Clara Slouch Hat

Clara is a chic slouch hat with a pretty lace design. Popular for women and teen girls - we can’t pass up a cute hat! The band is worked top down for best elasticity, the body is worked in the opposite direction. Quick crochet - you can have it worked up in a day or two. Uses a relatively low yardage, use up some odd and end stash! Easy crochet using basic stitches, written in 2 sizes.

Size ~ 10” x 18-­‐23 (20-­‐25)” circumference

Yarn ~ 150 yards worsted weight (size 4) shown in Plymouth Encore (200yards/100g; 25 wool & 75 acrylic) #9408 Rose Bud

Hooks ~ G (US 6 4mm) and H (US 7 5mm)

Gauge ~ 14 sts = 4” in single crochet with smaller hook, adjust hook sizes if needed