Crochet Stylish Textured Slouchy Beanie Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Medium weight yarn (approximately 200 yards)
• 5.5 mm (I-9) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)

Gauge:

4 inches = 12 double crochets and 8 rows

Pattern Instructions:

1. Start the band: Ch 11.
   1. Row 1: Hdc in the second ch from hook and across (10 hdc).
   2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn; hdc in the back loops only (BLO) across (10 hdc).
   3. Repeat Row 2 until the band measures 18 inches long, then sl st to join ends.
2. Form the body of the beanie: Ch 1 to begin the next round.
   1. Round 1: 2 dc in each hdc around the band (20 dc).
   2. Round 2: Ch 1, *dc in the next st, 2 dc in the following st; repeat from * around (30 dc).
   3. Round 3: Ch 1, *dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st; repeat from * around (40 dc).
   4. Round 4: Ch 1, *hdc in each st around (40 hdc).
   5. Round 5-11: Ch 1, *dc in each st around (40 dc).
   6. Round 12: Ch 1, *hdc in each st around (40 hdc).
   7. Finish by fastening off and weaving in ends.
3. Adding a slouch: Gently stretch the top of the beanie to achieve a slouchy look. Adjust to your preference!

And there you have it! Your very own Stylish Textured Slouchy Beanie to keep warm and look fabulous!