The Traveler Slouchy is designed with bulky weight yarn. I used Malabrigo Mecha, but any bulky yarn of your choice can be used instead. This hat is crocheted from the bottom up in the round using half double crochet through the back loop only (HDCBLO) starting with a ribbed stitch and then increasing in the first round of the body slightly - this gives a better fit. Half double crochet through the back loop only is continued all the way to the top, including the decreases.
The pattern is for a hat that will fit a small to medium-sized adult head. If the head you are crocheting for is bigger or smaller, you can make adjustments pretty easily by measuring the beginning chain. The ribbing should be snug but stretchy. The hat will have a slouchy look, hence the name.
If you need help with HDC through the back loop only (HDCBLO), there are tons of tutorials out there.

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner

SKILLS REQUIRED & TECHNIQUES USED:
HDC, HDCBLO, HDCBLO decrease, HDCBLO increase, HDCFP, HDCBP, joining in the round, weaving in the ends.

MATERIALS:
Bulky weight yarn such as Malabrigo Mecha, Single ply, variegated yarn such as Anniversario or Hojas
Yardage/Meters: 2 skeins, 130 yards ea. (119 meters ea.)
Skein Weight: 100 grams ea. (3.53 ounces)
Hook Size: US K-10/12 to M-13 or 6.5-9 mm, or size to get gauge

NOTIONS:
1 Stitch marker that opens/closes
1 Needle for weaving in the ends

TENSION/GUAGE:
14 sts/12 rounds = 10cm/4 inches square in HDCBLO without turning and without joining at the
end of each round

SIZE INFORMATION:
One Size
Medium Adult Women’s: 21” (53.3 cm) circumference at the brim, 9” (23 cm) height