When it comes to crochet, unique stitching and texture are the key to a spectacular finished product. The Sephine Slouch Hat is just that, with lovely texture that really captures the eye. The combination of a lacy shell stitch and a puff stitch are what create the unique texture in this trendy spring accessory.
I chose Red Heart Soft yarn in a beautiful, rich shade of purple called ‘Grape’. This yarn has such a nice sheen to it and is so pleasant to work with. It just glides right over the hook.
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Initially, this pattern is worked from the bottom-up to create the body of the hat. The top is decreased slightly and then cinched closed. Afterwards, you join your working yarn at the front of the hat where you would like the button to be placed and continue working to create the overlapping tabs of the band.
For a neat effect, create a star-shaped closure on the top of the hat by following THIS TUTORIAL by Stitch & Hustle.
SEPHINE SLOUCH HAT
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YARN:
Red Heart Soft in Grape
Worsted Weight #4 ~ 100 grams, 182 yards
HOOK:
5.5 mm (US I-9)
NOTIONS:
1 ½” Button
GAUGE:
13 single crochet and 15 rows = 4 inches
SIZE:
Teen/Adult = 21 to 23 inch head circumference
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Circumference = 20 inches
Length = 9.25 inches
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS):
CH = chain
DC = double crochet
SC = single crochet
SL ST = slip stitch
TOG = together
NOTE:
The beginning chain does not count as a stitch unless otherwise noted.
Puff Stitch (PUFF ST):
[Yarn over, insert hook in stitch and pull up a loop] 4 times, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.
Instructions:
Round 1: CH 73, SC in second chain from hook and in each ch across, bring the ends together, SL ST to join in first SC. (72)
Round 2: CH 1, SC in first stitch, skip 2 stitches, in next stitch make [DC, CH 2, PUFF ST, CH 2, DC], skip 2 stitches, *SC in next stitch, skip 2 stitches, in next stitch make [DC, CH 2, PUFF ST, CH 2, DC], skip 2 stitches, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first SC. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)
Round 3: CH 4 (counts as DC + CH 2), in same stitch make [DC, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next PUFF ST, *skip next DC, in next SC make [DC, CH 2, DC, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next PUFF ST, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in second chain of beginning ch-4. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)
Round 4: Move starting position by slip stitching over to next DC. CH 1, SC in same stitch, skip next DC, *in next SC make [DC, CH 2, DC, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next DC, skip next DC, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first SC. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)
Round 5: CH 4 (counts as DC + CH 2), in same stitch make [PUFF ST, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next DC, *skip next DC, in next SC make [DC, CH 2, PUFF ST, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next DC, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in second chain of beginning ch-4. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)
Round 6: Move starting position by slip stitching over to first PUFF ST. CH 1, SC in same stitch, skip next DC, *in next SC make [DC, CH 2, DC, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next PUFF ST, skip next DC, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first SC. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)
Round 7: CH 4 (counts as DC + CH 2), in same stitch make [DC, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next DC, *skip next DC, in next SC make [DC, CH 2, DC, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next DC, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in second chain of beginning ch-4. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)
Round 8: Move starting position by slip stitching over to next DC. CH 1, SC in same stitch, skip next DC, *in next SC make [DC, CH 2, PUFF ST, CH 2, DC], skip next DC, SC in next DC, skip next DC, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first SC. (48 stitches, 24 ch-2 spaces)
Round 9 to Round 14: Repeat Round 3 through Round 8.
Round 15: Move starting position by slip stitching over to first PUFF ST. CH 1, SC in same stitch, skip next DC, *work 2 DC in next SC, skip next DC, SC in next PUFF ST, skip next DC, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first SC. (36)
Round 16: CH 2, DC in first stitch, DC2TOG, *DC in next stitch, DC2TOG, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first DC (24)
Close top of hat by weaving tail through the stitches about every ½ inch. Pull gently to cinch. Secure the tail.
Round 17: Join yarn along brim near front of hat. CH 1, *SC in next 10 stitches, SC2TOG, repeat from * to end, SL ST to join in first SC. (66)
Button Band:
Row 1: CH 11, turn, SC in second chain from hook, SC in each chain and in each brim stitch around, do not join. (76) The beginning chain will form the button tab.
Row 2: CH 1, turn, SC in each stitch to end. (76)
Row 3 to Row 7: Repeat Row 2.
Row 8: CH 1, turn, SC in each stitch to end, CH 1, working up short side of tab: SC in end of each row, CH 1, SC in 10 stitches across top of tab. Fasten off.
Attach button, going through both layers of the overlapped band.
Weave in ends.
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