Come check out my new slouchy hat

I posted that I’d finished my Hot Cross Slouch Beret, but hadn’t had a chance to get photos. And then when I did, I just didn’t like them. So I did it again….

I love this pattern. I've made two hats like this, but like this one the most.

I sewed two buttons together and then made a little flower embellishment for it. I tried it on the top, but like it better on the front. I could easily make several - or leave them off!

Here it is being worn by yours truly. Only not so slouchy. Big head and big hair prevent that! But I still like it - you?

Learn from my changes:

• Instead of doing a chain for the starting row, I did a FSC (foundation single crochet). This gives it far more stretch!
• I switched from a G hook on the brim to a size 7 hook for the rest of the hat to give it slightly more room. If you have a big head, this would be advisable! If not, you could easily keep it the same.
• Add embellishments to change the look. There are so many different ones out there. (I made a starfish for my husband’s aunt since she loves the ocean!)
• On the SC rows, you could easily add a second color to make the X’s stand out more. I loved how that look turned out on my other hat, even though I don’t love the colors in it.

If you decide to do it, please post a link!