A versatile slouch great for spring and summer wear. This pattern is sure to become a favorite.  It features lots of open lace work for a lightweight feel.

 

 

YARN
Knit Picks Comfy Fingering Weight (#1)

MATERIALS
Scissors, Tapestry/Yarn Needle

DIFFICULTY
Easy

FINISHED SIZE
Adult

GAUGE
3″ at round 4

STITCH GUIDE
ch(s) – chain(s), sc – single crochet, dc – double crochet, sp(s) – space(s), tr – treble crochet, hdc – half double crochet, hdc dec – half double crochet decrease

SPECIAL STITCHES

Beginning 6 double crochet decrease (beg 6 dc dec): Ch 2, *yo, insert hk in next st, pull up a lp, yo and pull through 2 lps on hk* 5 times, yo and pull through all loops on hk

6 double crochet decrease (6 dc dec): *yo, insert hk in next st, pull up a lp, yo and pull through 2 lps on hk* 6 times, yo and pull through all loops on hk

Shell: 6 dc in same stitch

First double crochet (First-dc): In stitch indicated, sc without chaining 1, ch 2. First-dc completed.

NOTES

• Beginning ch doesn’t count as stitch unless otherwise noted.
• All rounds are joined with a sl st in first st unless otherwise noted.

 

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Leah is the owner of Creative Threads by Leah. She has been crocheting for more than 20 years. Her favorite things to design are girls’ and women’s accessories and clothes. You can find Leah on Facebook, Ravelry, and on her blog.