November Twilight Slouch Hat

***This pattern is available for FREE on my website, (visit pattern website link above), or you can download it here on Ravelry as a printable, ad-free PDF.*** **Difficulty:** Easy **Materials Needed:** 4mm (G) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge - band 5mm (H) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge - hat body 300 yards #4 worsted weight Caron Simply Soft in "Grey Heather" Yarn needle Scissors ¼ yard piece of light grey faux fur fabric Heavy-duty button thread Golf-ball sized piece of polyester stuffing Sewing needle Large pom-pom maker (optional) **Stitches Used:** ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet **Additional Terms:** Cross Stitch: sk st, dc in next st, cross back in front and dc in skipped stitch. To work this pattern you will need to be comfortable Stitching in the “3rd loop” of a hdc. Directions: After turning, work all stitches for that row in the 3rd loop of the hdc from previous row (it will be in the front). Instructions: 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 loop will be facing you! **Gauge:** 16 hdc in 4? using 5mm hook. **Measurements:** Adult: 10” wide at widest point x 11” tall, excluding pom-pom **Additional Notes:** -ch 1 does not count as stitch. -The hat body of this pattern is worked in multiples of 4.