What you'll need
| One size only: | One size fits most adults |
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Mainstays Basic - Blanket Slate Varg
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Product Description
This easy intermediate Swirling Popcorn Slouchy Hat Pattern is all about amazing texture and making a statement. Want a chic slouchy hat? Wear it pulled a little farther back. Want a warm beanie? Fold over the brim. The pattern requires approximately 180-200 yards of a worsted weight acrylic, though the fiber choice may be up to you. Other required items are a USJ10/6.00 mm hook, a tapestry needle, scissors, and a pom-pom maker, size of your choice. The pattern includes notes on where the length can be adjusted for a shorter or even longer finished piece than pictured. The pattern also includes written step-by-step stitch instructions as well as pictures for your reference if this is your first time trying the fun Popcorn Stitch. This pattern is worked in the round from the top down to the brim for ease of working so the only piece you need to attach is the pom-pom to the top at the end.
Swirling Popcorns Slouchy Hat
What Is Being Made
The Swirling Popcorns Slouchy Hat is a relaxed-fit crochet hat designed by Alicia LaFontaine. This project creates a one-size-fits-most adult hat featuring decorative popcorn stitches arranged in a swirling pattern throughout the design. The slouchy silhouette provides a comfortable, casual style suitable for everyday wear.
Craft and Technique
This is a crochet project worked entirely in the round without turning at the end of any round. The pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters with some experience beyond basic stitches. The construction method involves continuous circular rounds, which creates a seamless appearance and requires attention to stitch placement and pattern consistency throughout the piece.
Stitches Used
The primary decorative element of this hat is the popcorn stitch, which serves as a focal point in the swirling design. The pattern also incorporates double crochet (dc) stitches as a foundational stitch. Chain stitches (ch-1 and ch-2) are used at the start of rounds but do not count as stitches in the pattern. The completed popcorn stitch counts as a single stitch within the overall stitch count, allowing for consistent shaping throughout the hat.
Materials and Tools
This hat requires approximately 180–200 yards of worsted weight or aran weight yarn. The featured yarn shown in the pattern is Mainstays Basic acrylic in the Blanket Slate colorway. A size US J10/6.00mm crochet hook is used for construction. Additional materials include scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends. An optional medium pom-pom maker may be used to add a finishing embellishment to the crown of the hat.
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 2 inches = 6 double crochet stitches and 4 rounds. Achieving correct gauge is noted as essential to ensure the finished piece matches the intended dimensions. The hat is designed as one size fits most adults.
Customization Options
The pattern includes optional length adjustments. To shorten the hat, rounds between Rounds 10 and 16 can be skipped, as these rounds add length while maintaining the same number of stitches. Crocheters can work until reaching their desired length and skip the remaining rows up to and including Round 16 if a shorter slouch is preferred.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran, Worsted |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Alicia LaFontaine |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Pom-Pom Maker |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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