Strawberry Slouchy Hat – Crochet Pattern
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This slouchy hat is the perfect addition to your wardrobe for spring, summer, and strawberry season! Sweeten up your accessories with this adorable and easy-to-make slouchy beanie. It’s made to look like a strawberry, including “seeds” and a “stem”. Yet it still has a subtle enough look to pair with so many different outfits! The tall stitches make it breathable and great for summertime. Looking for a sweet gift idea? Make this cute, fun, and easy slouchy hat for all the strawberry lovers in your life!
Strawberry Slouchy Hat
Strawberry season is just around the corner! What better way to celebrate your strawberry-picking adventure this summer than to wear this cute slouchy hat? I’m a big fan of slouchy hats in general – they’re cute, comfy, easy to make, and tend to be flattering to all kinds of head shapes. And how could I resist making one that resembles a strawberry when the basic shape of a slouchy is so perfect for it?! If you love slouchy hats, then don’t forget to check out my other ones HERE!
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Supplies:
Size H/8 (5.0 MM) Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
1 skein of Red Heart Super Saver in Baby Pink (medium weight; about 200 yds used)
1 skein of Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Fern (medium weight; about 75 yds used)
1 skein of Red Heart Super Saver in White (medium weight; about 20 yds used)
Abbreviations:
*= Indicates the beginning of a section that will be repeated
Beg = beginning
BLO = back loop only
Ch = chain
Con’t. = continued
FLO = front loop only
Rep = repeat
Rnd = round
Sc = single crochet
Sl st = slip stitch
St(s) = stitch(es)
Tr = triple crochet
Size:
About 20-21” circumference around cuff; 11” total length
Gauge:
9 sc = 2 in (5 cm) and 6 rows of sc rib (when VERY stretched) = 1.75 in (4.5 cm)
How to Make This
Instructions
Cuff
With Baby Pink, Ch 10.
Row 1 – Sc in each ch across (9 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 – Working in BLO, sc across (9 sc). Ch 1, turn.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures about 21″ when VERY stretched (or about 15-16” when unstretched – about 53 rows).
Joining cuff
With right sides facing together, fold cuff and sl st two sides together, working in FLO. Do not fasten off. (9 sl st)
Turn right side out, ch 3.
Body of hat
Rnd 1 – Tr 72 sts evenly across cuff cuff (it helps to tr 1 in each row of sc rib below, but add an extra tr about every 7-10 sts). Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (72 tr)
Rnd 2 – Ch 3, tr in each st around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (72 tr)
Rnds 3 – 11 – Rep Rnd 3. Change to Fern in last st of Rnd 11. (72 tr)
Rnds 12 – 14 (or until total hat length is 11 inches) – Rep Rnd 3. Do not ch 3 at the end of last rnd. Pull up loop of last st and fasten off, leaving several inches for closing the hat later. (72 tr)
Seeds (make approx. 52)
Attach white around a dc post, ch 1 (first photo below). Sl st 2 into parts of the dc post (second photo below). Sl st 3 into parts of dc post on row above (third photo). Fasten off, pull to inside and tie off or weave ends.
Rep throughout hat, making seeds about 2 dc apart. (Fourth photo below shows finished Seeds.)
Closing the hat
Fold body of hat together and sc two sides together (first photo below). Fold in the other direction, closing two large gaps left after first side has been closed (second photo below).
Close the remaining gaps even further by repeating the above two steps (third, fourth and fifth photos below). Do not fasten off.
Stem
Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each st across (first photo below). Join with sl st to any st on body of Hat where it is cinched together. (5 sc)
Fasten off, weave in all ends. (Second photo shows finished Hat.)
Here’s the finished hat!
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This pattern is owned by Crafty Kitty Crochet (Melissa Moore). Any reselling or distribution of this pattern is prohibited. Sale of items made using this pattern is welcomed, but I do ask that credit/a link be provided back to my site, craftykittycrochet.com.
