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Thursday, February 26, 2015

Free Crochet Pattern: Women's Slouchy Cable Hat


(Shown in Red Heart With Love Pewter)

This design is a spin on my Cable Ear Warmer pattern, if you have already used my ear warmer pattern this will be a piece of cake for you. The base of the hat is the ear warmer and the rest of the hat is worked from the edge of the ear warmer. If you have a hard time with the ear warmer portion of the pattern you can click above to be taken to the pattern where there is a video & photo tutorial.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
-Jenni


Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: Teen/Women's, 21-22" head circumference

Supplies:
Red Heart With Love Yarn, approx. 225-250 yrds.
Size H (5.0 mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Optional: 2, 25 mm buttons
Optional: Pom-Pom

Abbreviations (US Terms):
Bpdc - Back Post Double Crochet
Ch - Chain
Dc - Double Crochet
Dc2Tog - Double Crochet 2 Together
Fpdc - Front Post Double Crochet
Fptr - Front Post Treble Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sk - Skip
Sl St - Slip Stitch

Cable Band:

Notes:
-Ch 2's count as a dc.
-Gauge: 4 dc & 2 rows = 1"

Row 1: Ch 15, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each across. Ch 2, turn. (14 dc)
Row 2: Sk first, fpdc around next, dc in next 2, fpdc around next 6, dc in next 2, fpdc around next, dc in last. Ch 2, turn. (6 dc, 8 fpdc)
Row 3: Sk first, bpdc around next, dc in next 2, bpdc around next 6, dc in next 2, bpdc around next, dc in last. Ch 2, turn. (6 dc, 8 bpdc)
Row 4: Sk first, fpdc around next, dc in next 2, sk 3, fptr around next 3. Fptr around 1st skipped, fptr 2nd skipped, fptr around 3rd skipped. Dc in next 2, fpdc around next, dc in last. Ch 2, turn. (6 dc, 2 fpdc, 6 fptr)

**Row 5: Sk first, bpdc around next, dc in next 2, bpdc around next 6, dc in next 2, bpdc around next, dc in last. Ch 2, turn. (6 dc, 8 bpdc)
Row 6: Sk first, fpdc around next, dc in next 2, fpdc around next 6, dc in next 2, fpdc around next, dc in last. Ch 2, turn. (6 dc, 8 fpdc)
Row 7: Sk first, bpdc around next, dc in next 2, bpdc around next 6, dc in next 2, bpdc around next, dc in last. Ch 2, turn. (6 dc, 8 bpdc)
Row 8: Sk first, fpdc around next, dc in next 2, sk 3, fptr around next 3. Fptr around 1st skipped, fptr 2nd skipped, fptr around 3rd skipped. Dc in next 2, fpdc around next, dc in last. Ch 2, turn. (6 dc, 2 fpdc, 6 fptr)**

Continue to repeat from **to** for a total of 48 rows. After row 48, hold together ends and sl st together. Make sure you are slip stitching along the wrong side so this isn't on the outside of your finished hat.

Now working along the edge:

Ch 1, work 2 sc over each dc and 1 sc over each ch 2. You should have 72 sc total. Join. Ch 1, sc in same and in each around. Join and fasten off.

Now join with a sl st to the opposite edge:

Ch 1, work 2 sc over each dc and 1 sc over each ch 2. You should have 72 sc total, join. Do NOT fasten off, continue on below.

Slouchy Top:

Notes:
-Ch 2's do NOT count as a dc.
-Joins are made with sl st to the first dc NOT the ch 2.

Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in same and in each around. Join. (72 hdc)
Row 2: Ch 2, dc in same and in 7 more, 2 dc in next, *dc in 8, 2 dc in next.* Reapeat *to* around. Join. (80 dc)
Row 3-10: Ch 2, dc in same and in each around. Join. (80 dc)
Row 11: Ch 2, dc in same and in 7 more, dc2tog, *dc in 8, dc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (64 dc,8 dc2tog)
Row 12: Ch 2, dc in same and in each around. Join. (72 dc)
Row 13: Ch 2, dc in same and in 6 more, dc2tog, *dc in 7, dc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (56 dc,8 dc2tog)
Row 14: Ch 2, dc in same and in 5 more, dc2tog, *dc in 6, dc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (48 dc,8 dc2tog)
Row 15: Ch 2, dc in same and in 4 more, dc2tog, *dc in 5, dc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (40 dc,8 dc2tog)
Row 16: Ch 2, dc in same, dc2tog, *dc in next, dc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (16 dc, 16 dc2tog)
Row 27: Ch 2, dc2tog all the way around. Join. (16 dc2tog)

Your hat should currently be right side out.

If you are adding a pom-pom you can either sl st the opening shut or fasten off leaving a long end to sew the hole shut, making sure to sl st/sew through all the open stitches.

If you are not adding a pom-pom, turn hat wrong side out and fasten off leaving a long enough end to sew the hole shut, making sure to sew through all the open stitches. Sew in ends.

Add pom-pom (below is how I make mine) and/or buttons, if desired.


You can also leave off the buttons and pom-pom and you still have a great slouchy hat!
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16 comments:

  1. Alexandra EyeLoveKnotsThursday, February 26, 2015 at 9:16:00 PM CST

    I LOVE this! Going yarn shopping tomorrow!
    Alexandra
    EyeLoveKnots.blogspot.com

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  2. AnonymousFriday, February 27, 2015 at 11:21:00 AM CST

    Super cute pattern!!!

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  3. UnknownSunday, March 1, 2015 at 2:34:00 PM CST

    I love this hat and going to try and make it. I'm wondering if you have a video tutorial as I have a hard time reading patterns.

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    1. Jenni CatavuSunday, March 1, 2015 at 4:14:00 PM CST

      Hi Arlean, I do not have a video tutorial yet but I will soon.

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  4. AnonymousMonday, March 2, 2015 at 2:43:00 PM CST

    I'm new to crocheting. What should I do if I need a hat with a bigger head circumference or if my hook size is not the same?

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    1. Jenni CatavuMonday, March 2, 2015 at 4:54:00 PM CST

      This hat starts out with a headband pattern as the base that is easily adjustable, when you are getting towards the end of the headband portion you can add additional rows there. You could try this pattern with a different hook size but it will change the size depending if your hook size is larger or smaller.

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  5. Bbybear712Monday, December 28, 2015 at 9:37:00 AM CST

    Would your owl buttons on etsy work with this pattern?

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    1. Jenni CatavuMonday, December 28, 2015 at 5:16:00 PM CST

      The owl buttons currently listed may be a tad big, they are 5mm larger than the buttons shown in the photo.

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  6. UnknownFriday, March 25, 2016 at 10:46:00 AM CDT

    How much yarn is needed if making this without the pompom? I have exactly 250yd that I would like to use for this but want to make sure I have enough before beginning. Thanks!

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    1. Jenni CatavuMonday, March 28, 2016 at 10:40:00 AM CDT

      Hi Sarah, I received your message on Ravelry and sent over a reply there. If you are using Red Heart With Love and getting gauge then 250 yards should be perfect.

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  7. LauraTuesday, February 14, 2017 at 1:09:00 PM CST

    Thank you so much.

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  8. LindaFriday, January 3, 2020 at 5:58:00 PM CST

    I want to use a bulky yarn. #5. I won’t need 48 rows, so does it matter that I won’t have 72 hdc at beginning of slouchy hat?

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    1. Jenni CatavuWednesday, September 30, 2020 at 11:22:00 AM CDT

      Hi Linda, I don't think bulky yarn will work well with this pattern. So sorry!

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  9. UnknownSaturday, March 14, 2020 at 5:44:00 PM CDT

    Have just tried to print off this pattern, and on page 2 of pattern the pictures down the left hand side are transposed to the right hand side of the page and the pattern overprints and you cannot read the instructions, I tried on landscape and the same thing happens, how can I get the second page of instructions without this happening please...I am ready to go, and want it for a gift for the end of the month...please help

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    1. Jenni CatavuWednesday, September 30, 2020 at 11:21:00 AM CDT

      I am so sorry that I just now saw your comment. I have had a couple others tell me the same thing and I believe it is an Internet Explorer issue. Maybe try printing from Google Chrome?

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