How to Crochet the Ashes Slouch

I love designing crochet items for women and sometimes children but thought it was time I offered something for men. You know, because they need things too!

I’d had this lovely skein of cream and black Lion Brand Scarfie yarn for a while but hadn’t been able to decide what to make with it.

Since the yarn already had different colors in it I chose to use just the one skein, keep it simple, but add a little texture, and voila! This lovely, soft and cozy slouch hat. Aimed at men but perfect for any adult!

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Ashes Slouch Free Crochet Pattern

This soft and cozy hat offers the perfect balance of simplicity and texture.

Although it was designed as a men’s hat, this hat will look great on anyone.

Made with self striping yarn, the colors gently transition to give a subtle fading effect.

This hat is worked flat as one piece and is a simple repeating pattern. It’s easy and fun to make; it’s sure to be an enjoyable crochet project.

You are welcome to sell the items you make with this pattern, but please give me, Krazy Kabbage, a mention in your sales listing and provide a link to my website www.krazykabbage.com.

Lion Brand Scarfie (bulky weight; 78% acrylic, 22% wool) 196 yards of Cream/black.

You will need crochet hook size K/10.5 – 6.5mm, tape measure and a yarn needle.

This pattern uses US terminology.

Stitches and Terms Used: Single crochet (sc), front post double crochet (FPDC), back post double crochet (BPDC), foundation single crochet (FSC), back loop only (BLO), slip stitch (sl st), wrong side (WS)

START HERE

With MC, FSC 40. Ch 1 and turn.

Row 1: Sc in BLO of 1^st 6. FPDC around next. Working in BLO, sc2tog, sc in each of next 30, 2 sc in last. Ch 1 and turn. (40)

Row 2 (WS): Sc in BLO of 1^st 33. BPDC around FPDC of previous row. Working in BLO, sc in each of remaining 6. Ch 1 and turn. (40)

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 22-24” wide (approx 34 repeats), or to fit. On last repeat stop at end of row 1.

FINISHING

With hat inside out, working through last row and FSC row, sl st in each across to join sides together. Fasten off.

Cut length of yarn and, using yarn needle, weave along top edge of hat. Pull ends of yarn to close top. Tie ends tightly to secure.

I’d love to see photos of your finished project. Share them via Facebook , or on Instagram with @krazykabbage and #krazykabbage.

If you use Ravelry, you can link your project with the Ravelry pattern page.