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Desert Hope Slouch Beanie – 2 styles, plus Messy Bun!

Desert Hope Slouch Beanie – 2 styles, plus Messy Bun!

Desert Hope Slouch Beanie crochet pattern - Make it with or without a band! by Simply Collectible Crochet

Desert Hope Slouch Beanie

Good news: beanies are back.  I mean, were they ever really out?

All I know is that beanies are popping up everywhere and I’m hopping on that bandwagon like there’s no tomorrow.

I love crocheting hats because they’re fun, easy, and can be made in high volume.

This slouchy beanie is a perfect option that works with virtually everyone’s style.

I personally hate when hats are too tight and slick your hair down.  That’s why this beanie pattern is perfect.

It has just the right amount of slouchy stretch to allow you to style it loosely without cementing your hair to your face. 

Plus, the texture is a perfect mix of classic and contemporary.

This pattern is super simple and is great for all levels.  Plus, as a perk, it can be transformed into a messy bun hat as well.

2 styles with one pattern—it doesn’t really get much easier than that.

Easy Peasy Messy Bun Hat free crochet pattern by Celina Lane, SimplyCollectibleCrochet.com

Here is what Michele Torella says about the Desert Hope Slouch Beanie:

“Love this pattern !!! Have made many, the girls at the bank love this one done in any of the sparkles yarns! Yes. I know it's winter but here in Greenville, Texas it has not been too cold yet, so the girls love this hat done in lighter weight yarns. It's even turn out wonderful done in Lion Brand Homespun yarn, This is one pattern that turns out great no matter what color or yarn you use!!”

Materials:
I-hook/ 5.5mm
Worsted weight 4, 180yds Forbidden Woolery Sloth – Mist
Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations:
ch- chain
sl st- slip stitch
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet

Gauge in pattern: 10sts x 6rows = 4″

Circumference:  22″
Length:  10″

Pattern is worked from the top down. Starting chains/turning chains count as stitches. You will not turn your work. Throughout R3, you will notice your work getting wavy. It should be. (See last image.)
This is a v-stich variation of 2 double crochets worked between 2 double crochets. You may choose one of two ways to finish the hat- with or without the band. The instructions for those start at R5.

Magic circle, ch 2
Round 1:  11 dc in the circle, draw it closed, join w/ a sl st to top of 1st dc, do not turn. 12 dc
Round 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in 2nd space from ch, 2 dc in each space around 10 times, dc in ch space, join w/ a sl st to top of ch. – 24 dc
Round 3:  Repeat Round 2 – 48 dc
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in space between 2 dc from previous row* 23 times, dc in ch space, join w/ a sl st to top of ch – 48 dc

Finish (no band):  Repeat Round 4 to Round 17, sl st to ch, fasten off, break yarn, and sew in the tail. – 48 dc

Finish (with band):  Repeat Round 4 to Round 15

Round 16-18:  Ch 1, sc 47, join w/ a sl st to top of ch. – 48 sc

To finish, sl st to ch, fasten off, break yarn, and sew in the tail.

Thank you for your support!   Consider donating a few. Ask some friends to join in making them or to contribute $5 so you can purchase the yarn.

Desert Hope Slouch Beanie crochet pattern - Make it with or without a band! by Simply Collectible Crochet

Maureen

Tuesday 8th of November 2022

I want to make this for charity . I started the hat and am so totally confused on the directions. The phrase between 2 double crochets could be taken two ways. Also there is reference in Row 2 to dc. Where does dc go? After each stitch, or one at the end or what? Please, can you use arrows and point to where the hook should be inserted. I love this hat, I really love it...but cannot seem to make it. Thank you.

Geri

Monday 23rd of November 2020

So sorry for some reason i never got all of the pattern , I do have it now..... so sorry.... I am going to make these beautiful hats and give them to cancer patients.... thanks for the pattern

Shirley

Wednesday 10th of February 2021

Can anyone tell me if the instructions are in UK or USA terms . Thanks

Vee Walden

Sunday 20th of November 2016

I just made it! It worked up easy, and fast. It looks great. thank you. It's another pattern in my arsenal...I'm known as Ms. Vee to all my students. who love wearing hand made, just for them, in their colors. Hats keep you warm and are a fashion statement. My kids love it thank you again

Celina

Tuesday 13th of December 2016

Wonderful, Ms. Vee! You're welcome.

Rhonda

Thursday 20th of October 2016

Thank you for this wonderful pattern. I am actually going through chemo treatment now and have been using your pattern to make myself caps to wear at work. I have a friend who bought a bunch of " I love this yarn" @ a garage sale and gave it to me so I have been making caps to donate to the cancer center I go to.

Celina

Thursday 3rd of November 2016

I'm so sorry to hear that you are going through this, Rhonda! Hopefully, my pattern can bring some comfort. (What a great friend!)

Deborah

Saturday 30th of July 2016

Thank you for this pattern. I made it and it is cute. Except its small for my big head. Lol. How do I make it bigger? Thank you!

Celina

Sunday 31st of July 2016

Hi, Deborah! You can check your gauge by measuring the number of stitches per 4" area and number of rows in the area to see if they match mine. More likely than not, you'll just need a larger hook.