a cute crocheted slouch hat for your Blythe.

When Danielle of Kitschy Digitals asked me about how to make my bear hat pattern (from the RV Girls Blog) into a more slouchy version, I was excited at the challenge. I've been missing my crochet hooks lately..

So here's the pattern:

Blythe Slouch Hat/Beret

Using a fine/dk weight yarn and a 3.5mm hook.

To start, chain 4, and slip stitch into first chain to create a loop.

Row 1: Ch 2. DC (double crochet) 14 into center of loop. Join with a slip stitch in 3rd ch. Ch 2.

Row 2: 1 DC in same stitch as Ch 2. 2 DC in each DC around. Join by slip stitch into 3rd ch. (28 stitches) Ch. 2.

Row 3: 1 DC in same stitch as Ch 2. *1 DC in next DC, 2 DC in next DC* repeat from * until end of round, join with a slip stitch in 3rd ch. (41 stitches)

Row 4: repeat row 3 (60 stitches)

Row 5: repeat row 3

Rows 6, 7, & 8: 1 DC in each DC until end of row, ch 2.

Row 9: Double crochet decrease all around the row. Join with slip stitch. Ch 1.

**Double crochet decrease: Work a double crochet in the specified stitch until two loops remain on the hook. Keeping these two loops on hook, work another double crochet in the next stitch until three loops remain on hook; hook yarn and draw through all three loops on the hook.

Rows 10 & 11: 1 DC in each stitch around, sl st, ch 2.

Row 12: 1 DC in each DC around, sl st, ch 1.

Row 13: 1 SC in each DC around, sl st. Finish off.

ETA: Some changes have been made to the pattern as it was brought to my attention that there were a few typos that would affect the outcome quite largely. I apologize, and let me know if you have any other problems. xo

Enjoy! I'd love for you to show me a photo if you make one. :)

Happy Saturday, and Happy first day of SPRING!!