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Simple Slouch
A simple slouch with just the right amount of interesting in it’s construction!
Yarn 
100g/160yd/147m 
Chunky weight, single or plied yarn; solid, semi-solid or variegated yarns.
Needles & Notions 
Set 5mm/UK6/US8 DPNS/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge 
5mm crochet hook 
Approx 1yd/1m waste yarn 
Stitch marker as necessary 
Tapestry needle
Sample details 
Shown in Hand Spun (160yd/147m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino) 
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head
Gauge 
16 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 5mm needles over Garter St.
Sizes 
To fit size: 18 (20, 22, 24) in/ 45.75 (50.75, 56, 61) cm 
Finished size: 16.25 (17.5, 18.75, 20) in/ 41.275 (44.5, 47.5, 50.75) cm
Note 
Notes about adjusting depth, and achieving additional sizes, are included.
Skills required 
Knit & purl sts, knitting in the round, standard bind-off, picking up stitches, increases & decreases, provisional cast-on, grafting
Support 
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.
Accessibility Statement 
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.
- First published: October 2022
 - Page created: October 13, 2022
 - Last updated: October 31, 2025 …
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