Emma Slouchy Women’s Crochet Hat – Free Pattern
Sure, here’s a description for a free crochet pattern for the “Emma Slouchy Women’s Crochet Hat.” This stylish hat is perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your winter wardrobe. It’s designed to have a relaxed, slouchy fit, making it not only fashionable but also comfortable to wear. Here’s how you can create this lovely crochet hat:
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in your choice of color (approximately 200-250 yards)
- Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0mm)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional)
Gauge:
16 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches in double crochet (DC) stitch
Size:
This pattern is designed to fit most adult head sizes. The slouchy style provides a comfortable and relaxed fit.
Instructions:
Note: This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
Abbreviations:
- Ch: Chain
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- DC: Double crochet
- SC: Single crochet
- HDC: Half double crochet
- FPDC: Front post double crochet
- BPDC: Back post double crochet
Pattern:
- Magic Ring: Start with a magic ring. Ch 2 (this counts as your first DC throughout). Make 10 DC in the magic ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (10 DC)
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (20 DC)
- Round 3: Ch 2, 1 DC in the first stitch, 2 DC in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (30 DC)
- Round 4: Ch 2, 1 DC in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (40 DC)
- Round 5: Ch 2, 1 DC in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 DC in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (50 DC)
- Rounds 6-15: Ch 2, 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (50 DC)
- Round 16: Ch 2, FPDC around the first stitch, BPDC around the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2.
- Round 17: Ch 2, BPDC around the first stitch, FPDC around the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2.
- Rounds 18-21: Repeat Rounds 16 and 17 alternately.
- Round 22: Ch 1, SC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first SC.
- Round 23: Ch 1, HDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first HDC.
- Fasten off, weave in any loose ends.
Your Emma Slouchy Women’s Crochet Hat is now complete! You can customize it with your favorite colors and even add embellishments like a pom-pom if you like. Enjoy staying warm and stylish with your handmade creation.