Caribbean Palm Weave Slouch Hat

This slouchy hat features a subtle texture reminiscent of palm weaving. > **This pattern is available for FREE on my blog [HERE][1].** > > The free version is supported by > advertising on my website. The > downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry > includes the full pattern in one > printable file without advertisements. **Skills used** Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows and crocheting in the round Crocheting in the back loop only Crocheting in the third loop, seaming with slip stitch, crocheting around the side of your project (with video tutorials in pattern) Special stitches: dc2tog, sc2tog (with written explanation and video tutorials in pattern) **Skill Level** Intermediate **Finished Sizes** Infant (Child, Adult). Infant: 14” (35.5 cm) circumference x 6.5” (16.5 cm) height. Child: 18” (46 cm) circumference x 8.25” (21 cm) height. Adult: 20” (51 cm) circumference x 8.75” (22.5 cm) height. **Materials** Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino DK (100% superwash Merino wool, 3.5 oz/100 g/221 yd/202 m) – 1 skein in 13-020 Caribbean, *or approximately 221 yd (202 m) in any light weight yarn.* US Size H/5 mm crochet hook, *or size needed to obtain gauge.* Yarn needle. Locking stitch marker or scrap yarn (optional). **Gauge** 5 sts x 5 rows in pattern for brim = 1” (2.5 cm). *For best fit, always check your gauge.* This pattern was originally published in August, 2016 as a Craftsy kit. It has since been updated to include links to video tutorials. [1]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2025/10/25/caribbean-palm-weave-crochet-slouch-hat/