Pussywillow Slouch

Spring is just around the corner , but it's still cool enough that some days require a little something to cover your head. This crochet slouch hat is perfect for that transition between seasons maintaining a nice balance of warmth while still being light weight and not bulky. **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:** Intermediate **Materials Needed:** 4.5mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge 150, 220, 300, 325 yards of #3 Lightweight Bernat Baby Sport in “Grasshopper”, "Cloudburst", "Baby Taupe", Ecru, or Bernat Baby Softee in "Antique White" Scissors Yarn needle Stitch markers **Stitches Used:** ch/chs = chain/chains sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet FPhdc = front post half double crochet BPhdc = back post half double crochet FPdc = front post double crochet BPdc = back post double crochet **Additional Terms:** Small Puff stitch: Small puff stitch: yo, pull up a loop 3 times in same st, yo, pull through 6 loops, yo, pull through final 2 loops. Puff Stitch: yo, pull up a loop 4 times in same st, yo, pull through 8 loops, yo, pull through final 2 loops. sk = skip st/sts = stitch/stitches sp/sps = space/spaces prev = previous **Measurements:** Toddler: 7” tall, by 8 1/2” wide at widest point Child: 9” tall, by 10” across at widest point Adult: 11” tall, by 11” wide across widest point Adult Extra Slouchy: 11” tall, by 12” wide across widest point **Gauge:** Hat should measure 4" across after round 7. **Additional Notes:** -ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch. -FPdc and FPtr stitches will be worked around the FPdc or FPtr sts directly below them. You may have 2-3 rounds between them, but always work your FPdc or FPtr stitches around the one below. This is what creates the vertical ridges that run up the sides of the hat. -There are 2 different adult size slouch hats. One is great if you have lots of hair, or a larger than average head. The other should fit the average women's head. *See pattern for more notes* This pattern, in the adult size only, is also included in Happily Hooked Magazine’s Issue #45 “Last Minute Gifts” December 2017, titled as the "Dream Catcher Slouch".