Crochet Stylish Textured Slouchy Beanie Free Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 200-250 yards)
• H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape

Gauge: 12 stitches x 14 rows = 4 inches in textured stitch pattern.

Size: One size fits most adults, approximately 22-24 inches circumference.

Instructions:

1. Start with the band: Chain 9. Turning your work, half double crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across (8 hdc). Chain 1, turn.

2. Row 2: Hdc in each stitch across. Chain 1, turn.

3. Row 3: *Front post double crochet (FPdc) in the first stitch, back post double crochet (BPdc) in the next stitch. Repeat from * across the row. Chain 1, turn.

4. Row 4: Hdc in each stitch across. Chain 1, turn.

5. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until your band measures approximately 20 inches long. Join the ends with a slip stitch to form a circle.

6. Body of the Hat: Slip stitch into the first hdc of the band to join. Chain 1, hdc in the next stitch and in every stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first hdc.

7. Transition to texture: In the next round, switch to the textured stitch:

8. Continue the textured pattern for 4 more rounds (or until preferred length).

9. Decreasing: Round 1: *Hdc in next 5 stitches, hdc2tog; repeat from * around. Join.

10. Round 2: *Hdc in next 4 stitches, hdc2tog; repeat from * around. Join.

11. Round 3: *Hdc in next 3 stitches, hdc2tog; repeat from * around. Join.

12. Round 4: *Hdc in next 2 stitches, hdc2tog; repeat from * around. Join.

13. Round 5: *Hdc in next stitch, hdc2tog; repeat from * around. Join.

14. Round 6: Hdc2tog around until all stitches are decreased. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pull through remaining stitches and secure.

Finishing: Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle. Adjust the slouchiness as desired.

Enjoy your stylish new beanie!