Dragonfly Slouchy Hat
My Dragonfly line has been very popular and I’m always looking for pieces to add to it. The Dragonfly Slouchy hat is the newest addition to the set!
I designed this hat with Bernat Baby Softee Yarn, which is a DK weight (#3) yarn, to give it a lighter feel for spring, and even into summer if you made it in a cotton yarn, plus it allows me to get more dragonflies into each hat!
The Bernat Baby Softee yarn is fun to work with. It has a nice sheen and comes in a fun selection of colors. I’ve used this yarn before for sweaters, blankets and other projects and have always been pleased with the end result.
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The hat has a wide ribbed band and a bit of a slouchy look but you could make it a beanie or more slouchy by adding or deleting rounds. I love designing patterns that can be customized 🙂 I left my hat plain but you could add a fun pompom to the top. I have an easy tutorial on how to make one without any special tools, you can find it at: https://pattern-paradise.com/Large Pompom
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Skill Level: Easy
Size: Child; Adult Medium/Large
Materials:
- DK weight #3 yarn. I used Bernat Baby Softee, approximately 200 – 250 yards
- Hook US G/4.00 mm
- Tapestry Needle
Gauge: 18 dc x 9 rows = approximately 4”
Abbreviations:
BLO: back loop only
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
spc: space
st(s): stitch(es)
Split Stitch: Working a split stitch means that you will be working into the center “V” of the stitch below, not into the top loops. Make sure to split the stitch on the front and on the back of the work.
Special Instructions:
- Pattern written in US terms
- Weave ends as you work
- The stitch count is in ( ) at end of each row.
- Ch1 or Ch2 at beginning of row/round does not count as stitch.
- Pompom Tutorial: https://pattern-paradise.com/Large Pompom
Pattern Instructions
Size: Child
Head Circumference = 19” – 21” | Circumference at Brim = 18” | Height = 10.5”
Band:
Row 1 (Right side row): Ch10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch to end. (9)
Row 2: Ch1, turn, working in BLO, sc in each st to end. (9)
Repeat Row 2 until band measures 18”
Joining: With right sides together, bring short ends of band together, working through both loops of last row made and 1 loop in Row 1 sl st across to join. Do not fasten off.
Hat:
Turn to work along the side of band rows.
Join rounds with slip stitch in first stitch.
Round 1: Ch1, work 84 sc evenly around, join. (84) Tip: To work sc evenly, section the band into 4 equal sections, then work 21 sc in each section.
Round 2: Ch2, dc in first 6 sts, [ch1, skip1, dc in next 11 sts] 6 times, ch1, skip 1, dc in last 5 sts, join. (77 dc, 7 ch1 spcs)
Round 3: Ch2, dc in first 3 sts, [ch3, skip 3 dc, sc in ch1 spc, ch3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 5 sts] 6 times, ch3, skip 3 dc, sc in ch1 spc, ch3, skip 3 dc, dc in last 2 sts, join. (42 sts, 14 ch3 spcs)
Round 4: Ch2, dc in first 2 sts, [ch4, skip next dc and ch3, split sc in next sc, ch4, skip next ch3 and dc, dc in next 3 sts] 6 times, ch4, skip next dc and ch3, split sc in next sc, ch4, skip next ch3 and dc, dc in last st, join. (28 sts, 14 ch4 spcs)
Round 5: Ch2, dc in first 2 sts, [make 4 dc in the ch4 spc, work a dc into the center “v” of the sc below, make 4 dc in next ch4 spc, dc in next 3 sts] 6 times, make 4 dc in the ch4 spc, dc into the center “v” of the sc below, make 4 dc in next ch4 spc, dc in last st, join. (84)
Round 6: Sl st in first 6 sts to move starting position. Ch2, dc in each st to end, join. (84)
Round 7 – 10: Repeat Round 2 through 5
Round 11: Turn. Sl st in last 7 sts of previous row to move starting position. Turn. Ch2, dc in each st to end, join. (84)
Round 12 – 15: Repeat Round 2 through 5
Round 16: Ch2, [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts], repeat to end, join. (72)
Round 17: Ch2, [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts], repeat to end, join. (60)
Round 18: Ch2, [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts], repeat to end, join. (50)
Round 19: Ch2, [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts], repeat to end, join. (40)
Round 20: Ch2, dc2tog to end, join. (20)
Round 21: Ch2, dc2tog to end, join. (10)
With 9” tail, working from wrong side of hat, weave around remaining sts and pull closed, fasten off securely.
Add pompom if desired. You can find a tutorial on my website: https://pattern-paradise.com/Large Pompom.
Size: Adult
Head Circumference = 22” – 24” | Circumference at Brim = 21” | Height = 11”
Band:
Row 1 (Right side row): Ch10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch to end. (9)
Row 2: Ch1, turn, working in BLO, sc in each st to end. (9)
Repeat Row 2 until band measures 21”
Joining: With right sides together, bring short ends of band together, working through both loops of last row made and 1 loop in Row 1 sl st across to join. Do not fasten off.
Hat:
Turn to work along the side of band rows.
Join rounds with slip stitch in first stitch.
Round 1: Ch1, work 96 sc evenly around, join. (96) Tip: To work sc evenly, section the band into 4 equal sections, then work 24 sc in each section.
Round 2: Ch2, dc in first 6 sts, [ch1, skip1, dc in next 11 sts] 7 times, ch1, skip 1, dc in last 5 sts, join. (88 dc, 8 ch1 spcs)
Round 3: Ch2, dc in first 3 sts, [ch3, skip 3 dc, sc in ch1 spc, ch3, skip 3 dc, dc in next 5 sts] 7 times, ch3, skip 3 dc, sc in ch1 spc, ch3, skip 3 dc, dc in last 2 sts, join. (48 sts, 16 ch3 spcs)
Round 4: Ch2, dc in first 2 sts, [ch4, skip next dc and ch3, split sc in next sc, ch4, skip next ch3 and dc, dc in next 3 sts] 7 times, ch4, skip next dc and ch3, split sc in next sc, ch4, skip next ch3 and dc, dc in last st, join. (32 sts, 16 ch4 spcs)
Round 5: Ch2, dc in first 2 sts, [make 4 dc in the ch4 spc, work a dc into the center “v” of the sc below, make 4 dc in next ch4 spc, dc in next 3 sts] 7 times, make 4 dc in the ch4 spc, dc into the center “v” of the sc below, make 4 dc in next ch4 spc, dc in last st, join. (96)
Round 6: Sl st in first 6 sts to move starting position. Ch2, dc in each st to end, join. (96)
Round 7 – 10: Repeat Round 2 through 5
Round 11: Turn. Sl st in last 7 sts of previous row to move starting position. Turn. Ch2, dc in each st to end, join. (96)
Round 12 – 15: Repeat Round 2 through 5
Round 16: Ch2, [dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts], repeat to end, join. (84)
Round 17: Ch2, [dc2tog, dc in next 5 sts], repeat to end, join. (72)
Round 18: Ch2, [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts], repeat to end, join. (60)
Round 19: Ch2, [dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts], repeat to end, join. (50)
Round 20: Ch2, [dc2tog, dc in next 3 sts], repeat to end, join. (40)
Round 21: Ch2, dc2tog to end, join. (20)
Round 22: Ch2, dc2tog to end, join. (10)
With 9” tail, working from wrong side of hat, weave around remaining sts and pull closed, fasten off securely.
Add pompom if desired. You can find a tutorial on my website: https://pattern-paradise.com/Large Pompom.
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What does dc2tog in the pattern mean? I’m still pretty new to crochet so sorry if I missed something if the explanation is in the pattern. Thank you!
It means to double crochet two stitches together – this creates a decrease. You can find lots of tutorials on You Tube if you need help.
I love this dragonfly design and am making it for my granddaughter! The only question I have is in the child’s pattern in row six where you are offsetting the starting point you say to hdc till the end of the row, yet when I read over the rest of the pattern and also the adult sized patter everything else is dc. Looking at the pictures I don’t see a difference in that one row either. So I was wondering if it was a misprint and I need to dc that row rather than hdc?
Ahh! You are correct, that is a typo and should be dc not hdc. Thanks for letting me know.