Alexa Slouch Crochet Pattern
This Trendy Slouchy is easy and fast to work up many last minute for gifts or a craft show! This is one of the unique patterns that uses 2 strands of worsted weight yarn.
Skill Level
Intermediate
Size Included
Teen/Adult
Finished Size
16 1/2″ circumference (it is very stretchy)
11 1/2″ long from top of the hat to bottom
*These are our finished measurements. If yours don't fit within these measurements, please check your gauge.
Materials
2 strands of worsted weight yarn (4-medium)
- We suggest Caron, One Pound, cream yarn*
M/N (9.00mm) crochet hook*
Fabric scissors
Yarn needle, to weave ends
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Gauge
2 hdc stitches x 1 rows is 1″
*Change the hook size to obtain the gauge.
Notes
- (11 sts) means how many stitches you should have at the end of the row. That count does NOT include the chain.
Abbreviations/Stitches Used
st(s)-stitch(es)
ch-chain
hdc-half double crochet
3rd loop hdc-3rd loop half double crochet
cluster st-cluster stitch
*This pattern is written in American Crochet Terms.
Hat
Starting with black yarn,
Round 1: ch 3, 5 cluster sts in 3rd ch from hook, join in top of ch 2 (5 sts)
Round 2: ch 2, 2 cluster sts in each st around, join in top of ch 2 (10 sts)
Round 3: ch 2, 2 cluster st in next st, cluster st in next st, join in top of ch 2 (15 sts)
Round 4: ch 2, cluster in each st around, join in top of ch 2 (15 sts)
Repeat round 4 Five more times
Round 10: ch 1, sc in each st around, join in first sc of round (30 sts)
Rounds 11-13: ch 1, 3rd loop hdc in each st around, join in first st of round (30 sts)
Round 14: ch 1, hdc in each st around, join in first hdc of round, cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends (30 sts)
Pattern and photos © 2016, Cream Of The Crop Crochet™. All Rights Reserved.
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