The Simplicity Slouchy Hat is basic with a twist! Designed to celebrate all types of yarn - solid / tonal, speckles, tweeds, etc…

This pattern is designed with a very slight wide set rib brim, for texture, which is carried into the body of the hat in a dispersed formation. The crown shaping is worked with center-double decreases for structure.

The Simplicity Slouchy Hat is written for both heavy DK / Worsted and Fingering weight yarns, offering two finished weight options for weather variety.
(See Simplicity Slouchy Hat Lite for Fingering weight version).

I personally love the lite version for Springtime temperatures while the heavy DK weight / Worsted weight is great for Fall and Winter.

This is a fun and quick beginner-friendly design!

Size Information
1 (2, 3) / child, (adult medium, adult large)
Designed to fit with 0.5–2.5” / 1.25–6.5 cm of negative ease.

Finished Measurements
Circumference (unstretched): 16.75 (19”, 21)” / 42 (47.5, 52.5) cm
Height: 8.5 (9.5, 9.75)” / 21 (24, 24.75) cm.

Suggested Needles
• Needle A - US 6 / 4 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles or DPNs or two sizes smaller than Needle B

• Needle B - US 8 / 5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles or DPNs or size needed for Stockinette gauge + length needed to work small-circumference (for crown decreases)

Notions
Distinct BOR marker
Additional markers for crown decreases
Darning needle
Scissors
Blocking mat + pins
Pom-Pom making supplies (optional)

Gauge – post blocking
• Stockinette Stitch: 19 sts x 25 rnds per 4” / 10 cm on Needle B (US 8 / 5 mm needles) in Stockinette Stitch

Suggested Yarn & Requirements
Dimond Laine “Elmer” Fingering Weight yarn (to be held double throughout) 80% Merino / 20% Cashmere, 410 yards / 375 meters per 100 grams

• 230 (262, 288) yards / 210 (239, 263) meters

Note!** My sample reflects using “Elmer” Fingering weight base (in colorway Pop Rocks), held double throughout to create a heavy DK / Worsted weight.*

If you choose to work your hat in DK or Worsted weight yarn (held single), I recommend choosing a similar blend yarn with approximately 205 yards / 187 meters per 100 grams and refer to yarn quantities below.

Suggested quantities for heavy DK or Worsted weight yarn:
• 127 (145, 159) yards / 116 (133, 145) meters