Bucktown Slouch

"The Bucktown slouch is great for gifting, but you’ll want to make one for yourself too! It features an open stitch pattern that allows for some airflow, and adds even more drape to the casual style. Make it extra cozy for winter wear, with luxuriously soft alpaca or wool. I recommend a softer / fuzzier alpaca or wool yarn for this pattern. The sample was made with Plymouth Juli, which is now discontinued. The pattern includes a few recommendations for substitutions."

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook, K/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeUse the first few rounds as your gauge swatch – after round 4, your piece should measure approximately 4.25″ in diameter. Measure without stretching, and from the one single crochet to another single crochet, not from the chain spaces.

Finished SizeAdult - One size fits most

Materials List

• 150 yds bulky weight yarn. Some possible options are Schulana Silverstar, Valley Yarns Peru, or Berroco North Star.
• Size K / 6.5 mm hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Size I / 5.5 mm hook or two sizes smaller than the larger size used.
• Yarn needle
• Locking stitch marker (optional)