★ Shockingly, this beanie is crochet

Yes, really! The Caymus Beanie Slouchy Hat uses the split stitch (also called the mattress stitch) to create a knit look with a crochet hook. It’s a classy, simple look that works for the whole family, newborn to adult.

✨ What makes it work

• Knit look stitch. Split stitch single crochet mimics knitting.
• Classic and simple. A clean look that goes with everything.
• Six sizes. Newborn to large adult.

✂️ What you’ll need

• Yarn: Malabrigo Worsted (aran). Color shown: Pigeon
• Yardage: Newborn 100 (Baby 150, Toddler and Child 200, Teen/Adult 225, Adult 260) yds
• Love a swap? As long as you meet gauge: Boutique Unforgettable, Red Heart · Preciosa Worsted, Knit Picks · Maxima, Manos del Uruguay · BFL Worsted, Valley Yarns · Boliviana, Cascade Yarns
• Hook: H (5.0mm), or size needed for gauge
• Tools: Stitch Marker · Yarn Needle · Scissors · Tape Measure

✿ Sizes

• Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult, Adult)
• Width: 7 ½ (8, 9 ¼, 10, 10 ¾, 11 ¼)“
• Height: 7 ¼ (8, 9, 9 ¾, 10, 10 ¼)“

⭐ Good to know

• Skill level: Easy to Intermediate
• Special stitches: Split stitch, single crochet in third loop
• Gauge: 15 sts and 21 rows = 4” x 4” in split stitch · gauge help
• Terms: US crochet

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© 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