The Simplicity Slouchy Hat is basic with a twist! 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 of this pattern allows for a multitude of yarns – whether tonal or solid, speckled or tweed!

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

I personally love the Fingering weight version for Springtime temperatures while the heavier weight Simplicity Slouchy Hat is great for Fall and Winter.

This is a fun and quick beginner-friendly design!

Size Information
Simplicity Slouchy Hat – Lite Version is written for two sizes: child (adult)

1 (2) / child (adult)
Designed to fit with 0.5–2.5” / 1.25–6.5 cm of negative ease.

Finished Measurements
17.5 (19.5)” / 44 (49) cm circumference (unstretched) x 8.5 (9.25)” / 21 (23) cm height

Suggested Needles
• Needle A - US 4 / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles or DPNs or two sizes smaller than Needle B

• Needle B - US 6 / 4 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: 22 sts x 28 rnds per 4” / 10 cm on Needle B (US 6 / 4 mm needles) in Stockinette Stitch

Suggested Yarn & Requirements
Dimond Laine “Elmer Tweed” Fingering Weight yarn, 70% Wool / 30% Cashmere, 200 yards / 183 meters per 50 grams

• 140 (172) yards / 128 (157) meters

Sample reflects colorway “Fir” in size 2.