Simply Slouchy Beanie – Free Crochet Pattern

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I love this slouch beanie crochet pattern! Slouch beanies make great gifts and are perfect gender neutral hat. The Simply Slouchy Beanie crochet pattern is a simple design, and is great for beginners.

This pattern includes a full range of sizes including 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler, child, teen, and adult, right here on my blog! I’ve also included a step-by-step video tutorial for the adult size slouch beanie crochet pattern.

If you enjoy this free pattern, be sure to check out all of my other crochet beanie patterns!


I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern available here on my blog! An ad-free, formatted PDF version of this crochet pattern is also available for purchase here:


How do you make a crochet hat slouchy?

The slouch in a crochet slouch hat generally comes from additional rows beyond what would make the standard hat fit. This slouch beanie crochet pattern is worked from the ribbed brim up to the top of the hat, which I find to be the best method for getting accurate sizing. Using this method, you can continuously check the sizing of your slouch beanie crochet pattern as you work, which allows you to add more or less rows, if desired, to change the amount of “slouch” in your crochet slouchy beanie.

colorful ball of yarn in red, purple, blue, and orange
We Crochet / Knit Picks Brava Worsted

I have made this slouchy crochet hat in a variety of worsted weight yarns, including Red Heart Super Saver, Lion Brand Textures, Lion Brand Amazing, WeCrochet Chroma, and WeCrochet Brava, to name a few. I love the colorful stripes created with variegated yarn. No matter the skein of yarn that you choose, it is always a good idea to check your gauge.

toddler slouch beanie crochet pattern shown in a gray yarn with black button on the brim
adult slouch beanie crochet pattern shown in a variegated blue and green yarn with blue button on the brim
toddler slouch beanie crochet pattern in navy blue with a wooden button sitting on a fur background

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Simply Slouchy Beanie

PATTERN SPECIFICS

Size: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, toddler, child, teen, adult
Gauge: 2” = 8 SC rows of band, unstretched, and 2” = 4 DC rows (See approximate circumference / length for each size)
Hook Size: 5.0mm (H) crochet hook
Other Tools: tapestry needle/yarn needle, scissors
Yarn Weight: Medium (4), Worsted
Yarn Used: WeCrochet / Knit Picks Chroma Worsted
Other Materials: button

sTITCH ABBREVIATIONS

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
BPDC = back post double crochet
DC = double crochet

NOTES

  • Chain 1 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a stitch (unless otherwise specified).
  • Chain 2 at the beginning of each round does NOT count as a stitch (unless otherwise specified).
  • Approximate circumference for each size is the measurement that your band should comfortably stretch to (the actual length of your band will be shorter).

sLOUCHY BEANIE VIDEO TUTORIAL

This video is also available on YouTube. Watch this video: Simply Slouchy Beanie Crochet Tutorial on YouTube.

PATTERN

0-3 Months

Approx. circumference: 13 inches / Approx. length: 7 inches

Ribbed Band

Ch 7.

R1: SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (6 sts)

R2-35: Ch 1. Turn. Working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (6 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

Do not fasten off.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1. Work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (35 sts)

R2: Ch 2. 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (35 sts)

R3-11: Ch 2. 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (35 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

3-6 Months

Approx. circumference: 14” / Approx. length: 7.5”

Ribbed Band

Ch 7.

R1: SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (6 sts)

R2-40: Ch 1. Turn. Working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (6 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

Do not fasten off.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1. Work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (40 sts)

R2: Ch 2. 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (40 sts)

R3-12: Ch 2. 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (40 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

6-12 Months

Approx. circumference: 16” / Approx. length: 8” 

Ribbed Band

Ch 7.

R1: SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (6 sts)

R2-45: Ch 1. Turn. Working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (6 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

Do not fasten off.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1. Work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (45 sts)

R2: Ch 2. 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (45 sts)

R3-13: Ch 2. 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (45 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

Toddler

Approx. circumference: 18” / Approx. length: 9.5” 

Ribbed Band

Ch 9.

R1: SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (8 sts)

R2-50: Ch 1. Turn. Working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (8 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

Do not fasten off.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1. Work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (50 sts)

R2: Ch 2. 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (50 sts)

R3-14: Ch 2. 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (50 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

Child

Approx. circumference: 20” / Approx. length: 10” 

Ribbed Band

Ch 9.

R1: SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (8 sts)

R2-55: Ch 1. Turn. Working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (8 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

Do not fasten off.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1. Work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (55 sts)

R2: Ch 2. 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (55 sts)

R3-15: Ch 2. 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (55 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

Teed/Adult Small

Approx. circumference: 21” / Approx. length: 10.5”

Ribbed Band

Ch 9.

R1: SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (8 sts)

R2-60: Ch 1. Turn. Working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (8 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

Do not fasten off.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1. Work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (60 sts)

R2: Ch 2. 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (60 sts)

R3-16: Ch 2. 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (60 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

Adult

Approx. circumference: 23” / Approx. length: 11.5”

Ribbed Band

Ch 9.

R1: SC in second ch from hook and each st to end of row. (8 sts)

R2-65: Ch 1. Turn. Working in the back loops of previous round, SC in each st across. (8 sts)

Bring both ends of band together and join with a sl st to the top of first row. Sl st the two ends of the band together.

Do not fasten off.

Hat Body

R1: Ch 1. Work 1 SC along the top of each row in the ribbed band. Join with a sl st to beginning SC. (65 sts)

R2: Ch 2. 1 BPDC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (65 sts)

R3-18: Ch 2. 1 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to beginning. (65 sts)

Leave long tail for finishing.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Closing Top

Weave tails of yarn through every other stitch from your last round. Pull tightly and sew hole shut. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

If desired, attach buttons to the brim.

close up of a blue button on the brim of the crochet slouchy beanie pattern
crochet slouch beanie in red, orange, blue, and purple variegated yarn on a smiling woman in a winter scene

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Nicole

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