Crochet Bay Shell Slouch Pattern

Hi! Today, I have another crochet pattern for the #HatNotHate Campaign. I used Lion Brand's Jeans in this pattern! I used 2 different shades of blue, Faded and Stonewash.

Check out previous #HateNotHate patterns:

This pattern is for the adult size. If you want to purchase the ad-free PDF pattern in a convenient tri-fold format for on-the-go Crocheting. Instructions are provided for adjusting to any size.

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MEASUREMENTS - Adult Size

Circumference 20”-22”

Height 11.5”

YARN: Lion Brand Jeans in Stonewash & Faded

HOOK: Tulip US H/5mm BRIM | US J/6mm BODY

OTHER

Tape Measure

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

ABBREVIATIONS

MC – Main Color - Dark Blue

CC – Contrasting Color - Light Blue

ch – Chain

sl st(es) – Slip Stitch(es)

tbl – Through Back Loop

st(s) – Stitch(es)

sc – Single Crochet

sk – Skip

beg – Beginning

rem – Remaining

rep – Repeat

sc2tog – Single Crochet 2 sts together

dc3tog – Double Crochet 3 sts together

dc5tog – Double Crochet 5 sts together

Notes - The beg ch3 counts as a dc st. The beg ch1 does not count as a st. Do not cut yarn, carry yarn up as you crochet.

PATTERN

BRIM | Video| Worked flat with smaller hook

Row 1: ch10, 1hdc in 2nd ch from hook & every ch across (9 sts).

Row 2-61: ch1, turn. 1hdc tbl of every st across (9 sts).

Note: Adjust number of rows for desired circumference. Measure brim while slightly stretched. Your number of rows may be more or less than 60 rows.

Seam short ends of brim with sl sts working tbl of the last row (Video tutorial). Flip brim right side out with seam inside.

BODY | Worked in the round with larger hook

Round 1 (MC): (Video) ch1, work 96 sc sts evenly around. Sl st to first sc st.

Round 2 (MC): ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same st, sk2, 1sc in next, *sk2, 5dc in next, sk2, 1sc in next. Rep from * until last 2 sts. sk2, 2dc in first st, sl st into 3rd st from beg ch3.

Round 3 (CC): ch1, 1sc in same st, *ch2, dc5tog over the next 5 sts, ch2, 1sc in middle of shell st. Rep from * until last 5 sts. End with ch2, dc5tog over next 5 sts, ch2, sl st to first sc.

Round 4 (MC): ch3, 2dc in same st, sk3, 1sc in next, *sk1, 5dc in sc st, sk3, 1sc in next. Rep from * around. End with 2dc in first st, sl st into 3rd st from beg ch3.

Rep Rounds 3-4 until beanie measures approx. 9" measuring from bottom of brim. End after round 4. Crochet more rounds for a slouchier beanie.

DECREASE ROUNDS

Round 1 (CC): ch1, *1sc in same st, ch1, dc5tog over the next 5 sts, ch1, 1sc in next st. Rep from * until last 5 sts. End with ch1, dc5tog, ch1, sl st to the first sc st.

Round 2 (MC): ch3, 1dc in same st as ch3, sk2, 1sc in next, *3dc in sc st, sk2, 1sc in next. Rep from * around. End with 1dc in the first st. sl st to 3rd ch from beg ch3.

Round 3 (CC): ch1, 1sc in same st, *ch1, dc3tog over the next 3 sts, ch1, 1sc in next st. Rep from * until last 3 sts. End with ch1, dc3tog over the next 3 sts, ch1, sl st to the first sc st

Round 4 (MC): ch1, *1sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog. Rep from * around. sc in any rem st.

Round 5 (MC): ch1, *1sc in next st, sc2tog. Rep from * around. sc in any rem st.

FINISHING Cut a long enough tail to weave through the rows on top of the beanie. Cinch and tighten. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Add a Yarn (video) or Faux Fur (video) pom pom if you’d like!

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