Free pattern: The hadley slouch
Originally posted November 17, 2014 8:23 PM MST
Acquanetta Ferguson
This pattern is easy with just two stitches to complete a hat that is sure to be a staple for your wardrobe. Choose any color or go wild and make a stripey statement. The combinations are endless.
This hat should take between 1.5 – 2.5 hours to complete depending on your skill level.
Pattern is written in US crochet terms. This pattern gives you PERMISSION TO SELL your finished items. It is appreciated if you credit the design to Acquanetta Ferguson and to list the pattern link.
Gauge:
12 dc = 4”
7 Rows = 4”
The hat should fit a young teen to a woman (20” to 22”) as this hat has a nice stretch to it
Materials:
Red Heart Worsted Weight in Aran or any comparable worsted weight I used less than half a skein
H hook
Tapestry Needle
Stitches used:
Round 1 With H hook, ch 3, then 12 dc in in 3rd ch from hook. No slip stitch just keep going here and throughout. (12 dc)
Round 2 2 dc in each stitch around. (24 dc)
Round 3 *dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch,* repeat from * around. (36 dc)
Round 4 *dc in next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch* repeat from * around. (48 dc)
Round 5 *dc in next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat from * around. (60 dc).
Round 6 *dc in next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch* repeat from * around. (72 dc)
Round 7 through round 15 - DC in each stitch around. (72 dc)
Round 16 – 24 sc in each stitch around. (72 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
I'm confused at round 7 really 15 dc in each then what happened to round 8-15?
ReplyDeleteI read it as 'Round 7 - DC in each stitch around and then repeat for each round up to and including round 15'. The stitch count remains the same for rounds 7 - 15. Hope that helps!
DeleteHello, yes it is Round 7 thru 15 you will DC in each stitch around. I will make that more clear. I was being lazy with the wording lol
DeleteI am a beginner and just made the hat but the sc band came out much too big. Is there any way to make it smaller next time?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
There are a couple of ways you can adjust it.
Delete-Try using a smaller hook.
-On round six, DC in each stitch around (don't add any extra stitches). If it's still too big, you can DC in each stitch around on row 5 also (don't add any extra stitches).
-Do you know how to decrease yet? If you like how the hat looks generally, and just want the band to be a little tighter, doing a few single crochet decreases in row 16 would work (do one decrease every 15 stitches or so). There are a lot of youtube videos on this if you need help.
What Mikah said! :) Thanks!
DeleteThank you!
DeleteHi, I'm new to crocheting and I followed this pattern but my hat looks nothing like the one shown in the picture and I'm a bit concerned I might have done something wrong. You can see my hat here https://caitycrafty.wordpress.com/2016/10/18/slouchy-hat/ Did I do something wrong or is that how it's suppose to look when done an un-worn?
ReplyDeleteHave you tried it on yet? It does look like how the hat looks when fresh off the hook. You can also try laying flat, but I think if you try it on, that is where you will see if it worked or not. Are you on Ravelry? There are over 300 users who have uploaded their pics and that way you can check them out to see. Cute colors you chose :)
DeleteThank you so much! It was a simple and quick pattern. Just what I needed! :)
ReplyDeleteMade it today and loved it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteAbsolutely love this pattern! So simple but looks great when worn! The next one I make will be with the new Caron Cakes yarn. Very excited to work this in a gradient ♡♡♡
ReplyDeleteAwesome and I bet it would look wonderful with Caron Cakes which is becoming my fav yarn to use :)
DeleteHey Melissa B... I just made one out of Caron cakes and it's awesome. Lol. I would post a pic but couldn't figure out how on ravelry. Lol. I made it to go with a basket weave winter scarf.
DeleteI am planning on using caron cakes to make this, did you use one whole cake?
DeleteWell how do you get the patterns to print out .
ReplyDeleteYou can print the pattern if you highlight the text, then place your cursor arrow on the highlighted text, right click and choose print.
ReplyDeleteHello, thank you for responding! :)
DeleteI absolutely love this hat! Thank you! I made one for all our my children for Christmas. Maybe someday I will find time to make one of my own! lol
ReplyDeletelol Thank you! Glad you enjoyed making!
DeleteLoved making this hat. Did not have any problems and especially liked how rows continued without slip st. joining. Gave it a better finished look. At end I did reverse sc around to finish . thank you for this pattern.
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome! Enjoy!
DeleteI have made a few hats in m time I would like to say the Hadley Slouch is the easiest and the prettiest yet. I am starting another with Red Heart "with Love Metallic" I hope it turns out nice also. Thanks for the easy pattern. Love your site.
ReplyDeleteAwesome and thank you! enjoy!
DeleteThis is my favorite slouch hat pattern. Thank you so much for sharing it! I've made about 10 of them so far in different types of yarns.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Glad you like. :)
DeleteI'm on the 5th row of the dc in each stitch, and it still looks like a big circle. There are no decreases in the pattern, so I'm wondering if doing the sc in each stitch will draw it in to make the rim of the hat fit.
ReplyDeleteWell, I feel like a dork. I realized that I was using a K needle instead of H. No wonder it was getting so huge and not forming shape. I changed to an H needle and did some decrease stitches, and it turned out very nice. Was going to post a picture of it, but I don't see a way to do that.
DeleteAre you on Ravelry? here is the link http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-hadley-slouch this is where you can post your finished project. :) I love to see all the hats that everyone has created. Also great save.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteIt should start to form a hat as you keep going. let me know if that works.
I have perhaps a stupid question but I'm still new to crochet and this is my first hat. Do you start with a magic circle to get your first round?
ReplyDeleteHello, you can do a magic circle. I just tried to make it easy to start, but your choice. :)
DeleteWhat is the magic circle???
DeleteI used the magic circle, and it worked fine.
ReplyDeleteThank you! This was my first hat!
ReplyDeleteI'm making the Hadley slouch hat but did you add rows of ribbing? It looks different on the front of your hat in the picture. I am on row 7. Also, if I want it to slouch a little more, what do you recommend? Thanks and I notice you are in El Cajon! I am in SD and my family is in El Cajon!!!!! thanks.
ReplyDeleteHello fellow Californian!! No ribbing just single crochet. Just keep going before you get to sc portion for more slouch. And thank you for trying the pattern. :)
DeleteGot it, thanks for replying! One more question, if you just keep going and you don't do any chains, what happens at the end, the last row/stitch? Mine was a bit lopsided. Not sure how to finish it off when it appears you're going into the next row... I look forward to hearing. Also, looking for an easy cowl-type hanging scarf, not too long or too short (infinity) Do you have a pattern? Thanks again. Love your work!
DeleteIt will have that weird look because you are going in a spiral. 1 way to avoid that is to do a sl st, then ch 1 for the remaining rows. Meaning, that when you are on the dc round, stop with 3 dc left for that round, then do a hdc, then a sc, then a sl st, then do another sl st, then ch 1 for the start of the sc round. You will see it straighten out within 2 rounds. :)
DeleteHere are a few scarves I have: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/river-rock-scarf-3
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-textured-circle-scarf
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/triangle-scarf-or-shawl
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/treble-hood-scarf
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/small-chunky-cowl
You can see if these work for you :)
thank you!! I will check the scarves and try the next hat like that.:) you're genius.
DeleteIs there any chaining after each row or no? Just want to be sure.
ReplyDeleteHello, no there is no chain, just keep going. A stitch marker is helpful to keep track of rounds.
DeleteMade another Hadley Slouch! Love this pattern. So quick, easy and looks so good. SC and DC is all we need! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome and thank you!!
DeleteIn regards to the question about the weird look. I'm glad I looked at your reply to this where you stop 3 chains before the end of your row ... Was wondering if you should put your info about that at the end of row 15. I had no idea how to go from double crochet to single crochet. Just a suggestion. Love love this slouchy. Posting pic on ravelry site.
ReplyDeleteYou know, this is an excellent idea! :) And glad this pattern worked out for you. Thank you!
DeleteWell I was going to post on ravelry but can't figure out how to do that.
ReplyDeleteHi Netta! I have never made a slouch and love how yours looks in your pics. Thought I'd give it a go. Question: I found that my round 4 (48 dc) ended two stitches before my marker at the end of the previous round. Everything before that counted correctly, and I recounted my stitches in round 4 and could not see where I made an error. So, I pretended I wasn't two stitches early and kept going with round 5, and the same thing: I finished my 60 dc two stitches before my marker. I'll keep plugging along and make sure I get to 72 stitches, but at this rate, I'll end up with 74, which I can decrease out. Thoughts? I figure rounds are more forgiving than joins and rows, but this seems to be a pretty standard increase process and I assumed each round should end neatly at the marker each time, so I'm mystified. Thanks for your help!
ReplyDeletehmm that is super weird. You can try to do this with a sl st and chain 3 at the beginning of each round, but I've made this hat several times and I have not had this happen.
DeleteI have had this happen twice now!!! I placed my marker, counted each row while stitching AND when I was done. Round 4 each time, will end up with 54 if I do it properly. I went so far as to make an Excel spreadsheet to check my work.... If you alternate 1 DC, then 2 DC all the way around all 36 stitches, mathematically, it comes out to 54 stitches.
DeleteOh my gosh, I'm a major nerd. I just realized what I'm doing wrong.... I should DC in TWO, then 2 DC in one.... Duh! Lisa S. We are both neglecting to read the directions properly! :P
Deletelol Oh no! I was ready to start a new hat to make sure!! Glad you were able to figure it out. :)
DeleteI crochet loose, but I think this pattern is easily adjustable.
ReplyDeleteJust wondering, but does this pattern start with a magic ring or do you just jump right in? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou can do a magic ring. I either use that or I start with a ch 3, then start my dc at the beginning of the stitch, then continue to add the dc in that first stitch until i get my required stitches. Either way works fine.
DeleteCan I ask if you know what the equivalent yarn is for someone in the UK, also the size of the hook? Thank you. Just printed off the pattern.
ReplyDeleteHello, the yarn used is a worsted weight yarn, and I am not sure what the UK equivalent would be sorry. The hook is an H hook but the numbers on it is 5.00 mm or a size 8. I hope that helps.
DeleteI wanted to send you a shout and thank you so very much for the Hadley Slouch pattern I found on Ravelry ! My daughter who is now 31 absolutely loves these. So far I think I have made her and a friend of hers at least 15 LOL she has a color for every mood. They only take me about an hour and a half to make one. The only thing I changed was I use an I hook And every time she is out wearing it she receives so many compliments on the hat . Again thank you so much <3
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! I still can't believe how popular this pattern is! Thank you for the lovely words. :)
DeleteJust curious, how would you modify to fit a man's head? Lol
ReplyDeleteI would suggest a larger hook, or continue one more round of increases,
DeleteI made this pattern today which I love, but it is too small. I crochet tighter than most so will use a larger hook next time. I look forward to making many more of these in different colors. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI am a loose crocheter, though I used to be a tight crocheter so I know the struggle. :) Hope it works out for the next one.
DeleteI had the same problem! I'm going to have to frog it and add in more increasing rows to get it to fit my daughter. It's a great and easy pattern though, just my really tight tension causing issues :)
DeleteMight also try a chunkier yarn. I've made a few of these and love it. I have used several weights, just checking gauge of the pattern before deciding what size hook, or how many stitches I need to have to get around an adult head. I used o really struggle with my gauge. You could always tell if I was stressed (tight crocheting...) or laid back.. (Might be way too loose). But after 48 years, I've learned to be more consistent.
DeleteThis was a big hit in my family-n-friends circle this Christmas. From the fashion-conscious teen to the grown-up teacher, all loved their Hadley Slouch! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love this pattern! Ive made several for friends, at their request.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it!
As a beginner, this pattern was fantastic! My daughter loves it. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have made about 20 of these hats for my Bible Study group. Love the pattern, and so, so, easy to make. I use RH Treasure and it takes exactly one skein. We wear our hats when the pastor takes us to lunch once a month. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDumb question, but, what do the *'s mean? As in value. (Yes this is my first time using a written tutorial.)
ReplyDeleteHi there!! I love this pattern and have a quick question. I'm on row 9 and have noticed that the past few rows (since 7) have started getting wavy - my hat kind of looks like a round, frilly doily now vs. the smooth circular pattern it was before row 7. Is this normal and I just need to finish the rest of the rows and it'll come together?? I figured I'd ask just in case I did something wrong! Thank you so much, sending big love from the Bay Area, CA!! -Melody
ReplyDeleteHow many yards of yarn are needed for this hat? A friend brought me a gift of wool yard from Norway and I have approximately 209 yards. Will that be enough?
ReplyDelete(Im not a modurator...but my opinion. It completely depends upon the weight of the yarn. If it's a little chunky, you can perhaps shorten the overall length of the hat, or some other way tweak it. That's a pretty borderline amount for what you will need.
DeleteMade this this morning. Love it. Nice and easy to do. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern
ReplyDeleteMade one last night. Great pattern, really easy and stunning
ReplyDeleteVery simple and quick pattern. Really cute. In the odd [numbered] rounds, upon completion of all increasing rounds, I added some dimension by using a cross-over, front post dc followed by a dc, creating a 3-stitch repeat. The even rounds were straight up dc. I did add 2 or 4 rounds before starting the sc band. Came out really cute!!
ReplyDeleteI’m a little confused....
ReplyDeleteI realize the pattern doesn’t call for joining the rounds. But it also doesn’t call for chain 2 for dc or chain 1 for beginning the next round.
Which makes a strange beginning to the next round.
Can you show a pic of piece @ rounds joining. Thanks
(I'm not a modurator, but have a LOT of experience, and have made this hat several times) Suggestion.....this is crocheted "in the round". So starting with the 1st stitch of anything in the round, place a stitch marker (it can just be a paper clip if you don't have markers...but recommend actual markers...). Then each time you come around and your next stitch is to be in the marked stitch, move the marker into the last stitch you just made (into the marked stitch). That keeps you on track at the actual beginning of what would be the next row. I also use a row counter that I keep on a piece of yarn around my neck.. I'm getting old & easily get mixed up when actually counting rows. Hoping that will get better when I have cataracts removed this spring! I hope this helps you...
DeleteA bobby pin works great too for a marker!!
DeleteUse stitch markers like you would do for a round coaster done in a continuous spiral
DeleteWill this work if I double my light weight yarn?
ReplyDeleteAll you need to do is make a gauge sample of what you intend to use, choosing the right size hook to get it. If you need to adjust it further, just adjust the number of stitches you use! I've made it using several weights of yarn! I hope this helps you...
DeleteCan anyone tell me how much yarn is needed for this? I’m planning to work it up in a worsted weight silk yarn that only comes in 50 yard cakes so I need to know how many cakes to get. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled upon this chart and I love it, I use it for every crochet project. I'm in Australia and all the terms I find on patterns are confusing, so I always reference my chart.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.lovecrafts.com/en-au/crochet-conversion-tables?country=AU
how would you go about making it longer or slightly bigger? just add more rows of DC and SC?
ReplyDeleteI have been crocheting for quite sometime. But I'm confused as to why when I have reached my 72 stitches & no more increases...the circumference of the hat looks like it will only fit a doll. Not even a child, let alone an adult.
ReplyDeleteR"1 With H hook, ch 3, then 12 dc in in 3rd ch from hook. No slip stitch just keep going here and throughout. (12 dc)" does this mean I will double crochet 4 times in each stitch?
DeleteI accidentally posted this as a reply to someone else's comment originally 😅. "Round 1 With H hook, ch 3, then 12 dc in in 3rd ch from hook. No slip stitch just keep going here and throughout. (12 dc)".....Does this mean I'll double crochet 4 times in each stitch?
ReplyDeleteIt means that you do increases in each round. 2dc in each stitch for the first round, then 2dc in every other stitch (*2dc in next stitch, dc in next*, repeat to the end of the round). Next round, *2dc in next stitch, dc in next, dc in next* repeat to end. Next round, *2dc in next stitch, dc in next, dc in next, dc in next* repeat to end. Just like you would make a round coaster, the same principle here. With this pattern, you will be making a huge round piece. When enough is enough (of increasing), you start building up the walls of your slouchy hat, by doing dc without increases. Sc for the brim and bingo
DeleteHi, I am a beginner crocheter and I've made a couple of these hats for adults and they have come out fine. I'm wondering how to make it for a 5 year old girl ? I measured her head around and it is 20". Can someone help me? Do I use a different size hook? Thanks
ReplyDeleteMy first completed project of 2020 and I love it! ( I hope its recipient will too) Thanks so much for this simple chic pattern.
ReplyDeleteHow did your last row end up, I mean without any chains? Please I need help.
DeleteDid it look like you were starting another row ?
Hey for row 16 do we repeat it, because in the picture it looks like multiple rows of sing crochet?
ReplyDeleteI just found your pattern on Ravelry this morning! It's exactly what I've been looking for to make for my 91 year young momma who is in her 3rd month of nursing home lockdown due to Covid 19! Needless to say, she hasn't had her hair cut or properly fixed since March 12th!!! This slouch will be perfect for her (and I'll make me one as well)!
ReplyDeleteAgain thank you for sharing your talent! It is much appreciated!
Just finished, fits perfect! Easy pattern and I'll be making several for my family up North .
ReplyDeleteMade a couple of these for my neighbors as Christmas gifts (and one for myself of course) and they love them! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteI’m a beginner to crochet (I’m a knitter) and I’m so confused by this pattern. How many do I chain to start? When and where do I join?
ReplyDeleteThis pattern works from the top down (starts at the crown then down to the edging).
Delete"Round 1 With H hook, ch 3, then 12 dc in in 3rd ch from hook. No slip stitch just keep going here and throughout. (12 dc)"
You will put the 12 dc into the 3rd chain from the hook (or the first chain you made in making the ch 3).
Each round will increase through round 6...
Hope this makes sense!
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DeleteHello! I am getting ready to attempt this lovely pattern of yours! :) But, I prefer to crochet with chunky yarn. (That's what 99% of my inventory is, lol). I use to use mainly all weighted #6 yarns. I've been surprised to see how many #5 I currently have too. That being said, what adjustments should I make (IF any), to accommodate for more bulky of yarn?! I am a super tight crocheter, too... (rolls eyes).. so, may be necessary to also increase hook size?! Because, I typically find if I use the hook size that it calls for that my products become more of a children's size as compared to women's adult sizing. Thanks (SO MUCH) for your feedback and assistance! :) All the best, Dain.
ReplyDeleteUhm, I really am confused; how do I know the end of a round and the beginning of another. Plus, can I use the slip stitch method and then chain two (dc stitch pattern).
ReplyDeleteThank you.
I've made four of these for Christmas gifts - using different yarns, I get slightly smaller size (which is good!). This is SO easy and fast, even though it's been quite a few years since I broke out my hooks and yarn to do a project. It's like falling off a horse: you remember even if it's been a long time. LOL Thanks for the free pattern!
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