Sugared Plum Slouch – Crochet Pattern

The Sugared Plum hat was fun to design and the colors instantly reminded me of the old fashion candy – sugared plums! This hat would make a wonderful gift or something perfect for you to wear too! Read on down for the full pattern so you can make one today!

MATERIALS:

• J hook 6.00 MM
• less than 1 skein each of Lion Brand Yarn Vanna’s Choice in (a) Dusty Purple, (b)Eggplant, and (c) Linen. Each skein is approx 170 yards but you will not need it all.
• yarn needle
• scissors

ABBREVIATIONS:

• CH = chain
• ST = stitch
• HDC = half double crochet
• BL = back loop

NOTES:

• Gauge is 4 ST’s for every 2″
• Fits One Size teen – adult woman – 22″ Circumference and 10″ Height
• Skill Level – Advanced Beginner

 

PATTERN:

(a) Dusty Purple, (b) Eggplant, and (c) Linen

• ch 51
• ROW 1: with (a) starting in the 2nd CH from the hook HDC, HDC in every CH across, turn. (50)
• ROW 2: with (c) CH 1, starting in 2nd ST from the hook HDC, SK 1 ST, * HDC in next ST, Go back to SK ST and HDC. { CRISS CROSS FORMED}, SK 1 ST, repeat from * arcross. end with 1 hdc in turning ch, turn. (50)
• ROW 3: with (b) CH 1, starting in 2nd ST from the hook HDC in the BL, HDC in the BL in every ST across, turn. (50)
• ROW 4: repeat row 2 (50)
• ROW 5: repeat row 1 (50)
• ROW 6: repeat row 2 (50)
• ROW 7: repeat row 3 (50)
• ROW 8: repeat row 2 (50)
• ROW 9: repeat row 1 (50)
• ROW 10: repeat row 2 (50)
• ROW 11: repeat row 3 (50)
• ROW 12: repeat row 2 (50)
• ROW 13: repeat row 1 (50)
• ROW 14: repeat row 2 (50)
• ROW 15: repeat row 3 (50)
• ROW 16: repeat row 2 (50)
• ROW 17: with (a) CH 1, starting in ST from hook SC, SC in every ST across, turn. (50)
• ROW 18: repeat row 17, leaving a 24″ tail.

FINISHING: (see pictures below)

• Fasten off and weave in loose ends throughout with yarn needle except the 24″ tail.
• fold the short ends in half
• using the 24″ tail & yarn needle weave in and out up the short open side
• do not fasten off
• weave in and out each chain on the top side of hat (which is the initial CH 51)
• cinch close the top of the hat and securely fasten off yarn
• turn inside out and you are done.

Ihope you enjoyed this tutorial! If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment or email me at rescuedpaw@gmail.com.

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Krista