Inspired by the recent storms in the UK, here is an easy slouchy hat which can be worn as a normal slouch, or drawn tighter to the head in bad weather, and tied under the chin to keep you warm.

In sizes newborn to adult.

(My own recommendation for newborn to 1 year old would be to make the drawstrings shorter, or omit them altogether for safety).

Materials: 1 Skein worsted weight (aran/10ply) in Main colour; Oddments in contrasting colour; 4mm hook; 4.5mm hook; 5mm hook; 5.5mm hook; yarn needle for sewing in ends.

Gauge: 10 sts and 14 rows on 5mm hook, working half double crochet = 4”.

Pattern is written in US terms, a conversion chart is included at the end.