Loops & Threads Charisma (results will vary depending on yarn used) N15/10mm Crochet Hook (or size to meet gauge) For Brim: L11/8mm Crochet Hook (for size Medium/Large, 22-23 Inches) (or size to meet gauge) K10.5/6.5mm Crochet Hook (for Size Small, 21 Inches) (or size to meet gauge) TapestryNeedle
Gauge working in the Round:
First 3 Rounds in Pattern = 4 %4 - 4 % Inches with N Hook Please be sure to check your gauge before starting, as tension can vary greatly from person to person and depending on the yarn used. Adjust hook size up or down in order to obtain proper gauge. I also give many measurements throughout the pattern so you can see if you're on track for the proper size.
Size:
Hat is one size fits most, made to fit an average woman's size head approximately 21-23 inches. Adjust hook size up or down to adjust hat size slightly smaller or larger than the average size given of 21-23 inches. You can also add or subtract increase rounds if you are unable to get the proper size you are looking for. This will change the stitch count throughout. To make the hat extra slouchy add extra rounds before starting the brim. Each rnd (not including rnd 1), starts with a ch 1, which does not count as the 1st st of the rnd. When joining each rnd you should sl st to the top of the 1st counted st, not the initial ch 1 space. Rnd 1. With N Hook, ch 3 (counts as 1st hdc), 9 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, join with sl st to top of ch 3. (10hdc) Alternatively, you may use the magic circle method as follows: Create a magic circle, ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc) 9 hdc in circle, join with sl st to top of ch 2. (10 hdc) Rnd 2. Ch 1, 2 hdc in same st as ch 1 and remaining sts around, join with sl stin beg hdc. (20 hdc) Rnd 3. Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1, 2 hdc in next st,\*hdc in the nextst, 2hdc in next st\*, repeat from \* to \* around, join with sl st in beg hdc. (30 hdc) (diameter should measure approximately 4 % - 4 % inches across) Rnd 4. Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1, hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st, \*hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st\*, repeat from \* to \* around, join with sl st in beg hdc. (40 hdc) Rnd 5. Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1, hdc in next 2 sts, 2hdc in next st,\*hdc in the next 3 sts, 2hdc in next st\*, repeat from \* to \* around, join with sl st in beg hdc. (50 hdc) (diameter should measure approximately 7 -7 V% inches across) Rnd 6-12. Ch 1, hdc in same st as ch 1 and remaining sts around, join with sl st in beg hdc. (50 hdc) ) (height should measure approximately 7 % - 7 % inches) The following rounds will complete the brim/band of the hat. You will now switch to a smaller hook. Keep in mind the brim will stretch over time so it's best to start off a little tight, but make sure there is enough room to fold the brim up if you would like to wear it as a beanie. Below are the appropriate hook sizes to use depending on the size band you would like to achieve, feel free to go up or down a hook size if the band is not turning out tight or loose enough. L hook for size Medium/Large (22-23 Inches), or K Hook for Size Small (21 Inches) d 13-20. ch1, sc in same st as ch1, sc in remaining sts, join with sl st in beg sc. (50 sc Fasten off and weave in loose ends. Your new hat is now complete, please enjoy!
