Slouchy houndstooth crochet hat pattern

I’m so excited to share my Houndstooth Crochet Pattern Slouch Hat with you! This stylish hat features the classic houndstooth stitch, a cozy ribbed brim, and a fun pom pom on top. It’s a slouchy style hat, perfect for a relaxed and trendy look.

Houndstooth Crochet Pattern Slouch Hat Details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill Level

Beginner

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Materials Needed

Crochet hook size: I-9 5.5 mm or hook size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn:
Hat: worsted weight yarn #4 in black & white
Pom: super bulky yarn #6 in hot pink
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): These help keep track of your stitches.
Large pom pom maker: For making a pom pom for your hat.

Finished Sizes

Size	Circumference	Height
Toddler	18-19 inches	7 inches
Child	19-20 inches	7.5 inches
Adult	20-23 inches	8 inches

Crochet Hat Size Chart

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Gauge

17 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet stitch
sc = single crochet stitch
blo= back loop only
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
rnd/rnds = round/rounds
rem = remaining

Pattern Notes

The stitch pattern must be worked in multiples of 2.
The brim is worked in flat in rows and then joined in the round.
The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.
Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
The pattern is written in US terms.

Houndstooth Stitch Pattern

To create the houndstooth pattern, use two colors of yarn. In the first round with black yarn, alternate between double crochet (dc) and single crochet (sc) stitches.

In the second round with white yarn, make a single crochet in the double crochet stitches and a double crochet in the single crochet stitches. Keep alternating colors and stitches in this way to make the pattern.

Houndstooth Crochet Pattern Slouch Hat Instructions

Ribbed Brim Instructions

I used black yarn for the brim.

Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each rem ch, turn (6 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st in the back loops only, turn (6 stitches)

Toddler size: Repeat row 2 for a total of 70 rows.

Child size: Repeat row 2 for a total of 74 rows.

Adult size: Repeat row 2 for a total of 78 rows.

Join in the round and begin the hat pattern.

Hat Instructions

Use black yarn for round 1
Use white yarn for round 2

Rnd 1: Ch 2, *dc, sc*, join (t: 70, c: 74, a: 78)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc, dc*, join (t: 70, c: 74, a: 78)

Toddler size

Rnds 3-30: Repeat rounds 1 and 2, switching between black and white yarn each round. (70 stitches)

Use black yarn for the rest of the hat.

Rnd 31: Ch 2, *dc2tog*, join (35 stitches)

Rnd 32: Ch 2, *dc2tog*, dc in the last st, join (18 stitches)

Rnd 33: Ch 2, *dc2tog*, join (9 stitches)

Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail and sew the top of your hat closed.

Child size

Rnds 3-34: Repeat rounds 1 and 2, switching between black and white yarn each round. (74 stitches)

Use black yarn for the rest of the hat.

Rnd 35: Ch 2, *dc2tog*, join (37 stitches)

Rnd 36: Ch 2, *dc2tog*, dc in the last st, join (19 stitches)

Rnd 37: Ch 2, *dc2tog*, dc in the last st, join (10 stitches)

Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail and sew the top of your hat closed.

Adult size

Rnds 3-39: Repeat rounds 1 and 2, switching between black and white yarn each round. (78 stitches)

Use black yarn for the rest of the hat.

Rnd 40: Ch 2, *dc2tog*, join (39 stitches)

Rnd 41: Ch 2, *dc2tog*, dc in the last rem st, join (20 stitches)

Rnd 42: Ch 2, *dc2tog*, join (10 stitches)

Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail and sew the top of your hat closed.

Adding a pom pom

I used super bulky pink yarn.

Wind the yarn around both arches.
Cut the yarn along the middle gap.
Tie with a piece of scrap yarn.
Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
Trim any loose ends.

Attach the pom pom to the top of your hat.

Finishing

Weave in your ends.

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