How do you make a crochet slouchy beanie pattern fit better?

You can adjust the fit by changing your hook size or adding or removing rounds before the brim. A larger hook or extra rounds in the body will make the beanie slouchier, while fewer rounds or a smaller hook will create a snugger fit.

Can beginners make this crochet slouchy beanie pattern?

Yes! This pattern is beginner-friendly. It uses basic double crochet stitches and simple post stitches for the ribbed brim. If you’re new to post stitches, you’ll pick them up quickly with a little practice.

How much yarn do I need for this slouchy beanie?

Most worsted weight yarns require about 180–220 yards (165–200 m) for one teen/adult-size slouchy beanie. The exact amount depends on your tension and yarn brand.

What is the best yarn for a slouchy beanie?

Choose a soft, medium-weight (#4) yarn for comfort and warmth. Acrylic, wool, or blends work well. Avoid stiff yarns, as they won’t drape as nicely for a slouchy style.

Can I add a pom pom to this slouch beanie?

Absolutely! Add a yarn pom pom or a faux fur pom pom for extra style. Just sew it securely to the crown after finishing your beanie.

How do I make the brim stretchier?

The ribbed brim is created with front and back post stitches, which naturally add stretch. For extra give, work the brim rounds more loosely or go up a hook size for those rounds only.

Can I sell items made from this crochet slouchy beanie pattern?

Yes! You can sell finished items you make from this pattern. Please credit me as the designer and link back to this pattern if selling online.

Crochet Slouchy Beanie Pattern – Free, Beginner-Friendly Hat

This crochet slouchy beanie pattern makes a cozy everyday hat with an easy, relaxed look. The extra length creates a comfortable slouchy style that works well for cold-weather outfits, handmade gifts, or craft fairs.

Quick answer

This beginner crochet slouchy beanie pattern is worked from the top down in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. It is designed to fit teens and adults and features a relaxed slouchy fit with a stretchy ribbed brim made from front and back post double crochet stitches.

Free crochet slouchy beanie pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Beginner — This pattern uses double crochet worked in joined rounds, along with front and back post double crochet stitches for the ribbed brim.

Materials needed

Crochet hook size I-9 (5.5 mm)
Worsted weight yarn (#4)
Yarn needle
Scissors

Finished size

Fits most teens and adults.

Crown diameter: 7 inches (18 cm)
Head circumference: 20–23 inches (51–58 cm)
Hat height: 11.5 inches (29 cm)

See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.

Mustard yellow crochet slouchy beanie with a relaxed fit and ribbed brim.

Gauge

16 dc stitches and 10 dc rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

Too many stitches? Try a larger hook
Too few stitches? Try a smaller hook

Gauge matters for this slouchy hat because it affects both the fit and the amount of slouch. Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet
FPdc = front post double crochet
BPdc = back post double crochet
ch / chs = chain / chains
st / sts = stitch / stitches
sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

The ch 2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
The hat is worked in the round from the top down.
Add or remove double crochet body rounds before starting the brim to adjust the amount of slouch.
The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

How to make post stitches

Post stitches create the stretchy, structured ribbed brim of this slouchy beanie:

FPdc (front post double crochet): Yarn over, insert the hook from front to back and then back to front around the post of the next stitch. Yarn over, pull up a loop, and complete the double crochet.
BPdc (back post double crochet): Yarn over, insert the hook from back to front and then back again around the post of the next stitch. Yarn over, pull up a loop, and complete the double crochet.

Crochet slouchy beanie pattern showing the long body and ribbed brim.

Crochet slouchy beanie pattern instructions

Crown of the beanie

Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2, work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (11 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around. Join. (22 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join. (44 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts; repeat around. Join. (55 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts; repeat around. Join. (66 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts; repeat around. Join. (77 sts)

Body of the beanie

Rounds 8-24: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join. (77 sts)

Ribbed brim

Rounds 25–28: Ch 2, *FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st; repeat from * around until 1 st remains, FPdc in last st. Join. (77 sts)

Finishing

Fasten off and use a yarn needle to weave in the ends.

Woman wearing a mustard yellow crochet slouchy beanie with a ribbed brim, part of an easy beginner-friendly crochet pattern.

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