Twisted Slouch Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

This crochet beanie pattern was the first pattern I had ever written. I spent the last week of December writing, testing, and getting it ready for a January 1, 2018 release. Now, 4 years later, I’m releasing it for free on my blog. This beanie features a ribbed band for optimal stretchiness, and sections of texture to create interest and warmth in the winter and early spring. I’ve made this hat with both one and two colors so it works up easily with whichever way you decide to go! The pom pom is totally optional too! I’m pretty sure my sister ended up stealing the hat when I wasn’t looking that year. Enjoy my Twisted Slouch Beanie Crochet Pattern.

Looking for an ad-free PDF or for a photo tutorial, please consider purchasing the paid version of this pattern. It has all the written directions found here as well as a photo tutorial included in one. You can find it on here on Etsy or here on Ravelry.

About the pattern

You’ll need the following:

• 5.5 mm hook
• 1-2 skeins of worsted weight yarn,
  • Yarn pictured is I Love This Yarn
• yarn needle
• tape measure
• a way to make a pom pom (optional)

Stitches and their Abbreviations:

SLST – Slip Stitch

CH – Chain

SC – Single Crochet

BLO SC – Back Loop Only Single Crochet

HDC – Half Double Crochet

HDC2TOG – Half Double Crochet 2 Together

HDC in 3rd loop – Half Double Crochet in 3rd loop

DC – Double Crochet

Crossed DC– Crossed Double Crochet (Skip 1 Stitch, DC in next, DC in skipped stitch)

Gauge

Band Gauge: 8 BPDC x 14 rows = 4 inches

Body Gauge: rows 2-8 = 2 inches wide

 

Pattern:

Band: Worked in Rows, CH 2 at beginning does not count as DC

Ch 10

Row 1: SC in 3rd chain, SC Across, turn (9)

Row 2: CH 2, SC in same stitch, BLO SC in the next 7 stitches, SC in last stitch, turn (9)

Rows 3-64: Repeat row 2 (9)

Band should measure about 17.5 inches long before seaming.

SC the ends of the band together to form the band. Turn band right side out.

From here you’ll be working into the band to create the body of the hat. I designed this hat to have a fairly clean decrease and finish off as I don’t like the scrunched look for beanies.

Notes for the body portion of the hat:

• CH 1 or 2 does NOT count as a stitch, but CH 3 DOES count as a stitch
• There is no turning for each row. You will work on the right side the whole time.

Body: Worked in the round, joined at the end of each row. No turns

Round 1: CH 1, 2 SC in same stitch, work 2 SC into the end of each row to create an even border on the band. (84) [I did a color change here]

Round 2: CH 1, HDC in same stitch, HDC around, SLST to first HDC (84)

Round 3 & 4: CH 1, HDC in 3rd loop in the same stitch and around, SLST to first HDC (84)

Round 5: Ch 3, DC in the last HDC of round 4, *Skip next stitch, DC in the next, DC in skipped stitch* repeat from * to * around, SLST to 3rd chain. (84)

Round 6: CH 1, HDC in same stitch, HDC around, SL ST to first HDC (84)[I did a color change here]

Round 7 & 8: CH 1, HDC in 3rd loop in the same stitch and around, SLST to first HDC (84)

Round 9: CH 3, DC in the last HDC of round 8, *Skip next stitch, DC in the next, DC in skipped stitch* repeat from * to * around, SLST to 3rd chain. (84)

Round 10: CH 1, HDC in same stitch, HDC in next 6 stitches, HDC2TOG, *HDC in next 7 Stitches, HDC2TOG* Repeat from * to * around. 1 HDC in last stitch, SLST to first HDC (73)

Round 11: CH 1, HDC in 3rd loop in the same stitch and around, SLST to first HDC (73) [I did a color change here]

Round 12: CH 1, HDC in 3rd loop in the same stitch, HDC in 3rd loop in next 5 stitches, HDC2TOG in 3rd loop, *HDC in 3rd loop in the next 6 stitches, HDC2TOG in 3rd loop* Repeat from * to * around, HDC in 3rd loop in last two stitches, SLST to first HDC (64)

Round 13: CH 3, DC in previous stitch, *skip 2 stitches & DC in 3rd, DC in previous stitch* repeat from * to * around, crossed dc in last 2 stitches, SLST to top of Ch 3 (44)

Round 14: CH 1, HDC in the same stitch, HDC in next 3 stitches, HDC2TOG, *HDC in next 4 stitches, HDC2TOG* repeat from * to * Skip last stitch, SLST to first HDC (35)

Round 15: CH 1, HDC in 3rd loop in the same stitch, HDC in 3rd loop in next 2 stitches, HDC2TOG in 3rd loop, *HDC in 3rd loop in next 3 stitches, HDC2TOG in 3rd loop* repeat from * to *, SLST to first HDC (28)

Round 16: CH 1, HDC in 3rd loop in the same stitch, HDC in 3rd loop in next stitch, HDC2TOG in 3rd loop, *HDC in 3rd loop in next 2 stitches, HDC2TOG in 3rd loop* Repeat from * to *, SL ST to first HDC (21)

Round 17: CH 1, skip next stitch *HDC in next stitch, HDC2TOG* repeat from * to * around, Skip last stitch, SLST to first HDC (13)

Round 18: CH 1, skip next stitch, HDC2TOG around, SLST to first HDC (6).

Fasten off, sew hole together.

Make pom pom and securely attach (optional)

 

Looking for an ad-free PDF or for a photo tutorial, please consider purchasing the paid version of this pattern. It has all the written directions found here as well as a photo tutorial included in one. You can find it on here on Etsy or here on Ravelry. I hope you’ll make a lot of hats from my Twisted Slouch Beanie Crochet Pattern. Like I said before, this was my very first beanie pattern and I’m so happy to have updated and re-released it!

Looking for a different style of hat or maybe an ear warmer? Check out my Winter Blues Crochet Headband or my Aspen Chroma Beanie.