This crochet slouchy hat might just transport you back to the 1970s. Inspired by the iconic applejack style, this hat is equal parts retro charm and modern vibe. Whether you’re looking for a crochet slouchy beanie, a newsboy hat, or even a crochet Rasta hat, this pattern has what you’re looking for! Grab your hook, put on some funky tunes, and let’s dive into the free pattern that’s Dy-no-mite!
Why Try This Crochet Brim Hat Pattern
Imagine You’re walking along the street with a crochet hat on your head that screams, “I don’t follow trends, I create them with yarn!” This easy brimmed hat pattern is perfect for bad hair days and days when you just want to feel extra.
This isn’t your average crochet newsboy hat. Nope, this hat is a whole vibe. It’s got the classic slouch of a crochet Rasta hat, the effortless charm of a newsboy, and a brim that adds a bit of pizzazz to whatever you’re wearing. The versatility makes it a must-have for any crochet wardrobe
About the yarn
Caron Jumbo Ombre is the latest addition to the Caron Jumbo family. In an economical big ball size, enjoy the variety of projects you can create with in new beautiful ombre colorways. 100% acrylic and machine washable.
I chose this yarn for i the amount of yarn in each skien & th thickness. The thickness of the yarn helps the hat hold its shape.
YouTube Tutorial
To those who like a bit more of the practical side rather than the reading, a detailed crochet pattern, a YouTube tutorial has been provided. I’ll show you how to work each step of the process. In this ideo, every stitch is done slowly to ensure that you learn how it is done. A timestamp for the video is listed at the end of each round.
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Written Pattern
Materials
1 Caron Jumbo Ombre, Color Sunset, #4 worsted weight
4 mm & 5 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Gauge
4 pattern rounds = 4 inches
Stitches (US Crochet Terms)
Sl st- Slip Stitch
Ch- Chain
Sc- Single Crochet
Hdc- Half Double Crochet
Dc- Double crochet
Special Stitches
Sc2tog- Insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, insert hook into next stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over pull through 3 loops on the hook (3 loops on hook)
Fpdc- Yarn over, insert hook from the front side of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)
yo and draw through two loops (2 loops on hook)
yo and draw through two loops (1 loop on hook)
Bpdc- Yarn over, insert hook from the back side of the work right to left around the post of the indicated stitch on a previous row;
yo and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)
yo and draw through two loops (2 loops on hook)
yo and draw through two loops (1 loop on hook)
*Note: Chain 1 does not count as stitch
5mm hook
Round 1: 10 dc into magic ring
Round 2: Ch 1, (dc, Fpdc) in each st around, sl st to join. (20) (video 1:17)
Round 3: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (30)(1:56)
Round 4: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next st, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (40)(6:37)
Round 5: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next 2 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (50)(9:23)
Round 6: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next 3 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (60)(13:05)
Round 7: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next 4 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (70)(16:16)
Round 8: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next 5 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (80)(19:04)
Round 9: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next 6 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (90)
Round 10: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next 7 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (100)
Round 11: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next 8 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (110)
Round 12: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next 9 sts, fpdc next st) around, slip st to join. (120)
Round 13: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next 10 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (130)
Round 14: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next 11 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (140)
Round 15: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next 12 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (150)
Round 16: Ch 1, (2 bpdc next st, bpdc next 13 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (160)
Round 17: Ch 1, (bpdc next 15 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (20:28)
Round 18: Ch 1, (bpdc2tog, bpdc next 13 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (150)(21:23)
Round 19: Ch 1, (bpdc2tog, bpdc next 12 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (140)(24:32)
Round 20: Ch 1, (bpdc2tog, bpdc next 11 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (130)(26:09)
Round 21: Ch 1, (bpdc2tog, bpdc next 10 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (120)
Round 22: Ch 1, (bpdc2tog, bpdc next 9 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (110)
Round 23: Ch 1, (bpdc2tog, bpdc next 8 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (100)
Round 24: Ch 1, (bpdc2tog, bpdc next 7 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (90)
Round 25: Ch 1, (bpdc2tog, bpdc next 6 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (80)
Round 26: Ch 1, (bpdc2tog, bpdc next 5 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (70)
Round 27: Ch 1, (bpdc2tog, bpdc next 4 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (60)
Round 28: Ch 1, (bpdc2tog, bpdc next 3 sts, fpdc next st) around, sl st to join. (50)
Round 29: Ch 1, Sc in each st around, sl st to join. (50)
Switch to 4mm hook. You are working with 2 strands of yarn to form the brim.
Brim (video 27:27)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc next 6 sts, 2 hdc next 12 sts, sc next 6 sts, turn. (36)
Row 2: Ch 1, sk 1, sc next 5, dc next 24. Sc next 4 sts, sc2tog, turn. (34)
Row 3-4: Ch 1, sk 1, sc across until last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn. Fasten off when complete. (32) (30)
If you enjoyed this brimmed slouchy hat pattern, then you will definately love The Seaside Crochet Slouchy Beanie.
Happy Crocheting!
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