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:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in your choice of color (approximately 200-250 yards)
  2. Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0mm)
  3. Yarn needle for weaving in ends
  4. Scissors
  5. 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:

  1. 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)
  2. Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 2. (20 DC)
  3. 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)
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Rounds 18-21: Repeat Rounds 16 and 17 alternately.
  10. Round 22: Ch 1, SC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first SC.
  11. Round 23: Ch 1, HDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first HDC.
  12. 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.