Free Crochet Pattern: Women's Slouchy Textured Beanie

IMPORTANT NOTE: This pattern will be removed and replaced with an updated version on October 5, 2020. 

ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE: I've decided to put this pattern back up because I have received many emails requesting it but be warned, this is an older pattern of mine and doesn't read as well as my newer patterns. I did update this pattern and simplify it, you can find that pattern here:

Favorite Slouchy

This particular pattern has some great photos posted on Ravelry by fellow crocheters and I wanted to say thanks to everyone who has given it a try, I love seeing how you have used the pattern! 

There is now an infinity scarf to match this hat, you can find it here: Textured Infinity Scarf

If you're not into infinity scarves, there is also a traditional scarf version here: Textured Scarf

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Jenni

Skill Level: Easy

Size: Women's, 21-22" head circumference

Supplies:

Size I (5.5 mm) Hook

Red Heart With Love Yarn, approx. 175 yards

TapestryNeedle
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):

BLO – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet

Sc – Single Crochet

Sl st – Slip Stitch

Important Notes:
-Joins are made with a sl st.
-Ch 2's do not count as a dc.

-Do not join to the chain 2, when you join you should be joining to the first dc in the row. 

Gauge: Approx. 4 dc x 4 rows = 2"

Row 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc. Join. (11 dc)

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in same. 2 dc in next and in each around. Join. (21 dc)

Row 3: Ch 2, In BLO: dc in same. *2 dc in next, dc in next* Repeat *to* around. Join. (31 dc)

Row 4: Ch 2, In BLO: dc in same. *Dc in next 2, 2 dc in next* Repeat *to* around. Join. (41 dc)

Row 5-6: Ch 2, fpdc around next. *Dc in next, fpdc around next* Repeat *to* around. Join. (20 dc, 21 fpdc)

Row 7: Ch 2, In BLO: dc in same. *Dc in next 3, 2 dc in next* Repeat *to* around. Join. (51 dc)

Row 8: Ch 2, In BLO: dc in same. *Dc in next 4, 2 dc in next* Repeat *to* around. Join. (61 dc)

Row 9: Ch 2, In BLO: dc in same. *Dc in next 14, 2 dc in next* Repeat *to* around. Join. (65 dc)
Row 10-11: Ch 2, dc in same and in each around. Join. (65 dc)

Row 12: Ch 2, In BLO: dc in same and in each around. Join. (65 dc)

Row 13-14: Ch 2, Fpdc around next, *dc in next, fpdc around next* Repeat *to* around. Join. (32 dc, 33 fpdc)

Row 15-17: Ch 2, In BLO:  dc in same and in each around. Join. (65 dc)

Row 18-19: Ch 2, dc in same and in each around. Join. (65 dc)

Row 20: Ch 2, In BLO: dc in same and in each around. Join. (65 dc)

Row 21-22: Ch 2, Fpdc around next, *dc in next, fpdc around next* Repeat *to* around. Join. (32 dc, 33 fpdc)

Row 23-25: Ch 2, In BLO:  dc in same and in each around. Join. (65 dc)

Row 26-27: Ch 2, dc in same and in each around. (65 dc)

Row 28-30: Ch 1, In BLO: sc in same and in each around. Join. (65 sc)

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Now you can add a pom pom to the top of the hat!  I use my hand to make my pom poms and wrap the yarn around and around my hand (about 100 times). Lay out a long piece of yarn (approx. 18"). Carefully slip the yarn off of your hand and lay on top of the long piece of yarn, tie a knot twice. Using your tapestry needle; sew the long yarn ends in and out of the pom pom over and over. Add a dab or two of fabric glue to the center. Let dry. Cut through all your loops and trim up your pom pom. Sew to the top of hat.