This pattern is for a cute, stripey slouchy beanie featuring a variety of textured stitches, including a special surface braid stitch, and a subtle ribbed brim. This hat has tons of texture and interesting stitches to keep you captivated as you crochet! The color possibilities for this hat are endless; use one or many colors, or use a self-striping yarn for a gradient effect! The pattern comes with easy to follow step-by-step instructions and helpful, clear photos.

This is an original design, using US crochet terms. You may not copy, distribute or sell this pattern as your own design, but feel free to sell finished hats made from this pattern!

Skill Level: Intermediate (Requires knowledge of sc, hdc, hdc BLO, dc and FLO sc).

Size: One size fits most. Hat brim measures approximately 17.5” around (and will stretch) and 1.75” wide. Finished hat measures approximately 10-11” long.

Materials:
-A total of approximately 200 yards worsted weight yarn in one or more colors. Purple/green/blue example uses 50 yards Paton’s Classic Wool in Aran and 150 yards Red Heart Boutique Treasure in Watercolors. Purple/grey/cream example uses 200 yards Paton’s Classic wool (60 yards Wisteria, 50 yards Aran, and less than 50 yards each of Royal Purple and Grey Mix)

Tools:
-Hook: Size H/8 (5mm), or size to obtain correct gauge.
-Yarn needle
-Tape measure