Harlow Slouch

Harlow Slouch Crochet Hat Pattern by Tricia Dodge

What Is Being Made

The Harlow Slouch is a slouchy-style crochet hat designed by Tricia Dodge of Cuddlepie Crochet. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a relaxed, comfortable hat with a distinctive slouched silhouette. The design incorporates textured stitching and optional button embellishments for a customizable finished look.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs several intermediate crochet techniques to create its structured yet relaxed appearance. The design utilizes front post double crochet stitches to create textured bands that give the hat its characteristic shape and visual interest. Decreasing techniques, including single crochet two together and front post double crochet two together, are used to shape the crown of the hat. The pattern is worked in the round, requiring proper joining techniques to maintain consistent stitch placement throughout construction.

Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations

The Harlow Slouch pattern uses the following crochet stitches:

• Single crochet (sc) – the foundation stitch used throughout the pattern
• Chain (ch) – used for foundation and construction
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used for joining rounds
• Double crochet (dc) – used for additional height and texture
• Front post double crochet (FPdc) – creates textured bands by working around the post of stitches from previous rows
• Single crochet two together (sc2tog) – a decrease stitch for shaping
• Front post double crochet two together (FPdc2tog) – a textured decrease stitch for crown shaping
• Back loop only (BLO) – a technique that works through only the back loop of stitches for varied texture

Materials and Tools Required

To complete the Harlow Slouch hat, you will need worsted weight yarn in a main color and a small amount of contrasting color yarn. The pattern recommends Deborah Norville Everyday Worsted or other worsted weight yarn of similar weight and characteristics. A K (6.5mm) crochet hook is required for this project. Additional supplies include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing, and four buttons or fewer, depending on your personal preference for embellishment.

Gauge and Pattern Notes

The pattern specifies a gauge of 12 single crochet stitches and 10 band rows measuring 3 inches square when worked with the recommended materials and hook size. Achieving proper gauge is important for obtaining the correct finished hat size. The pattern notes that chain 1 and chain 2 do not count as stitches, and when joining rounds, always join to the first stitch of the round to maintain consistency throughout the construction process.