Trendy Crochet Slouchy Beanie Pattern To Stay Warm With

Begin your next project with this crochet slouchy beanie pattern, perfect for anyone looking to add a stylish yet comfortable piece to their wardrobe. This guide offers clear instructions to produce a soft, fashionable hat ideal for cooler weather. Whether you're new to crochet or have years of experience, this pattern allows you to create a piece that not only keeps you cozy but also showcases your skills.

Crochet Slouchy Beanie

The end result is a wearable work of art that elevates your outfits and keeps the chill at bay. Grab your crochet hook, select your yarn, and prepare to craft a beanie that will become an essential part of your cold-weather collection or a thoughtful present for a loved one.

Materials Needed:

Number 4 medium yarn (Red Heart Super Saver Stripe suggested)
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook for the body
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook for the brim

Pattern:

Starting / Foundation:

Make a magic ring.
Chain 7 (counts as the first double crochet plus chain 4).
Double crochet into the magic ring.
Chain 4.
Repeat from to until you have 8 double crochets and 8 chain-4 spaces.
Pull magic ring tight to close.
Chain 2, then half double crochet into the third chain of the starting chain-7 to complete the round.

Round 2:

Chain 7 (counts as the first double crochet plus chain 4).
In the next chain-4 space, double crochet, chain 4, and double crochet (increase made).
Chain 4, then double crochet in the next chain-4 space.
Repeat increase, chain 4, around.
End with a chain 4, then a chain 2, and half double crochet into the third chain of starting chain-7.

Round 3 and Beyond:

Chain 7 (counts as the first double crochet plus chain 4).
Double crochet in the chain-4 space.
Chain 4. Double crochet in the next chain-4 space.
Continue chain 4, increase in the next chain-4 space around.
Repeat the sequence until you reach the desired width of the increases.

Final Rounds for Height (before brim):

Repeat the last round without increases (just double crochet and chain 4) until the piece measures 13 inches long from the beginning.
Joining:
Join with a slip stitch to the third chain of the starting chain-7.
Switch to a smaller hook size G (4.0 mm).

Brim – Round 1:

Slip stitch into the first space, chain 1.
Make 3 single crochets in the same space.
In the next chain-4 space, make 2 single crochets.
Alternate between 3 single crochets in the next space and 2 single crochets in the following space around.

Join with a slip stitch.

Brim – Round 2:

Chain 2 (counts as first half double crochet).
Half double crochet into each stitch around.
Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-2.
Brim Round 3 and Beyond:
Chain 2 (counts as first half double crochet).
Alternate between front post half double crochet and back post half double crochet around each stitch.
Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-2.
Repeat this pattern as needed for a ribbed brim effect until the desired length of the brim.