Tri-Color Slouch Hat

This cozy slouch hat is designed to combine three colors of yarn, but also works as a scrap buster. This pattern can be worn as a “chemo cap” and was designed for the [11th Annual Crochet Cancer Challenge with Sweet Potato 3][1]. > **This pattern is available for FREE on my blog [HERE][2].** > > 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, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows, crocheting in the round, skipping stitches, crocheting in skipped stitches Crocheting in the third loop in half double crochet, crocheting in the back loop (includes links to video tutorials) Joining with a slip stitch seam, crocheting around the side of your project (includes video tutorials) Using the "cinch method" to close a bottom-up slouchy hat (includes link to photo tutorial) **Skill Level** Easy **Finished Sizes** Newborn (0-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, 1-2 Years, 3-5 Years, 6-12 Years, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large). *Photographed sample is Teen/Adult Small.* Newborn: 13” (33 cm) hat circumference x 6” (15 cm) height. 0-3 Months: 15" (38 cm) hat circumference x 6.5” (16.5 cm) height. 3-6 Months: 16” (40.5 cm) hat circumference x 7" (18 cm) height. 6-12 Months: 17" (43 cm) hat circumference x 7.25” (18.5 cm) height. 1-2 Years: 18” (45.5 cm) hat circumference x 7.5” (19 cm) height. 3-5 Years: 19" (48.5 cm) hat circumference x 8" (20.5 cm) height. 6-12 Years: 20” (51 cm) hat circumference x 8.5” (21.5 cm) height. Teen/Adult Small: 21” (53.5 cm) hat circumference x 9” (23 cm) height. Adult Medium: 22” (56 cm) hat circumference x 9.5” (24 cm) height. Adult Large: 23” (58.5 cm) hat circumference x 10” (25.5 cm) height. **Materials** Lion Brand Jeans yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 246 yd/225 m) – 1 skein each in 108R Brand New (CA), 110AF Classic (CB), and 105V Faded, *or approximately 70 yd (90 yd, 105 yd, 115 yd, 125 yd, 140 yd, 155 yd, 175 yd, 195 yd, 215 yd)/64 m (82.5 m, 96 m, 105 m, 114.5 m, 128 m, 142 m, 160 m, 178.5 m, 196.5 m) in CA, 25 yd (30 yd, 35 yd, 40 yd, 40 yd, 45 yd, 50 yd, 60 yd, 65 yd, 70 yd)/23 m (27.5 m, 32 m, 36.5 m, 36.5 m, 41 m, 45.5 m, 55 m, 59.5 m, 64 m) in CB, and 12 yd (15 yd, 20 yd, 20 yd, 20 yd, 25 yd, 25 yd, 30 yd, 35 yd, 35 yd)/11 m (14 m, 18.5 m, 18.5 m, 18.5 m, 23 m, 23 m, 27.5 m, 32 m, 32 m) in any medium weight acrylic yarn.* US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, *or size needed to obtain gauge.* US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, *or size needed to obtain gauge.* Yarn needle. **Gauge** 15 sts in pattern for Hat Band = 2.75” (7 cm) with smaller hook. 16 sts in pattern for Work Even = 4" (10 cm) with larger hook. *For best fit, always check your gauge.* [1]: https://sweetpotato3.com/2023-crochet-cancer-challenge/ [2]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2023/10/18/tri-color-slouch-hat-crochet-pattern/