My Love Beanie & Slouch – Free Crochet Hat Pattern

I’ve had many crocheters reach out to tell me that they LOVED my Chevron Peaks Slouch. I was pleasantly shocked because it was one of those designs that I really didn’t think would garner much attention. All of the positive messages I received were the reason I’ve used the same technique for several new crochet designs over the past year. So when Valentine’s Day rolled around, it was only fitting that I use it to design a crochet beanie with an embossed heart on it.

You can find the free crochet pattern for the My Love Beanie & Slouch in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or on Etsy here. *The ad-free PDF includes the beanie, slouch & messy bun patterns in one.

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If you love textured crochet stitches and designs, like myself, I’m sure you’ll love this technique too! I’ve been using it to create raised designs on projects, almost like we do with post stitches, but many find this technique simpler to crochet. The textured crochet designs are created by working a double crochet stitch into the front loop of a single crochet 2 rounds below. The crochet pattern is written out, line by line, and I’ve also included a chart that you can use. If you love textured crochet designs, make sure you’re signed up to receive our newsletter so you don’t miss out on new free crochet patterns.

Aren’t personalized tags such a great finishing touch to add to our crochet items? I ordered leather ones and a couple different wooden ones from an awesome online maker. You can find links to where I purchased and a tutorial on how to attach all of them HERE.

THE YARN

DESCRIPTION

Options, options, options!

The My Love Beanie & Slouch crochet pattern includes 2 hat band options (Stretchy Hat Band of Simple Hat Band) and 2 lengths (Beanie or Slouch). Both styles are crocheted from the bottom up. First, choose and crochet the style hat band you’d like. Then, continue on to crochet the length of the hat you love. Each option is clearly written.

The pink ombre sample above was made using the stretchy hat band and slouch length. The light pink sample was made using the simple hat band and beanie length.

My Love BEANIE & SLOUCH – FREE CROCHET HAT PATTERN

The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, or need to order your yarn, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.

Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF, including all photo tutorials, on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or Etsy here. *The ad-free PDF includes the beanie, slouch & messy bun patterns in one.

Save this pattern to your Ravelry favorites here.

Pin it for later here.

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MATERIALS

• Yarn:  Worsted Weight Yarn / 4 / Any Color – Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in Jazzy was used for the slouch in the photos. Caron Simply Soft in Soft Pink was used for the beanie in the photos.
  • Yardage: See “Fits Head Size” below for yardage of all sizes.
• Crochet Hooks: G/6/4.00mm,  H/8/5.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle
• Scrap piece of yarn or stitch marker
• Faux Fur Pom (optional – I LOVE these poms!)

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Gauge

• In hat band stitch pattern: 6 sts = 1.25″; 14 rows = 3″
• Body of Hat in sc: 11.5 sts = 3″; 11 rows = 3″

Fits Head Size

• Toddler: 16″ – 17-1/2″ circ. (120 – 180 yards)
• Kids: 18″ – 20″ circ. (140 – 210 yards)
• Teen / Adult Small: 20-1/2″ – 22-1/2″  circ. (160 – 220 yards)
• Adult Medium / Large: 23″ – 24-1/2″  circ. (180 – 230 yards)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

Notes

• Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
• The majority of the pattern is worked in continuous rounds (a spiral). I suggest using a stitch marker to keep track of the round you’re on.
• Yarn Notes: Red Heart Super Saver Ombre and Caron Simply Soft were used for the samples shown. Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met.
• Red Heart Super Saver Ombre, 100% Acrylic (482 yards / 440 m / 283 g / 10 oz).
• Caron Simply Soft, 100% Acrylic (315 yards / 288 m / 170 g / 6 oz).
• Changes for sizes are written as follows: Toddler  (Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium/Large).
•  Options
  • Stretchy Hat Band
  • Simple Hat Band
  • Slouch
  • Beanie
• Construction
  • • Step 1: Choose your Hat Band option.
    • Step 2: Crochet the Body of Hat to the height specified for the length option you choose (Beanie or Slouch).

Special Stitches

My Love Beanie & Slouch Instructions

• Step 1: Choose your Hat Band option (Simple or Stretchy). Crochet the hat band.
• Step 2: Crochet the Body of Hat to the height specified for the length option you choose (Beanie or Slouch).

Simple Hat Band

Gauge: Using a 5mm hook: 11.5 sc = 3″ (stitch height isn’t crucial)

Note: This entire project is worked in a spiral (continuous rounds). I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round.

Crown Shaping

Simple Hat Band Finishing

Note: Make sure not to work this part too tightly or you can greatly affect the fit of your hat. Adjust your hook size to get the perfect fit, as needed.

Rnd 1: Join yarn in stitch closest to the first st of Rnd 1 of hat band, sl st in each st around the bottom of your hat band. Use the Special Join Technique (click HERE for tutorial), to join.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Your My Love Beanie is complete!

Now that you’ve finished crocheting your My Love Beanie or Slouch hat, add your own finishing touches using one of these fun options!

• Chain Loop Pom (click here for tutorial)
• Faux Fur Pom (click here)
• Personalized Tags (click here for tutorial)

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