PATTERN - Katherine Square Mini Slouch 2013

Materials

Yarn: Medium, Weight 4; Example made with

Bernat Super Value in Taupe Heather and Denim

Heather.

Hook: H, or size needed for gauge

Sizing

These measurements are approximate, actual

subjects may vary.

Gauge: 4 HDc Sts = 1”, 2 HDc rows = 1”

Age (size) Wide

0-6 Months 12”

6–12 Months 14”

1–3 Years 16”

3-6 Years 18”

6-12 Years 20”

Adult 22”

Pattern Key

St / Sts: Stitch / Stitches

Sl St: Slip Stitch

BLO: Back Loop Only

Ch: Chain

Sc: Single Crochet

HDc: Half Double Crochet

Dc: Double Crochet

Finishing Note: This is a mini slouch style; it is not fitted,

but not overly slouchy either. This hat can easily be

made “slouchier” by repeating rows to taste. This

pattern does not include embellishments, however,

here are a few of my free patterns to use, enjoy!

Flower

Bow

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This is an original Salena Baca pattern: Owner / Designer of

Baca Creations. This pattern is copyright protected and may

not be redistributed for free, sale or trade.

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2 Note: This pattern is worked from the brim of the hat up (a one piece garment), but I have written it

in two sections to avoid confusion in row counting: brim, body. There are two ways to finish this

hat: Square or Mini Slouch. Instructions for both are found on the last page. Photos of certain

aspects of this pattern are shown so that you may successfully replicate the design, however,

please use the pictures for directional purposes and not necessarily for stitch and row counting –

enjoy!

0-6 Months: Brim of hat

1: Ch 6, work 1 HDc into fourth Ch from hook, HDc into following 2 Sts, Ch 1 (not a stitch, now and

throughout), turn work. (4 HDc)

2 – 24: HDc into back loops of each St across, Ch 1, turn work. (4 HDc)

Finishing: After last row, hold first row together with last row worked, Sl St to join by using whole

St from first row, and BLO of last row. Turn brim inside out (Sl Sts now on non-facing side,

conceals seam). Do not cut or fasten work, continue on to body of hat.

Body of Hat

1: Work 1 Sc into first available HDc end row, Ch 2 (first Dc St), work 3 Dc into same St, *skip next

HDc end row, work 4 Dc into following (see photo tutorial for exact placement). Around from *, Sl

St to join. (12 Dc clusters; 48 Dc)

2, 4, 6, 8: Ch 3 (first Dc St), *skip next 3 Sts, work 4 Dc into space between Dc clusters from previous

row, around from * except, work 3 Dc into final cluster space, Sl St to join with beginning Ch 3. (12

Dc clusters; 48 Dc)

3, 5, 7: Ch 3 (first Dc St), work 3 Dc into same St, *skip next 3 Sts, work 4 Dc into space between Dc

clusters from previous row, around from *, Sl St to join. (12 Dc clusters; 48 Dc)

Finishing: (Square or Slouchy finish) see last page for photos and instructions.

6 – 12 Months: Brim of hat 1: Ch 6, work 1 HDc into fourth Ch from hook, HDc into following 2 Sts, Ch 1 (not a stitch, now and

throughout), turn work. (4 HDc)

2 – 28: HDc into back loops of each St across, Ch 1, turn work. (4 HDc)

Finishing: After last row, hold first row together with last row worked, Sl St to join by using whole

St from first row, and BLO of last row. Turn brim inside out (Sl Sts now on non-facing side;

conceals seam). Do not cut or fasten work, continue on to body of hat.

Body of Hat

1: Work 1 Sc into first available HDc end row, Ch 2 (first Dc St), work 3 Dc into same St, *skip next HDc

end row, work 4 Dc into following (see photo tutorial for exact placement). Around from *, Sl St to

join. (14 Dc clusters; 56 Dc)

2, 4, 6, 8: Ch 3 (first Dc St), *skip next 3 Sts, work 4 Dc into space between Dc clusters from previous

row, around from * except, work 3 Dc into final cluster space, Sl St to join with beginning Ch 3. (14

Dc clusters; 56 Dc)

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3 3, 5, 7, 9: Ch 3 (first Dc St), work 3 Dc into same St, *skip next 3 Sts, work 4 Dc into space between Dc

clusters from previous row, around from *, Sl St to join. (14 Dc clusters; 56 Dc)

Finishing: (Square or Slouchy finish) see last page for photos and instructions.

1 - 3 Years: Brim of hat 1: Ch 8, work 1 HDc into fourth Ch from hook, HDc into the following 4 Sts, Ch 1 (not a stitch, now

and throughout), turn. (6 HDc)

2 – 32: HDc into back loops of each St across, Ch 1 and turn work. (6 HDc)

Finishing: After last row, hold first row together with last row, Sl St to join by using whole St from

first row, and BLO of last row worked. Turn brim inside out (Sl Sts now on non-facing side;

conceals seam). Do not cut or fasten work, continue on to body of hat.

Body of Hat

1: Work 1 Sc into first available HDc end row, Ch 2 (first Dc St), work 3 Dc into same St, *skip next HDc

end row, work 4 Dc into following (see photo tutorial for exact placement). Around from *, Sl St to

join. (16 Dc clusters; 64 Dc)

2, 4, 6, 8, 10: Ch 3 (first Dc St), *skip next 3 Sts, work 4 Dc into space between Dc clusters from

previous row, around from * except, work 3 Dc into final cluster space, Sl St to join with beginning

Ch 3. (16 Dc clusters; 64 Dc)

3, 5, 7, 9: Ch 3 (first Dc St), work 3 Dc into same St, *skip next 3 Sts, work 4 Dc into space between Dc

clusters from previous row, around from *, Sl St to join. (16 Dc clusters; 64 Dc)

Finishing: (Square or Slouchy finish) see last page for photos and instructions.

3 - 6 Years: Brim of hat 1: Ch 8, work 1 HDc into fourth Ch from hook, HDc into following 4 Sts, Ch 1 (not a stitch, now and

throughout), turn work. (6 HDc)

2 – 36: HDc into back loops of each St across, Ch 1, turn work. (6 HDc)

Finishing: After last row, hold first row together with last row worked, Sl St to join by using whole

St from first row, and BLO of last row. Turn brim inside out (Sl Sts now on non-facing side;

conceals seam). Do not cut or fasten work, continue on to body of hat.

Body of Hat

1: Work 1 Sc into first available HDc end row, Ch 2 (first Dc St), work 3 Dc into same St, *skip next HDc

end row, work 4 Dc into following (see photo tutorial for exact placement). Around from *, Sl St to

join. (18 Dc clusters; 72 Dc)

2, 4, 6, 8, 10: Ch 3 (first Dc St), *skip next 3 Sts, work 4 Dc into space between Dc clusters from

previous row, around from * except, work 3 Dc into final cluster space, Sl St to join with beginning

Ch 3. (18 Dc clusters; 72 Dc)

3, 5, 7, 9, 11: Ch 3 (first Dc St), work 3 Dc into same St, *skip next 3 Sts, work 4 Dc into space between

Dc clusters from previous row, around from *, Sl St to join. (18 Dc clusters; 72 Dc)

Finishing: (Square or Slouchy finish) see last page for photos and instructions.

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4 6 - 12 Years: Brim of hat 1: Ch 8, work 1 HDc into fourth Ch from hook, HDc into the following 4 Sts, Ch 1 (not a stitch, now

and throughout), turn work. (6 HDc)

2 – 40: HDc into back loops of each St across, Ch 1, turn work. (6 HDc)

Finishing: After last row, hold first row together with last row worked, Sl St to join by using whole

St from first row, and BLO of last row. Turn brim inside out (Sl Sts now on non-facing side;

conceals seam). Do not cut or fasten work, continue on to body of hat.

Body of Hat

1: Work 1 Sc into first available HDc end row, Ch 2 (first Dc St), work 3 Dc into same stitch, *skip next

HDc end row, work 4 Dc into following (see photo tutorial for exact placement). Around from *, Sl

St to join. (20 Dc clusters; 80 Dc)

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12: Ch 3 (first Dc St), *skip next 3 Sts, work 4 Dc into space between Dc clusters from

previous row, around from * except, work 3 Dc into final cluster space, Sl St to join with beginning

Ch 3. (20 Dc clusters; 80 Dc)

3, 5, 7, 9, 11: Ch 3 (first Dc St), work 3 Dc into same St, *skip next 3 Sts, work 4 Dc into space between

Dc clusters from previous row, around from *, Sl St to join. (20 Dc clusters; 80 Dc)

Finishing: (Square or Slouchy finish) see last page for photos and instructions.

Adult: Brim of hat

1: Ch 8, work 1 HDc into fourth Ch from hook, HDc into following 4 Sts, Ch 1 (not a stitch, now and

throughout), turn work. (6 HDc)

2 – 44: HDc into back loops of each St across, Ch 1, turn work. (6 HDc)

Finishing: After last row, hold first row together with last row worked, Sl St to join by using whole

St from first row, and BLO of last row. Turn brim inside out (Sl Sts now on non-facing side;

conceals seam). Do not cut or fasten work, continue on to body of hat.

Body of Hat

1: Work 1 Sc into first available HDc end row, Ch 2 (first Dc St), work 3 Dc into same St *skip next HDc

end row, work 4 Dc into following (see photo tutorial for exact placement). Around from *, Sl St to

join. (22 Dc clusters; 88 Dc)

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12: Ch 3 (first Dc St, *skip next 3 Sts, work 4 Dc into space between Dc clusters from

previous row, around from * except, work 3 Dc into final cluster space, Sl St to join with beginning

Ch 3. (22 Dc clusters; 88 Dc)

3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13: Ch 3 (first Dc St), work 3 Dc into same St, *skip next 3 Sts, work 4 Dc into space

between Dc clusters from previous row, around from *, Sl St to join. (22 Dc clusters; 88 Dc)

Finishing: (Square or Slouchy finish) see last page for photos and instructions.

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5

Band complete Sl St band together,

turn to conceal Body, row 1: Sc, Ch

2 (first Dc)

Body, row 1: first

Dc “clusters”

Body, row 1: “Cluster”

placement

Body, row 2: Ch 3 (first

Dc), “cluster”

Body, row 2: “cluster”

placement Body complete

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Ch 3, first Dc. (Dc between each

Dc “Cluster”).

Decreased. Pull tail to cinch,

fasten, cut

excess.

Cut 12” tail,

fasten. Weave

tail between

every other Dc.

Done!