I have a confession to make! When I come across a new yarn with great or interesting texture, I just have to try it! That was what launched the design of this Puff Stitch Slouch Hat!

If you have only two of the Caron Latte Cakes by Yarnspirations, you will have enough to complete this complete set of winter wear!

Today, in this post you will find the free crochet pattern for the Puff Stitch Slouch hat featuring the Caron Latte Cakes.  Stay tuned, though, over the next couple of weeks I will also provide you with free patterns for a coordinating button up cowl and mittens set.

Latte Cowl and Mittens:

Find the pattern for the Button Up Cowl here: Button Up Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern

Find the pattern for the cozy Mittens here: Easy Crochet Mittens – Free Crochet Pattern

When you ask people about the Caron Latte Cakes, usually the first thing they say is that they are so soft! So you can imagine how soft this set is.  The yarn IS super soft, but also has great weight and drape because of it’s nylon/acrylic composition.

As you will have guessed from the title of this slouch hat pattern, the stitch that it features is the puff stitch.  The puff stitch is one of my favourite stitches.  It has a rich, smooth texture that is perfect for a variety of projects.

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The pattern will be written out in full below, but should you like to save this pattern to your library or purchase a convenient  PDF, you may do so in my Etsy and Ravelry Shops:

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Sarah

Puff Stitch Slouch Hat:

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge: 7 puff stitches x 7 rows = 4 inches

Finished Size: Approximately 10.5 x 10 inches laid flat. Will fit a head circumference 20-21 inches.

Yarn: 1 Caron Latte Cake ® by Yarnspirations™ (58% Acrylic, 42% Nylon; 8.8 oz, 250 g; 530 yds, 485 m). Bulky Weight (5). Colour: Coconut Cream.

Hook: Size J/10 (6.00 mm) hook.

Notions: Yarn Needle

Stitches and Abbreviations:

Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Puff – Puff Stitch (Puff Stitch ([Yarn over, insert hook in stitch indicated and draw up a loop] four times, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook)
Rpt – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc2tog – Single Crochet Two together
Sk – Skip
Sl st – Slip stitch
Yo – Yarn over
Pattern Notes:
– Pattern is written in American English terms.
– Pattern is worked in rounds (except for brim which is worked in rows).
– Ch 1 at beg of row does not count as stitch.
– Weave in ends as needed.

Pattern:

Brim:
Ch 11
Row 1: Sl St in the 2nd ch from hook and in each across. Turn. (10 sl sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, working in the blo, sl st in each st across. Turn. (10 sl sts)

Repeat row 2 until work from the beginning measures 17 inches. Do not fasten off, but fold brim of hat so that two shorter ends meet. Now working through both thicknesses, sl st across working through the blo on each side. Do not fasten off, turn work right side out (so that the right side is facing you.

Now working around the edge of the brim, continue working in rounds as follows:

Hat:
Round 1: Ch 1, evenly work 74 hdc all the way around; join with a sl st in the 1st hdc. Turn.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the next st, puff in the nests st; Rpt from * around ending with a puff, join with a sl st in the first sc. Turn.

Round 3: Ch 1, Sc in each st around; join with a sl st in the first st. Turn.

Rounds 4-15: Repeat rounds 2 and 3 six more times.

Round 16: Repeat round 2 once more

Round 17: Ch 1, * Sc in each of the next 8 sts, sc2tog; Rpt from * around to the last 4 sts, Sc in each of the last 4 sts, join with a sl st to the first st. Turn. (67 sts)

Round 18: Ch 1, * Sc in the next st, puff in the next st; Rpt from * around, join with a sl st in the first st. Turn.

Round 19: Ch 1, * Sc in each of the next 7 sts, sc2tog; Rpt from * around to the last 4 sts, Sc in each of the last 4 sts, join with a sl st to the first st. Turn. (60 sts)

Round 20: Ch 1, * Sc in the next st, puff in the next st; Rpt from * around, join with a sl st in the first st. Turn.

Round 21: Ch 1, * Sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc2tog; Rpt from * around to the last 4 sts, Sc in each of the last 4 sts, join with a sl st to the first st. Turn. (53 sts)

Round 22: Ch 1, * Sc in the next st, puff in the next st; Rpt from * around, join with a sl st in the first st. Turn.

Round 23: Ch 1, * Sc in each of the next 5 sts, sc2tog; Rpt from * around to the last 4 sts, Sc in each of the last 4 sts, join with a sl st to the first st. Turn. (46 sts)

Round 24: Ch 1, * Sc in the next st, puff in the next st; Rpt from * around, join with a sl st in the first st. Turn.

Round 25: Ch 1, * Sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc2tog; Rpt from * around to the last 4 sts, Sc in each of the last 4 sts, join with a sl st to the first st. Turn. (39 sts)

Round 26: Ch 1, * Sc in the next st, puff in the next st; Rpt from * around, join with a sl st in the first st.

Fasten of leaving a long tail. Using the long tail remaining, sew top of hat closed by weaving yarn in and out of the top round of stitches. Pull yarn tight to close the top, fasten off and weave in ends.

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