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Thank you to Lion Brand for providing the yarn for this pattern sample.
Today’s pattern is extra special, because I partnered with a fellow crochet blogger to bring you a set!
Krista of Rescued Paw Designs has designed matching boot cuffs for the Half & Half Slouch, and I love them. Both patterns are simple and trendy, and they’ll be great together for those chilly days. My pattern is at the bottom of this post, as always. Click here to view the Half & Half Boot Cuffs pattern on Krista’s blog, and don’t forget to go Like her on Facebook!
This hat utilizes the crochet-flat-then-cinch-together method. To change it up, I crocheted half of it in one stitch pattern and half of it in another. It’s a fun hat with a nice fit and just the right amount of slouch.
The Yarn
I used Lion Brand Heartland in “Mammoth Cave” for my sample. Heartland is one of my go-to worsted weight yarns. It has a beautiful sheen to it, it’s lightweight, and the color choices are gorgeous. You might recognize it in some of my other patterns, like the Sandy Slouch & Cowl Set.
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THE HALF-‘N-HALF SLOUCH
Level: Easy
Size:
One Size Fist Most (Preteen – Adult Woman).
Hat measures 10” across at band, and is 9.5” tall.
Materials:
- I hook (5.50mm)
- About 190 yards of Lion Brand Heartland* (Sample color: Mammoth Cave)
*About Heartland:
Weight: #4 worsted
Fiber: 100% Acrylic
Yardage: 5oz/142g (251yd/230m)
Gauge: 12 sc + 15 rows = 4 inches on size J-10 [6 mm] hook - Yarn Needle
Gauge:
With I hook, 7 HDC = 2″ square
Abbreviations Used:
CH (chain)
ST/STS (stitch/stitches)
SL ST (slip stitch)
SK (skip)
SC (single crochet)
HDC (half double crochet)
SC+DC (this just means to put 1SC and 1DC in the same stitch)
Notes:
(1) This hat is worked in rows and cinched at the end.
(2) This pattern is written in American Standard terms.
(3) Starting chains do not count as stitches.
(4) As you work, you might begin to notice that your piece isn’t a perfect rectangle, and the bottom half lays at a slight angle – this is ok.
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To begin:
Using I Hook, and leaving a 12″ tail, CH35. Don’t weave in the tail until instructed (we’ll use it later to cinch the hat).
Row 1: In 3rd CH from hook, SC+DC. (SK next ST, SC+DC in next ST) 9 times. HDC in each of the next 14 STS. (34)
Row 2: CH1, turn. SC in each of the first 14 STS. (SK next ST, SC+DC in next ST) 10 times. (34)
Row 3: CH1, turn. SK first ST, SC+DC in next ST. (SK next ST, SC+DC in next ST) 9 times. HDC in each of the next 14 STS. (34)
Row 4: CH1, turn. SC in each of the first 14 STS. (SK next ST, SC+DC in next ST) 10 times. (34)
Rows 5-62: Repeat Rows 3 & 4 until you have 62 rows. (34)
Row 63: Repeat Row 3. (34)
We are now going to work along the long edge of our project to put a nice edging on the band of the hat.
Row 64: CH1, do not turn. Working along the long edge, SC across, putting 1SC in each row, for a total of 63SC. When you’re done, your starting and ending tails should be in the same corner. (63)
Lay your project flat, with the starting and ending tails at the bottom left corner. At this point, your project should look like this:
Fasten off your finishing tail and weave it in.
Seaming the Hat
Turn your hat inside out. Use a yarn needle and your starting tail, whip stitch the two short ends together (see photo below). Now, we’re going to keep using this tail to cinch the top of the hat too, and we don’t want the seam to pull when we pull the cinch tight — so tie a knot or two at the top of the hat.
Cinching the Hat
Keeping your hat inside out, weave your starting tail in and out along the top edge of the hat. When you’re done, pull it tight to cinch the hat (but carefully… you don’t want to break the yarn!). Use the yarn needle to reach across the cinch a few times to make sure it’s closed up nice and tight, then make a knot and weave in the tail. Turn your hat right side out.
Done!
I have just made this for my daughter. Lovely pattern! Thank you!
Thank you for the pattern, very cute! I just copied an unanswered comment from 2015 as it’s the same question I have…
“I am starting this hat and the gauge swatch calls for 7 hdc equal 2″ square however it doesn’t indicate how many rows it takes to crochet inorder to measure the 2×2 square. Can you please clarify?”
Thank you!
Kim
Not sure, sorry — apparently I didn’t write it down. 🙂 As long as you chain an odd number and your starting chain is about 9.25″ long, you’ll be fine.
When working a stitch do we go through the front loop or both?
Always go through both unless otherwise stated. 🙂
I’m new to crochet and have only done a few projects. My question is on the pattern it says first hook (5.50mm), ok got that but then it says Gauge: 12sc + 15 rows =4 inches on (6 mm) hook. I’m a little lost, does this mean that all of the SC stitches are done with the 6mm hook. Please help
Great question, Hillary! The gauge you’re talking about is listed in the yarn information, and that’s taken straight from the label. The only reason I include it is because if someone wants to use a different yarn than what I recommend, they’ll want to look for something with the same general measurements. (Yarn labels always list a “recommended hook size” but that’s irrelevant to the pattern; we use whatever hook size will get the look that the designer is going for.) The gauge you want to pay attention to is the one listed below that: “With I hook, 7 HDC = 2″ square”.
Thank you so much for the quick reply, this hat is going to be for a very special young lady .
I can’t wait to try this cap. I don’t like seams but this one looked great in the picture.
I am going to get busy on next years Christmas gifts. Thanks for the free pattern.
Thanks for the cool pattern. So, only one ball of Lion Brand Heartland yarn is required to complete this hat in the adult size? Is this correct? Please.
Correct.
Thank you for this pattern I will use it to make hats for children and teenagers going in to foster care. The all have my heart.
Am I missing when you use the bigger hook? Also counting rows in this pattern is hard. Can I just measure until it’s the “height” you specify? Love all your patterns!
Suzie
Hi Suzie! I only listed one hook in the pattern so I’m not sure what you’re referring to. If you don’t want to count rows, just keep in mind that your starting CH will determine the HEIGHT of the hat, and how many rows you do will determine the WIDTH. This hat is worked sideways. 🙂
Love this pattern. Easy to follow. The hat can be worn as a slouch or cuff and worn like a beanie. Thanks! I love the fact that it could be worn two ways,
This is fantastically easy and so darned nice looking. Can’t wait to make one for my daughter, she loves slouch hats. Thank you so much for sharing.
I’m still new to this, but I saved this page and bookmarked it for the fall so I can make this for my daughter(nieces too if I’m good)
Looks stylish and warm – would be great for a wintery day
I think I can actually make this! I’ve struggled with hats so much, but this pattern looks easy! Thanks!
I am so excited!! I just found your site. I am a knitter who is struggling with crocheting but am coming a long!! I love this pattern!! Thanks for sharing.
Great pattern! This half slouch style is versatile. I can see making these as gifts!