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Writer's pictureThe Crafty M.D.

Imogenie Slouchy Beanie

Updated: Aug 1, 2020

KISS, KISS, KISS as one of my professors used to say. Keep it super simple. And that is what I've tried to do with this pattern. Skip to the pattern or read on for the inspiration behind it.

The Inspiration


As I release patterns, I wanted to first create a series that honors my family. The Xina neckwarmer was named after the family dog. Now, I'm moving on to my Mother (She insists I capitalize her title. Typical mom. She's such a character). She, for some reason I can't figure out, refuses to use anything I make that doesn't have "natural fibers". If she does not want the ease of cleaning that comes with acrylic yarn, that is her decision. So, just for her, I started dabbling in cotton yarn. I knew just what I was going to make: an airy, slouchy beanie perfect for summer.


In order to create the type of drape she wanted, I knew I would have to size up for the hook. The N hook was as large as I could go and still have the stitches be manageable,


So that's exactly what I did. Because of the oversize hook, I was able to use a simple double crochet stitch and get an effortless lacy effect. My mom loves it. My aunt and grandmother have already asked for one. It's quick, it's easy, it's serving me an immediate sense of accomplishment while my day job insists on delayed gratification, honey. Need I say more? The answer is no. I needn't.


This particular yarn is what I would call a alight worsted. I have dont the pattern with CYC #3 yarn and it works out just as well. I did the purple hat above in crochet thread. It's very forgiving. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.



The Pattern




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Yarn

Caron Cotton Cakes (Worsted Weight #4) in Silver Cloud

Approx 50 grams or 110 yards

Hooks

N/13 – 9.0mm

J/10 – 6.0mm

Other Materials

Blunt end tapestry needle

Scissors

Gauge

8 rows x 10 sts = 4 x 4”

Finished size

Teen/Adult

Height: 10”

Width: 10.5” (21” circumference)

Abbreviations

Ch – chain

Sl – slip stitch

Sp – space

Sk – skip

St(s) – stitch(es)

Sc – single crochet

Dc – double crochet

Dc inc – 2 double crochet in one stitch

FO – finish off

Notes

A quick, easy, boho chic beanie with lovely drape. This pattern is worked in joined rounds with a large hook and cotton yarn for a light weigh, breezy summer feel. You could make 9-10 hats from a single cake!

When you join the rounds, you will slip stitch into the first stitch of the last round.


Pattern

With N hook


Round 1: Magic circle, Ch2 [does not count as DC here or throughout], Dc 10 in ring, join with sl st [DO NOT TURN] (10)


Round 2: Ch 2, dc inc each st, join with sl st (20)


Round 3: Ch 2, *DC in first st, dc inc. Repeat from * to end of round. Join with sl st (30)


Round 4: Ch 2, *DC in first 2, dc inc. Repeat from * to end of round. Join with sl st (40)


Round 5: Ch 2, *DC in first 3, dc inc. Repeat from * to end of round. Join with sl st (50)


Round 6: Ch 2, DC in same st and each st around. Sl st to top of first st. (50)


Round 7: Ch 1, DC in next St and each st around. Work the last st into the base of the chain from the last row (50)


Round 8-18: Repeat rounds 6 and 7.

Switch to J hook

Round 19-21: Sc in each st in the round, sl st to first st, ch1

Cut yarn, FO, and weave in ends.

Et voila! You have a quick, lightweight slouchy beanie perfect for stash-busting or for markets. Enjoy!





Copyright The Crafty MD, 2020, All Rights Reserved

Feel free to make and sell items from this pattern in small quantities, but please give credit and link to my page. Do not sell, distribute, or reproduce the pattern.

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