Crochet Vibrant Textured Slouchy Beanie Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Sport-weight yarn (approximately 250-300 yards in various colors)
• US Size H-8 / 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Treble Crochet (tr)

Gauge:

4 inches x 4 inches = 12 stitches x 15 rows in double crochet.

Finished Sizes:

• Infant: 14” circumference x 6” length
• Child: 17” circumference x 7.5” length
• Adult: 20” circumference x 9” length

Pattern Instructions:

Ribbed Brim:

1. Ch 8, join to form a ring, taking care not to twist.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around (8 sts). Join with sl st to first sc.
3. Round 2: Ch 1, *back post double crochet (bpdc) in next st, front post double crochet (fpdc) in next st; repeat from * around. Join.
4. Repeat Round 2 until the brim measures 2 inches in height. Change to main color.

Main Body:

1. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.
2. Round 2: Ch 2, dc in same st, *skip next st, (2 dc in next st) repeat from * around. Join.
3. Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc around. Join.
4. Round 4: Ch 2, tr in same stitch, *skip next st, (2 tr in next st) repeat from * around. Join.
5. Continue alternating sc and dc rounds with color changes as desired until the beanie reaches desired height or approximately 7 inches long for adult size.

Shaping the Crown:

1. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join.
2. Round 2: Ch 2, *dc2tog (double crochet two together); repeat from * around. Join and pull tight to close the top of the hat.

Fasten off, weave in ends, and enjoy your new radiant slouchy beanie!