This crochet slouchy beanie hat pattern uses simple stitch combinations. The fabric is dense enough to wear as a “chemo cap” or to keep the head warm on a chilly day.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog HERE.

The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.

Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting flat in rows, crocheting in the round
Crocheting in the back loop only (includes linked video tutorial)
Crocheting evenly around the side of a project, seaming with the mattress stitch (with video tutorials)
Using the “cinch method” for closing a slouchy hat (includes link to photo tutorial)

Skill Level
Easy

Finished Size
Teen/Adult: 21” (53.5 cm) circumference x 8.5” (21.5 cm) height.

Materials
King Cole Subtle Drifter Chunky yarn (25% cotton, 6% wool, 69% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 170 yd/156 m) – 1 skein each in 4670 Denim (CA) and 4669 Midnight (CB), or approximately 110 yd (100.5 m) in CA and 155 yd (142 m) in CB in any bulky weight yarn.

Nelsonwood US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Nelsonwood US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Clover bent-tip yarn needle.

Gauge
10 sts = 2.5” (6.5 cm) with smaller hook in pattern for Hat Band. For best fit, always check your gauge.