Freshman Slouch – Free Crochet Pattern

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This hat is my second entry into the My Mountain Man contest. I wanted to design something that had fun textures, but was still fairly simple..and, of course, perfect for the guys.

This contest is about the guys in our lives and the mountains they are facing; my oldest son just started high school this year, and we all know that’s a mountain in itself. Slouch hats also happen to be his favorite style..so here we have the Freshman Slouch!

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The cool thing is, this slouch was designed so that the brim can be rolled up and the hat turned into a beanie!  

This patterns calls for Boston Original Yarn, which is a #5 wool blend. You can get it on sale HERE. Other great alternatives would be Lion Brand Alpine Wool, Cascade Superwash 128, and Bernat Roving. You can also use Boston Style for a fun twist!

Schachenmayr Boston Original (Bulky #5)

• ·       Black (A)

• ·       Graphite (B)

J/10/6.00mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle 

Optional: Pom Pom Maker

Gauge

10 sts x 6 r = 3”

Child (20″ Head Circumference)

Adult (22″ Head Circumference)

Intermediate

Notes

• Beginning chs do not count as sts unless otherwise indicated.
• This slouch is worked flat and then sewn to shape.
• Written for size baby/toddler with changes for teen/adult in parenthesis 

Third Loop Only (TLO) – The loop that runs parallel to the back loop on the back side of a half double crochet. AKA Camel Stitch.

Long Half Double Crochet (Lhdc) – hdc worked into a stitch or space below the current working row.

**For this pattern the Lhdc is worked into the skipped stitch indicated from a previous row.

Instructions

With A,

Row 1. Fhdc 29(34), ch 2, turn (29)[34]

Row 2. hdc in each st across, ch 2, turn (29)[34]

With B,

Row 3. hdc x 4, *ch 1, sk 1, hdc x 4* across, ch 2, turn 

(24 hdc, 5 ch-1)[28 hdc, 6 ch-1]

With A,

Row 4. BBO hdc x 4, *Lhdc, BBO hdc x 4* across, ch 2, turn (24 hdc, 5 Lhdc)[28 hdc, 6 Lhdc]

Row 5. hdc in each st across, ch 2, turn (29)[34]

With B,

Row 6. hdc x 4, *ch 1, sk 1, hdc x 4* across, ch 2, turn (24 hdc, 5 ch-1)[28 hdc, 6 ch-1]

With A,

Row 7. BLO: hdc x 4, *Lhdc, BLO hdc x 4*across, ch 2, turn (24 hdc, 5 Lhdc)[28 hdc, 6 Lhdc]

Row 8. Repeat 2 

With B,

Row 9. Repeat 3

With A,

Row 10. Repeat 4

Row 11. Repeat 5

With B,

Row 12. Repeat 6

With A, 

Row 13. Repeat 7

Rows 14-37(43). Repeat 2-7, leave long tail at the end of row 37(43)

Finishing

• Fold in half with WS facing out and sew row 37(43) to row 1. 
• Sc in the end of every row around. Leave a long tail and weave it in and out of the scs. Turn beanie inside out and pull tail tight to close up hole. Hold the opening like a bouquet and sew it closed by inserting needle into one side and pulling it through to the opposite side; repeat this step several times working from different insertion points to close up. Fasten off.
• For a slouch: roll the brim up one full rotation. For a Beanie: roll the brim up two full rotations. Optional: Add a pom pom or tassel to the top 
• Hide All Strings.

I hope you have enjoyed this pattern! Feel free to let me know what you think in the comments. I’d love it if you would add your finished projects to Ravelry so I can check them out!! 

Make sure to check out my other submission into the My Mountain Man contest: Allagash Beanie. It’s another freebie! 

AND check out this Rainbow Mile Hat from Frogging Along. It’s her submission in the My Mountain Man contest and it’s also a FREE PATTERN! 

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