Arrows Beanie & Slouch – Free Crochet Hat Pattern
Last winter many crocheters reached out to tell me that they LOVED my Chevron Peaks Slouch. This led to a few other crochet hat designs using the same technique (Argyle Beanie & Slouch, Diamonds Beanie & Slouch, & My Love Beanie & Slouch). I also designed the Arrows Beanie & Slouch last winter, but decided to save it for this new fall/winter season. You can find the free crochet pattern for the Arrows Beanie & Slouch in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or on Etsy here. *The ad-free PDF includes the beanie & slouch patterns in one.
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If you love textured crochet stitches and designs, like myself, I’m sure you’ll love this technique too! I’ve been using it to create raised designs on projects, almost like we do with post stitches, but many find this technique simpler to crochet. The textured crochet designs are created by working a double crochet stitch into the front loop of a single crochet 2 rounds below. The crochet pattern is written out, line by line, and I’ve also included a chart that you can use. If you love textured crochet designs, make sure you’re signed up to receive our newsletter so you don’t miss out on new free crochet patterns.
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2020 SCARF & HAT OF THE MONTH CLUB
The Arrows Beanie & Slouch free crochet pattern is my newest contribution to the 2020 Scarf and Hat of the Month Club CAL with Rhondda from Oombawka Design and Amy from The Stitchin’ Mommy. This is a fun, year long crochet along where you will find a total of 36 new free crochet scarf and hat patterns from Rhondda, Amy, and 6 guest designers! Today only, make sure that you grab your free pdf of my Arrow’s Beanie & Slouch (scroll down to the BIG PINK BUTTON below) and free pdfs of Rhondda’s Subdued Twisted Ear Warmer, and Amy’s Beachcomer Hat crochet patterns!
If you would like to know more about this CAL, including the schedule please visit the links above (or click the picture below).
THE YARN
DESCRIPTION
Options, options, options!
The Arrows Beanie & Slouch crochet pattern includes 2 hat band options (Stretchy Hat Band of Simple Hat Band) and 2 lengths (Beanie or Slouch). Both styles are crocheted from the bottom up. First, choose and crochet the style hat band you’d like. Then, continue on to crochet the length of the hat you love. Each option is clearly written.
The blue ombre sample above was made using the stretchy hat band and slouch length.
ARROWS BEANIE & SLOUCH – FREE CROCHET HAT PATTERN
The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, or need to order your yarn, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.
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MATERIALS
- Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn / 4 / Any Color – Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in Deep Teal was used for the slouch in the photos.
- Yardage: See “Fits Head Size” below for yardage of all sizes.
- Crochet Hooks: G/6/4.00mm, H/8/5.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Scrap piece of yarn or stitch marker
- Faux Fur Pom (optional – I LOVE these poms!)
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Gauge
- In hat band stitch pattern: 6 sts = 1.25″; 14 rows = 3″
- Body of Hat in sc: 11.5 sts = 3″; 11 rows = 3″
Fits Head Size
- Toddler: 16″ – 17-1/2″ circ. (120 – 180 yards)
- Kids: 18″ – 20″ circ. (140 – 210 yards)
- Teen / Adult Small: 20-1/2″ – 22-1/2″ circ. (160 – 220 yards)
- Adult Medium / Large: 23″ – 24-1/2″ circ. (180 – 230 yards)
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch(s): chain(s)
- sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inv sc2tog: invisible single crochet decrease
- RS: right side
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
- Rep: repeat
- Rnd: round
- yo: yarn over
- circ: circumference
Notes
- Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
- The majority of the pattern is worked in continuous rounds (a spiral). I suggest using a stitch marker to keep track of the round you’re on.
- Yarn Notes: Red Heart Super Saver Ombre in Deep Teal was used for the sample shown. Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be used as long as gauge is met.
- Red Heart Super Saver Ombre, 100% Acrylic (482 yards / 440 m / 283 g / 10 oz).
- Changes for sizes are written as follows: Toddler (Child, Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium/Large).
- Options
- Stretchy Hat Band
- Simple Hat Band
- Slouch
- Beanie
- Construction
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- Step 1: Choose your Hat Band option.
- Step 2: Crochet the Body of Hat to the height specified for the length option you choose (Beanie or Slouch).
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Special Stitches
- Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (inv sc2tog): Insert hook into the BLO of stitch indicated, insert hook into BLO of next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all loops on hook.
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Arrows Beanie & Slouch Instructions
- Step 1: Choose your Hat Band option (Simple or Stretchy). Crochet the hat band.
- Step 2: Crochet the Body of Hat to the height specified for the length option you choose (Beanie or Slouch).
Simple Hat Band
Gauge: Using a 5mm hook: 11.5 sc = 3″ (stitch height isn’t crucial)
Note: This entire project is worked in a spiral (continuous rounds). I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round.
Set-up: Using a 5mm crochet hook, ch 64 (68, 78, 86), being careful not to twist the ch, join w/ a sl st to the 1st ch.
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, working into the back hump of the foundation ch, sc in each ch around. Do not join. (64, 68, 78, 86 sts) *Begin using a stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round as you work.
Rnd 2 Note: In round 2 you will increase 2 – 4 stitches. You can place these extra stitches wherever you’d like. Stitch placement is not crucial.
Rnd 2: Work 68 (72, 80, 88) sc evenly around. Do not join. (68, 72, 80, 88 sts)
Rnd 3: BLO sc in each st around. Do not join.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Arrows Design – Body of Hat for the size hat you’re making.
Stretchy Hat Band
Stretchy Band
Gauge: In stitch pattern as the pattern is written, using a 4mm hook: 6 sts = 1.25″; 14 rows = 3″
Row 1 (RS): Using a 4mm crochet hook, ch 8 (8, 9, 9), working into the back hump of the foundation ch, sc in the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (7, 7, 8, 8 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, BLO, sl st in each st across. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, BLO, sc in each st across. Turn.
Rows 4 – 63 (67, 77, 85): Rep Rows 2 – 3.
Approximate length at this point (un-stretched): 12.75″ (14.35″, 16.5″, 18.25″)
Row 64 (68, 78, 86) – Seam Row: With RS facing out, bring the first row up to meet the last row (the first row should be in front if you kept the RS facing out). Position your working yarn so that it’s on the inside of the hat band (if needed, click HERE and scroll down to the seam photos in the tutorial). Ch 1, slip stitch the rows together using the following method: insert your hook (from front to back) into the FLO of the 1st stitch of Row 1, insert your hook (from back to front) into the BLO of the 1st stitch of the last row, yo, pull thru all loops on your hook. Continue in this way across the hat band to complete the seam. (7, 7, 8, 8 sts)
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Set-Up Body of Hat.
Set-Up Body of Hat
Gauge: With 5mm hook, in sc: 11.5 sts = 3″; 11 rows = 3″
The entire Body of Hat is worked in a spiral (continuous rounds). I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round.
Rnd 1 Note: In Rnd 1 you will increase 2 – 4 stitches from the number of rows worked in the hat band. You can place these extra stitches wherever you’d like. Stitch placement is not crucial.
Rnd 1 (RS): Using a 5mm crochet hook and working into the sides of the rows of the stretchy hat band, ch 1, work 68 (72, 80, 88) sc evenly around. Do not join. (68, 72, 80, 88 sts) *Begin using a stitch marker or scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round as you work.
Rnd 2: BLO sc in each st around.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Arrows Design – Body of Hat for the size hat you’re making.
TODDLER – Arrows Design – Body of Hat
The remainder of this project is worked in a spiral (continuous rounds). I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning and ending of each round.
See Arrows Chart Below
Rnd 1: * (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts) 2 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * around. (68 sts)
Rnd 2: * BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 3: * (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 3 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 2 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 4: * (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below) 3 times, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 3 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, rep from * around.
Rnd 5: * BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 6: *BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts) 2 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, rep from * around.
Rnd 7: *BLO sc in each st around.
Beanie: Repeat Rounds 1 – 7 until hat measures 5.25″ from the bottom edge of the hat band.
Slouch: Repeat Rounds 1 – 7 until hat measures 7″ from the bottom edge of the hat band.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Crown Shaping.
How to read the chart above:
- Read the chart from right to left, bottom to top.
- The Orange squares indicate when you’ll work a dc.
- Make sure to work the dc in the front loops of stitches 2 rounds below the current round.
- The vertical numbers indicate the round you’re on. Begin following the chart and working a dc in round 1 of Arrows Design.
- The horizontal numbers represent the stitch number. This stitch pattern is a multiple of 17 stitches.
- After working Round 7, repeat rounds 1 – 7 until your hat measures:
- Beanie: 5.25″
- Slouch: 7″
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Crown Shaping.
Crown Shaping – Toddler
Rnd 1: (BLO inv sc2tog, BLO sc in each of the next 6 sts) rep from ( to ) around to the last 4 sts, BLO sc in each of the last 4 sts. (60 sts)
Rnd 2: (BLO inv sc2tog, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts) rep from ( to ) around to the last 4 sts, BLO sc in each of the last 4 sts. (52 sts)
Rnd 3: (BLO inv sc2tog, BLO sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around to the last 4 sts, BLO sc in each of the last 4 sts. (44 sts)
Rnd 4: (BLO inv sc2tog, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts) rep from ( to ) around to the last 4 sts, BLO sc in each of the last 4 sts. (36 sts)
Rnd 5: (BLO inv sc2tog, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts) rep from ( to ) around to the last 4 sts, BLO sc in each of the last 4 sts. (28 sts)
Rnd 6: (BLO inv sc2tog, BLO sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around to the last 4 sts, BLO sc in each of the last 4 sts. (20 sts)
Rnd 7: (BLO inv sc2tog) rep from ( to ) around. (10 sts)
Fasten off leaving an 8″ tail of yarn. Using a yarn needle, weave the tail of yarn in and out of the stitches from the last round, pull tail to cinch the crown of the hat closed, knot to secure and weave in ends.
Beanie: If you made a Simple Hat Band, continue on to Finishing. If you made a Stretchy Hat Band, your hat is complete! Finished hat height should be approximately 7″.
Slouch: If you made a Simple Hat Band, continue on to Finishing. If you made a Stretchy Hat Band, your hat is complete! Finished hat height should be approximately 8.5″.
CHILD – Arrows Design – Body of Hat
The remainder of this project is worked in a spiral (continuous rounds). I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning and ending of each round.
See Arrows Chart Below
Rnd 1: * FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * around. (72 sts)
Rnd 2: * BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 3: * (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 3 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 2 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 4: * (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below) 3 times, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 3 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 5: * BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts) 2 times, rep from * around.
Rnd 6: *BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts) 2 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 7: *BLO sc in each st around.
Beanie: Repeat Rounds 1 – 7 until hat measures 6″ from the bottom edge of the hat band.
Slouch: Repeat Rounds 1 – 7 until hat measures 7.5″ from the bottom edge of the hat band. Do not fasten off.
Continue on to Crown Shaping below.
How to read the chart above:
- Read the chart from right to left, bottom to top.
- The Orange squares indicate when you’ll work a dc.
- Make sure to work the dc in the front loops of stitches 2 rounds below the current round.
- The vertical numbers indicate the round you’re on. Begin following the chart and working a dc in round 1 of Arrows Design.
- The horizontal numbers represent the stitch number. This stitch pattern is a multiple of 17 stitches.
- After working Round 7, repeat rounds 1 – 7 until your hat measures:
- Beanie: 6″
- Slouch: 7.5″
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Crown Shaping.
Teen/Adult Small – Arrows Beanie Slouch- Body of Hat.
The remainder of the hat is worked in continuous rounds. I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning and ending of each round.
SEE ARROWS CHART BELOW
Rnd 1: * FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 7 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts) 2 times, rep from * around. (80 sts)
Rnd 2: * BLO sc in the next st, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts) 2 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 3: * (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts) 2 times, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 2 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 4: * (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below) 4 times, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 3 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 5: * BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 2 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 2 times, rep from * around.
Rnd 6: *BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts) 2 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 7: * BLO sc in each of the next 4 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 7 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, rep from * around.
Rnd 8: *BLO sc in each st around.
Beanie: Repeat Rounds 1 – 8 until hat measures 6.25″ from the bottom edge of the hat band.
Slouch: Repeat Rounds 1 – 8 until hat measures 8″ from the bottom edge of the hat band.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Crown Shaping below.
How to read the chart above:
- Read the chart from right to left, bottom to top.
- The Orange squares indicate when you’ll work a dc.
- Make sure to work the dc in the front loops of stitches 2 rounds below the current round.
- The vertical numbers indicate the round you’re on. Begin following the chart and working a dc in round 1 of Arrows Design.
- The horizontal numbers represent the stitch number. This stitch pattern is a multiple of 20 stitches.
- After working Round 8, repeat rounds 1 – 8 until your hat measures:
- Beanie: 6.25″
- Slouch: 8″
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Crown Shaping.
Adult Medium/Large – Arrows Beanie Slouch- Body of Hat
The remainder of the hat is worked in continuous rounds. I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning and ending of each round.
*See the chart on the next page for a visual of the design.*
Rnd 1: * FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 7 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, rep from * around. (88 sts)
Rnd 2: * BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 6 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 3: * FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 4 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 2 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 4 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 4: * (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below) 4 times, BLO sc in each of the next 4 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 3 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 5: * BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, (FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st) 2 times, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 4 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 6: *BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 6 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 7: * BLO sc in each of the next 4 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 6 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 7 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around.
Rnd 8: *BLO sc in each st around.
Beanie: Repeat Rounds 1 – 8 until hat measures 6.75″ from the bottom edge of the hat band.
Slouch: Repeat Rounds 1 – 8 until hat measures 8.5″ from the bottom edge of the hat band.
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Crown Shaping below.
How to read the chart above:
- Read the chart from right to left, bottom to top.
- The Orange squares indicate when you’ll work a dc.
- Make sure to work the dc in the front loops of stitches 2 rounds below the current round.
- The vertical numbers indicate the round you’re on. Begin following the chart and working a dc in round 1 of Arrows Design.
- The horizontal numbers represent the stitch number. This stitch pattern is a multiple of 22 stitches.
- After working Round 8, repeat rounds 1 – 8 until your hat measures:
- Beanie: 6.75″
- Slouch: 8.5″
Do not fasten off. Continue on to Crown Shaping.
Crown Shaping – Child, Teen/Adult Small & Adult Medium/Large
Rnd 1: (BLO inv sc2tog, BLO sc in each of the next 6 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (63, 70, 77 sts)
Rnd 2: (BLO inv sc2tog, BLO sc in each of the next 5 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (54, 60, 66 sts)
Rnd 3: (BLO inv sc2tog, BLO sc in each of the next 4 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (45, 50, 55 sts)
Rnd 4: (BLO inv sc2tog, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (36, 40, 44 sts)
Rnd 5: (BLO inv sc2tog, BLO sc in each of the next 2 sts) rep from ( to ) around. (27, 30, 33 sts)
Rnd 6: (BLO inv sc2tog, BLO sc in the next st) rep from ( to ) around. (18, 20, 22 sts)
Rnd 7: (BLO inv sc2tog) rep from ( to ) around. (9, 10, 11 sts)
Fasten off leaving an 8″ tail of yarn. Using a yarn needle, weave the tail of yarn in and out of the stitches from the last round, pull tail to cinch the crown of the hat closed, knot to secure and weave in ends.
Beanie: If you made a Simple Hat Band, continue on to Finishing. If you made a Stretchy Hat Band, your hat is complete! Finished hat height should be approximately (7.75″, 8.25″, 8.75″).
Slouch: If you made a Simple Hat Band, continue on to Finishing. If you made a Stretchy Hat Band, your hat is complete! Finished hat height should be approximately (9.25″, 10″, 10.5″).
Simple Hat Band Finishing
Note: Make sure not to work this part too tightly or you can greatly affect the fit of your hat. Adjust your hook size to get the perfect fit, as needed.
Rnd 1: Join yarn in stitch closest to the first st of Rnd 1 of hat band, sl st in each st around the bottom of your hat band. Use the Special Join Technique (click HERE for tutorial), to join.
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Your Arrows Beanie or Slouch is complete!
Now that you’ve finished crocheting your Arrows Beanie or Slouch hat, add your own finishing touches using one of these fun options!
- Chain Loop Pom (click here for tutorial)
- Faux Fur Pom (click here)
- Personalized Tags (click here for tutorial)
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