➜ A slouchy hat that points the way to fun

The Arrow Slouchy Hat is fun to make and fashionable to wear! Work the arrows in intarsia colorwork, or keep it simple and add them with duplicate stitch afterward. Sizes run from newborn to adult.

The free version of this pattern, supported by ads, is on my blog. This pattern was originally published in May 2016 and updated in January 2021.

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✨ What makes it work

• Two ways to add the arrows. Intarsia or duplicate stitch, your choice.
• Six sizes. Newborn to adult.
• Slouchy fit. Fashionable and comfy.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Chroma Worsted, Knit Picks (worsted, 198 yds/100g, 70% superwash wool, 30% nylon). Colors shown: Bare (A), Manzanita or color of choice (B)
• Yardage: Newborn 55 (Baby 75, Toddler 100, Child 125, Teen 145, Adult 160) yds
• Love a swap? As long as you meet gauge: Vanna’s Choice, Lion Brand
• Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) DPNs or circular needles for magic loop
• Tools: Stitch Marker · Yarn Needle · Scissors

✿ Sizes

• Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult)
• A schematic is in the pattern.

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Special techniques: Intarsia colorwork or duplicate stitch
• Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4” x 4” in stockinette · gauge help
• Terms: US knitting terms

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Briana

© 2026 Briana Kepner (Briana K Designs). All rights reserved. For personal use; you’re welcome to sell finished items, and credit is always appreciated. Please don’t share, copy or resell the pattern. Changes to yarn or sizing are your call, and we can’t support modifications. Privacy · GPSR Representative: Ciara Doyle, C15 Y5F9, Ireland, Ciara@thefairythorn.ie