© Photography by Kindred Photo & Design
Thank you to Lion Brand Yarn for providing the yarn for this sample!
I recently had a chance to sample some Lion’s Pride Woolspun (by Lion Brand Yarn), and boy, was I impressed!
This #5 bulky weight yarn is awesome. Sold exclusively at Michael’s stores, it’s a sturdy yarn that doesn’t split and shows stitch definition very clearly. I had been looking around for a nice bulky yarn that I could use to make a chunky version of the popular Yenni Slouch, and when I saw this yarn, I knew it would be perfect.
Just look at that stitch definition!
I went a little crazy and designed a matching scarf. It’s big, it’s chunky, and it’s adorable.
Isn’t my model adorable, too? She rocked this photo shoot.
So grab your bigger hooks and join me for a quick, trendy project that will keep your head warm all winter long!
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RUSTIC SLOUCH
Level: Easy
Size:
One Size Fist Most (Preteen – Adult Woman).
Hat measures 10.5” across at band, and is 10” tall.
Materials:
- N hook (9.00mm) and I hook (5.50mm)
- Yarn needle
- Lion’s Pride Woolspun (from Lion Brand), 190-200 yards. The color in the photos is Taupe.
*About Lion’s Pride Woolspun:
Weight: #5 Bulky
Fiber: 80% acrylic, 20% wool
Yardage: 100 g (3.5 oz) / 127 yd (116 m) - Button embellishment (mine is 1″)
Gauge: With N hook, a row of 7HDC = 3″ in length.
Abbreviations Used:
CH (chain)
SK (skip)
SL ST (slip stitch)
SC (single crochet)
HDC (half double crochet)
DC (double crochet)
SC+DC (this just means to put a single crochet and a double crochet in the same stitch)
Special Terminology:
3rd Loop – Some rows call for the stitches to be completed in the “3rd loop”. When working in turned rows, and after completing a row of HDC, these loops will be visible just below the front loop. So instead of inserting your hook into the top loops, you’ll only insert it into that 3rd loop. This will force the top loops to go to the front of your work, which is how we get the “ribbing” effect. View a tutorial here.
Notes:
(1) This pattern is written in American Standard terms.
(2) The button is just a decorative embellishment (non-functional).
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To begin:
Using N Hook, and leaving an 18″ tail, CH21.
Row 1: SC+DC in 3rd CH from hook. (Sk next ST, SC+DC in next ST) across. (20)
Row 2: CH1, turn. Skip 1st ST, SC+DC in next ST. (Sk next ST, SC+DC in next ST) across. (20)
Row 3: CH1, turn. Skip 1st ST, SC+DC in next ST. (Sk next ST, SC+DC in next ST) across. (20)
Row 4: CH1, turn. SK 1st ST. HDC in each of the next 18 STS. 2HDC in last ST. (20)
Row 5: CH1, turn. Working in 3rd loops, (SK next ST, SC+DC in next ST) across. (20)
Rows 6-44: Repeat Rows 2-5, in order, until you have 44 total rows (you will end with a repeat of Row 4).
Switch to I hook.
Row 45: CH1, DO NOT turn. Begin to SC down the LONG edge of the project, putting 5SC in each section between ribbing rows (see photo below for a visual). You should end up with 55SC. Then, CH8 to create the base of your button flap.
Row 46: Turn your work. SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each remaining CH. Continue to SC across. (62)
Rows 47-50: CH1, turn. SC across. (62)
Row 51 (edging): CH1, turn. SC across (62). Putting (SC, CH1, SC) in both corners, continue to SC around the edge of the button flap. Stop when you get here:
Sewing the hat together
Fasten off your yarn, leaving a long tail. Using a yarn needle, sew the ends of the hat together. Utilize the 3rd loop of the edge with the HDCs in order to blend the seam in so it is hardly noticeable. (A note: several of you have mentioned that it looks as though I’m seaming with a bit of an overlap according to the photo below. The photo is an unintentional optical illusion; I actually did seam the edges together with no overlap, and the “overlap” you’re seeing is actually the opposite side of the hat. So sorry for the confusion!)
Once you get to the top of the hat, make a knot and weave in the end.
Cinching the top
Turn your hat inside out. Use your starting tail to cinch the top of the hat by threading it through a yarn needle and weaving the needle in and out along the top edge of the hat at even intervals. Once you’ve gone all the way around, pull the tail tight and insert your yarn needle across the cinched area a few times to really keep it closed, then make a knot and weave in the end. Turn your hat right-side out again.
Finishing the Button Flap
We still need to sew our button flap in place and attach our button. Using a needle and appropriately-colored thread, position the button flap in place and sew along its 3 edges to secure it. Use your needle and thread to attach your button as well.
Hi. You’ve said n hook, and 9mm. I think this is a mistake. A n hook is 10mm. M is 9mm.
I’m probably over thinking this, but isn’t he turn chain a stitch or not? If it is, then in crocheting in between clusters, and I’d it’s not then I’m crocheting on top of clusters. Can you help?
Any chance your have new yarn suggestions for this hat? Looks gorgeous in the pic… Unfortunately lion’s pride woolspun was discontinued.
I used lion brand heartland for this hat a few times and have been super happy with it.
Did you use thick and quick?
Did you change the hook size? Heartland is a medium weight not bulky
Do beautiful and we’ll written instructions! This is going to be the perfect Christmas gift 💗
Beautiful pattern. Thanks a lot. Manage to make to with ease. Xxx
Completed the 44 rounds but it seems soooo long. My gauge was spot on 3 inches for the 7HDC
What’s it supposed to measure after the 44th round? I’m looking at it and lines are vertical
It might look long, but remember, it is a slouchy hat meant to fit loose. The hook change at the band will bring it to a good dit at the end.
The link to the 3rd loop piece is not a video but picture and it doesn’t illustrate 3rd loop on this stitch so it isn’t clear. Disoappointing. This isn’t really for beginners.
Hi Jamie,
I’m sorry you’re having trouble. The tutorial does use the same stitch; you just need to remember that the third loop is referring to a loop on the stitches you did in the row BEFORE the current row (which was a row of HDC, just like in the tutorial). So it doesn’t really matter what stitch you’re doing into the loop, it will work the same way. The first photo in the tutorial (not the cover photo) will show you exactly where that loop is.
To clarify, this pattern is not listed as a beginner pattern; it’s listed as “easy”. I use the Craft Yarn Council standards when determining pattern difficulty, if that helps. https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards/project-levels
Thanks! I actually figured it out. Much easier now.
I’m probably over thinking this, but isn’t he turn chain a stitch or not? If it is, then in crocheting in between clusters, and I’d it’s not then I’m crocheting on top of clusters. Can you help?
Thank you for a lovely pattern..
I am having trouble printing the free version of the pattern. Am I missing something? I am having trouble finding access to the print prompt. Can you please help me?
Thank you and welcome to Henry James!
Hi lovely pattern. Thanks for sharing.
Can you tell me how long the hat should be before changing hook sizes? After the 44 rows
Just finished making this. Love the way it turned out. Your directions are spot on. Had absolutely no problems what so ever. I used Lion brand Hometown yarn in Portsmouth pumpkin with a wooden button. Absolutely adorable. Thank you Take Care & God Bless You
Love this Rustic slouch hat .. I see the directions but I’m new to crochet and desperately need the tutorial… I found the scarf but not the hat … PLEASE show where I can find it… thank you so much… bought the yarn and ready to go
There is no video tutorial for the hat.
Thank you for sharing these
Hi I just made it. Love it looks great and thanks for the awesome pattern. Just a quick question though. Mine is quite stiff even though my tention is quite loose. Once I wash it. Will it be less stiff?
I think that will depend on what yarn you used 🙂