One skein crochet projects are perfect for several reasons. I personally like them because they help to use up random balls of leftover yarn from larger projects. They also make great last minute crochet gifts and they are the perfect size crochet projects to take with you on long car rides.
This time of year I try to come up with a few one skein crochet projects to help use up the leftover yarn that I’ve accumulated throughout the year. And it just so happens that the holidays are coming up so it helps me to get started on making gifts. The Eloise Slouch is a great one skein project that's easy to travel with and makes a great gift!
You can find the free crochet pattern for the Eloise Slouch in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or on Etsy here.
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SEPTEMBER HAT OF THE MONTH CAL 2022
The Eloise Slouch is my contribution to the 7th annual Hat of the Month Club CAL hosted by Rhondda from Oombawka Design and Amy from The Stitchin’ Mommy. Rhondda’s hat of the month for September is her new Between Seasons Hat, you’ll find her free crochet hat pattern HERE. Amy’s hat of the month for September is her new Jubilee Hat, you’ll find her free crochet hat pattern HERE.
If you would like to know more about this CAL, including the schedule please visit the links above (or click the picture below).
THE YARN
BASIC STITCHES CREATE A BEAUTIFUL TEXTURE
The body of this hat is crocheted using the double crochet moss stitch, also known as the extended moss stitch. The double crochet moss stitch itself is a slight variation of the more popular moss stitch (also known as the linen stitch). The differences between the moss stitch (linen stitch) and the double crochet moss stitch (extended moss stitch), are 1) the double crochet moss stitch uses a double crochet stitch in place of a single crochet stitch and 2) the double crochet stitches are worked into the double crochet stitches from 2 rows below, whereas the single crochet are worked into the chain space from the previous row. I love the classic crochet moss/linen stitch pattern (and I’ve used it in many crochet designs) but, I really like the change in texture that’s produced by switching from single crochet stitches to double crochet stitches.
Each variation of the moss stitch has its own unique qualities. One is more of an openwork crochet stitch pattern and the other creates a more dense fabric. I prefer the more popular moss/linen stitch when crocheting items that need to be more lightweight and have more drape to them such as garments, sunhats, and lightweight crochet afghans. But the double crochet/extended moss stitch is great for crocheting items that I’d like to be more dense and have no holes such as Christmas stockings and warm winter crochet accessories.
Although the most popular versions of the crochet moss stitch pattern use a single crochet or double crochet, the sky’s the limit! You could substitute nearly any basic crochet stitch and create a nice stitch pattern variation. You’ll find the crochet stitch tutorial for the extended moss stitch & double extended moss stitch HERE.
ELOISE SLOUCH – FREE CROCHET HAT PATTERN
The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, or need to order your yarn, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.
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MATERIALS
- Yarn: Bulky 5 Weight Yarn /5/ Lion Brand Scarfie in Cream/Mustard was used for hat in the photos. 78% Acrylic / 22% Wool (312 yds / 285 m / 150 g / 5.3 oz)
- Yardage: 170 (180, 190, 200) yards
- Crochet Hooks: I/9/5.50mm; J/10/6.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Faux Fur Pom (optional – I LOVE these poms!)
- Faux Fur Pom shown in photo was purchased on Etsy HERE
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FITS HEAD SIZE
- Toddler: 16" - 17-½" circumference
- Child: 18" - 20" circumference
- Teen / Adult Small: 20-½” - 22-½” circumference
- Adult Medium / Large: 23" - 24-½" circumference
GAUGE
- Hat band with 6.00mm hook, in fpsc: 12 sts = 3.25" ; 7 rows = 2"
- Body of Hat with 5.50mm hook, in extended moss stitch: 9 sts = 3"; 9 rows = 3"
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- dc2tog: double crochet decrease
- BPsc: back post single crochet
- FPsc: front post single crochet
- RS: right side
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
- Rep: repeat
- Rnd: round
- yo: yarn over
NOTES
- Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
- Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarns Scarfie was used for the samples. Another comparable bulky weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met. Some worsted weight yarns may also meet gauge.
- Lion Brand Yarns Scarfie in Cream/Mustard: 78% Acrylic / 22% Wool (312 yds / 285 m / 150 g / 5.3 oz)
- Yardage: 170 (180, 190, 200) yards
- Changes for sizes are written as follows: Toddler (Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium/Large).
- This project is worked from the bottom up.
Special Stitches
- Back Post Single Crochet (BPsc): Insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the designated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops on hook.
- Front Post Single Crochet (FPsc): Insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the designated stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops on hook.
- Double Crochet Decrease (dc2tog): (Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 2 loops on hook) twice, yo, pull thru remaining 3 loops on hook.
Slouch Instructions
Hat Band
Set-up: With yarn and a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 56 (64, 72, 80) sts, being careful not to twist the ch, join with a sl st to the 1st ch. (56, 64, 72, 80 sts)
Rnd 1: Ch 1, working into the back hump of the ch, sc in each ch around. Join with a sl st to the first st. (56, 64, 72, 80 sts)
Rnds 2 - 7: Ch 1, (FPsc around each of the next 2 sts, BPsc around each of the next 2 sts) rep around. Join.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Body of Hat.
Body of Hat
Rnd 1: Switch to a 5.50mm crochet hook, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (56, 64, 72, 80 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, (sc in the next st, ch 1, skip the next st) rep around. Join.
Rnd 3: Ch 2 (counts as turning ch & 1st ch-1), skip the first st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rows below, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rows below) rep around. Join.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, (dc in the next skipped st 2 rows below, ch 1, skip the next st) rep around. Join.
Rnd 5: Ch 2, (counts as turning ch & 1st ch-1), skip the first st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rows below, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rows below) rep around. Join.
Rep Rnds 4 - 5, ending with a Rnd 5 rep, until your hat measures. 7" (7.5", 8", 8.5" sts).
Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Crown Shaping for the size you're making.
Crown Shaping - Toddler
Rnd 1: Ch 1, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 5 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join. (48 sts) See photos below for working the dc2tog.
Photo Above Left: The white arrows are pointing to the 2 skipped dc from 2 rounds below that you need to work your dc2tog into.
Photo Above Right: The green arrow is pointing to the dc you will skip while working the dc2tog.
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as turning ch and 1st ch-1), skip the first st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 4 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 4 times. Join. (40 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 3 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, ch 1, skip the next st, (dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st) 2 times. Join. (32 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2 (counts as turning ch and 1st ch-1), skip the first st, dc in the next skipped st 2 Rnds below, ch 1, skip the next st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 2 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join. (16 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, (sc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below) 4 times. Join. (8 sts)
Fasten off. Leave 8" tail to see closed crown. Sew closed crown. Weave in ends.
Choose a side! The hat shown in the photos was turned inside out. I preferred that side.
Crown Shaping - Child
Rnd 1: Ch 1, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 6 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join. (56 sts) See photos below for working the dc2tog.
Photo Above Left: The white arrows are pointing to the 2 skipped dc from 2 rounds below that you need to work your dc2tog into.
Photo Above Right: The green arrow is pointing to the dc you will skip while working the dc2tog.
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as turning ch and 1st ch-1), skip the first st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 5 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 5 times. Join. (48 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 4 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, ch 1, skip the next st, (dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st) 3 times. Join. (40 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2 (counts as turning ch and 1st ch-1), skip the first st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 3 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 2 times. Join. (32 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below) 2 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 2 (counts as turning ch and 1st ch-1), skip the first st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below. Join. (16 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, (dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below, sc in the next st) 4 times. Join. (8 sts)
Fasten off. Leave 8" tail to see closed crown. Sew closed crown. Weave in ends.
Choose a side! The hat shown in the photos was turned inside out. I preferred that side.
Crown Shaping - Teen / Adult Small
Rnd 1: Ch 1, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 6 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 4 times, (dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st) 4 times. Join. (64 sts) See photos below for working the dc2tog.
Photo Above Left: The white arrows are pointing to the 2 skipped dc from 2 rounds below that you need to work your dc2tog into.
Photo Above Right: The green arrow is pointing to the dc you will skip while working the dc2tog.
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as turning ch and 1st ch-1), skip the first st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 6 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 5 times, ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below. Join. (56 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 6 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st. Join. (48 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2 (counts as turning ch and 1st ch-1), skip the first st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 5 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc. Join. (40 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below) 4 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, ch 1, skip the next st. Join. (32 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 2 (counts as turning ch and 1st ch-1), skip the first st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below) 2 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below) 2 times. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, dc in the next st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, ch 1, skip the next st. Join. (16 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, (sc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below) 4 times. Join. (8 sts)
Fasten off. Leave 8" tail to see closed crown. Sew closed crown. Weave in ends.
Choose a side! The hat shown in the photos was turned inside out. I preferred that side.
Crown Shaping - Adult Medium / Large
Rnd 1: Ch 1, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 8 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join. (72 sts) See photos below for working the dc2tog.
Photo Above Left: The white arrows are pointing to the 2 skipped dc from 2 rounds below that you need to work your dc2tog into.
Photo Above Right: The green arrow is pointing to the dc you will skip while working the dc2tog.
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as turning ch and 1st ch-1), skip the first st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 7 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 6 times, ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below. Join. (64 sts)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 6 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, ch 1, skip the next st, (dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st) 5 times. Join. (56 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2 (counts as turning ch and 1st ch-1), skip the first st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 5 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next skipped st 2 rounds below) 4 times . Join. (48 sts)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below) 4 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join. (40 sts)
Rnd 6: Ch 2 (counts as turning ch and 1st ch-1), skip the first st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below) 3 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below) 3 times. Join. (32 sts)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, dc in the next st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st, [ dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, (ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below) 2 times, ch 1, skip the next st ] work from [ to ] 3 times, then dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below skipping over a dc, ch 1, skip the next st, dc in the next st 2 rounds below, ch 1, skip the next st. Join. (24 sts)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, (sc in the next st, dc2tog over the next 2 sts 2 rounds below) 6 times. Join. (12 sts)
Fasten off. Leave 8" tail to see closed crown. Sew closed crown. Weave in ends.
Choose a side! The hat shown in the photos was turned inside out. I preferred that side.
NOW THAT YOU’VE FINISHED CROCHETING YOUR SLOUCH HAT, ADD YOUR OWN FINISHING TOUCHES USING ONE OF THESE FUN OPTIONS!
- Chain Loop Pom (click here for tutorial)
- Faux Fur Pom (click here)
- Personalized Tags (click here for tutorial)
- Faux Fur Pom shown in photo was purchased on Etsy HERE
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Lulelila's Creations
What a beautiful hat. I love the stitch pattern. I got the pattern today. Thank you! I can't wait to get started.
Erienne
Are we turning every *other* row? So don’t turn work for row 4 but turn for row 5?
Jennifer Renaud
Hi Erienne,
You do not turn at all for this pattern. Hope this helps!
Jennifer
Samantha
How did you get your ribbing straight? Mine goes at a diagonal and not the nice straight up and down like you have.
Jean
When we start the body of the hat on round 3 and we chain 2 at the beginning (one counts as turning chain and one is ch-1 space) where do we join at the end of the round? in the 1st DC or the ch-1 space or the turning chain? Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Renaud
Hi Jean,
Join to the 1st stitch of the round, that will be the first dc.
I hope this helps,
Jennifer