Blushing Berry Slouchy Beanie Free Pattern

Introducing the Blushing Berry Slouchy Beanie

There's something undeniably romantic about a soft, blush pink beanie with a delicate, cascading ruffle. The Blushing Berry Slouchy Beanie is designed to bring that touch of whimsy to your handmade wardrobe. This pattern is perfect for beginners who want to try something a little special—the ruffle brim is surprisingly simple to create, and the body is worked in easy, repetitive double crochet rounds. The result is a cozy, relaxed slouchy hat with a feminine flair that pairs beautifully with everything from jeans to dresses.

Using DK weight yarn in two complementary shades—a soft blush pink for the main body and a creamy ivory for the ruffle—this beanie works up quickly and makes a wonderful gift. The smooth, dense texture of the double crochet stitches gives the hat structure, while the oversized crown creates that effortlessly slouchy silhouette. Let's gather your materials and get started on this charming project.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, make sure you have the following supplies on hand. This pattern uses basic crochet techniques and is very forgiving, so don't worry if you're new to working in the round.

• Yarn: DK weight yarn (approx. 200-250 yards total). You will need two colors:
  • Main Color (MC): Soft blush pink (approx. 150-180 yards)
  • Contrast Color (CC): Cream or light ivory (approx. 50-70 yards)
• Crochet Hook: G/6 (4.0 mm) hook
• Stitch Marker: To mark the beginning of each round
• Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends and closing the top
• Scissors: For cutting yarn

Gauge: 16 double crochet (dc) x 9 rows = 4 inches. Gauge is important for the correct fit, so take a moment to check your tension with a small swatch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds from the brim up to the crown. You will start with the ruffle brim in the contrast color, then switch to the main color for the hat body. Follow along carefully, and use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.

Ruffle Brim (Worked with Contrast Color - CC)

Foundation: With CC, chain (ch) 90. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first chain to form a ring. Be careful not to twist your chain.

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch here), single crochet (sc) in each chain around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (90 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 2 sc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (120 sc)

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off CC. (120 sc)

Your ruffle brim is now complete. It should have a lovely fluted, wavy edge.

Hat Body (Worked with Main Color - MC)

Round 4: With MC, join with a sl st to any sc from Round 3. Ch 2 (this counts as your first double crochet), double crochet (dc) in each sc around. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-2. (120 dc)

Rounds 5-7: Ch 2, dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-2. (120 dc)

You are now working the straight section of the hat. This creates the slouchy length.

Round 8 (Decrease Round): Ch 2, *dc2tog (double crochet 2 together), dc in the next 8 dc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (108 dc)

Rounds 9-10: Ch 2, dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st. (108 dc)

Round 11 (Decrease Round): Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in the next 7 dc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (96 dc)

Rounds 12-13: Ch 2, dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st. (96 dc)

Round 14 (Decrease Round): Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in the next 6 dc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (84 dc)

Rounds 15-16: Ch 2, dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st. (84 dc)

Round 17 (Decrease Round): Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in the next 5 dc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (72 dc)

Rounds 18-19: Ch 2, dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st. (72 dc)

Round 20 (Decrease Round): Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in the next 4 dc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (60 dc)

Round 21: Ch 2, dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st. (60 dc)

Round 22 (Decrease Round): Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in the next 3 dc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (48 dc)

Round 23: Ch 2, dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st. (48 dc)

Round 24 (Decrease Round): Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in the next 2 dc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (36 dc)

Round 25: Ch 2, dc in each dc around. Join with a sl st. (36 dc)

Round 26 (Decrease Round): Ch 2, *dc2tog, dc in the next dc*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (24 dc)

Round 27 (Final Decrease Round): Ch 2, *dc2tog*; repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (12 dc)

Finishing: Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 12 inches). Thread the tail onto a yarn needle. Weave the needle through the front loops of the remaining 12 stitches, then pull tight to close the top of the hat. Secure with a knot and weave in all loose ends.

Your Blushing Berry Slouchy Beanie is complete! Give it a gentle block if desired, and enjoy your new cozy, romantic accessory. The ruffle brim will naturally fall into a beautiful cascade, and the soft pink and cream colors are sure to brighten any chilly day.