Slouchy Shell Stitch Hat

Lacy, yet warm this hat looks difficult to crochet, but the shell stitch design is easy to pick up! ***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.*** **Difficulty:** Easy **Materials Needed:** 170-210 yds #4 worsted weight Patons Classic Wool in Grey Mix, Dark Grey Mix, or Blush 3.25mm hook (brim) 5.5mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge (body) scissors yarn needle (Optional materials if you want to make a pom-pom): ¼ yd Fashion Faux Fox Fur Fabric -Silver Heavy-duty button thread Sharp, heavy duty sewing needle Golf-ball sized piece of polyester stuffing Size 4 snaps for pom-pom **Stitches Used:** ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet **Additional Terms:** hdc in the 3rd loop = Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop.When working in rows this “3rd loop” will be facing you. st/sts = stitch/stitches sp/sps = space/spaces prev =previous **Gauge:** Each repeat in round 3 of the hat body gives approximately 2 1/2" of width. **Measurements:** Adult: 12" wide at widest point, by 11" tall excluding pom-pom Toddler: 10" wide at widest point, by 9" tall excluding pom-pom Additional Notes: -ch-1 at beginning of row or round does not count as a stitch.