Urban Hiker Slouchy Hat

Design by Marie Segares/Underground Crafter.

The Urban Hiker is a unisex, slouchy beanie with great texture! This design was developed as part of the Chic Sheep by Marly Bird Designer Blog Tour.

Measurements

Finished Sizes: Newborn (0-6 Months, Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Large). Photographed sample is Teen/Adult Small. Height measurements do not include pom pom.
Gauge: 8 hdcBL = 1.5” (4 cm). Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Skills Used

Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting flat in rows (for Hat Band), crocheting in the round (for rest of hat)
Crocheting in the back loop and in the third loop (with linked video tutorials for identifying these loops)
Special stitches: dc2tog, hdc2tog (with written instructions and linked video tutorials in pattern)

Material:

Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird yarn (100% mercerized Merino wool, 3.5 oz/100 g/186 yd/170 m) – 1 skein each in 5633 Velvet (CA) and 5641 Sterling (CB), or approximately 180 yd (164.5 m) in each of 2 colors in any medium weight yarn.
US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Yarn needle.
Clover Extra Large Pom Pom Maker (optional).

Skill Level: Easy