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Maribel Slouch .................................................... p. 3 (#4 worsted weight yarn)

Yenni Slouch ........................................................ p. 5 (#3 light weight yarn)

Sandy Slouch ....................................................... p. 7 (#4 worsted weight yarn)

Jenny Slouch ....................................................... p. 8 (#4 worsted weight yarn)

Macchiato Slouch ................................................ p. 9 (#5 chunky weight yarn)

Snowcapped Slouch .......................................... p. 10 (#4 worsted weight yarn)

Snowdrift Slouch ............................................... p. 11 (#4 worsted weight yarn)

Half & Half Slouch ............................................. p. 13 (#4 worsted weight yarn)

South Haven Slouch .......................................... p. 15 (#3 light weight yarn)

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Maribel Slouch Hat

Size: One Size Fist Most (Preteen - Adult Woman). Hat measures 9.5” across at band, and is 9.5” tall. Gauge: With I hook, 10 rows of 7 SC = 2" square Hook: I (5.50mm) Yarn: Approx. 210 yards of Lion Brand Heartland* (Sample color: Grand Canyon) *About Heartland: Weight: #4 worsted Fiber: 100% Acrylic Yardage: 5oz/142g (251yd/230m) You’ll also need: Yarn needle, 7 small buttons, materials to attach buttons Stitches Used: CH (chain) SS (slip stitch) SC (single crochet) HDC (half double crochet) RibHDC (see Special Stitch, below) Special Stitch: RibHDC - instead of putting your HDC in the top loops, find the 3rd loop. Because we're working in turned rows, the third loop will be located just underneath the front loop. Insert your hook there and create your HDC. This forces both of the top loops to rest on the front of your project, creating a ribbing effect. It is also referred to as a Camel Stitch or 3rd Loop HDC. (Confused? You can view a photo tutorial here.) Notes: (1) This hat is worked in rows and cinched at the end. (2) This pattern is written in American Standard terms. (3) Starting chains do not count as stitches.

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Pattern To begin: Using I Hook, and leaving a 12" tail, CH27. Don't weave in the tail until instructed (we'll use it later to cinch the hat). Row 1: SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each ST across. (26) Rows 2-6: CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. (26) Row 7: CH1, turn. HDC in each ST across. (26) Rows 8-64: CH1, turn. RibHDC in each ST across. (26) We are now going to begin working along the long edge of our project to create the band of the hat. Row 65: CH1. Working along the long edge, SC across. Put 1SC in each row, for a total of 64SC. (64) Rows 66-76: CH1, turn. SC in each ST across. Edging: CH1, turn. SC evenly around the entire project, putting (SC, CH1, SC) in each corner. Fasten off, leaving a 12" tail. At this point, your project should look like this:

See next page for assembly instructions.

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Maribel Slouch Hat (continued) Seaming the Hat Use your finishing tail to whip stitch the two short ends together, then fasten off and weave it in.

Cinching the Hat Turn your hat inside out. Thread your starting tail through the yarn needle and weave it in and out of every other SC along the top edging of the hat. (I've highlighted my yarn needle in yellow in the photos below.) When you're done, pull it tight to cinch the hat (but carefully... you don't want to break the yarn!). Use the yarn needle to reach across the cinch a few times to make sure it's closed up nice and tight, then make a knot and weave in the tail. Turn your hat right side out.

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Adding Buttons Sew your buttons along that very first section of SC rows, extending them down across the band of the hat, too.

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Yenni Slouch

Finished Size: One size fits most (preteen – adult). Hat measures 10” across at band, and is 9” tall. Yarn: Cascade Yarns Longwood Sport*, 250-270 yards. (Color shown: Doeskin Heather) *About Longwood Sport:

Weight: #3 light Fiber: 100% Superwash Extrafine Merino Wool

Yardage: 100 g (3.5 oz) / 273 yds (250 m) Gauge: With H hook, 4HDC = 1” Hooks: Sizes H (5.00mm) and G (4.25mm) Other Materials: Yarn needle, 1” button, materials to attach button Stitches Used: CH (chain) SS (slip stitch) SC (single crochet) HDC (half double crochet) DC (double crochet) SC+DC (this just means to put a single crochet and a double crochet in the same stitch) Special Terminology: 3rd Loop - Some rows call for the stitches to be completed in the "3rd loop". When working in turned rows, and after completing a row of HDC, these loops will be visible just below the front loop. So instead of inserting your hook into the top loops, you'll only insert it into that 3rd loop. This will force the top loops to go to the front of your work, which is how we get the "ribbing" effect. Notes: (1) Pattern is written in American standard terms.

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Pattern To begin: Using H Hook, and leaving a 12" tail, CH29. Row 1: SC+DC in 3rd CH from hook. (Sk next ST, SC+DC in next ST) across. (28) Row 2: CH1, turn. Skip 1st ST, SC+DC in next ST. (Sk next ST, SC+DC in next ST) across. (28) Row 3: CH1, turn. Skip 1st ST, SC+DC in next ST. (Sk next ST, SC+DC in next ST) across. (28) Row 4: CH1, turn. SK 1st ST. HDC in each of the next 26 STS. 2HDC in last ST. (28) Row 5: CH1, turn. Working in 3rd loops, (SK next ST, SC+DC in next ST) across. (28) Rows 6-72: Repeat Rows 2-5 in order until you have 72 total rows (you will end with a repeat of Row 4). Switch to G hook. Row 73: CH1, DO NOT turn. Begin to SC down the LONG edge of the project, putting 5SC in each section between ribbing rows (see photo below for a visual). You should end up with 90SC. Then, CH 11 to create the base of your button flap.

Row 74: Turn your work. SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each remaining CH. Continue to SC across. (100) Rows 75-84: CH1, turn. SC across. (100)

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Row 85 (edging): CH1, turn. SC across (100). Putting (SC, CH1, SC) in both corners, continue to SC around the edge of the button flap. Stop when you get here:

Sewing the hat together Fasten off your yarn, leaving a long tail. Using a yarn needle, sew the ends of the hat together. Utilize the 3rd loop of the edge with the HDCs in order to blend the seam in so it is hardly noticeable:

Once you get to the top of the hat, make a knot and weave in the end. Cinching the top Turn your hat inside out. Use your starting tail to cinch the top of the hat by threading it through a yarn needle and weaving the needle in and out along the top edge of the hat at even intervals.

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Once you've gone all the way around, pull the tail tight and insert your yarn needle across the cinched area a few times to really keep it closed, then make a knot and weave in the end. Turn your hat right-side out again.

Finishing the Button Flap We still need to sew our button flap in place and attach our button. Using a needle and appropriately-colored thread, position the button flap in place and sew along its 3 edges to secure it. Use your needle and thread to attach your button as well.

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Sandy Slouch

Finished Size: Approximately 10" tall, and 9.5" wide Hooks: K (6.5mm) and I (5.5mm). Please use the hook size you need to achieve gauge. Yarn: About 175 yards of worsted weight yarn. Shown in sample: Lion Brand Heartland in "Grand Canyon." Difficulty: Easy Gauge: A round of HDCs will create a 1" circle. So, when you complete your 6th and final increase round, it should measure about 6" in diameter. You'll also need: Yarn needle, stitch marker (such as a bobby pin), 1" button and materials to attach button Stitches Used:

MC (Magic Circle – view my tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLLdXNsM5XE) CH (Chain) SK (Skip) SL ST (Slip Stitch) SC (Single Crochet) HDC (Half Double Crochet) SC+DC (This simply means complete 1SC and 1DC

in the same ST) Notes: (1) This pattern is written in American Standard Terms. (2) This pattern is worked in a seamless round until the band, when it becomes turned rounds. Only join, chain or turn when instructed to do so. (3) There is a tutorial video on YouTube to help you get through the button flap section if you need it. The link is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXT-FRGA4pQ

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Pattern To begin: With K hook, make a magic circle. Round 1: 10 HDC in magic circle. (10) Round 2: 2HDC in each ST around. (20) Round 3: (2HDC in next ST, HDC in next ST) around. (30) Round 4: (2HDC in next ST, HDC in next 2 STS) around. (40) Round 5: (2HDC in next ST, HDC in next 3 STS) around. (50) Round 6: (2HDC in next ST, HDC in next 4 STS) around. (60) Round 7: (SC+DC in next ST, SK next ST) around. (60) Rounds 8-20: Repeat Round 7. Round 21: (SC+DC in next ST, SK next ST) 29 times (until you only have 2 STS left in the round). SC in next ST, SL ST in next ST. CH7. (60) (Note: the CH7 will form the base of our button flap.) Switch to I hook. You will now crochet the band of the hat, and we want it to be a little snug so that it doesn't fall off. Round 22: SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each remaining CH. Continue to SC around. (66) Rounds 23-29: CH1, turn. SC around. (66) Finishing: CH1 (do NOT turn). SC around the entire edge of the hat, including the button flap, putting 2SC in each corner. Join with a SL ST to the first SC. Fasten off and weave in ends. Button: Place your button in the center of the flap and, using yarn or thread, secure it through both layers (the flap and the band underneath).

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Jenny Slouch

Size: One Size Fist Most (Preteen - Adult Woman). Hat measures 9” across at band, and is 10” tall. Gauge: 5 HDC x 3 rows = 1.5” square Hooks: K (6.5mm), H(5.0mm), and G(4.25mm) Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (approx. 3oz) You’ll also need: yarn needle, stitch marker Stitches Used:

MC (Magic Circle – view my tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLLdXNsM5XE)

CH (chain) SS (slip stitch) SC (single crochet) HDC (half double crochet) DC (double crochet)

CRDC (crossed double crochet, see Special Stitch) Special Stitch: CRDC – skip one stitch, DC into next stitch, DC in skipped stitch to form an “X” from the two DC. Be sure to skip an empty stitch with each new CRDC so that the Xs do not share stitches with each other. Notes: (1) This pattern is written in American Standard Terms. (2) This hat is worked in a continuous spiral. Do not join at the end of each round and do not chain at the beginning of rounds unless instructed. Use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each round. (3) If you know that you tend to crochet tightly, don’t switch to a G hook when you get to the band.

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Pattern Using K Hook, begin with magic circle. Round 1: 10 HDC in magic circle (10) Round 2: 2 HDC in each ST around (20) Round 3: 2 HDC in each ST around (40) Round 4: (2 HDC in next, 1 HDC in next) around (60) Round 5: (2 HDC in next, 1 HDC in next, 1 HDC in next) around (80) Switch to H hook. Round 6: CRDC around (you will complete 40 CRDC for a total of 80 ST) Round 7: Skip 1st stitch (this will stagger your CRDCs, which gives your hat a diagonal look). CRDC around.* (You will complete 40 CRDC for a total of 80 ST) *Because of skipped stitch, your last CRDC will go one stitch into the next row.

Round 8: CRDC around. (You will complete 40 CRDC for a total of 80 ST) Rounds 9-16: Repeat Round 8 Switch to G Hook. Round 17: CRDC around, skipping one stitch after every 2 CRDCs until you reach end of round (you will complete 32 CRDC for a total of 64 ST) Round 18: SC around (64) Rounds 19-26: Repeat Round 18 When you complete Round 26, make 5 slip stitches (SS); fasten off and weave in ends.

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Macchiato Slouch Hat

Size: One Size Fist Most (Preteen - Adult Woman). Hat measures 9.5” across at band, and is 9” tall. Gauge: With N hook, 7HDC = 3" Hooks: N hook (9.00mm) and I hook (5.50mm) Yarn: Approx. 140 yards of Lion Brand Scarfie* (Sample color: Cream/Taupe) *About Scarfie: Weight: #5 Bulky Fiber: 78% acrylic, 22% wool Yardage: 5.30 oz./150 g (312 yd/285 m) You’ll also need: Yarn needle, stitch marker, button (1-1.5”) and materials to attach it Stitches Used: MC (magic circle) - view my tutorial here CH (chain) SS (slip stitch) SC (single crochet) HDC (half double crochet) Notes: (1) This hat is worked in a continuous spiral until the band. Do not join, chain or turn until instructed. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round. (2) This pattern is written in American Standard terms. (3) The button and button flap on this hat are just decorative (they don't actually function). There is no buttonhole, and at the end, we'll just sew everything neatly in place.

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Pattern To begin:

Using N Hook, make a magic circle.

Round 1: 10 HDC in MC (10)

Round 2: 2 HDC in each ST around (20)

Round 3: 2 HDC in each ST around (40)

Round 4: (2 HDC in next, 1 HDC in next) around (60)

Rounds 5-15: HDC around (60)

Switch to I hook.

Round 16: SC around (60). CH7.

From this point on, we will be working in turned rounds. We still won't be joining.

Round 17: Turn your work. Working down the back side of the CH7, SC in 2nd CH from hook and in each remaining CH, then continue to SC around the hat (you're now crocheting in the opposite direction as the previous round) until you reach the beginning again. (66)

Rounds 18-22: CH1, turn. SC around. (66)

Edging: CH1. SC around the entire band of the hat, including the button flap, putting (SC,CH1,SC) in each corner.

Fasten off, leaving a 12" tail. Use the tail to gently sew the button flap in place, then weave in all ends securely. Attach decorative button in place with yarn or a needle and thread.

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SnowCapped Slouch Hat

Size: One Size Fist Most (Preteen - Adult Woman). Hat measures 9.5” across at band, and is 9.5” tall. Gauge: With H hook, 6 HDC x 4 rows = 1.5” square Hooks: K (6.5mm), H(5.0mm) Yarn: Approx. 150-160 yards of Lion Brand Heartland* (Sample color: Katmai) *About Heartland: Weight: #4 worsted Fiber: 100% Acrylic Yardage: 5oz/142g (251yd/230m) You’ll also need: Yarn needle, stitch marker Abbreviations Used: ST (stitch) MC (magic circle - view tutorial here) SK (skip) CH (chain) SS (slip stitch) SC (single crochet) HDC (half double crochet) SC2TOG (single crochet 2 together) Notes: (1) This pattern is written in American Standard Terms. (2) This hat is worked in a continuous spiral. Do not join at the end of each round and do not chain at the beginning of rounds unless instructed. Use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each round. (3) A note for beginners - the CH2s that create the holes in the hat still count as stitches. Keep this in mind when checking your stitch count, and when you reach Round 24 where it tells you to SC in the next 6 stitches (the CH2 counts as the first 2 of the 6).

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Pattern Using K Hook, begin with magic circle.

Round 1: 10 HDC in magic circle (10)

Round 2: 2 HDC in each ST around (20)

Round 3: 2 HDC in each ST around (40)

Round 4: (2 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST) around (60)

Round 5: (2 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 STS) around (80)

Switch to H hook.

Round 6: (CH2, SK 2 STS, HDC in each of the next 8 STS) around. (80)

Rounds 7-23: Repeat Round 6.

Round 24: (SC in each of the next 6 STS; SC2TOG) around. (72)

Rounds 25-33: SC around.

Slip Stitch into the next 3 STS to smooth down the round, then fasten off and weave in ends.

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Snowdrift Slouch Hat

Size: One Size Fist Most (Preteen - Adult Woman). Hat measures 10” across at band, and is 9.5” tall. Gauge: With I hook, 7 HDC = 2" square Hooks: I (5.50mm) Yarn: About 200 yards (<2 skeins) of Lion Brand Vanna's Choice* (Sample color: White) *About Vanna's Choice: Weight: #4 Aran Fiber Content: 100% Premium Acrylic Yardage: 100 g / 170 yds You’ll also need: Yarn needle Abbreviations Used: CH (chain) ST/STS (stitch/stitches) SL ST (slip stitch) SK (skip) SC (single crochet) 2DCCL (2 Double Crochet Cluster Stitch - see Special Stitch, below) SC+2DCCL (this just means to put 1 SC and 1 2DCCL in the same stitch) Special Stitch 2DCCL - 2 Double Crochet Cluster Stitch. To complete: (YO, insert hook, draw up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops) twice; YO, pull through remaining 3 loops. Notes: (1) This hat is worked in rows and cinched at the end.

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(2) This pattern is written in American Standard terms. (3) Starting chains do not count as stitches. (4) The band of the hat is worked in seamless rounds. Do not join or turn at the end of rounds. Use a stitch marker if needed.

Pattern Using I Hook, and leaving a 12" tail, CH23. Don't weave in the tail until instructed (we'll use it later to cinch the hat). Row 1: In 3rd CH from hook, SC+2DCCL. (SK next ST, SC+2DCCL in next ST) across. (22) Row 2: CH1, turn. SK first ST, SC+2DCCL in next ST. (SK next ST, SC+2DCCL in next ST) across. (22) Rows 3-48: Repeat Row 2. Next we're going to seam the hat. Fasten off, leaving a 12" tail. Lay the piece out flat, then fold the short sides in toward each other. Use the tail and a yarn needle to whip stitch the two short ends together, as shown.

Fasten off the tail you just used, and weave in its end. Next, we're going to cinch the top of the hat. Turn it inside out (whichever side has the most obvious seam should be exposed). Thread your starting tail through your yarn needle and weave it in and out around the very top of the hat. (The smaller your weave, the nicer finish the top of the hat will have.) (See next page for photo.)

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After cinching, it should look like this:

Pull the tail tight to draw the cinch closed, tie a couple of knots, and fasten off and weave in the end. Band of the Hat Now, we're going to add a nice thick band to our slouch hat. Turn your hat right-side out and reattach your yarn at the base of the hat, at the seam. We're doing this with the seamless method, which means we aren't joining at the end of rounds. If you need to, you can use a stitch marker or bobby pin to mark the last SC of each round so you don't get lost. Round 1: CH1. SC evenly around, 3SC per ridge*. (Approx. 72, give or take a couple) *We're going to SC evenly around the hat, so let's take a look at what we have to work with. The

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ridges on the hat will be how we keep track of our stitches. We want to put 3SC in each ridge. I chose to put the first SC in the "valley", and the next 2 SC evenly spaced on the "hilltop". Take a look at this photo for guidance on where your SCs should go:

Rounds 2-8: SC evenly around. To finish, SL ST into the next 3 SCs to smooth out the round. Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Half & Half Slouch Hat

Size: One Size Fits Most (Preteen - Adult Woman). Hat measures 10” across at band, and is 9.5” tall. Gauge: With I hook, 7 HDC = 2" square Hooks: I (5.50mm) Yarn: Approx. 190 yards of Lion Brand Heartland* (Sample color: Mammoth Cave) *About Heartland: Weight: #4 worsted Fiber: 100% Acrylic Yardage: 5oz/142g (251yd/230m) You’ll also need: Yarn needle Abbreviations Used: CH (chain) ST/STS (stitch/stitches) SL ST (slip stitch) SK (skip) SC (single crochet) HDC (half double crochet) SC+DC (this just means to put 1SC and 1DC in the same stitch) Notes: (1) This hat is worked in rows and cinched at the end. (2) This pattern is written in American Standard terms. (3) Starting chains do not count as stitches. (4) As you work, you might begin to notice that your piece isn't a perfect rectangle, and the bottom half lays at a slight angle - this is ok.

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Pattern To begin: Using I Hook, and leaving a 12" tail, CH35. Don't weave in the tail until instructed (we'll use it later to cinch the hat).

Row 1: In 3rd CH from hook, SC+DC. (SK next ST, SC+DC in next ST) 9 times. HDC in each of the next 14 STS. (34)

Row 2: CH1, turn. SC in each of the first 14 STS. (SK next ST, SC+DC in next ST) 10 times. (34)

Row 3: CH1, turn. SK first ST, SC+DC in next ST. (SK next ST, SC+DC in next ST) 9 times. HDC in each of the next 14 STS. (34)

Row 4: CH1, turn. SC in each of the first 14 STS. (SK next ST, SC+DC in next ST) 10 times. (34)

Rows 5-62: Repeat Rows 3 & 4 until you have 62 rows. (34) Row 63: Repeat Row 3 one more time. (34)

We are now going to work along the long edge of our project to put a nice edging on the band of the hat.

Row 64: CH1, do not turn. Working along the long edge, SC across, putting 1SC in each row, for a total of 63SC. When you're done, your starting and ending tails should be in the same corner. (63) Lay your project flat, with the starting and ending tails at the bottom left corner. At this point, your project should look like this:

Fasten off your finishing tail and weave it in. See next page for assembly instructions.

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Seaming the Hat

Turn your hat inside out. Use a yarn needle and your starting tail, whip stitch the two short ends together (see photo to the right). Now, we're going to keep using this tail to cinch the top of the hat too, and we don't want the seam to pull when we pull the cinch tight -- so tie a knot or two at the top of the hat. Cinching the Hat

Keeping your hat inside out, weave your starting tail in and out along the top edge of the hat. When you're done, pull it tight to cinch the hat (but carefully... you don't want to break the yarn!). Use the yarn needle to reach across the cinch a few times to make sure it's closed up nice and tight, then make a knot and weave in the tail. Turn your hat right side out.

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South Haven Slouch

Finished Size: Approximately 10" across (at band) and 9" tall (fits most women preteen-adult) Yarn: Approx. 260 yds of sport weight. Shown in sample: Cascade Yarns Longwood Sport in “Midnight Blue”. Gauge: With H hook, 7 rows of 9HDC = 2" square Hooks: Sizes H (5.00mm) and G (4.25mm) Other Materials: Stitch marker and yarn needle Stitches Used:

MC (Magic Circle – view my tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLLdXNsM5XE) CH (Chain) SS (Slip Stitch) SC (Single Crochet) HDC (Half Double Crochet) SC2TOG (Single Crochet 2 Together) RibHDC* (a.k.a. Camel Stitch or 3rd Loop HDC)

*Special Stitch RibHDC - instead of putting your HDC in the top loops, reach your hook past the back loop where you'll find a 3rd loop on the side of the stitch. Insert your hook there to create your HDC. This forces both of the top loops to rest on the front of your project, creating a ribbing effect. It is also referred to as a Camel Stitch or 3rd Loop HDC. Notes: (1) Pattern is written in American standard terms. (2) This hat is worked in a continuous spiral. Do not join at the end of each round and do not chain at the beginning of rounds unless instructed. Use a stitch marker to mark the last stitch of each round.

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Pattern To begin: Using H Hook, make a magic circle (MC). Round 1: 10 HDC in MC (10) Round 2: 2 HDC in each ST around (20) Round 3: 2 HDC in each ST around (40)

Note: At this point you should have a floppy-looking circle. This is a good thing. It will continue to get floppier as we increase, and then it will smooth itself out on the body of the hat. That's how we create the cinched look on the top. Round 4: (2 HDC in next, 1 HDC in next) around (60)

Round 5: (2 HDC in next, 1 HDC in each of the next 2 STS) around (80) Round 6: (2 HDC in next, 1 HDC in each of the next 3 STS) around (100) Round 7: RibHDC around. (100) Round 8: HDC around. (100) Round 9: RibHDC around. (100) Rounds 10-13: HDC around. (100) Round 14: RibHDC around. (100) Round 15: HDC around. (100) Round 16: RibHDC around. (100) Rounds 17-20: HDC around. (100) Round 21: RibHDC around. (100) Round 22: HDC around. (100) Round 23: RibHDC around. (100) Round 24: HDC around. (100)

Note: If you want a little more slouch in your hat, this would be a good place to add some extra rounds of HDC.

Round 25: (SC2TOG, SC in each of the next 8 STS) around. (90) Round 26: SC around. (90) Switch to G hook. Rounds 27-35: SC around. (90)

Smooth out the round by slip stitching into the first 3 STS of the next round. Fasten off and weave in ends.

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