Bottoms Up Double Crochet Short Slouchy Hat Pattern
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Bottoms Up Double Crochet Short Slouchy Hat Pattern
Sizes: Preemie to Adult
Supplies
- Yarn: Red Heart Soft Yarn (Aran Weight Yarn)
- Hook 4.0 mm (G) and 5.5 mm (I)
- Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker (optional)
Difficulty Level
EASY
Finished Size
Please see each of the sizes listed below in the Pattern Instructions for measurements.
Gauge
6 rounds/rows = 3 inches
10 dc = 3 inches
Abbreviations
US Terminology used
beg – beginning
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
R – row/round
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches
* – Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
Notes
- To make this a bulkier double crochet hat (with extra bulk/fabric at the end), omit the decreases in the last 4 rounds of the pattern and instead work the last 4 rounds with the same number of stitches as the row prior to the last 4 rounds of the pattern. Then close up the top using this method: Finishing
- For extra length repeat R2 of the Main Hat Pattern Instructions, 2 times for every extra inch in length you want your hat to have.
- For a shorter hat please see Bottoms Up DC Beanie and for a longer slouch hat please see Simple Double Crochet Slouch Hat
- This Short Slouchy Hat will reach to the Base of the Earlobe for length.
Very Important Note:
Main Hat Pattern Instructions: Beginning in R2, the sl st counts as a stitch; remember to work into it.
Helpful Tutorials
Invisible Join / Invisible Finish
Changing Colours on the Last Yarn Over
Simple Closing Method for Hats and Mittens
Pattern Instructions
Preemie
To Fit: 12 inch head circumference
Slouch Height: 4.5 inches
Band Instructions:
HOOK: 4 mm hook
R1: Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn and ch 8, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each rem st across, ch 1, turn [7]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 5 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [7]
R3-41: Rep R2
Do not finish off.
Main Hat Instructions:
HOOK: 5.5 mm hook
Ch 1, and begin working along the row ends. Work 40 sc evenly across the row ends. Sl st to the first sc to join.
You may wish to place a stitch marker in the active loop on your hook before seaming the band closed.
Do not finish off.
Using the 10-inch tail of yarn close the band with a whip stitch seam between R1 and R41.
Finish off and weave in ends.
NOTE: Beginning in R2, the sl st counts as a stitch; remember to work into it.
R1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (i.e. skip the ch 2 and sl st to the next st). [40]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [30]
R3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), dc2tog over the next 2 sts. *1 dc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [20]
R4: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [10]
R5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [5]
Finish off leaving a long tail to close the top.
Newborn
To Fit: 13.5 inch head circumference
Slouch Height: 5 inches
Band Instructions:
HOOK: 4 mm hook
R1: Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn and ch 8, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each rem st across, ch 1, turn [7]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 5 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [7]
R3-46: Rep R2
Do not finish off.
Main Hat Instructions:
HOOK: 5.5 mm hook
Ch 1, and begin working along the row ends. Work 45 sc evenly across the row ends. Sl st to the first sc to join.
You may wish to place a stitch marker in the active loop on your hook before seaming the band closed.
Do not finish off.
Using the 10-inch tail of yarn close the band with a whip stitch seam between R1 and R46.
Finish off and weave in ends.
NOTE: Beginning in R2, the sl st counts as a stitch; remember to work into it.
R1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (i.e. skip the ch 2 and sl st to the next st). [45]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [45]
R3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [34]
R4: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *1 dc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [23]
R5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [12]
R6: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [6]
Finish off leaving a long tail to close the top.
0-3 months
To Fit: 16 inch head circumference
Slouch Height: 6 inches
Band Instructions:
HOOK: 4 mm hook
R1: Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn and ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each rem st across, ch 1, turn [10]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [10]
R3-55: Rep R2
Do not finish off.
Main Hat Instructions:
HOOK: 5.5 mm hook
Ch 1, and begin working along the row ends. Work 54 sc evenly across the row ends. Sl st to the first sc to join.
You may wish to place a stitch marker in the active loop on your hook before seaming the band closed.
Do not finish off.
Using the 10-inch tail of yarn close the band with a whip stitch seam between R1 and R55. Finish off and weave in ends.
NOTE: Beginning in R2, the sl st counts as a stitch; remember to work into it.
R1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (i.e. skip the ch 2 and sl st to the next st). [54]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [54]
R3: Rep R2
R4: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [41]
R5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [28]
R6: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [14]
R7: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [7]
Finish off leaving a long tail to close the top.
3-6 months
To Fit: 17 inch head circumference
Slouch Height: 6.25 inches
Band Instructions:
HOOK: 4 mm hook
R1: Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn and ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each rem st across, ch 1, turn [10]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [10]
R3-58: Rep R2
Do not finish off.
Main Hat Instructions:
HOOK: 5.5 mm hook
Ch 1, and begin working along the row ends. Work 57 sc evenly across the row ends. Sl st to the first sc to join.
You may wish to place a stitch marker in the active loop on your hook before seaming the band closed.
Do not finish off.
Using the 10-inch tail of yarn close the band with a whip stitch seam between R1 and R58. Finish off and weave in ends.
NOTE: Beginning in R2, the sl st counts as a stitch; remember to work into it.
R1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (i.e. skip the ch 2 and sl st to the next st). [57]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [57]
R3-R4: Rep R2
R5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [43]
R6: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *1 dc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [29]
R7: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [15]
R8: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [8]
Finish off leaving a long tail to close the top.
6 to 12 months
To Fit: 18 inch head circumference
Slouch Height: 6.75 inches
Band Instructions:
HOOK: 4 mm hook
R1: Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn and ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each rem st across, ch 1, turn [10]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [10]
R3-63: Rep R2
Do not finish off.
Main Hat Instructions:
HOOK: 5.5 mm hook
Ch 1, and begin working along the row ends. Work 62 sc evenly across the row ends. Sl st to the first sc to join.
You may wish to place a stitch marker in the active loop on your hook before seaming the band closed.
Do not finish off.
Using the 10-inch tail of yarn close the band with a whip stitch seam between R1 and R63.
Finish off and weave in ends.
NOTE: Beginning in R2, the sl st counts as a stitch; remember to work into it.
R1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (i.e. skip the ch 2 and sl st to the next st). [62]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [62]
R3-R5: Rep R2
R6: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st, *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [47]
R7: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [32]
R8: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around; sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [16]
R9: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around; sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [8]
Finish off leaving a long tail to close the top.
12 mos to 3 years
To Fit: 19 inch head circumference
Slouch Height: 7 inches
Band Instructions:
HOOK: 4 mm hook
R1: Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn and ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each rem st across, ch 1, turn [10]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [10]
R3-65: Rep R2
Do not finish off.
Main Hat Instructions:
HOOK: 5.5 mm hook
Ch 1, and begin working along the row ends. Work 64 sc evenly across the row ends. Sl st to the first sc to join.
You may wish to place a stitch marker in the active loop on your hook before seaming the band closed.
Do not finish off.
Using the 10-inch tail of yarn close the band with a whip stitch seam between R1 and R65.
Finish off and weave in ends.
NOTE: Beginning in R2, the sl st counts as a stitch; remember to work into it.
R1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (i.e. skip the ch 2 and sl st to the next st). [64]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [64]
R3-R5: Rep R2
R6: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st, dc2tog, *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [48]
R7: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc); dc2tog over the next 2 sts. *1 dc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [32]
R8: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around; sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [16]
R9: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around; sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [8]
Finish off leaving a long tail to close the top.
Size: 3-5 years
To Fit: 20 inch head circumference
Slouch Height: 7.5 inches
Band Instructions:
HOOK: 4 mm hook
R1: Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn and ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each rem st across, ch 1, turn [10]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [10]
R3-69: Rep R2
Do not finish off.
Main Hat Instructions:
HOOK: 5.5 mm hook
Ch 1, and begin working along the row ends. Work 68 sc evenly across the row ends. Sl st to the first sc to join.
You may wish to place a stitch marker in the active loop on your hook before seaming the band closed.
Do not finish off.
Using the 10-inch tail of yarn close the band with a whip stitch seam between R1 and R69. Finish off and weave in ends.
NOTE: Beginning in R2, the sl st counts as a stitch; remember to work into it.
R1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (i.e. skip the ch 2 and sl st to the next st). [68]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [68]
R3-R6: Rep R2
R7: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st, dc2tog, *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [51]
R8: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc); dc2tog over the next 2 sts. *1 dc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [34]
R9: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around; sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [17]
R10: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [9]
Finish off leaving a long tail to close the top.
Size: 6-10 years
To Fit: 20 inch head circumference
Slouch Height: 8 inches
Band Instructions:
HOOK: 4 mm hook
R1: Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn and ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each rem st across, ch 1, turn [10]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [10]
R3-69: Rep R2
Do not finish off.
Main Hat Instructions:
HOOK: 5.5 mm hook
Ch 1, and begin working along the row ends. Work 68 sc evenly across the row ends. Sl st to the first sc to join.
You may wish to place a stitch marker in the active loop on your hook before seaming the band closed.
Do not finish off.
Using the 10-inch tail of yarn close the band with a whip stitch seam between R1 and R69.
Finish off and weave in ends.
NOTE: Beginning in R2, the sl st counts as a stitch; remember to work into it.
R1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (i.e. skip the ch 2 and sl st to the next st). [68]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [68]
R3-R7: Rep R2
R8: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st, dc2tog, *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [51]
R9: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc); dc2tog over the next 2 sts. *1 dc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [34]
R10: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around; sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [17]
R11: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [9]
Finish off leaving a long tail to close the top.
Size: Adult Small
To Fit: 21 inch head circumference
Slouch Height: 8.25 inches
Band Instructions:
HOOK: 4 mm hook
R1: Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn and ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each rem st across, ch 1, turn [10]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [10]
R3-72: Rep R2
Do not finish off.
Main Hat Instructions:
HOOK: 5.5 mm hook
Ch 1, and begin working along the row ends. Work 71 sc evenly across the row ends. Sl st to the first sc to join.
You may wish to place a stitch marker in the active loop on your hook before seaming the band closed.
Do not finish off.
Using the 10-inch tail of yarn close the band with a whip stitch seam between R1 and R72.
Finish off and weave in ends.
NOTE: Beginning in R2, the sl st counts as a stitch; remember to work into it.
R1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (i.e. skip the ch 2 and sl st to the next st). [71]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [71]
R3-8: Rep R2
R9: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [54]
R10: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc); dc2tog over the next 2 sts. *1 dc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [36]
R11: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [18]
R12: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [9]
Finish off leaving a long tail to close the top.
Size: Adult Medium
To Fit: 22 inch head circumference
Slouch Height: 8.75 inches
Band Instructions:
HOOK: 4 mm hook
R1: Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn and ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each rem st across, ch 1, turn [10]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [10]
R3-75: Rep R2
Do not finish off.
Main Hat Instructions:
HOOK: 5.5 mm hook
Ch 1, and begin working along the row ends. Work 74 sc evenly across the row ends. Sl st to the first sc to join.
You may wish to place a stitch marker in the active loop on your hook before seaming the band closed.
Do not finish off.
Using the 10-inch tail of yarn close the band with a whip stitch seam between R1 and R75.
Finish off and weave in ends.
NOTE: Beginning in R2, the sl st counts as a stitch; remember to work into it.
R1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (i.e. skip the ch 2 and sl st to the next st). [74]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [74]
R3-9: Rep R2
R10: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [56]
R11: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc); 1 dc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [38]
R12: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [19]
R13: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [9]
Finish off leaving a long tail to close the top.
Size: Adult Large
To Fit: 23″ head circumference
Slouch Height: 9 inches
Band Instructions:
HOOK: 4 mm hook
R1: Leave a 10 inch tail of yarn and ch 11, sk 1 ch, 1 sc in each rem st across, ch 1, turn [10]
R2: 1 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the bl of each of the next 8 sts, 1 sc in the last st, ch 1, turn [10]
R3-79: Rep R2
Do not finish off.
Main Hat Instructions:
HOOK: 5.5 mm hook
Ch 1, and begin working along the row ends. Work 78 sc evenly across the row ends. Sl st to the first sc to join.
You may wish to place a stitch marker in the active loop on your hook before seaming the band closed.
Do not finish off.
Using the 10-inch tail of yarn close the band with a whip stitch seam between R1 and R79.
Finish off and weave in ends.
NOTE: Beginning in R2, the sl st counts as a stitch; remember to work into it.
R1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (i.e. skip the ch 2 and sl st to the next st). [78]
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). 1 dc in each rem st around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [78]
R3-9: Rep R2
R10: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the next st. *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [59]
R11: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc); 1 dc in the next st. *1 dc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [40]
R12: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [20]
R13: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc). *Dc2tog over the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sk the sl st. Sl st to the 2nd dc of the round (Note: Sk the ch 2 and sl st to the top of the next dc). [10]
Finish off leaving a long tail to close the top.
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Hi Terry, That was from a book I reviewed. It is the Royal Rose pattern on page 18 and it can be purchased on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3CrE0HP
Where can I find a pattern for the flower that is shown on this hat? (Bottoms up DC Short Slouchy Hat|Sizes preemie to Adult)
thank you for your help in advance!