FREE PATTERN crochet striped slouchy beanie

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So today I have created a new beanie! I decided to write out the pattern and share it with you all. I added some pictures along the way to try and help if there might be any issues understanding my pattern. If you have any questions, please let me know! So far I have only tried to make this beanie in a toddler size and adult size.

Materials
* 1 skein Worsted weight yarn - I used Vanna's Choice yarn for both
* H hook
* Weeving needle


Toddler size (pictured in dusty purple)

If you don't know how to make a magic circle, making a small chain and joining would work just fine.

round 1: In a magic circle, chain 1, 10hdc; join with sl st into first hdc

rnd 2: Chain 1 (never counts as first hdc), 2hdc in each hdc around; join with sl st into first hdc (20sts)

rnd 3: Chain 1, *hdc in st, hdc around hdc just made, skip next st* repeat until end; join with sl st into first hdc

To show you how I hdc around the very first hdc, I put the needle from front to back in-between the chain 1 and the hdc. In the picture you can see that I have already YO and pulled through.

The picture above demonstrates how you want to place your hook when you hdc around the last one made.

Here is what it should look like when you hdc around an hdc.

rnd 4: Chain 1, 2hdc in each st around; join with sl st into first hdc (40sts)

I like to hdc "under" the stitch to help give it a more dramatic look and make the holes really pop. I hope this picture can help to demonstrate what I mean.

rnd 5: Chain 1, *hdc in st, hdc around hdc just made, skip next st* repeat until end; join with sl st into first hdc

You are going to notice that after these rows of hdc's around the last that it will look as if it's rolling up. Once you increase in the next row your work should flatten out again like pictured below.

rnd 6: Chain 1, *hdc in st, 2hdc in next st*; join with sl st into first hdc (60sts)

Increasing is done!

rnd 7: Chain 1, *hdc in st, hdc around hdc just made, skip next st* repeat until end; join with sl st into first hdc

rnd 8: Chain 1, hdc in each st around; join with sl st into first hdc (60sts)

Repeat rounds 7 and 8 until you have 19 rounds total

rnds 20-25: Chain 1, sc around; join with sl st into first hdc (60sts)

Finish off and weave in ends.

Adult size (pictured in taupe)

round 1: In a magic circle, chain 1, 10hdc; join with sl st into first hdc

rnd 2: Chain 1 (never counts as first hdc), 2hdc in each hdc around; join with sl st into first hdc (20sts)

rnd 3: Chain 1, *hdc in st, hdc around hdc just made, skip next st* repeat until end; join with sl st into first hdc

rnd 4: Chain 1, 2hdc in each st around; join with sl st into first hdc (40sts)

rnd 5: Chain 1, *hdc in st, hdc around hdc just made, skip next st* repeat until end; join with sl st into first hdc

rnd 6: Chain 1, *hdc in st, 2hdc in next st*; join with sl st into first hdc (60sts)

rnd 7: Chain 1, *hdc in st, hdc around hdc just made, skip next st* repeat until end; join with sl st into first hdc

rnd 8: Chain 1, *hdc in next 5sts, 2hdc in next st*; join with sl st into first hdc (70sts)

Increasing is done!

rnd 9: Chain 1, *hdc in st, hdc around hdc just made, skip next st* repeat until end; join with sl st into first hdc

rnd 10: Chain 1, hdc in each st around; join with sl st into first hdc (70sts)

Repeat rounds 9 and 10 until you have 23 rounds total

rnds 24-29: Chain 1, sc around; join with sl st into first hdc (70sts)

Finish off and weave in ends.

And there you have it! A simple beanie that doesn't take too long to make, but still super cute!