Chrisley Slouchy

Chrisley Slouchy Crochet Hat by Amber Zumbrun

What Is Being Made

The Chrisley Slouchy is a downloadable crochet hat pattern designed by Amber Zumbrun and published by Heartfully Stitched. This slouchy-style hat is suitable for multiple sizes, ranging from infant through large adult, making it a versatile project for crocheters seeking to create fitted yet relaxed headwear for various age groups and head sizes.

Craft & Technique Overview

This project is created entirely using crochet techniques. The pattern employs fundamental and intermediate crochet methods, making it appropriate for crocheters with intermediate-level skills. The construction begins with a brim section worked in rows, then transitions to circular rounds to build the crown of the hat, creating the characteristic slouchy silhouette.

Stitches Used

The Chrisley Slouchy pattern utilizes the following crochet stitches and techniques:

• Chain (Ch) – Used to create the foundation and throughout the pattern
• Single Crochet (Sc) – A foundational stitch used extensively in the brim and body
• Slip Stitch (Sl st) – Used to join rounds and connect sections
• Double Crochet (Dc) – Incorporated into the stitch pattern
• Linked Triple Crochet (LTC) – An advanced stitch variation used in the pattern
• Back Loop Only (BLO) – A technique used when working into the back loop exclusively, creating textural definition
• Cluster Stitches – Defined in the pattern as single crochet plus chain plus double crochet combinations, forming decorative textured elements

Materials Required

To complete the Chrisley Slouchy hat, crocheters will need the following materials:

• Yarn: 5 ounces of #4 worsted weight yarn (aran weight classification). The pattern accommodates various yarn colors and fiber content within this weight category
• Hook: 5.5 mm crochet hook, sized to work appropriately with the selected worsted weight yarn
• Notions & Tools: Darning needle for weaving in ends, tape measure for checking sizing and gauge, scissors for cutting yarn, and an optional pom-pom for embellishing the crown

Pattern Specifications & Sizing

The Chrisley Slouchy is available in five distinct sizes: Infant, Toddler, Child, Adult, and Large Adult. The brim construction differs slightly between size categories, with the infant, toddler, and child versions beginning with a chain of 9 and the adult and large adult versions starting with a chain of 11. The brim is worked in rows using back loop only single crochet until the band reaches the specified length for each size (15 inches for infant, 16 inches for toddler, and 17 inches for child), then joined with a slip stitch. The crown is worked in rounds with stitch counts of 54, 58, or 60 stitches distributed evenly around the brim, depending on the selected size.

Gauge & Pattern Notes

The pattern specifies a gauge of 3 cluster stitches by 3 cluster rounds equaling 1 inch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished hat size. The pattern is written in US crochet terminology. An important note: chains do not count as stitches within this pattern, and stitch counts are provided in parentheses throughout the instructions. The Chrisley Slouchy pattern is copyrighted by Heartfully Stitched and is intended for personal use only; sharing, altering, or selling the pattern is not permitted.