Sweet Strawberry Slouchy Hat Crochet Pattern

Introducing the Sweet Strawberry Slouchy Hat, a delightful twist on the classic crochet hat design. This charming accessory is perfect for those looking to add a touch of whimsy and playfulness to their wardrobe. The hat features a vibrant red color reminiscent of ripe strawberries, making it a fun and eye-catching addition to any outfit.

Sizes Available

Size: Child/Teen/Adult

Skill Level

Skill Level: Easy

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn
• Yarn/tapestry needle

Hook Size

Hook size: I/5.50mm

Key

• CH = chain
• SC = single crochet
• DC = double crochet
• SL ST = slip stitch
• JOIN = use a slip stitch to join to first stitch in round
• CC = change color

Gauge

• 4 DC = 1" (length)
• 2 Rows = 1" (height)

Notes

• Start your first stitch of each round in the same space as your chain.
• Join your round to the first DC, not your chain.
• Chains do not count as stitches in this pattern.

Instructions

With red = Magic Ring, Chain 2, 10 DC in magic ring, join to first DC.

• Round 2: Ch2, 2 DC in each around, join to first DC, ch 2 (20 DC)
• Round 3: Ch2, [2 DC in first stitch, DC in next], repeat around, join (30 DC)
• Round 4: Ch2, [2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2], repeat around, join (40 DC)
• Round 5: Ch2, [2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3], repeat around, join (50 DC)
• Round 6: Ch2, [2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4], repeat around, join (60 DC)
• Round 7: Ch2, [2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 5], repeat around, join (70 DC)
• Round 8 – 20: DC in each stitch around, join.

Finish, weave ends for plain slouchy.

Optional Leaf Edge

(Continue from Round 20)

CC = Green

• Round 21: SC 70 around, join. (70 sc)
• Round 22: Ch 6, skip 4 spaces, sl st to next sc from previous row, [Ch 5, skip 4 spaces, sl st to next sc] repeat around, join to 1^st ch of round.
• Round 23: Ch 1, [sc, hdc, dc 3, ch2, dc 3, hdc, sc] in each ch 4 space around, join to 1^st ch of round. (14 leaves)

Finish, weave ends.

*Add curly-cues or cream colored dots around hat if desired.

You are all done!