Free Crochet Pattern – Knit-Look Super Bulky Slouch

Do you find yourself watching television and noticing everything that’s knit or crochet? Lately, many have been taking note of the different hats being worn by the Olympians. Some are simple, some complex, but most are likely machine knit. So when you don’t want to spend $100, or wait for one to arrive from an online store, what do you do? You set out to make your own handmade knit-look creation. 

Tammy posted in my Facebook Community Group asking if anyone knew of a crochet version of the slouch worn by Olympian Chloe Kim. Since I needed a break from a large project I had been working on, I grabbed a large hook, some super bulky yarn, and set out to create a knit-look crochet version for her (and all of you). 

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MATERIALS

• Yarn: Yarn used for the sample shown above is Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease Thick & Quick; 6 / Super Bulky Weight Yarn; 1 ball (106 yards)
• Crochet Hook: M/N/9.00mm (my favorite hooks are Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
• Locking Stitch Markers 
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Faux Fur Pom (optional)
• Fun Fur Pom – Click HERE for a free tutorial
• USA Patches (fabric or faux leather) – I found some on Etsy HERE

 

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STITCH ABBREVIATIONS

• ch(s): chain(s)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• hdc: half double crochet
• FLO: front loop only
• BLO: back loop only
• RS: right side
• SM: stitch marker
• Rep: repeat

 

GAUGE

• See gauge swatch instructions below.

SIZE

• Fits Head Size, Teen/Adult: 21″ – 23-1/3″ head circumference
• For Kids’ Sizes Click HERE

NOTES

• Turning chains are not counted as a stitch or included in stitch count.
• The first stitch of each row is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain, unless stated otherwise.
• Yardage: 104 yards (just shy of one ball of Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick)
• This hat is worked sideways using my favorite short row method and then it is seamed.
• If you prefer a longer or shorter hat, simply increase or decrease your foundation chain.
• If you need to adjust the circumference of your hat to make it larger, simply begin another short row section and work additional rows, ending w/ an odd numbered row, then seam.
• If you need to adjust the circumference of your hat to make it smaller, simply work fewer rows, making sure to end with an odd numbered row before the seam.
• Video Tutorial – Click Here

 

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Gauge Swatch Instructions

Gauge: 8.75 sts = 4″; 8 rows = 4.25″

Row 1 (RS): Using a 9.00mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge), ch 10. working into the back hump of the foundation chain, hdc into the 2nd ch from your hook, hdc in each ch across. Turn.  (9 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, BLO sl st in each st across. Turn.  

Row 3: Ch 1, BLO hdc in each st across. Turn.

Rows 4 – 8: Rep Rows 2 – 3, ending w/ a Row 2 rep.

Finished Size: 4.11″ W x 4.25″ H

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Video Tutorial – Click HERE

Knit-Look Hat Instructions (Adult)

Finished Size (laid flat): 8-1/2″ W x 12-1/2″ L (band not folded up); 8-1/2″ W x 10″ L (band folded up) *Note: Finished length is shorter than Row 1 due to the nature of the short rows.

Row 1 (RS): Using a 9.00mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge), ch 29, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, hdc in the 2nd ch from your hook, hdc in each ch across. Turn. (28 sts)  Length of Row 1: 13″