Clever Cap

> > Join our Facebook group for community, > > coupons, and CAL challenges: > > [> TAKE ME TO THE GROUP!][1] Crochet takes on a dramatic look with this slouch. The alternative construction and simple stitch work molds this flawless, timeless piece. YARN Knit Picks Billow, bulky weight #5 yarn (100% pima cotton; 120 yd / 110 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g hank) Gosling, Cadet x 2 hanks MATERIALS US size L/11 (8mm) crochet hook US size M/13 (9mm) crochet hook Stitch markers Yarn needle One 1 ½” / 4 cm button SIZE 22” around x 9.75” tall 24” around x 10” tall GAUGE With L hook: 14 Sl Sts = 4” 15 pattern rows = 4” Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge. STITCH KEY Ch(s) = chain(s) Sc = single crochet St(s) = stitch(es) Sl St = slip stitch Yo = yarn over SPECIALTY STITCHES / TECHNIQUES BLO NOTES The Ch-1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a st. The crown of the hat is worked in rows that are joined by a seam, then the Button Tab Band is added last. Decreases in the crown of the hat are worked on one side by working across a set number of Sts, then ignoring the rest. When working Button Tab Band, be sure to work Sl Sts very loosely. [1]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AmericanCrochetAssociation