Le′Slouch

Okay, enough of the pork talk. Let's talk about stuff that really matters: Yarn and knitting. Knitting and yarn, and cool caps.

This is really just a beret, but with a much longer crown. Usually, a beret that isn't slouchy like this one measures just four inches or so. Even three. This one's way extended so it drapes "just so."

I figure this cap will be in fashion for a season, two at the most. So if you really want to make the most of it, use a non-washable wool for the cap. This way, when it loses its cool factor, you can throw the thing in the washer and felt it.

It'll make a heckuva great bowl.

Le′Slouch is here. You can download the free pattern from my Free Pattern side bar. Enjoy!

Comments

[Deborah Eichel]

Thank you for the free pattern. I do love the coat.
Could you swipe the pattern for that??

[pixie]

can I steal your coat? Is it from a department store or some trendy CA store I could never hope to find in Atlanta?

[Irene]

Thank you thank you thank you, Wendy!!! We leave on Friday for Akumal, Mexico and it's SO just the thing for beach knitting when it's winter where you came from but not where you are. Thank you thank you thank you! Happy Holidays!

[Katherine]

Thanks so much Wendy! As I said, I love your designs. This is just the hat I was looking for. You're the best!

[jenna]

Hooray! This is just what I needed after my TWO miserable attempts at knitting something just like this SANS pattern! Thanks!

[Valerie]

Is it just me or does anyone else think you look like Elizabeth Montgomery in that pic? Just wiggle that nose...

(Casting on for the Slouch as we speak) Thanks so much for the pattern! LOVE IT.

[Amy]

OK, so we can' have the jacket. BUT I checked out th store name and OMG!!!

http://www.clubmonaco.com/122006/w1.asp

also the guy in the lookbook....
totally drool worthy ;-)

if someone would stuff him in my stockings I wouldn't mind.

[tina]

I don't know if I can pull it off, but here comes a Le'Slouch!

[My Merino Mantra]

Thanks so much for that pattern! I have been looking for one just like it for a few months! I can't wait to try it.

[Alicia]

Goodness! Where DID the cute coat come from?!

[Alicia]

ok, I'm a re-re. I didn't skim through the rest of the comments before I asked.

[Gina]

I really like this beret, I have been searching online all night for the perfect beret and I think this is the winner! Thanks for posting the free pattern, but the only problem is that I don't know how to knit in the round using double pointed needles. I only know how to knit in the round using circular needles. Is there a way to modify the pattern for circular needles? Thanks again!

[jodi]

Hi

Great slouch hat - awesome been looking for something like this.

Any ideas how to crochet it instead as my knitting skills just arent that flash!!!

Thanks

[lauren]

thanks for the pattern - it's EXACTLY what i've been looking for! have a quick question though, am still new-ish to knitting and gauge conversions for different yarns aren't my forte. i've got a gorgeous mohair/silk blend with a teensy bit of sparkle that i'm dying to use, but no idea how many stiches to cast on to make the rest of it work. any suggestions?

[marian]

Slouch hat.
I am starting with five double point needles.
How many stitches do I cast on to each needle.
Many thanks.

[evie]

i was hoping you could also provide a pattern for crochet-folk like me! thanks much!

[Vanessa.e]

thanks so much for sharing this pattern! here's how mine came out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessae/3041760858/

i made a few changes but your instructions really helped with the fit. I love it!

[BArb]

help help help
I want to make this hat for my nieces for christmas but I don't know what a SM is in the pattern. Can anyone help????

[Dee]

In the crown decrease row the pattern states
"ssk, sm, k2tog. Repeat from * etc.

can someone please tell me what "sm" means.

I have looked for this in various abbreviations for knitting and cannot find the term "sm".

thank you

[robin]

okay, i can't find the free pattern for le'slouch. where is it???

[Wendy]

no longer available; sorry.