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Annabelle Slouch Hat

February 14, 2017

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Thank you to Chandi atย Expression Fiber Artsย for providing the yarn for this sample!

This season has been all about stepping out of my comfort zone with my yarn choices. One thing I’ve never done, until now, is get my hands on hand-dyed yarn. But when Expression Fiber Arts showed up on my Facebook feed one day, I was captivated by the gorgeousness of the yarn. I knew I had to try it! Chandi was gracious enough to send me someย Superwash Merino Silk Pearlescent Worsted to play with, and there are a few things I noticed right away when I held it in my hands:

1. “Pearlescent” is a perfect description for this yarn. I wondered, when I saw the photosย on theย web site, if it really would look as shiny in real life. It does! And while cheaper yarns tend to sacrifice stitch definition for sheen, this yarn doesn’t at all.

2. It’s soft! Like, super soft. But sturdy.

3. The colors are incredible. I chose a colorway that isn’t available anymore (I think I grabbed the last one, sorry!) that is a mixture of the palest pink and icy blue, but if you look on the web site, you’ll see that there are plenty ofย totally gorgeous colorways to choose from!

Now, you know me; I love my big box store yarns, and they’re what I typically use; because not only am I on a budget, but I know many of you are, too. But, I also know that there is a whole world of absolutely stunning yarns out there that are worth exploring, especially for those super special projects. Don’t be afraid to branch out; you might just discover something beautiful!

After I finished the pattern for this hat, I felt like it needed a little contrast. So,ย I added a pom pom withย some white unlabeled yarn from my stash. The pom pom is totally optional and is not included in the yardage count.

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ANNABELLEย SLOUCHย HAT

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Difficulty:ย Easy

Finished Size:ย 9″ tall xย 9.5″ย wide (when laid flat)

Hook:ย I (5.50mm) and G (4.25mm)

Yarn: Approximately 185ย yards (not including optional pom pom) of Superwash Merino Silk Pearlescent Worsted,ย a #4 weight medium yarn by Expression Fiber Arts.

Gauge:ย With larger hook,ย 16 rows of 8ย (skip 1 ST, SC+HDC in next ST) combosย = 4″ square

You’ll also need: Yarn needle, stitch marker

Abbreviationsย Used:
ย  ย MCย (magic circle – view tutorial here)
ST
ย (stitch)
SL STย (slip stitch)
SKย (skip)
CHย (chain)
SCย (single crochet)
HDCย (half double crochet)
SC+HDCย (this just means to put 1 SC and 1 HDC in the same ST)
BLO (back loop only)

Notes:
(1) This pattern is writtenย in American Standard Terms.
(2) Pattern isย worked in a continuous, seamless round until the band. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of rounds and do not join or turn unless instructed to do so.

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THE PATTERN

To begin:ย With larger hook, make a magic circle; CH1 (does not count as a stitch).

Round 1:ย 10 HDC in MC.ย (10)

Round 2:ย 2 HDC in each ST around. (20)

Round 3: 2 HDC in each ST around. (40)

Round 4:ย 2 HDC in each ST around. (80)

Round 5:ย (SC+HDC in next ST, SK next ST)ย around. (80)

Rounds 6-26: Repeat Round 5.

Round 27:ย (SC+HDC in next ST, SK next ST) 39 times; 2 STS remain. SC in next ST; SL ST next (final) ST. (80)

Round 28: CH1. SC in each ST around. Join with a SL ST to the top of the first SC. (80)

Next we’re going to make the band of the hat, and we will be working in vertical rows, attaching it to the final round of the hat with SL STS as we go.

Switch to G Hook.

Row 1:ย CH7. SC in 2nd CH from hook. SC in remaining 5ย CHS. SL ST in next 2 SCs of Round 28. (6, plus the 2 SL STS at the base of the hat)

Row 2:ย CH1, turn. Skipping over the 2 SL STS, SC in BLO ofย each of the next 5ย STS. SC in both loops of the last ST.ย (6)

Row 3:ย CH1, turn. SC in first ST. SC in BLO of each of the next 5ย STS.ย SL ST in next 2 SCsย ofย Round 28.ย (6, plus the 2 SL STS at the base of the hat)

Repeat Rows 2-3 all the way around the hat (80 rows). Fasten off and use your tail to whip stitch the first and last rows together. Weave in all ends.

Attach pom pom (optional).

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Comments

  1. Christina says: July 21, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    Hi Rebecca,

    Are you able to do a tutorial on adding the band as I’m new to crochet and find it easier to watch tutorials. I’ve been able to crochet the slouch hat, not confident with the band. Thank you Christina

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: July 23, 2017 at 8:07 pm

      It’s on my list! I get that question a LOT. I just need to find a time to do it… a 6 month old + 2 older boys home for the summer = no good time to film a tutorial video. But my goal is to release one before this fall, because I’ll be releasing more hat patterns with this technique. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. juany says: May 10, 2017 at 10:33 am

    on sc+hdc does that count as 1 st or 2

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: May 10, 2017 at 8:11 pm

      You’re completing each stitch, so you’ll have two sets of loops – so 2 stitches. That’s why we skip every other stitch, to account for putting two stitches in one space.

      Reply
  3. April says: March 25, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    I’m confused on how to complete the gauge swatch. If you do SC+HDC each time it would just keep increasing. Do you have a better explaination? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: March 27, 2017 at 9:15 am

      I updated the gauge. Sorry, that was confusing! By “combo” I meant the Sk 1, SC+HDC in 1 combo that’s used in the pattern, but one wouldn’t know that if they hadn’t started the pattern yet. My bad! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Kara lakies says: March 14, 2017 at 9:05 am

    Rebecca, did you make your pom? If so, do you have a pattern?! XO

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: March 14, 2017 at 9:54 am

      I did! I actually used a Clover Pom Maker. I used to make my own, and then I got a Clover and I will never, ever go back. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  5. Kara lakies says: March 8, 2017 at 8:44 am

    Rebecca, I think I figured it out, thanks though! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  6. Kara lakies says: March 8, 2017 at 8:38 am

    HI Rebecca and thanks for sharing your patterns and love them all. I’ve made 4 different things now! 2 hats and 2 cowls and they are perfect! Can you please explain the band for me? I seem to have a mental block. The ch 7, back down, slip st x2, ch1, back up the ch 7 (6) in blo but then I seem to just have a tag thing, kinda like a flap. Lol. Probably doesn’t mean sense to you the way I’ve explained. It reminds me of the button flap in your her pattern, macciatto hat. Is there a tutorial out there I can watch perhaps.? Thanks in advance! Kara

    Reply
  7. Charlotte says: February 23, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    Hi I was just wondering if you just continue crocheting & mark each row from 1-27 or should there be a slip stitch at the end of each row?

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: February 24, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      No slip stitch; it’s worked in a continuous spiral. I use 1 stitch marker and move it up with each row.

      Reply
  8. Teri Palmer says: February 17, 2017 at 3:30 am

    I don’t understand why it says to scroll down for the free pattern and when one goes to print it cuts off several rows each page, please help.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says: February 19, 2017 at 2:54 pm

      It says “scroll down” because a lot of people see the blog post portion and then email me wondering where the pattern is, not realizing it was right after the blog post. As far as why it’s printing like that, I don’t know. How are you printing it? The easiest way is to copy and paste it into a Word document and print from there.

      Reply
  9. Frances says: February 16, 2017 at 10:06 am

    I love all your patterns ! Thank you for sharing them !

    Frances

    Reply
  10. Rose says: February 15, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    Great to have you back. God bless you and your little one.

    Reply
  11. Shawna says: February 14, 2017 at 11:19 pm

    Thank you so much for giving us such a great pattern on valentines day. Its wonderful that you are enjoying motherhood and still find the time to keep up your fantastic website. I know I sure appreciate all the great tips and info about different yarns but also that you understand that many of us are on a budget. I’m sure with three children, making quality items at affordable prices is important to you as well. So thank you again. Hope you had a really nice Valentine’s Day.

    Reply
  12. Diane Simpkins says: February 14, 2017 at 10:32 pm

    Your adorable baby boy, Henry, was born one day after my youngest son’s birthday. (12/27) except that my son, Lewis, just turned 39. LOL!! Enjoy that little one while you can. They grow up so fast. Congratulations!

    Reply
  13. Mary says: February 14, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    What a beautiful yarn! I have heard such good things about this yarn. The pattern is gorgeous! Henry is absolutely adorable!

    Reply
  14. Kim Ladouceur says: February 14, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    I lurve EFA yarn ๐Ÿ˜‰ I have the softest slouch hat (like buttah) made with this same yarn in an exclusive colourway called Fur Baby. It is so nice to splurge on high-end yarn from time to time.

    Reply
  15. Judy says: February 14, 2017 at 7:45 pm

    Congratulations! Little Henry is adorable. Enjoy him, before you know it he’ll be crawling and then walking. Judy

    Reply
  16. Marly Pearson says: February 14, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    I love all your patterns, they are so beautiful and easy to follow – Little Monkey’s Crochet is easily my favorite go-to website for patterns. And I love that you’ve used yarn from EFA here – I discovered Chandi’s yarn when I very first learned to crochet about 18 months ago – I only purchase it on special occasions (because I’m on a budget, too!) but her yarn is GORGEOUS. I have a couple skeins of her worsted weight yarn that have been waiting for the perfect pattern – now I’ve found it, can’t wait to try it. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Linda says: September 14, 2021 at 8:05 am

      Hello Rebecca
      I’m like 2 yrs behind so hopefully you get this. I actually haven’t done crochet in about 3 yrs now and I really like this pattern and I’m stuck wish there was a video tuturial.. as I get to round 3 the wool starts to go wavy is there correct since it is a slouch hat is it meant to wave. Thank you

      Reply

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