How to Crochet a Slouchy Beanie

You’ll Need

Medium/Worsted Weight yarn;

Crochet hooks 4 mm and 5 mm;

Tapestry needle.

Stitch Control

14 stitches x 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Instructions

Begin with magic loop.

Creating the Base

Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as first DC), 11 DCs in ring; join to top of ch 2 and pull loop tight (12 sts)

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first DC), DC in same st, *2 DCs in next st* around; join (24 sts)

Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first DC), DC in next st, 2 DCs in next st, *DC in next 2 sts, 2 DCs in next st* around; join (32 sts)

Row 4: Ch 2 (counts as first DC), 2 DCs in next st, *DC in next 3 sts, 2 DCs in next st* around; join (40 sts)

Row 5: Ch 2 (counts as first DC), 2 DCs in next st, *DC in next 4 sts, 2 DCs in next st* around; join (48 sts)

Row 6: Ch 2 (counts as first DC), 2 DCs in next st, *DC in next 5 sts, 2 DCs in next st* around; join (56 sts)

Row 7: Ch 2 (counts as first DC), 2 DCs in next st, *DC in next 6 sts, 2 DCs in next st* around; join (64 sts)

Row 8: Ch 2 (counts as first DC), 2 DCs in next st, *DC in next 7 sts, 2 DCs in next st* around; join (72 sts)

Row 9: Ch 2, *DC in each st around*, join;

Repeating the Rows

Rows 10-28: Repeat Row 9 for 19 rows; join.

Note: This is where you can remove rows, if needed, to lessen the amount of slouch depending on stitch control. Basically, work these rows until you reach your preferred length.

Finishing the Beanie

Row 29: Switch to smaller hook, ch 1, *in back loop only, sc in each st around*; join.

Rows 30-34: Repeat Row 29.

Fasten off.