The Unforgettable Tam crochet slouch hat is worked with Red Heart Unforgettable yarn and is a quick and easy hat to crochet, in three different sizes!
Unforgettable yarn by Red Heart is a boutique looking yarn with gorgeous transitions of vibrant colors.
Love the colors used?
You won’t have to constantly change colors as you work up this boho looking crochet slouch hat because the yarn will do all that hard work for you!
Think this crochet slouch looks too complicated?
Every round of the motif for this crochet slouch is slightly different, creating a breezy design that is just as fun to work up as it is to wear.
Worked in joined rounds using simple repeats of basic crochet stitches, this is a great crochet slouch pattern to follow because:
- Hats are quick and easy projects to work up!
- Just one skein makes any size!
- This project is perfect for luxury, handmade and one of a kind yarns!
- You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: joined rounds, stitch tension, gauge & size, finishing techniques & more!
Estimated reading time: 10 minutes
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Unforgettable Tam Resources
What is a Tam?
“Tam” typically refers to a type of hat, often associated with Scottish or Gaelic culture.
It is usually flat on the top and can a pompom in the center.
The hat is named after Tam o’Shanter, the main character in a poem by Robert Burns, and has since become a symbol of Scottish identity.
Crochet slouch hats are generally characterized by a loose and comfortable fit, often with extra fabric at the crown, giving it a slouchy appearance.
The Unforgettable Tam Slouch Hat is a combination of these two styles – a large, flat motif at the crown, with extra fabric around the sides for a slouchier style, and finished with a few rounds for snug fit.
Unforgettable Tam Fabric
This crochet slouch hat begins in joined rounds, then works outward to create an open fabric on the top / crown of the head.
Basic stitches like chain, single, and half double crochet are used in simple repeats to create the open spaces and sections of fan-looking fabric.
If you are new to crochet, or following more complex stitch repeats, be sure to use a stitch marker to identify the top of the first stitch of each round as you work, like this: Where do stitches go in crochet: All the places and spaces to put your hook
Crochet Slouch Hat Sizes
The crown (top) of this crochet slouch hat are the same set of instructions for all sizes, and then the sides decrease to create the hat circumference.
After the crown (top) is formed, the Unforgettable Tam is written in three different hat sizes (and have three different sets of instructions to follow) by circumference:
- 20.75″
- 22.5″
- 24″
To make the best fitting Unforgettable Tam hat, be sure to measure around the head and follow the instructions for the size that will give the best fit.
Here are some tips to help you measure: Crochet Hat Size Chart – Free Calculator
Finished Unforgettable Tam Crochet Slouch Hats
Follow my Unforgettable Tam pattern instructions here, and you will create the Crochet Slouch Hat of your dreams!
If you’re looking for some inspiration before you get started, click on over to Ravelry to view other completed Unforgettable Tam projects, including the yarn types and colors used so far: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/unforgettable-tam
More Crochet Hat Patterns
If you love accessories and are looking for even more hat patterns to follow, these crochet hats are also available to view:
Medley Crochet Hat: Easy Pattern with 3 Sizes
Easy Bucket Hat: Crochet Pattern With Chart In Four Sizes
Ombre Beanie: Easy Crochet Pattern with 6 Sizes
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How To Crochet The Unforgettable Tam Crochet Slouch
Yarn
Red Heart Yarn Unforgettable, Aran Weight #4 yarn (100% Acrylic; 280 yds / 256 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein). Parrot x 1 skein.
To find other fibers, or other brands that carry variegated yarn, I suggest looking on yarnsub.com and comparing the yarn used to write this pattern.
You can read more about how to substitute yarn, including my best tips to choose yarn alternatives, right here: Understanding Yarn Substitution – An Easy Reference For Crocheters
If you want to use a substitute, here are more cotton yarns I recommend:
- Loops & Threads Facets Worsted
- HOBBII Carnival
- World of Yarn Manarola
Materials
Gauge
- Motif = 8.5” across (diameter) at round 6
- 15 HDc Sts = 4”
- 10 HDc Rows = 4”
Size
- 20.75″ around
- 22.5″ around
- 24” around
Stitch Key
This crochet stitch pattern is worked with the following basic crochet stitches.
You can see these stitches in action as you watch these video tutorials (just click on the underlined text):
- Ch(s) = chain(s)
- Sc = single crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- HDc = half double crochet
- Sl St = slip stitch
- St(s) = stitch(es)
Specialty Stitches & Techniques
You can see these stitches and techniques in action as you watch these video tutorials (just click on the underlined text):
- HDc2Tog (decrease): [Yarn over, insert hook into next St, yarn over, pull through stitch] 2 times, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.
Pattern Notes
- Other yarn weights, and fiber types (with corresponding hook size), may be substituted with similar results. Measure as you go for best results.
- You can finish this project by weaving or sewing in ends! Check out our video tutorial to learn more about both!
Unforgettable Tam Instructions
Unforgettable Tam – Crown – All sizes
- Round 1 (right side): Form an adjustable loop, Ch 5 (first Dc + Ch-2), [2 Dc, Ch 2] 5 times, Dc, Sl St into top of first St to join – 24 Sts; 12 Dc + 12 Ch
- Round 2: Sl St into next St, Ch 3 (first Dc), (Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) into same Ch-2 space, [2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc] into each of the next 5 Ch-2 spaces, Sl St to top of first Dc to join – 36 Sts; 24 Dc + 12 Ch
- Round 3: Sl St into next 2 Sts, Ch 3 (first Dc), [2 Dc, Ch 2, 3 Dc, Ch1] into first Ch 2 Sp, [3 Dc, Ch 2, 3 Dc, Ch 1] into each of the next 5 Ch-2 spaces, Sl St to top of first Dc to join – 54 Sts; 36 Dc + 18 Ch
- Round 4: Sl St into next 3 Sts, Ch 1 (not a St), [Sc into Ch 2 space, Ch 5, Dc into Ch-1 space, Ch 5] 6 times, Sl St into top of first Sc to join – 72 Sts; 6 Sc + 6 Dc + 60 Ch
- Round 5: Sl St into next St, Ch 2 (first HDc), work 4 HDc into same Ch-5 space, Ch 2, (5 Hdc, Ch 2) into each of the next 11 Ch-5 spaces, Sl St to top of first St to join – 84 Sts; 60 Hdc + 24 Ch
- Round 6: Slip St into next 2 Sts, Ch 1 (not a St), [Sc, (3 Dc, Ch 1, 3 Dc) into Ch-2 space, skip 2 stitches] 12 times, Sl St to top of first Sc to join – 96 Sts; 12 Sc + 72 Dc + 12 Ch
- Round 7: Slip St into next 4 Sts, Ch 1 (not a St), [(Sc, Ch 7) into Ch-1 space] 12 times, Sl St to top of first Sc to join – 96 Sts; 12 Sc + 84 Ch
- Round 8: Sl St into next St, Ch 1 (not a St), work 8 HDc into each Ch-7 space around, Sl St to top of first HDc to join – 96 HDc.
- Round 9-11: Ch 1 (not a St), HDc into each St around, Sl St to top of first HDc to join – 96 HDc.
Do not fasten off. Follow instructions for individual size.
Unforgettable Tam – 20.75”
- Round 12: Ch 1 (not a St), [HDc2Tog, HDc into the next 6 Sts] 12 times, Sl St to top of first HDc2Tog to join – 84 HDc.
- Round 13-14: Ch 1 (not a St), HDc into each St around, Sl St to top of first HDc to join – 84 HDc.
- Round 15: Ch 1 (not a St), [HDc2Tog, HDc into the next 5 Sts] 12 times, Sl St to top of first HDc2Tog to join – 72 HDc.
- Round 16-17: Ch 1 (not a St), HDc into each St around, Sl St to top of first HDc to join – 72 HDc.
- Round 18-22: Ch 1 (not a St), Sc into each St around, Sl St to top of first Sc to join – 72 Sc.
Fasten off after last round worked.
Unforgettable Tam – 22.5”
- Round 12: Ch 1 (not a St), [HDc2Tog, HDc into the next 6 Sts] 12 times, Sl St to top of first HDc2Tog to join – 84 HDc.
- Round 13-17: Ch 1 (not a St), HDc into each St around, Sl St to top of first HDc to join – 84 HDc.
- Round 18-22: Ch 1 (not a St), Sc into each St around, Sl St to top of first Sc to join – 84 Sc.
Fasten off after last round worked.
Unforgettable Tam – 24”
- Round 12: Ch 1 (not a St), [HDc2Tog, HDc into the next 14 Sts] 6 times, Sl St to top of first HDc2Tog to join- 90 HDc.
- Round 13-17: Ch 1 (not a St), HDc into each St around, Sl St to top of first HDc to join – 90 HDc.
- Round 18-22: Ch 1 (not a St), Sc into each St around, Sl St to top of first Sc to join – 90 Sc.
Fasten off after last round worked.
Finishing
Sew in all ends.
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