This easy chunky crochet slouch hat pattern is the perfect quick project for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Made with bulky weight (#5) yarn, this cozy slouchy beanie works up fast and includes sizes from toddler to adult. If you’re looking for a simple crochet hat that looks stylish but is easy to make, this free pattern has you covered.
Why You’ll Love This Chunky Crochet Slouch Hat
- beginner-friendly crochet hat pattern
- works up quickly with bulky yarn
- instructions for multiple sizes
- relaxed style that you can wear every day
- great for last-minute gifts or craft fairs
Crochet Slouch Hat Pattern Details
Skill Level: Easy. You will only need to know the beginner crochet stitches, double crochet and single crochet.
Sizes: Toddler (18-20”), Child (20-21”), and Adult (21-22”)
Hook: N (10.0mm)
Yardage: 50-100 yards bulky (#5) weight yarn
Construction: Hat is worked from the top down.
Best Chunky Yarn for a Slouch Hat project
I used Mary Maxim Marvelous Chunky yarn for the sample pictured in this post.
Marvelous Chunky is such a fun yarn. It has a bit of a self striping look to it with flecks of different colors throughout the yarn. It is a true bulky (#5) weight yarn. This yarn comes in 6 fun colorways and can be machine washed and dried!
Some other yarn options for this chunky crochet slouch hat pattern are:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this pattern beginner-friendly?
Yes! This easy pattern is completely beginner-friendly and uses only single and double crochet stitches, with simple increases. This would be an ideal pattern for a first crochet hat project.
How long does it take to make?
Most crocheters can complete this beanie within an hour or two! This makes it a great choice for last-minute gifts or craft fairs.
How do I choose the right size for my hat?
Measure the circumference of your head (or of the person who will be wearing the hat). When measuring, wrap the measuring tape around the head, keeping it snug and taut but not tight. If your measurements fall in between sizes, choose the larger size—especially for kids, who will grow into the hat.
Read this post to learn more about how to measure for crochet garments.
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Materials
50-100 yards bulky (#5) weight yarn
Mary Maxim Marvelous Chunky (#5)
N/10 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Measuring tape
Tapestry needle
Difficulty
Beginner
Gauge
4 dc x 2 rows = 2”
Sizing
Toddler (18-20”)
Child (20-21”)
Adult (21-22”)
Pattern Notes
Starting chain does not count as first stitch.
To add more slouch, add more rows to the body of hat before moving on to the trim.
Stitches Needed & Abbreviations
MC- magic circle
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
st- stitch
**- repeat
Toddler (18-20”)
Create a MC, chain 2.
Round 1: Work 10 dc in MC, join to 1st st. Pull tight to close. (10)
Round 2: Chain 2, 2 dc in same stich as ch 2 and in each st around, join to 1st st. (20)
Round 3: Chain 2, 2 dc in same stitch as ch 2, 1 dc in next, *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next*, repeat from * until last stitch in the round, join to 1st st. (30)
Round 4-8: Chain 2, 1 dc in same stitch and each st around, join to 1st st. (30)
Round 9-11: (Trim) Ch 1, sc in same stitch and each st around, join to 1st st. (30)
Finish off and weave in ends.
Child (20-21”)
Create a MC, ch 2.
Row 1: Work 10 dc in MC, join to 1st st. Pull tight to close. (10)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch as ch 2 and in each st around, join to 1st st. (20)
Row 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch as ch 2, 1 dc in next stitch, *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next*. Repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (30)
Row 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as ch 2, 1 dc in next 9 st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 9 st, repeat from ** around, join to 1st st. (33)
Row 5-10: Ch 2, dc in same stitch as ch 2 and in each stitch around, join to 1st st. (33)
Row 11-13: (Trim) Ch 1, sc in same stitch as ch 1 and in each stitch around, join to 1st st. (33)
Finish off and weave in ends.
Teen/Adult (21-22”)
Create a MC, ch 2.
Row 1: Work 10 dc in MC, join to 1st st. Pull tight to close. (10)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch as ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around, join to 1st st. (20)
Row 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch as ch 2, 1 dc in next st, *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next*. Repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (30)
Row 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch as ch 2, 1 dc in next 4 st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 4 st.* Repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (36)
Row 5-10: Ch 2, dc in same st as ch 2 and in each st around, join to 1st st. (36)
Row 11-13: (Trim) Ch 1, 1 sc in same st as ch 1 and in each st around, join to 1st st. (36) Finish off and weave in ends.
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If not using bulk yarn what size yarn needle to use?
You will have to check gauge to determine what size hook you need for the yarn you are using. Otherwise the fit will likely come out wrong.
Great pattern! My hat is perfect!
I absolutely loved the pattern and my beautiful hat was done in a few hours! My only small regret was going down to a J hook because I wanted a more fitted feel and I absolutely got that. I loved this pattern so much that now I am working on a second one with the recommended K hook size for my yarn. God has blessed you with a wonderful creative gift and I thank you for sharing it with others.
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the pattern!
Can I sell the finished item??
Yes you can! Just please link back to this post for credit. Thanks for asking!
My husband’s head is 24 1/2 inches around. How can I make it wider?
I’d continue increasing. So after round 3 of the teen/adult size do another round:
Ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch as ch 2, 1 dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next 2 sts*. Repeat from * around, join to 1st st. (40)
Then continue on from there with the stitch count of 40.
Thank you so much!!
Your reply to Terri McKinney was prefect for what I needed. Tho, I guess I crochet a bit loose now-a-days, as it came out a bit large and loose. So I went down size I had which was K, and did the brim with it, and yes, did it a bit tighter.
Came out lovely and done in about 1 day which even for me was fast, I’ve gotten older and slower. Will post a pic when I can on your page.
Thanks for a lovely pattern!!
Hi Michelle can I use any chunky yarn for this pattern ? It’s lovely I have a lot of chunky yarn that I could use.