As we edge into Fall I’m starting to get excited about all the wonderful crochet accessories I’ll be able to wear soon.
I’ve enjoyed making sun hats this summer but there is so much more versatility when it comes to winter hats and matching accessories too!
I’ve also had lots of fun creating crochet bags and experimenting with different stitches, techniques and use of color.
I recently discovered the Millstone Stitch and fell in love with it’s texture.
I just love how the network of lines framing the patches of color gives the appearance of a stained glass window.
It reminds me of visits to old churches and cathedrals back in England, the sun gleaming through those enormous windows that depict the ancient stories.
For this design, I picked out some yarn I already had in my stash – fine dark grey baby yarn to perfectly imitate the lead of a window.
I also had this gorgeous ball of Loops & Threads Joy DK in Tropical just waiting for the perfect project.
After I’d made this hat I went on to make GLOVES TO MATCH and a COWL too. I had to go buy more of the Joy DK so you may want to pick up three if you plan to make the whole set.
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Although the finished hat make look like a bottom up construction, it’s actually worked flat as one whole piece.
It made sense to do it this way since I wanted to work the body of the hat sideways anyway.
I included a line of ribbing between the brim and body for some extra definition. I really love how it turned out! So pretty, soft and cozy!
I’ve written the pattern out to be really clear and easy to follow. It’s also been tested and got great feedback so I think you’re going to love it!
Scroll on down for the free pattern and have fun making this hat!
Or, if you prefer, I have a nice printer friendly PDF available for purchase HERE.
Stained Glass Slouch Free Crochet Pattern
This beautiful hat was designed using the striking millstone stitch. The gorgeous colors of the self striping yarn really stand out against the stormy grey framework.
This hat can be made in any size, as a beanie, slouch or messy bun. The pattern is worked flat and, while it may look complicated, is actually a simple repeating pattern which is a lot of fun to work up.
You are welcome to sell the items you make with this pattern, but please give me, Krazy Kabbage, a mention in your sales listing and provide a link to my website www.krazykabbage.com.
Loops & Threads Wellness Baby (fine weight; 70% acrylic, 30% Amicor acrylic) in Charcoal (MC), Loops & Threads Joy DK (light weight; 100% anti-pilling acrylic) in Tropical
You will need crochet hook size E/4 – 3.5mm (or other depending on your yarn), tape measure, yarn needle to weave in ends.
A size chart is included so this hat can be made in any size and/or with other yarn.
This pattern uses US terminology.
Stitches and Terms Used: Single crochet (sc), half-double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), front post double crochet (FPDC), back post double crochet (BPDC), foundation single crochet (FSC), back loop only (BLO), slip stitch (sl st), main color (MC), contrasting color (CC), wrong side (WS)
SIZE CHART
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| Head circumference | Height (add more for slouch) |
| Preemie | 9-12” | 3-4” |
| Baby | 14-16” | 5.5-6.25” |
| Toddler | 16-18” | 6.25-7.25” |
| Child | 18-20” | 7.25-8.25” |
| Tween | 20-22” | 8.25-9” |
| Woman | 21-23” | 8.75-9.5” |
| Man | 22-24” | 9-10” |
START HERE
With MC, FSC a multiple of 10 plus brim allowance. Measure to check height of hat. For women’s 11” slouchy shown: FSC 60 (50 for pattern plus 10 for brim). Ch 1 and turn.
Row 1: Sc in BLO of 1st 10 (or same number as brim allowance). FPDC around next changing to CC on last loop of dc. Drop MC to back of work (do not cut or carry)
With CC and working in both loops, *sc in next, hdc in next, dc in each of next 5, hdc in next, sc in next. Ch 1 and skip next. Rep from * across. Finish with sc in last. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 2 (WS): *sc in 1st, hdc in next, dc in each of next 5, hdc in next, sc in next. Ch 1 and skip next. Rep from * to brim, finishing with sc and changing to MC on last loop. Drop CC on side facing you.
BPDC around FPDC of previous row. Working in BLO, sc in last 10 (or same number as brim allowance), ch 1 and turn.
Row 3: Sc in BLO of 1st 10 (or same number as brim allowance), FPDC around BPDC of previous row (do not change color). Working in both loops, *sc in each of next 9, dc in skipped stitch of foundation or row 8 on repeat. Rep from * across finishing with sc in last. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 4 (WS): Sc in each across until brim. BPDC around FPDC of previous row. Working in BLO, sc in last 10 (or same number as brim allowance), ch 1 and turn.
Row 5: Sc in BLO of 1st 10 (or same number as brim allowance). FPDC around BPDC of previous row changing to CC on last loop of dc. Drop MC to back.
With CC and working in both loops, dc in each of first 2, hdc in next, sc in next, ch 1 and skip next. *sc in next, hdc in next, dc in each of next 5, hdc in next, sc in next, ch 1 and skip next, repeat from * until 4 stitches remain. Sc in next, hdc in next, dc in each of last 2. Ch 2 and turn.
Row 6 (WS): Dc in each of first 2, hdc in next, sc in next, ch 1 and skip next. *sc in next, hdc in next, dc in each of next 5, hdc in next, sc in next, ch 1 and skip next, repeat from * until 4 stitches before brim.
Sc in next, hdc in next, dc in each of last 2, changing to MC on last loop of last dc (drop CC on side facing you). BPDC around FPDC of previous row. Sc in BLO of last 10 (or same number as brim allowance), ch 1 and turn.
Row 7: Sc in BLO of 1st 10 (or same number as brim allowance), FPDC around BPDC of previous row (do not change color). Working in both loops, sc in each of next 4, dc down into skipped stitch of row 4.
*Sc in each of next 9. Dc in skipped stitch on row 4, repeat from * until 4 stitches remain. Sc in each of last 4. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 8 (WS): Sc in each across until just before brim. BPDC around FPDC of previous row. Sc in BLO of last 10 (or same number as brim allowance), ch 1 and turn.
Repeat rows 1 to 8 until desired size. For last repeat stop at the end of row 7. Measure to match head circumference (hat shown measures 22” and has 13 repeats).
FINISHING
With hat inside out, slip stitch through last row and FSC row to join sides together. Fasten off and weave in end.
For a beanie/slouch: With hat still inside out, use yarn needle to weave long piece of yarn around top edge of hat. Pull to cinch tightly closed and tie knot to secure. Cut excess yarn. Turn hat right way out.
Messy Bun: Join MC to top edge of hat. Ch 1, working around a thick hair elastic, sc in same. Continuing to work around the hair elastic, sc into end of each row around. Sl st to join, fasted off and weave in end.
Enjoy your new hat!
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Such a cute hat! Thank you for sharing this pattern. Pinned!
it looks lovely! I think it is my hat for comming winter 🙂 thank you for sharing the pattern!
Thank you, this looks like a cute hat!
How much of each color is needed for adult hat and scarf?
Here are some rough estimates:
Hat – approx 170 yards of cc, 100 yards mc
Scarf – approx 260 yards cc, 150 yards mc or more if you want a longer scarf.
Hope this helps.
HI!
I tried to do the hat this afternoon and I had some difficulties… Maybe you can help me? I made my foundation single crochet. I began the row 1 and 2 and it’s not working. How can I do back loop only in the foundation single crochet on row 1?
And for row 2, I understand the first part with the contrasting color, but with the MC, how can I do THe BPDC around FPDC of previous row ( I didn’t do it in first row…)
Thank you so much!
Hi Veronique,
When you make the FSC, the top of the Scs is at the bottom – it’s worked upside down. So, you’ll need to flip it up before you start row 1 – then you should be able to see the 2 loops (V) that forms the top of the single crochet stitches. This video is good at explaining this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elIXgLBiCU0&t=184s
Your question about the BPDC around the FPDC of previous row: Since you said you didn’t do it, did you do a DC instead? – Put the BPDC around that dc.
Hope this helps and you enjoy making your hat 🙂
Oh thanks for sharing the Youtube video! It help a lot! I wasn’t correct! So I did the foundation single crochet. I turned around. I can see the V.
Row 1: Sc in BLO of 1st 10. = I DID IT WITH THE MAIN COLOR.
FPDC around next changing to CC on last loop of dc. Drop MC to back of work = I DON’T KNOW WHAT DO TO WITH IT. IS IT ONLY ONE STITCH?
With CC and working in both loops, *sc in next, hdc in next, dc in each of next 5, hdc in next, sc in next. Ch 1 and skip next. Rep from * across. Finish with sc in last. Ch 1 and turn. = I CAN HANDLE WITH IT.
*** Thank you again. I’m sorry if sometimes it’s not perfect English, I’m a french person 🙂
The FPDC – you are working a double crochet around the post of the next stitch.
Here’s how to do it: Yarn over then insert hook from front side of work and out through the front – that pulls the post of that stitch forward. Yarn over and pull the yarn back out around the post. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops left on hook). Drop the main color and make sure it falls behind your work. Use your new color and pull a loop of that through the remaining 2 loops on your hook.
When you work around the posts be careful to not also work into the top of that stitch.
So pretty! I love it.
I am trying to understand size…you mention the hat shown is a slouchy 11”, for which you did FSC 60. Where in the pattern did you know that the brim allowance is 10? Is that the same for all hat sizes? Also, how did you know FSC 50 was correct.
The millstone stitch needs a multiple of 10 stitches, then add to that however many stitches for the brim. I wrote it like that for those that want to use a thicker yarn and or make a smaller size – 10 stitches for the brim may be too wide. For my hat I did 60 FSC – that’s 50 for the millstones and 10 for the brim. Measure your row of FSCs to find the height of your hat – I’d recommended also measuring again after the first few rows to be sure you are getting the height you want. Hope this helps 🙂
Hi
I’m trying to make this hat and I make my foundation single crochet and then I do the next row. I grab my cc and start the pattern and then I’m lost… I do the patten across and then I get to the brim allowance but I can’t do the brim because my Mc is on the opposite side…
I don’t know what I am doing wrong… I hope you can understand my explaination
Hi Nina, looks like you missed row 2?
You do the FSC, turn, little bit of brim then join CC to do pattern across to top of hat, then it’s row 2 – working the pattern back across with the CC until you get back to the point where you joined the CC – switch back to MC to make the brim.
Are you saying then that you do two rows of the pattern? Before joining back with MC?
Work back and forth in rows. Don’t cut anything, just drop and pick up later as the pattern says.
If I don’t want to do the FPDC and BPDC (I’m not a fan of the ridge it creates), will just a SC suffice.
Yes, try sc and see how it looks. Not sure if it would work next to the dcs though, might need hdcs there. I’d recommend making a test swatch – e.g. FSC 15 (5 for brim, 10 for pattern). Hope this helps 🙂
Ah, a matching slouch for the fingerless gloves! Nice. Thanks so much for linking up at #AThemedLinkup 1. Shared.
I can’t find the youtube video
I haven’t been able to make a video for this yet sorry.
Beautiful pattern and I can’t wait to try it. I’ve read the pattern multiple times but don’t see any directions for the ridge between the brim and body of the hat though.
Thanks
It’s the FPDC and BPDCs 🙂
Your patterns are gorgeous! Once I finish my Christmas Presents I look forward to making some of these. I think this one will be first 🥰
This design is really neat and I’m not much of a hat/slouchy person, but this might be tempting. Need to find the right yarn to do it justice.
I love the look of this hat! Gorgeous!
Can you please clarify “sc in next, hdc in next, dc in each of next 5, “Does this mean sc/hdc/dc in EACH next of the next 5 stitches? So that is three stitches in each single next for a total of 15 in the “next 5.”
Trying this seems too bunchy at start.
I don’t see how though if I do one sc, then one hdc in next, then dc in next for three stitches where “next 5” can match to that being three stitches only.
Thanks