You’ll love to wear this stylishly slouchy crocheted hat, and it’s fun to make! The pretty lace pattern that accents the top of the hat is both written and diagrammed, so this is a great introduction to crocheted lace. You’ll get to work in three techniques for seamless crochet: joined rounds, a spiral, and joined rows. Choose a yarn that will softly slouch – hidden elastic thread will keep the ribbing snug.

Kits are available from the designer.

GAUGE
4” = 22 sts and 13.5 rounds in Double Crochet
First 8 rounds should measure 6.5” in diameter at widest point, after blocking
Note: yarns shown usually knit at 26-32 sts to 4” in Stocking Stitch

SIZES
adult small(adult medium, adult large)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Circumference: 21”(22”, 23”)

MATERIALS
215(225, 235) yards fingering weight yarn
US E (3.5mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
removable stitch markers
yarn needle
2 yards elastic thread in a color similar to or darker than your yarn

Yarn shown in green: Swans Island Fingering Weight (100% organic merino wool; 525 yards/100 grams)

Yarn shown in red: Black Diamond Alpacas Sock/Fingering (100% alpaca; 250 yards/50 grams)