Simple Slouch or Pom Pom Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern

I have a confession to make.

I’m certifiably obsessed with making hats.  But can you blame me?  They’re SO much fun to crochet and they make great, handmade gifts.

You really can’t go wrong.  

Right now, I’m obsessed with this classic gem.  It’s a traditional style pom pom hat, and it’s giving me all the winter feels.

The pom pom is a cute addition to what is otherwise a classic beanie pattern.  Feel free to leave off the pom pom for a different look, but between you and I, I think the pom pom gives it a little something extra.

But that’s not everything…if you don’t turn up the brim of the hat, it becomes a gorgeous slouchie hat.

This makes a great holiday gift and it’s very simple to make, only taking a few hours, so crocheting multiple hats will be a breeze.

Make it in a solid color if you’d like to stick to the three color combo used in the pattern.  

Simple Slouch or Pom Pom Beanie Hat Crochet Pattern

Yarn – 1 skein Cascade 220 Worsted Weight in Soft Pink, 1 skein Cascade 220 Worsted Weight in Silver Heather, 1 skein Cascade 220 Worsted Weight in Greystone Heather

Materials – Size K/ US 10.5mm Crochet Hook, Stitch Marker, Pompom maker (or use your fingers), Yarn needle

Difficulty – Easy

Size – 22” circumference

Gauge 4” single crochet – 12 stitches, 13 rows

Stitch Guide in American Terms

SC – Single Crochet

Notes – This hat is work from the top down. Color A is White, Color B is Avocado, and Color C is Black.

Instructions

Using Color A, chain 4, join with a slip stitch to form a loop.

R1: Work 10 SC in the loop, join with a slip stitch – 10 SC total

R2: Chain 1, 2 SC in each SC around, join with a slip stitch – 20 SC total

R3: Chain 1, SC in each SC around, join with a slip stitch – 20 SC

R4: Chain 1, 2 SC in each SC around, join with a slip stitch – 40 SC

R5: Chain 1, SC in each SC around, join with a slip stitch – 40 SC

R6: Chain 1, * SC, 2 SC in next stitch, repeat from * around, join with a slip stitch – 60 SC

R7 – 30: Chain 1, SC in each SC around, join with a slip stitch – 60 SC

Using Color B:

R31-38: Chain 1, SC in each SC around, join with a slip stitch – 60 SC

Using Color C:

R39: Chain 1, SC in each SC around, join with a slip stitch – 60 SC

Using Color A:

R40: Chain 1, SC in each SC around, join with a slip stitch – 60 SC

Using Color B:

R41-42: Chain 1, SC in each SC around, join with a slip stitch – 60 SC

Finishing: Fasten off, and sew in the ends. If you prefer the hat has a pompom, attach the pompom to the top of the hat.