Secret Garden Slouch Hat

The Secret Garden slouch hat is the latest addition to the Secret Garden set. This lacy accessory combo is meant to keep you cute and cozy during cold weather. It comes in 3 sizes, for women/teens, kids and toddlers *This crochet pattern is available for free on my website or you can download it here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.* * [The matching neck warmer pattern is here][1]. * [The matching fingerless gloves pattern is here][2]. **Difficulty:** Easy **Materials Needed:** 180-210 yds Patons Classic Wool #4 Worsted weight yarn in "Natural Mix", or "Blush", or Lion Brand Wool-ease in "Blush Heather" 5mm (h) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge 4.5mm hook for brim Yarn needle Scissors **Stitches Used:** sl st = slip stitch ch = chain sc = single crochet dc = double crochet FPsc = front post single crochet* **Additional Terms:** 3dc cluster = dc3tog in same stitch. Cross stitch = sk st, dc in next st, cross over st just made and dc in skipped st. Cross Stitch Increase = dc in next unworked st, cross over st just made, dc in previous st. Working in the 3rd Loop of hdc – Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch forward to look at the back and you should see another “V” made by the “yarn over”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”. This is called the 3rd loop. Center sc = Insert your hook through the center of the post instead of through the top two loops, and complete the stitch as you would a normal single crochet. st/sts = stitch/stitches sp/sps = space/spaces **Gauge:** 5 1/2” across after round 7, 16 sc in 4” **Measurements:** Teen/Adult: 11” wide, by 10” tall Child: 10” wide, by 8” tall Toddler: 9” wide, by 7” tall **Additional Notes:** -ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch. -Pattern is worked in multiples of 4 -The brim uses a special technique to create the ribbed texture. See pattern notes on blog. [1]: https://kirstenhollowaydesigns.com/2020/12/victorian-fingerless-gloves-free-crochet-pattern.html [2]: https://kirstenhollowaydesigns.com/2019/01/secret-garden-neck-warmer-crochet-infinity-scarf-pattern.html