A Crochet Slouchy Hat is always a great idea for a handmade gift!
They’re awesome for keeping you protected at the beach during the warmer months, and in winter? A cute crochet slouchy hat just makes everything you wear look so much better!
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The Magic of a Crochet Slouchy Hat
Okay, let’s be real – crochet slouchy hats are fantastic, and if you haven’t tried one yet, you’re seriously missing out on the best fashion accessory!
You know those days when your hair just isn’t cooperating, or you’re running late and don’t have time for all the usual styling?
Just slip on a slouchy beanie and suddenly you look amazing and put-together, like you planned that whole effortless style all along.
And talk about versatile winter hats – these handmade crochet hats work with everything in your closet!
Heading out for lunch with friends in your favorite jeans and cardigan? Perfect! Want to add a fun twist to that classic blazer and slacks combo? Even better! They’re like that one winter accessory that just makes everything look more interesting and stylish.
Here’s what I love most: slouchy beanies are having such a moment in fashion trends right now, but they’re also timeless enough that you’ll be reaching for your stylish winter hat for years to come.
Stitch used for this project!
We looked for a wavy stitch combination to celebrate the Ocean, and picked up this amazing one out of many . The movement of the stitches, the space between them and the feeling it gives of water jumped right at us!
You can find many versions online!
The ocean and the waves!
You need to know how to work singles, half doubles, doubles, and trebels for this one all the basic stitches
It is a simple repeat that goes forward and then backward to mirror.
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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making the Coastal Waves Slouchy Hat
Difficulty
Intermediate
Materials
- 100% Acrylic, 100gr, weight #4 yarn, approx 280 yards in blue and some in white or cotton yarn for the summer
- Hook: 5 mm
- Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Gauge
- 12 st X 12 rows ( 4” X 4”)
Sizes
S ( 19” – 20” circumference)
M (21” – 22” circumference)
L (22” – 23” circumference)
This sample is Small in size and has a 19” circumference
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- St = Stitch
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Tr = Treble Crochet
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Yo = Yarn over
- Slst = Slip stitch
Specialty Stitches
Blosc = Back loop only single crochet (Insert crochet hook into the back loop only Pull up a loop, Yarn over, and Pull through the 2 loops on the crochet hook)
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Notes
- This pattern uses US terminology
- The pattern is worked in rows
- Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as st
- Ch 3 at the beginning of the row does count as st
- This pattern uses pattern repeats.
- You can work this pattern with one color or multiple, as you wish- I used two solid colors
- This pattern uses multiples of 16+2
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Instructions
The Body
Ch 34
Row 1: Sc 1in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1 in next ch and across to end of the row, turn ( 33)
Row 2: Ch 1, Sc 1in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in next st, *ch 1, skip 1, hdc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, Tr 1 in next st, ch 1 skip 1, Tr 1 in next st, ch 1 skip 1, dc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, hdc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, sc 1 in next 3 st, repeat from * to last 2 st, finish with sc 1 in last 2 st, turn ( 33)
Row 3: Ch 1, Sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in each stitch, and ch 1 space across to end of the row, turn ( 33)
Row 4: Ch 1, BloSc 1 in 1st st from hook, BloSc 1 in each stitch across to end of the row, turn ( 33)
Row 5: Ch 5, Tr 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, Tr 1 in next st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, hdc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, sc 1 in next 3 st, ch 1, skip 1, hdc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, Tr 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, Tr 1 in next st, repeat from * finish with Tr1 in last st, turn ( 33)
Row 6: Ch 1, Sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in each stitch, and ch 1 space across to end of the row, turn ( 33)
Row 7: Ch 1, BloSc 1 in 1st st from hook, Blosc 1 in each stitch across to end of the row, turn ( 33)
Rows 8-19: Repeat rows 2-7 for a total of 3 times
Row 20-24: Repeat rows 2-6
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Optional: Change to color white
Rows: 25-28: work row 7+ (2-4)
Change to color blue
Row 29: Ch 5, Tr 1 in 1st st from hook, ch 1, skip 1, Tr 1 in next st, *ch 1, skip 1, dc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, hdc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, sc 1 in next 3 st, ch 1, skip 1, hdc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, dc 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, Tr 1 in next st, ch 1, skip 1, Tr 1 in next st, repeat from * finish with Tr1 in last st, turn ( 33)
Row 30: Ch 1, Sc 1 in 1st st from hook, sc 1 in each stitch, and ch 1 space across to end of the row, turn ( 33)
Row 31: Ch 1, BloSc 1 in 1st st from hook, BloSc 1 in each stitch across to end of the row, turn ( 33)
Row 32-55: Repeat rows 2-7 for a total of 4 more times.
The Brim
Ch 9
Row 1: Sc 1in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1 in next ch and across to end of the row, turn ( 8)
Row 2: Ch 1, BloSc 1 in 1st st from hook, Blosc 1 in each stitch across to end of the row, turn ( 8)
Repeat row 2 for a total of 55 rows ( optional: you can make the brim a bit tighter by repeating up to 50 rows)
Construction
Using your tapestry needle, sew the brim to the bottom-length part. Cut yarn
Now sew the hat height to form a circle. Cut yarn
Work a Ch 70 and weave it in the top part to tie the hole ( you can add beads)
Finishing
Cut your yarn and weave in the ends.
Enjoy!
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