Chains and Ribs Slouch Hat & Cowl

Here is the worsted weight version of the Chains and Ribs Hat and Cowl. This one is easier to adjust in size and can be crocheted for all ages. I love how it turned out, and discovered that it looks great on both sides… so you could wear it inside out if you wanted too.

The cowl too can be adjusted to any length and width. The instructions are given for a shorter cowl – it wraps twice, but it’s a snug wrap. I love how it fits, but I know there are some who don’t like anything snug around the neck. So please consider how long you need it as you make your starting chains.

This worsted weight version has not been tested, so if you find any errors or typos please do let me know. Thanks so much, and I hope you’ll enjoy.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver or any worsted weight (4) yarn. I worked off two 7oz. balls and had lots left over on both.
Crochet Hook: I/9-5.50mm and K – 6.50mm

Gauge: 2.5″ across 4 (hdc, ch1).

Finished Size: Small measures 9″ x 9″ and the larger measures just over 10″ across when laying flat. Cowl measures 19″ x5.5″. The cowl is a snug fit on small adult. Both hat & cowl can be increased to any length and height.

Abbreviations:

Bl/bls = Back Loop/Back Loops
Bphdc = Back Post Half Double Crochet
Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
FO = Fasten Off
Fphdc = Front Post Half Double Crochet
Hdc = Half Double Crochet
Hk = Hook
Rep = Repeat
Sk = Skip
Sl St = Slip Stitch
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches

Note:

Chains do not count as stitches.

Pattern Instructions:

With I hk, Ch 56, (64), or any multiple of 8. Join with sl st in first ch being careful not to twist chs.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, hdc in same ch as join and into each ch around; join with sl st in first hdc. (56, (64) sts)

Rnd 2: Working in bl only, ch 1, hdc in same st as join and into each st around; join with sl st in first hdc.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, bphdc in same st as join making sure to catch ch 1 along with the post. Bphdc in each st around; join with sl st in first bphdc. (56, (64) bphdc)

Rnd 4: Same as rnd 2.

Rnd 5: With K hk, Ch 1, (fphdc, ch 1) in same st as join making sure to catch ch 1 along with the post. [Sk next st, (fphdc, ch 1) in next st] twice, sk next st, (bphdc, ch 1) in next st, *[sk next st, (fphdc, ch 1) in next st] 3 times, sk next st, (bphdc, ch 1) in next st; rep from * around; sk last st, join with sl st in first fphdc. (28, (32) sts)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, (fphdc, ch 1) in same st as join making sure to catch ch 1 along with the post. (fphdc, ch 1) in next 2 sts, (bphdc, ch 1) in next st, *(fphdc, ch 1) in next 3 sts, (bphdc, ch 1) in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first fphdc. (28, (32) sts)

Rnds 7-21: Rep rnd 6. FO leaving a 10″ tail for weaving in through the last rnd to pull the hat tight. You may have your own way of doing it, but I skipped all chains and went into the back loops of all stitches.

Cowl:

With K hk, Ch 120, or any multiple of 8. Join with sl st being careful not to twist chs.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, (hdc, ch 1) in same ch as join, *sk next ch, (hdc, ch 1) in next ch; rep from * around; join with sl st in first hdc. (60 hdc sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, (fphdc, ch 1) in same st as join making sure to catch ch 1 along with the post. (fphdc, ch 1) in next 2 sts, *(bphdc, ch 1) in next st, (fphdc, ch 1) in next 3 sts; rep from * around to last st; (bphdc, ch 1) in last st; join with sl st in first fphdc. (60 sts)

Rnds 3-13: Rep rnd 2 until you have reached a desired width. Fasten off at last rnd.

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