When designing my Child Size Slouchy Hat, I had so much fun with the pattern and the hat turned out so beautiful, I knew I had to make one for me too. This free pattern is very easy to follow and its simply the perfect slouch hat!
Supplies
Size K/6.5 mm hook.
Lion Brands Homespun Yarn (5 Bulky)
Abbreviations
CH-Chain
SC - Single Crochet
DC DEC – Double Crochet Decrease
DC – Double Crochet
How to DC DEC in the start of a round: ~CH 2, Yarn over, insert hook into next DC, Yarn Over, Pull hook though, Yarn Over, Pull Yarn through first 2 loops, Yarn Over, Pull Yarn through last 2 loops~
Get Started!
Round 1: Magic Circle, CH 3, 9 DC inside ring. Join to top of CH 3.
Round 2: CH 3, DC in same stitch, 2 DC in next 9 stitches. Join to the top of CH 3.
Round 3: CH 3, DC in same stitch, DC in next stitch. ** 2 DC in next stitch, DC in next stitch. Repeat from ** 8 more times Join to top CH of CH 3
Round 4: CH 3, DC in same stitch, DC in next 2 stitches. ** 2 DC in next stitch, DC in next 2 stitches. Repeat from ** 8 more times Join to top CH of CH 3.
Round 5: CH 3, DC in each stitch, Join to top of CH 3
Round 6: CH 3, DC in same stitch, DC in next 3 stitches. ** 2 DC in next stitch, DC in next 3 stitches. Repeat from ** 8 more times Join to top CH of CH 3
Round 7: CH 3, DC into each DC around. Join to top of CH 3.
Round 8: CH 3, DC in same stitch, DC in next 4 stitches. ** 2 DC in next stitch, DC in next 4 stitches. Repeat from ** 8 more times Join to top CH of CH 3.
Round 9: CH 3, DC into each DC around. Join to top of CH 3.
Round 10: DC DEC into first 2 stitches, DC in next 8 stitches. **DC DEC, DC in next 8 stitches, Repeat from ** 4 more times. Join to top of first DC DEC
Round 11: DC DEC into first two stitches DC in next 7 stitches. **DC DEC, DC in next 7 stitches, Repeat from ** 4 more times. DC in last stitch, Join to top of first DC DEC
Round 12: CH 3, DC into each DC around. Join to top of CH .
Round 13: DC DEC into first two stitches,DC in next 5 stitches. **DC DEC, DC in next 5 stitches, Repeat from ** 5 more times. Join to top of first DC DEC.( you will be shy one DC at the end of this round, and that is okay 
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Round 14: CH 3, DC into each DC around. Join to top of CH 3.
Round 15-20 : CH 1, SC in same stitch and in each stitch around. Join to CH 1.
Finish off and weave in ends.
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Hi there
I love to look of this hat. I am currently without hair because of chemo but by winter i should have some growth so this, once ive made it, will be the perfect keep warm comfy hat
thank you
A friend of mine is just starting to get her hair back… she created lots of fun hats while going through the chemo. Which honestly, this yarn is sooo soft and comfy it would make an awesome hat to keep you warmer and cozy this fall <3 I wish you the best with what you are going through. Sending lots of love, light and prayer your way.
Hi Corina, just found your site and love, love, love it!
And kaz, prayers and good thoughts your way!
K I really am glad she did. You have some fun/nice projects.ath B on Crochet Talk sent us to your blog.
Corina – Love, love, love this hat! I just made it up this afternoon with Lagoon Homespun. Perfect, thanks for this amazing pattern. The color of your hat brings out your beautiful eyes – good job.
kaz – Healing thoughts and wishes are sent your way and your new hair will look even better with this gorgeous hat on it.
I just made this hat last night, I used Bulky yarn and the hook size provided, and my hat is really stiff. I am a new crocheter, so any suggestions? Do I make the stitches too tight, or should I use a bigger hook? It fits me, it just doesn’t really slouch much, it is like a mushroom! Thanks for any help!!
Also, do you not Join after Rounds 3, 4, 6, 8? I was just curious since it doesn’t say so after the round. Thanks again!!
Thanks so much for pointing that out to me. Yes you do join. I fixed it to say so. I used lion brands homespun yarn. Its not as stiff as most bulky weight so that might be your problem. Do you have access to lion brand homespun? I haven’t tried to make this with any other yarn so I am not sure how it would turn out.
Thanks so much for this pattern! I just moved to Germany and I was not prepared for the cold so I ran out and bought a skein of homespun. After looking on Raverly I found your pattern and promptly crochet this in one night. Thanks to you my head and ears are staying nice and warm!
Aw!! Ty you so much! So glad you have a warm and cozy head and ears <3 I love mine too
I just made this hat and it looks like it would fit an infint. I am a bit confused becasue i thought the directions were for an adult. At this point i am not sure how to make it actully fit me because i love the way this hat looks. HELP!!!
What kind of yarn are you using? are you using the same yarn and hook?
I am confused, the DC DEC seems to be exactly what I am doing as a double crochet (which I Just taught myself to do) exept that there is one less chain at the beginning. Could you please explain the difference. Thanks, Casey
With the DC DEC you are making 2 DC turn into one. There should be videos for both stitches at the top of the post
Thanks so much. I’m having fun learning, I hope it turns out!
I love the look of this slouchy beanie! I’ll have to buy a skein of the yarn as soon as possible so I can make it! Thanks for a terrific crochet pattern!
Hi there,
I’m a UK crocheter and I’ve converted your US DC into UK TR and I’ve still ended up with a child sized hat from following this pattern. I’m using a 6.5mm hook and chunky yarn so I’m not sure what’s gone wrong?
It’s a shame as I was hoping to make this hat for my mother for Christmas.
Your opinion on this would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Kat
xxxxx
Do you have access to Lion Brands Homespun yarn? Its chunky yarn but works up completely different than most other chunky yarns.
i really loved the hat pattern! it looks great!
How many yards of yarn you use? I have one skein of 81 yards, is that enough?
I used around a half of a skein, maybe just over a half.
But make sure its lion brands homespun or another brand that is like homespun so it will work up the same. A lot of people have tried other bulky weight yarns but its not the same.
I am so excited to try this but….homespun SCARES me
…patterns usually say “2″ strands together which I do not see on your pattern. Ok– I CAN DO THIS!!! I have about 20 skeins of homespun that was given to me so I am going to trust your beautiful instructions for this menopausal mom!!! I’m just above a beginner….
Yup, this one is just one strand. Don’t be scared! And if you have problems with the yarn snagging on the hook just keep going and you will get used to it. This hat was the first time I had used it too. The first 2 rows were scary when learning the yarn but after that I got used to it. You can do it!! Will love to see your finished work too!!
I just made this hat as one of my first technically “different” projects as I just started corcheting a month or so ago and it turned out so great! I had a person knock at my door within 15 minutes of finishing and the first thing she said to me was “I love your hat!” and was surprised when I said I just made it myself…thank you so much for the awesome pattern
Oh and also I had been using homespun for knitting scarfs and was hoping to find something else really cool I could make and this made me love Homespun all over again! Perfect
I love this hat, but tried a different yarn and it turned out too tight so I took it apart.
I want to try it again, but also think I was doing something wrong beginning with round 10. When it says to DC DEC in next 2 stitches, do you actually mean next 4 stitches since a DC DEC uses 2 stitches to make one?? Mine turned out with “bumps” on the hat.
Really, really want to make this work!
thx
Oh sorry for the confusion! I do mean you use two stitches to make one DC DEC.
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