How to Crochet a Slouchy Spring Hat

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In Springtime, the weather is warmer, but there are still days when you need a hat! Maybe not as snuggly and warm as a cosy beanie, but something light and lacy. This Slouchy Spring Hat should fit the bill nicely.

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Materials

3 x 50g balls of 10ply (Aran weight) cotton

6mm crochet hook

tapestry needle

scissors

Stitches used
(In UK/Australian terms)
Ch Chain stitch
Slst Slip stitch
DC Double crochet
Tr Treble
Tr2Tog Treble 2 together

Method

Make a loop round two fingers, leaving a tail of about two inches, and draw up the yarn from inside.

Round 1

Ch 2 (this doesn't count as a stitch), then make 12 Tr into the starting loop, making sure you crochet over the tail of yarn.

Join the last stitch to the top of the first Tr with a Slst (NOTE not the starting Ch2!), and pull the yarn tail hard to close the loop. (12 stitches)

Round 2

Ch2 then make 2 Tr in each stitch all the way round. Join with a Slst to the top of the first stitch. (24 stitches)

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Round 3

Ch3 (this DOES count as a stitch) then make 1 Tr in the same stitch.

Skip 1 stitch, then make 3 Tr in the next stitch (1 granny cluster made).

Repeat 10 times, so that there are 11 granny clusters.

Make 1 Tr in the same stitch as the starting chain, then join to third Ch with a Slst. (12 granny clusters, 36 stitches)

Round 4

Ch 2 (this doesn't count as a stitch), then make 1 Tr in the first two stitches, followed by 2 Tr in the next stitch.

Repeat 1 Tr in 2 stitches, 2 Tr in 1 stitch, all the way round. Join with a Slst to the top of the first stitch. (48 stitches)

Round 5

Ch 2, then make 1 Tr in the first three stitches, followed by 2 Tr in the next stitch.

Repeat 1 Tr in 3 stitches, 2 Tr in 1 stitch all the way round. Join with a Slst to the top of the first stitch. (60 stitches)

Round 6

Ch3 (this DOES count as a stitch), then make 1 Tr in the same stitch.

Skip 2 stitches, then make 3 Tr in the next stitch (1 granny cluster made).

Repeat 18 times, so that there are 19 granny clusters.

Make 1 Tr in the same stitch as the starting chain then join to third Ch with a Slst. (20 granny clusters, 60 stitches)

Round 7

Ch 2, then make 1 Tr in the first 2 stitches.

Make 1 Tr in the space between granny clusters.

Make 2 Tr in the next stitch followed by 1 Tr in the next 2 stitches.

(Make 1 Tr in the space between granny clusters followed by 1 Tr in the next three stitches.) 4 times

Repeat the last two steps three times.

Join with a Slst to the top of the first stitch. (84 stitches)

Round 8

Ch 2

Make 1 Tr in the next 6 stitches, then 2 Tr in the next stitch.

Repeat all the way round. Join with a Slst to the top of the first stitch. (96 stitches)

Your circle should now measure 24cm across. This is the right size for a standard adult, and you won't need to do any more increasing.

Round 9

Ch3 (this DOES count as a stitch), then make 1 Tr in the same stitch.

Skip 2 stitches, then make 3 Tr in the next stitch (1 granny cluster made).

Repeat 30 times, so that there are 31 granny clusters.

Make 1 Tr in the same stitch as the starting chain, then join to third Ch with a Slst. (32 granny clusters, 96 stitches)

Round 10

Slst to next stitch joining in a coordinating colour, if you are using one, at this point.

Slst into gap between granny clusters and Ch 3, then make 1 Tr into the gap.

Make granny clusters in the gaps all the way round.

Finish the round by making 1 Tr in the same gap as the starting chain then join to third Ch with a Slst. (32 granny clusters, 96 stitches)

Rounds 11 to 13

Repeat Round 10.

Round 14

In this round, you will start decreasing stitches.

Ch 2 (this does not count as a stitch), then make 1 Tr in the first 4 stitches.

Tr2Tog (treble two together)

Note: How to Tr2Tog

Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, hook back through stitch (3 loops on hook).

Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook).

Now yarn over, and insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, hook back through stitch (4 loops on hook).

Yarn over, and draw through 2 loops (3 loops on hook).

Yarn over, and draw through all three loops to finish the stitch.

Make 1 Tr in next 6 stitches, then Tr2Tog. Repeat all the way round, ending with 2 Tr stitches. Join with a Slst to the top of the first stitch. (84 stitches)

Round 15

Ch 2, then make 1 Tr in the first 2 stitches, followed by Tr2Tog in next two stitches.

Make 1 Tr in next 5 stitches, then Tr2Tog. Repeat all the way round, ending with 3 Tr stitches. Join with a Slst to the top of the first stitch. (72 stitches)

Round 16

Ch 2, then make 1 Tr in the first 3 stitches, followed by Tr2Tog in next two stitches.

Make 1 Tr in next 4 stitches, then Tr2Tog. Repeat all the way round, ending with 1 Tr stitch. Join with a Slst to the top of the first stitch. (60 stitches)

Round 17

Ch 2, then make 1 Tr in the first stitch, followed by Tr2Tog in next two stitches.

Make 1 Tr in next 3 stitches, then Tr2Tog. Repeat all the way round, ending with 2 Tr stitches. Join with a Slst to the top of the first stitch. (48 stitches)

Ribbing

Follow the instructions explained here for the ribbed edge on the hat.

After the first row, the edge of the hat should measure 14cm across.

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When you have finished the ribbing, sew in any yarn tails and your slouchy hat is complete!

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You may wish to decorate your hat with a flower. I have followed this pattern to make a ruffled rose for my hat. When you finish the rose, leave a long yarn tail - about 20cm - which you can use to sew the rose onto your hat.