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original pattern posted October 2014, updated with fresh photos and updated pattern to address commonly asked questions November 2019.

Hey everyone!  Once upon a time I made a slightly slouchy crochet hat pattern and put it on Youtube. That video exceeded my wildest dreams and has almost 2 million views. I wanted to update the pattern and address some of the commonly asked questions, so here it goes! At the end of the post you’ll find the written pattern, now with photos!

Are you an absolute crochet beginner? This hat is meant for the advanced beginner that has made several projects and a few of them in the round.

If you would like an absolute beginner tutorial, check out my treble slouchy crochet hat or my absolute beginner crochet hat.

I used 1 skein of the Lionbrand Heartland yarn in the color Mount Ranier and a size J hook in the original grey hat. The updated pink hat used Touch of Alpaca with an I (5.5 mm) hook.

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updated slightly slouchy beanie Nov 2019
original grey hat Oct 2014

Slightly Slouchy Crochet Hat Pattern

Yield: 1 hat

Slightly Slouchy Crochet Hat Pattern

Slightly Slouchy Crochet Hat Pattern

This is my slightly slouchy crochet hat, a huge hit on YouTube with almost 2 million views. I used 1 skein of the Lionbrand Heartland yarn in the color Mount Ranier and a size J hook for the original grey hat. The updated pink hat was made with one ball of Touch of Alpaca yarn in the color blush using an I or 5.5 mm hook.

Active Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Materials

  • Ball of Yarn like touch of alpaca

Tools

  • Crochet hook that coordinates with yarn (Should be a 5.5 or 6mm)
  • Yarn needle
  • Measuring tape
  • Small scissors

Instructions

  1. Begin with a slip knot.  Leave a long enough tail for weaving in. crochet hat supplies
  2. Round 1: Ch 4, slip stitch (sl st) to form a circle
  3. Round 2: Ch 2, 12 half double crochet (hdc) inside the circle, sl st (12 stitches total) Note:The ch 2 does NOT count as a hdc when you are counting your round for THIS pattern as it "usually" would or could in other patterns. It was creating a little gap, so I made this adjustment 😉
  4. Round 3: ch 2, (2 hdc, hdc 1 and repeat), sl st (18 stitches total) slouchy crochet hat pattern
  5. Round 4: ch2, (2 hdc, hdc 2 and repeat) , sl st (24 stitches total) mv_img id="7654"]
  6. Round 5: ch2, (2 hdc, hdc 3 and repeat), sl st (30 stitches total) slightly slouchy crochet hat
  7. Round 6: ch2, (2 hdc, hdc 4 and repeat), sl st (36 stitches total) crochet hat pattern
  8. Round 7: ch2, (2 hdc, hdc 5 and repeat), sl st (42 stitches total) crochet hat pattern
  9. Round 8: ch2, (puff 9, 2 puff and repeat).  1 puff stitch in the last remaining stitch, sl st (46 stitches total) Note: The pink updated had has 52 puff stitches. See Round 9. crochet hat
  10. Round 9: ch 2, 1 puff stitch in each stitch (do no slip stitch at the end of the round, just continue with your puff stitch) Note: If you want your hat to look more like the pink one, you need to increase this round to 52 puff stitches. Put 6 additional puffs evenly placed throughout this round. crochet hat pattern
  11. Round 10-16 1 puff stitch in each stitch crochet hat finished
  12. Round 17-20 : sc in each stitch all the way around (46 stitches) Note: The pink hat uses half double crochet stitches instead of sc. slouchy crochet hat updated
  13. Modification: The original pattern uses some decreasing stitches in the band. I took them out, I don't think it's necessary. If you find that your hat is too large to fit comfortable around your head, then you need to add some it. crochet hat glamour shot

Notes

- note... {puff 9 means puff stitch in 9 stitches and 2 puff means 2 puff stitches in the same stitch to increase.  see video}

hdc: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull yarn through stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through all 3 loops on hook

sc: insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, draw through 2 loops

puff stitch: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull through, yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and draw through the 5 loops on the hook at once.

sc decrease: insert hook, yarn over, pull through, insert hook in NEXT chain, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, draw through 3 loops on your hook (this essentially makes 2 stitches 1 stitch) ONLY NEEDED IF YOUR BAND IS TOO LOOSE.

Copyright:  You have permission to use this pattern for personal use or sell items made from this pattern, but please link back to this post or the video tutorial to give proper credit.

GAUGE:  Make sure your hat has the same measurements as below.  I have had some viewers have their hat turn out too small.  Watch how tight you are crocheting and compare to these photos.

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© Melanie Ham
Category: Crochet Hats
Learn how to crochet this slightly slouchy crochet hat pattern with Melanie Ham. She will walk you through all the steps with this free pattern and video tutorial. Updated for 2019!
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Happy Stitching!

Melanie

Comments

  1. Hi my name is Jennifer and I am currently in the hospital with lung conditions. I wanted something to do that was very simple to pick up and work on. So I am going to attempt to make the eat warmer with a twist.

  2. Melanie, thank you so much for this really cute and super easy to crochet hat! I am making my 3rd one now!
    I get compliments all the time of how cute it is and people love the puff stitch!
    I love it and am having lots of fun crocheting it!!

  4. Hey Melanie first off I love your videos, if there is anything that I want to crochet I look to see if you have a tutorial because you make it super easy to follow…but I have a question on this hat if I want it longer where would I add extra rounds in the hdc’s or in the puff stitches?
    And again love love love your content??

  6. I really like this tutorial. I am using a bigger sized yarn, same brand, but I am using the Home Town USA by lion brand, which is a bulky yarn. When I follow the instructions it comes out to be for a giant head. How can I scale the pattern to fit the larger yarn?

    • I used a thinner yarn and a thicker needle because the other hats I tried to make I ended up having to make twice as many rows. So I followed the pattern and it’s huge.

  7. Thank you Melanie! The combination of the video and the written instructions were super easy to follow. This is actually the first hat I’ve ever tried (super-beginner here haha), and although I was thinking my shape was a little off, in the end, the hat fit perfectly, and is SO cute for fall weather! :)))

  8. My hat is too small, I’m using the same hook size, same yarn brand, and weight. I can’t seem to crochet a hat in the right size (I’ve tried several patterns). My tension is already loose too… Where can I add more stitches to enlarge the hat? I really want to make this work since the pattern is so cute!

    Thanks

  9. E MELANIE…FIRSTLY I LOVE UR VIDEO..U EXPLAIN IT VERY CLEARLY..BUT I DONT UNDERSTAND SOMETHING..I FOLLOW ALL IR INSTRUCTION,BUT WHY MY BEANIE BECOME SMALLER..CAN U GIVE ME SOME ADVICE..PLEASE….

  10. Melanie,
    Typically I love your videos and written tutorials, but this one is throwing me off. You say that the chain 2 doesn’t count as a hdc, but then when you say to stitch 12 which should result in 12 total hdc, what’s happening to the chain 2? Just seems off to me.

  11. Thank you for the written pattern. I love it. The pattern was so easy to follow, thank you for sharing it. I made 3 of these so far.

  12. I LOVE LOVE LOVE you tutorials they are so great I like to read so I prefer the written instrutions keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  13. I love the slightly slouchy beanie. If I want to shrink it down to fit my kiddos, how would you recommend doing that? They are 4&7 years old. Thanks so much!!!

  14. Really appreciate your video. It was so easy and you explained it so well. THANKS

  15. OMG! You are the Crochet Guru I have been looking for! I love your videos and written instructions. They perfectly understandable. I’ll be coming to your for my crochet project ideas and how too issues.

  17. This hat is a bit too small for me. Please advise at which point can I adjust the size?

  18. This hat is a bit too small for me. Please advise at which point can we adjust the size?

  19. This is my second project using your videos. First was the beanie love it, wore it all winter now just finished this slouchy hat. I didn’t have any difficulty following video especially since you also have written instruction as well. I ll have to post my pics on your site. Keep up the good work. I’m learning to crochet from you.

  22. I really enjoyed your video. Made the slouched hat and had to change the band to fit my head. Getting lots of compliments. Made a second one using double crochet stitch instead of hdc, and it came out bigger and looks like a Bob Marley hat, and I love it!!! Anyway, do you have a good pattern for a sweater coat? (Knee length). Have been looking all over and haven’t seen one I like.

  23. im sorry but I think this tutorial needs a little more/better instructions after the second round it’s all down hill after that for me

    • Hi,
      This is my first time trying her pattern, Hope you can he,p me!
      Row 8: ch2(puff 9, 2puff and repeat). 1 puff in the lt stitch.
      I can get 45 stitches, ever 46.
      Did you have problems with this row!
      9 puffs x 4 repeats + 4 +1=45

    • Hi,
      This is my first time trying her pattern, Hope you can he,p me!
      Row 8: ch2(puff 9, 2puff and repeat). 1 puff in the lt stitch.
      I can get 45 stitches, ever 46.
      Did you have problems with this row!
      9 puffs x 4 repeats + 4 +1=45

  24. Great pattern and I love how it turned out, I made one for my sister and mother and myself of course. They loved their hats and so do I.

    Thanks!

  25. AFTER THE FIRST EIGHT ROWS, I NOTICED MY HAT WAS FOLDING IN ON ITSELF, MAKING A CUP SHAPE AND NOT THE FLAT SPIRAL YOU DEMONSTRATED. I KEPT GOING ANYWAY, TO SEE IF THE HAT WOULD TURN OUT ALL RIGHT. NO GO. IT DOESN’T SLOUCH AT ALL AND LOOKS LIKE A POINTED BEANIE.

    ANY IDEA WHAT I DID WRONG? DO YOU THINK I MISCOUNTED? PULLED THE YARN TOO TIGHT? I’D LIKE TO TRY AGAIN, BUT MAYBE BEFORE I START A NEW HAT, YOU COULD OFFER SOME ADVICE.

    HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MISTAKE BEFORE?

    CHEERS,
    MIRANDA INNAIMO

    • Its it probably your tension. You are most likely crocheting too tight. Try to be looser with your stitches, but not too loose of course!

    • I have a 22″ head and did these adjustments.

      added one more puff increase row, three more round of puffs before the sc row.

  27. This was a GREAT tutorial. I am a extreme beginner but decided to attempt this. I have made one very small and simplified baby blanket and this was my second project and it was very easy to follow for me. I have A LOT of hair so I added 4 or 5 additional puff rows and the band around my head felt very tight at first but as you said it stretches and it fits perfectly now!! Great job and thank you! !

  28. Thank you for the tutorial just finish my second hat one for me and one for my 18 year daughter !!!l

  29. I really love this pattern because its not overly slouchy but still doesnt look like a weird newborn baby hat. I was hoping if someone could give me some advise on how to transform this adult sized hat to a hat for a 4 year old and a 1 year old. Just so you know i never made a hat before although i am familiar with the crochet stitches used in the video. Also ive got a size 5 bulky yarn since the video did mention that stitches will be different depending on the yarn. Really need an answer quickly cause ive got a deadline.

  30. My first project ever and it turned out great. I have a big head so I had to adjust a little but I’m happy. Thanks!

  31. I just finished my second hat following the pattern posted on your YouTube channel for the Caron simply soft yarn. This time, I started the hat using a magic circle and it turned out great. I did 12 HDC into the magic circle and then followed the pattern as written. No seams! Thanks for this pattern, I love how each hat turned out.

  32. Hi Melanie,

    Your video was a delight and instructions perfect. My hat also came out a little small and I am a small woman. I didn’t feel tension in my work even though I am a beginner and the stitches appear even and of medium tension. To correct, I only decreased the first row because after I did the second decrease, it was way too small. So I learned that to try as you go, is the key for me and adjust. How could I alter the pattern for a larger head for a man? Is there a formula? How could I make this more slouchy and not so egg shaped on the head?

    I put two stripes starting at my marked stitch and of course they end on the next row so in the back they do not meet. In this case, would I continue to slip stitch, chain starting the new color?

    I hope you understand these questions. I loved this project and it turned out great! PLEASE keep producing such clear videos. I would love to see the katness vest (fuller at the bottom for some of us).

    Thank You sincerely!
    Toni

  33. I’ve heen trying to do this pattern & it hasn’t been going so well. I’m a fairly new crocheter so I’m not sure if it’s me or…but reading all the other posts I’m sure it is in fact me. My problem is that on roll 4 you have 2 hdc, hdc 2 & repeat. And it’s supposed to come out with 24 stitches at the end. But when I do 2 hdc in one stitch & 2 hdc in the next, repeating, I come out with more stitches. More like 36. What am I doing wrong?!!

      • Hi Ladies! Maybe I can help.
        “2 hdc” means to put two hdc stitches into the same stitch (increasing the hat).
        “hdc 2” means that you put a single hdc stitch into the next two stitches.

        It is a subtle difference, but that is how crochet patterns are written. Like when you start a project, you often see somethink like “Ch 25”, which you probably know means to chain 25 links or stitches. Hdc 2 is the same thing. It just gets confusing, I think, because it immediately follows “2hdc”. An alternative way to do this row would be to think “double/single/single” all the way around. Double (two) hdc in one stitch, then a Single hdc, and another Single hdc. Then double (two hdc), then a single, then a single, etc.

        Hope that is helpful, and really hope I didn’t confuse you more.
        🙂

        • this is helpful!! Let me know if i am reading this correct. Heres what I am understanding is this: 2 hdc, hdc 2 & repeat which means go to second hdc and add 2 more hdc in the same stitch then do the same in the next one then single all around?? so 2 times that would make 4 plus 20 singles equal 24. Am i getting this right?

          • it should be hdc 2 times in 1 stitch and in the next 2 stitches you want to put 1 hdc in each, so you should be doing hdc 2 times in one stitch and hdc 1 time in the next 2 stitches, repeat.

  34. Thank you for the pattern, I just finished it but unfortunately it is too small for an adult. Would it be possible to tell me where & how I could make it larger? Thanks so very much…

    • Linda. It was too small for me as well. After round 9 I added another round of puff 10 and 2puff and then added 2 more rounds of single puffs in each stitch and it fit perfectly!

  35. Thanks, love it but it is way too small for an adult 🙁 Is it possible to tell how and where I would make it larger?
    Thank you…

    • Hi! Actually I had this problem the first time I made it. But what you have to do is adjust your tension, if you crochet too tight it becomes way too small.

  36. Love this hat! Thank you for all the tutorials! Love the way you explain things! You are such an inspiration!

  39. Question when counting the stitches so you count the slip knot? I keep ending up with one more in row 3 and 4. I keep taking it out and starting over but unless i skip then last hdc and just do a slip I end up with one extra. If you could please let me know what im doing wrong, id greatly appreciate it!

  40. Hey!
    Thanks so much for your videos, they are awesome! I was wondering what you thught of using the brand of yarn called Red Heart, the soft tough one for this beanie?

    Thanks so much!

  41. Loved this pattern. While I am a beginner totally to crocheting hats (and had to watch a few videos for certain stitches, lol), I was able to make this hat twice :). The first did come out smaller than I would have liked, not enough slouch, but I gave that to my son :). It works because it was red, and he loves red. The second came out spectacular, so yay! Thanks for this pattern!

  43. I love this hat. I made one for my self, a creeper hat and in the process of making a mouse hat with this design. The little girls who are getting these hats are so pleased.

  44. Hey Melanie, I just wanted to let you know I haven’t picked up a crochet needle in years. I love how specific & easy you made it for us to get back into the swing of things! Just made 2 slouchy hats. I did have to rip it out quite a few X’s from just silly mistakes on my part. I just wanted to thank you for making tutorials simple & as easy as possible. Sincerely, from Highland, IN. Sandy

  45. Re: round 10-16 unclear do you go back to the slip stich and chain 2 and continue puff stich?
    you said that you would have instruction for different yarns? I couldn’t find the instruction any where please help..

    Thank you…

    Alicia

  46. Regarding your slouchy beanie, I am slightly confused in your pattern and even in your video. In round 3 where you have 2 hdc, 1 hdc repeat… Are you saying the pattern should be 2hdc, 1 hdc, 2hdc, 1 hdc repeat or 2hdc, 1hdc, 1hdc, repeat? You didn’t really specify this and in the video it appears you do this first route, however, you go too first. Please elaborate.

  47. Hi Melanie,
    I just found you for the first time today. I’ve been trying to crochet the “Katniss” inspired cowl in the Hunger Games movie. There are only two tutorials that I have been able to find and both are difficult to follow. They don’t show the sewing parts and move too fast. You look like a girl who could not only make this but look adorable wearing it! Is there anyway you could do a tutorial on this project! I would be sooo happy!
    Grateful in Texas….Mynda.:)

  48. Hi Melanie! I love this pattern! I wanted to make this hat for my 6 yr old do you have a pattern for a child sized hat?
    Thank you!

    • Hey Melanie, I just wanted to let you know I haven’t picked up a crochet needle in years. I love how specific & easy you made it for us to get back into the swing of things! Just made 2 slouchy hats. I did have to rip it out quite a few X’s from just silly mistakes on my part. I just wanted to thank you for making tutorials simple & as easy as possible. Sincerely, from Highland, IN. Sandy

  49. I just finished making one of these benies however i think i made a huge mistake i have all 20 rounds and ive even added a few. But my beanies is still mych to small i think. Its inky 6 inches high and 11 inches across before i start making it smaller. Dont know what i did wrong. I used the same tension all the way through. Help!

  50. I love all your work!! God bless you. I will like to make this hat with a sport yarn number 3 (bernat baby soft). Do I have to make any changes in the pattern? And which hook should I use?

  51. I am working on this hat right now…. I am a little confused, when I go on round 3 I can’t get 24 stitches! I get way more! What am I doing wrong?? It says 2hdc, hdc 2…. What is this? Half double crochet in one whole, and then half double crochet… But what does the 2 after mean?? I actually tried to do 2 hdc, 2hdc… That is too many!! I don’t understand what the next step is, the only way for me to get the 24 stitches is by doing 2hdc and then 1 hdc…. I don’t want to keep going if my measurements will not be right. Help please… Thank you in advance!

    • I figured it out! I am fairly new to crochet and sometimes I still don’t understand the terms! Thank you so much! It’s coming together beautifully!

  52. I would love to make this for my 4 yr old Granddaughter. Do you have a pattern for this hat for toddlers?

  53. I am making this for our October cancer victim donation. I hope to make several!! Thank you so much for the easy instructions!!

  54. Thank you for the lovely pattern. I just finished mine. I dont know what happened I don’t have to do decreasing on mine but it turned out really nice and perfectly fit on my head. Thank you so much! I will try next your scarves. I can’t wait for another pattern for hat. Please publish more. :-)) THANK YOU, THANK YOU, TAHNK YOU!!

    Erly

  55. This is perfect! I’m just starting out and I wanted to make a beanie for my boyfriend and it just up to round 6 and he already loves it! Thank you!

  57. I am SO excited to test out this pattern. Thanks to your beginner friendly beanie, I was able to complete my first crochet in the round project. I’ve made three of those beanies, and three of your 20 minute newborn hats. I am ready to tackle this project and even have a skein of the recommended yarn in my stash!

  58. Do you have a tutorial or suggestions how to make this for a little girl. A girl age 7 or 8. Like the hat. Good tutorial.

    Thanks,
    Brenda

  59. I finished the hat per your instructions…which were very clear and easy to understand..but the hat looked like it was for a small child…I ripped it out to the puff stitch round and did it over using a VERY loose tension and added 3 rounds …can not imagine that following the directions as written will produce a hat for an adult!
    I do love the pattern and the puff stitch is great,

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