Product Description
This bestselling product is an easy to follow PDF pattern for a beautiful Portland Slouchy Hat and Cowl Set. Inspired by love of nature and outdoors, this modern design will keep you toasty warm. This pattern is written in English using US crochet terms and includes diagrams and photos for visual aid.
Skills you will need: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, front post double crochet, back post double crochet, work in rounds, increasing.
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Portland Slouchy Hat and Cowl Set by Jenia Daugherty
Project Overview
The Portland Slouchy Hat and Cowl Set is an original crochet pattern designed by Jenia Daugherty that creates a coordinated two-piece accessory collection. This downloadable PDF pattern includes instructions for crafting both a slouchy hat and a matching cowl in worsted weight yarn, with the hat available in five different sizes to accommodate everyone from infants through adults.
Hat Sizing and Fit
The slouchy hat pattern is scaled across multiple age groups and head circumferences:
- 6 months: 16"-17" circumference
- 1-3 years: 18"-19½" circumference
- 3-6 years: 19½"-21" circumference
- 6-12 years: 21"-22" circumference
- Teen to Adult: 22"-23½" circumference
The cowl measurements are provided separately on page 6 of the pattern.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
This intermediate-level crochet pattern employs several foundational and textured stitching techniques to create visual interest and structure. The main body of the hat utilizes front post double crochet (fpdc) and single crochet (sc) stitches, which create a ribbed texture that provides both elasticity and a polished appearance. The brim features post stitches worked at a different gauge, creating definition between the brim and crown.
Additional stitches used throughout the pattern include:
- Chain (ch) - foundation stitches for starting the project
- Slip stitch (ss) - for joining rounds and finishing
- Half double crochet (hdc) - for varied texture and structure
- Back post double crochet (bpdc) - for dimensional ribbing effects
Gauge and Measurements
Achieving proper gauge is essential for this pattern to fit correctly. The main gauge is 14 stitches and 16 rows measuring 4" x 4" (10 x 10 cm) when working fpdc and sc stitches. The brim gauge differs at 8 post stitches by 6 rows measuring 2" x 2" (5 x 5 cm), reflecting the tighter construction of the brim area.
Yarn and Materials
The Portland Slouchy Hat and Cowl Set is designed to work with soft worsted weight yarn (medium size 4) that drapes well. The pattern specifies:
- Hat yardage: 4-6 ounces depending on size selected
- Cowl yardage: 2.5-5 ounces depending on size selected
- Fiber content: 100% acrylic or acrylic blend recommended
The pattern references Heartland by Lion Brand as a suitable yarn choice, which is 100% acrylic, available in 5-ounce (142 gram) skeins with 251 yards (230 meters) per skein. This worsted weight acrylic yarn provides durability and easy care for everyday wear.
Tools Required
Crocheters will need an appropriately sized crochet hook to match the worsted weight yarn and achieve the specified gauge. The pattern includes a complete abbreviations reference guide for all crochet terminology used throughout the instructions.
Pattern Format and Use
This is a downloadable PDF pattern consisting of 6 pages of instructions. The pattern is copyrighted 2017 by Jenia Daugherty and is intended for personal use only. The intermediate difficulty level makes this project suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with post stitches and manage multiple sizes.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Jenia Daugherty |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Lion Brand Heartland yarn was used in this pattern's example. 2-3 skeins (depending on size) are needed. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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