This Basic Slouchy Beanie Crochet Pattern is a really easy pattern that can be finished in just an afternoon. The pattern can easily be adjusted with more or less slouch. However you prefer!
Basic Slouchy Beanie Pattern
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Materials
approx 165 yds worsted weight yarn (I used colorway Royal Garden hand dyed by me available in my Etsy shop)
5.0 mm hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Level
Easy -you must be very familiar with basic crochet stitches
Pattern notes & stitches to know
Magic ring
Sl st – slip stich
Ch – chain
Dc – double crochet
Dc2tog – double crochet 2 together
Fpdc – front post double crochet
Bpdc – back post double crochet
Written in US terms
Ch 2 does not count as dc
Approximate Finished Size:
Width across the brim: 9”
Length: 10”
BASIC SLOUCHY BEANIE
Make a magic ring – or ch 4 and sl st to first ch to make a ring
Round 1: ch 2, 10 dc in ring, join to first dc with sl st, pull ring closed (10 dc)
Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (20 dc)
Round 3: ch 2, *dc, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (30 dc)
Round 4: ch 2, *dc in 2 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (40 dc)
Round 5: ch 2, *dc in 3 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (50 dc)
Round 6: ch 2, *dc in 4 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (60 dc)
Round 7: ch 2, *dc in 5 stitches, 2 dc in next* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (70 dc)
Diameter should be approx. 7”
Round 8 -17: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (70 dc)
Round 18: ch 2, *dc in 5 stitches, dc2tog* repeat from * to * around, join to first dc with sl st (60 dc)
Round 19: ch 2, dc in each stitch around, join to first dc with sl st (60 dc)
Round 20 – 23: ch 2, *fpdc, bpdc* repeat from * to * around, join to first fpdc with sl st (60)
Fasten off, weave in the ends.
And you’re done! I hope you love this simple beanie!
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I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern! Its sooo cute and love the drape in the Jeans yarn that i used in teal. PERFECT PATTERN to me.
I have made 2-3 of these hats-LOVE it!
Everything is coming out the same stitches as yours until the end of Row 17. I now have 90 stitches. Help!!
Hi! Are rounds 8 – 16 all 70 stitches around?
I dont understand rows 20-23. I know how to do FP and BP but have never done them in the round. Is there a video?
Hi! There is no video. They are worked the same in a row or in a round 🙂
Love this beanie…I only did 16 rows, last 2 rows skipped 2 to decrease.
I did singles to edge it for 2 rows
Adorable
Thank you!
Thank you for this pattern! I am a little confused with something. For the hats I have made, the pattern at the end of the round usually says to join to the top of the chain with a slip stitch. This pattern says to join at the top of the first double crochet. I just want to make sure I’m doing this correctly. I should go into the regular first double crochet stitch to join, and not to the top of the chain? Thanks!
Hi! Yes, join to the top of the first dc. The ch 2 does not count as a stitch.
Thank you for this pattern! Is it okay that the diameter of my hat after row 7 is approximately 8 inches? It should be 7 inches but mine came to 8. I am using Red Heart Soft yarn, but it is still worsted weight. Thanks!
Hi! You might crochet a little looser than me 🙂
Interestingly enough, I typically crochet SO tight! My yarn says to use a 5.5 mm hook but since I know I have tight tension, I went up to a 5.75 mm. I decided to frog the hat and start over. Think the 5.5 mm will do the trick or should I even go down a little? Thank you!
I think that should work fine. The diameter is an approximation, so if it’s a little bit bigger it should be fine 🙂
I Lowe this pattern so much. Thank you. Any tips for using a thicker yarn? Do I change the hook size? (Major newbie)
Hi! Yes, I would change the hook size. There should be a recommended hook size on the yarn label 🙂
I love it thank you so much! I did every four rows some back loop only, and a bit longer. It’s absolutely beautiful, thanks again !
Awesome! Thank you so much!
I’m making it for an adult male. Will the 7” diameter be big enough?
You might want to add one more increase round 🙂
What weight yarn? 4..5…6..
worsted weight – 4
Hi – l love this pattern so far, but even though my stitch count is correct, I have ended up with the measurement of the brim being about 11″
I was right on the 7″ measurement at that point….what do you suggest?
Should I take it apart and add some more decreases?
thank you!!
Hi! Yes, you could take out the couple brim rounds and add a couple decreases 🙂
Thank you – I appreciate your quick reply, and I’m loving exploring your creations!