Caribbean Palm Weave Slouch Hat

This slouchy hat features a subtle texture reminiscent of palm weaving.

Skills used

Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch

Crocheting flat in rows and crocheting in the round

Crocheting in the back loop only

Special stitches: dc2tog, sc2tog (with written explanation in pattern)

Materials Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino DK (100% superwash Merino wool, 3.5 oz/100 g/221 yd/202 m) – 1 skein in 13-020 Caribbean, or approximately 221 yd (202 m) in any light weight yarn.

US Size H/5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Yarn needle.

Locking stitch marker or scrap yarn (optional).

Gauge 5 sts x 5 rows in pattern for brim = 1” (2.5 cm). For best fit, always check your gauge.

This pattern uses U.S. abbreviations.