Crochet Textured Twisted Slouchy Beanie

Materials:

• Self-striping worsted weight yarn (approximately 200 yards)
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

12 stitches and 10 rows = 4" in twisted stitch pattern.

Size:

This pattern fits an average adult head (20-22 inches). Adjustments can be made for different sizes.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = triple crochet
• sk = skip
• st = stitch
• sl st = slip stitch

Instructions:

Starting The Hat

1. Make a magic ring, ch 2 (counts as first dc), and then work 11 dc into the ring. Pull tightly to close the ring.
2. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 2.

Round 2

1. Ch 2, (1 dc, 1 tr) in the same stitch, (1 tr, 1 dc) in each dc around.
2. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 2.

Round 3

1. Ch 2, *ch 1, 1 dc in next st, sk next st, repeat from * around.
2. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 2.

Creating The Textured Twist

1. Work the next rounds in the following pattern:
2. Ch 2 for first stitch, then (dc in ch-1 space, tr in the following dc) around until you have a height of 8 inches or desired length.

Finishing The Beanie

1. To finish off, ch 1, sc around the top edge to give a clean finish.
2. Cut yarn, weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
3. Block if desired for a better shape.

Your beautiful slouchy beanie is now ready to wear! Enjoy your cozy accessory or gift it to someone special.