Textured Cozy Chunky Slouchy Beanie Free Pattern

Materials:

• Bulky weight yarn (approx. 120-150 yards)
• Size L/8.0 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape

Gauge:

8 stitches and 6 rows = 4 inches in textured stitch (Note: Gauge is not critical for this project but may affect yarn usage.)

Size:

Adult size, easily adjustable for different head sizes.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• rep = repeat

Pattern:

Brim:

1. Ch 10.
2. Row 1: Sc in the second ch from the hook and across (9 sc).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the brim measures 10 inches long. Join ends with sl st to form a circle.

Main Body:

1. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same st and in each st around (join with sl st).
2. Round 2: Ch 2, *fpdc (front post double crochet) in next dc, bpdc (back post double crochet) in next dc; rep from * around (join with sl st).
3. Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in next st; rep from * around (join with sl st).
4. Round 4: Ch 2, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st; rep from * around (join with sl st).
5. Repeat Rounds 3 and 4 until the beanie measures approximately 9 inches from the brim. Finish with Round 4.

Decreasing:

1. Round 1: Ch 2, *dc in next st, dc2tog (double crochet two together); rep from * around (join with sl st).
2. Round 2: Ch 2, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st; rep from * around (join with sl st).
3. Round 3: Ch 2, *dc2tog; rep from * around (join with sl st).

Finishing:

• Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull tight to close.
• Weave in all ends.
• Make a pom pom (optional) and sew onto the top of the beanie.

Enjoy your new cozy and stylish beanie, perfect for any occasion!