
Houndstooth Slouchy Hat
Pattern Note: This quickie hat is can be made to fit adult/teen, children and babies. Adjustments for each size are listed in parentheses in the format (baby, child, adult/teen). All other parts of the pattern should be followed as written. For custom sizing, work in multiples of 4 for the foundation round.
Materials:
~80 yds of super bulky yarn in color A
~80 yds of super bulky yarn in color B
8mm hook
9mm hook
10mm hook
11mm hook
Tapestry needle
Button (optional)
Abbreviations:
fsc=foundation single crochet
BLO=front loops only
ss=slip stitch
sc=single crochet
hdc=half double crochet
dc=double crochet
sc2tog=single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
dc2tog=double crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
Standing dc=standing double crochet
FO=fasten off
*Using an 8mm hook and color A*
Rnd 1: (36, 44, 48) fsc, join with ss. (36, 44, 48)
Rnd 2-3: ch 1, BLO hdc in each stitch around, join with ss. (36, 44, 48)
Rnd 4: ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with ss. (36, 44, 48) SEE PICTURE BELOW

*Using a 9mm hook*
Rnd 5: *using color B* ch 1, *sc in next stitch, dc in next stitch*, repeat *to* around, join with ss. (36, 44, 48)
Rnd 6: *using color A* standing dc, sc in next stitch, *dc in next stitch, sc in next stitch*, repeat *to* around, join with ss. (36, 44, 48)
*Using a 10mm hook*
Rnd 7-10: repeat Rnds 5-6. (36, 44, 48) *for baby and child sizes skip Rnds 9-10*
*Using a 11mm hook*
Rnd 11-14: repeat Rnds 5-6. (36, 44, 48) *for baby size skip Rnds 13-14*
*Using a 10mm hook*
Rnd 15: repeat Rnd 5. (36, 44, 48)
*Using a 9mm hook*
Rnd 15: repeat Rnd 6. (36, 44, 48)
*Using a 8mm hook*
Rnd 15: repeat Rnd 5. (36, 44, 48)

Rnd 16: *using color A* ch 2, dc2tog, sc2tog* repeat *to* around, join with ss. (18, 22, 24)
Rnd 17: *using color B* ch 2, sc2tog, dc2tog * repeat *to* around, join with ss, FO. (9, 11, 12)

*Leave a long tail and use it to pull the center of the crown closed. Weave in ends. Add a button on the band covering the seam if desired.*
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