original pattern posted October 2014, updated with fresh photos and updated pattern to address commonly asked questions November 2019.
Hey everyone! Once upon a time I made a slightly slouchy crochet hat pattern and put it on Youtube. That video exceeded my wildest dreams and has almost 2 million views. I wanted to update the pattern and address some of the commonly asked questions, so here it goes! At the end of the post you’ll find the written pattern, now with photos!
Are you an absolute crochet beginner? This hat is meant for the advanced beginner that has made several projects and a few of them in the round.
If you would like an absolute beginner tutorial, check out my treble slouchy crochet hat or my absolute beginner crochet hat.
I used 1 skein of the Lionbrand Heartland yarn in the color Mount Ranier and a size J hook in the original grey hat. The updated pink hat used Touch of Alpaca with an I (5.5 mm) hook.
Slightly Slouchy Crochet Hat Pattern
Slightly Slouchy Crochet Hat Pattern
This is my slightly slouchy crochet hat, a huge hit on YouTube with almost 2 million views. I used 1 skein of the Lionbrand Heartland yarn in the color Mount Ranier and a size J hook for the original grey hat. The updated pink hat was made with one ball of Touch of Alpaca yarn in the color blush using an I or 5.5 mm hook.
Materials
- Ball of Yarn like touch of alpaca
Tools
- Crochet hook that coordinates with yarn (Should be a 5.5 or 6mm)
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
- Small scissors
Instructions
- Begin with a slip knot. Leave a long enough tail for weaving in.
- Round 1: Ch 4, slip stitch (sl st) to form a circle
- Round 2: Ch 2, 12 half double crochet (hdc) inside the circle, sl st (12 stitches total) Note:The ch 2 does NOT count as a hdc when you are counting your round for THIS pattern as it "usually" would or could in other patterns. It was creating a little gap, so I made this adjustment 😉
- Round 3: ch 2, (2 hdc, hdc 1 and repeat), sl st (18 stitches total)
- Round 4: ch2, (2 hdc, hdc 2 and repeat) , sl st (24 stitches total) mv_img id="7654"]
- Round 5: ch2, (2 hdc, hdc 3 and repeat), sl st (30 stitches total)
- Round 6: ch2, (2 hdc, hdc 4 and repeat), sl st (36 stitches total)
- Round 7: ch2, (2 hdc, hdc 5 and repeat), sl st (42 stitches total)
- Round 8: ch2, (puff 9, 2 puff and repeat). 1 puff stitch in the last remaining stitch, sl st (46 stitches total) Note: The pink updated had has 52 puff stitches. See Round 9.
- Round 9: ch 2, 1 puff stitch in each stitch (do no slip stitch at the end of the round, just continue with your puff stitch) Note: If you want your hat to look more like the pink one, you need to increase this round to 52 puff stitches. Put 6 additional puffs evenly placed throughout this round.
- Round 10-16 1 puff stitch in each stitch
- Round 17-20 : sc in each stitch all the way around (46 stitches) Note: The pink hat uses half double crochet stitches instead of sc.
- Modification: The original pattern uses some decreasing stitches in the band. I took them out, I don't think it's necessary. If you find that your hat is too large to fit comfortable around your head, then you need to add some it.
Notes
- note... {puff 9 means puff stitch in 9 stitches and 2 puff means 2 puff stitches in the same stitch to increase. see video}
hdc: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull yarn through stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through all 3 loops on hook
sc: insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, draw through 2 loops
puff stitch: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull through, yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and draw through the 5 loops on the hook at once.
sc decrease: insert hook, yarn over, pull through, insert hook in NEXT chain, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, draw through 3 loops on your hook (this essentially makes 2 stitches 1 stitch) ONLY NEEDED IF YOUR BAND IS TOO LOOSE.
Copyright: You have permission to use this pattern for personal use or sell items made from this pattern, but please link back to this post or the video tutorial to give proper credit.
GAUGE: Make sure your hat has the same measurements as below. I have had some viewers have their hat turn out too small. Watch how tight you are crocheting and compare to these photos.
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Here is the original video on YouTube!
Here is a pin that you can save to your pinterest board if you like!
Below is a list of other great crochet accessories, check them out!
- Crochet Beanie with Granny Cluster
- Simple Crochet Headband with a Twist
- Easy Infinity Crochet Scarf
- Crochet Rose Pattern
- Beginner Dishcloth Tutorial
Happy Stitching!
Melanie
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Hi my name is Jennifer and I am currently in the hospital with lung conditions. I wanted something to do that was very simple to pick up and work on. So I am going to attempt to make the eat warmer with a twist.
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Melanie, thank you so much for this really cute and super easy to crochet hat! I am making my 3rd one now! I get compliments all the time of how cute it is and people love the puff stitch! I love it and am having lots of fun crocheting it!!
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