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Slouchy beanie crochet pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

This slouchy beanie crochet pattern has a relaxed, casual shape that drapes naturally at the back. It’s a cozy choice for everyday cold-weather outfits, handmade gifts, or craft fairs.

Quick answer

This beginner-friendly adult slouchy beanie is worked from the top down in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and a J-10 (6 mm) crochet hook. It uses single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches and is designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 20–23 inches (51–58 cm).

Slouchy beanie crochet pattern details

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

Skill level

Beginner — This pattern uses basic crochet stitches and simple repeats worked in joined rounds. It’s a great first slouchy hat if you’re comfortable crocheting in the round.

Materials needed

  • J-10 (6 mm) crochet hook
  • Worsted weight yarn (#4)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Size guide

Adult — Designed to fit a head circumference of approximately 20–23 inches (51–58 cm).

Need help with sizing? Check out my crochet hat sizing guide to measure head circumference, use negative ease, and adjust crown diameter and hat height for the best fit.

How to adjust the slouch

The amount of slouch comes from the length of the hat body. For more slouch, work additional complete repeats of Rounds 11–13 before Round 35. For less slouch, work fewer complete repeats of Rounds 11–13.

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Gauge

15 sts and 12 rounds in the body stitch pattern = 4 inches (10 cm)

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

Pattern notes

  • The hat is worked from the top down in joined rounds.
  • The beginning ch 1 or ch 2 does not count as a stitch.
  • Join each round with a sl st to the first stitch.
  • Repeat the instructions between the asterisks (*) around as directed.
  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Magic circle alternative

If you don’t like using a magic circle, ch 4 and work 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (11 sts)

Free slouchy beanie crochet pattern instructions

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 2, work 11 dc in the ring. Join. (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st, join. (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (48 stitches)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 11 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (56 stitches)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 13 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 14 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (64 stitches)
Rnd 10: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 15 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (68 stitches)

Rnd 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, join. (68 stitches)
Rnd 12: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join. (68 stitches)
Rnd 13: Ch 2, dc in each st, join. (68 stitches)
Rnds 14–34: Repeat Rounds 11–13 seven times. (68 stitches)
Rnd 35: Ch 1, sc in each st, join. (68 stitches)

Finishing

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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— Melissa