Get confident with making your own version of fitted beanie using this easy slouchy beanie crochet pattern.

If you have always been looking into making a slouchy beanie crochet pattern that fits, then this free pattern is for you.

This slouchy beanie crochet pattern is perfect for an adventurous beginner. Just another name for anyone who knows how to read crochet patterns and the basic crochet stitches.

Since you love this beautiful slouchy beanie, you should checkout the matching textured cowl, also a free pattern here on the blog.

More fun and beautiful projects that can be helpful includes

Twist to the classic beanie – A free pattern that can also be made into a slouchy beanie.

Sizes included in this slouchy beanie crochet pattern

Size	Head Circumference	Height
Infant	17”	7”
Toddler	18”	8”
Child	20”	9”
Teen/Adult Small	22”	9.5”
Adult Large	23”	9.5”

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Supplies needed for this slouchy beanie crochet pattern

Yarn

Muse Hand Painted Worsted, 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 114 yards/104 m per 100g Skein

Sample made in Serenity Tonal and White

Main Color (MC) – Serenity Tonal

Contrasting color (CC) = white

Estimated Yardage

120  (140, 160, 180, 200) yards 

Hook and other Materials for your slouchy beanie crochet pattern

6  mm Crochet Hook

Stitch markers

Gauge

14 sts over 9  Rows = 4” across, made using hdc, before blocking.

Adjust hook size, if necessary, to obtain gauge.

Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Any other  #4 weight yarn can be substituted. 

Difficulty Level – Intermediate

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches Abbreviations

Chain/chains – ch/chs

Single Crochet – sc

Half double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Slip Stitch – sl st    

3rd loop

FLO – Front Loop Only

Special Stitch. 

Loop = Chain 12

Finished Measurement

Sizes – Infant ( Toddler,  Child, Teen, Adult large)

Instruction for the slouchy beanie crochet

Section 1 – Brim – slouchy crochet beanie

With MC – Chain 60 (65,  70, 75, 80) Join with a sl st with the first chain.

The foundation chain should be a good fit around your head.

Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in each ch around, join with a sl st, place stitch marker, and move it after  each round. 60 (65,  70, 75, 80) hdc

Rounds 2 – 5: In 3rd loop, hdc in each st around. 60 (65,  70, 75, 80) hdc

Section 2 – Body 

Round 6: In FLO, hdc in each st around. 60 (65, 70, 75, 80) hdc

Rounds 7 – 9: In both loops, hdc in each st around. 60 (65,  70, 75, 80) hdc

Fasten off MC, join CC

Round 10: Hdc in each st around. 60 (65,  70, 75, 80) hdc Round 11: Hdc in first 5 sts, *make one loop, hdc in next 5 sts, rep from * until the end, make one loop. 60 (65,  70, 75, 80) hdc, 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) loops

Round 12: Hdc in each st around, note to keep all  loops unworked and keep all them on the right side. 60 (65,  70, 75, 80) hdc 

Note that there are no loops made in Round 12

Note

• Keep your loops (ch 12) in a straight line, and place a stitch marker in the first chain of each loop, this would help you keep track of where to put the next loop.

Rounds 13 – 16 (18, 20, 20, 20): Rep rounds 11 – 12.

Reduce the number of repeats if yours comes out too long

Braiding the loops

• Start with the first 2 vertical ch 12 (loops), pass second loop  up through the first loop loop

• Pass the third  loop through the second loop
• Pass the fourth through the third, continue until all loops have been braided, and secure with a stitch marker
• Repeat the instructions with the remaining sets of loops, each vertical row at a time.

Round 17 (19, 21, 21, 21): Hdc in first stitch, pick up the first loop left, hdc over this loop, hdc in next 5 sts, slip off the second loop and work hdc through it, hdc in each of the remaining sts around, join. 60 (65,  70, 75, 80) hdc

Fasten off CC, join MC.

Section 3 – Crown

Round 18 (20, 22, 22, 22): Hdc in each st around. 60 (65,  70, 75, 80) hdc

Round 19 (21, 23, 23, 23): In 3rd loop, hdc in next 3 sts, hdc2tog, rep from * to end. 48 (52,  56, 60, 64) hdc

Round 20 (22, 24, 24, 24): In 3rd loop, hdc in each st around.  48 (52,  56, 60, 64) hdc

Round 21 (23, 25, 25, 25): In 3rd loop, hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog, rep from * to end. 36 (39,  42, 45, 48) hdc

Round 22 (24, 26, 26, 26): In 3rd loop, hdc in next st, hdc2tog, rep from * to end. 24 (26,  28, 30, 32) hdc

Round 23 (25, 27, 27, 27): In 3rd loop, hdc2tog around. 12 (13,  14, 15, 16) hdc

Round 24 (26, 28, 28, 28): In 3rd loop, hdc2tog around. 6 (7,  7, 8, 8) hdc

Leaving a long tail of yarn, weave in the remaining stitches.

Weave in the ends.

This slouchy beanie crochet pattern does work up pretty quickly! When you make a start or have the completed slouchy beanie, kindly tag me with your makes.