The Alabaster Slouch Beanie is a stylish and functional beanie that is extremely beginner friendly. This pattern uses a cluster stitch that is crocheted in the round without joining.
The other day I was cleaning/organizing my yarn stash and came across some skeins of yarn I bought a while ago, but didn’t have a purpose for at the time. I was so excited to find them. It was like a little Christmas present waiting to be found! Anyway, I absolutely love the color of this yarn (which is kinda weird because I tend to gravitate toward bright colors).
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The Yarn
The yarn I am referring to is Lion Brand’s Vanna’s Choice in the color Linen. It’s such an interesting color in the respect that I can’t for the life of me figure out if it’s more of a grey, or if it’s more beige in color. Either way it reminded me of what the color clay or alabaster looks like. Hence, my inspiration for the name of this pattern.
Any worsted weight yarn will work for this pattern. Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice comes in so many beautiful shades! You can crochet this beanie pattern is just about any color you like! If you can’t get your hands on this yarn, a great substitute would be WeCrochet Brava Worsted yarn.
How the Beanie is Crocheted
The Alabaster Slouch Beanie is a very easy pattern consisting of primarily two stitches. First, the band is worked by crocheting short rows of single crochet. Then the body of the beanie is worked in a cluster that is made in a continuous round. Finally, decreases are made gradually at the top. I sewed two coconut shell buttons onto the beanie as well. I think they add a nice touch. This is completely optional. I hope you enjoy the pattern.
Alabaster Slouch Beanie Pattern
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Notes
- If you need to make your band longer/shorter just simply crochet less/more sc rows. Be sure to end on an ODD number of rows.
- If you would like to keep track of your rounds, place a stitch marker in the first sc of every first cluster of the round.
Materials
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice or any comparable worsted weight yarn.
5mm Crochet Hook
Fabric tape measure
Scissors
Tapestry needle
2 buttons (optional)
Stitch Marker (optional)
ABBREVIATIONS
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)
Slip stitch (ss)
Double Crochet (dc)
Skip (sk)
Half double crochet (hdc)
ALABASTER SLOUCH BEANIE INSTRUCTIONS
For the band:
Ch.8
Row 1 – Sc in 2nd chain from the hook, sc in the next stitch and each stitch across. (7)
Row 2 – Ch.1 turn, sc in the first stitch and each stitch across. (7)
Repeat row 2 until your band reaches approx. 20″ long. When your work has reached 20″ long, ss or whip stitch the shorter ends together to form a band (circle).
Body of the beanie:
Ch.1 and work sc’s all the way around the top (edge) of the band. Ss in the first sc that you made. I ended up with 60 sc stitches. If you have a different stitch count that’s fine. Just make sure your stitch count is an even number.
Round 1 – Ch.1, sc + dc in the same stitch, *sk next stitch, sc + dc in the next stitch.* Repeat *to* in a continuous round. DO NOT JOIN!
Note – If it helps, when you come back around after completing round 1 of the sc + dc pattern, you will have one sc left. Skip over this sc and the ch.1 you made in the beginning of the round. Make your next sc + dc cluster in the first sc you made of the round. This sc is part of the first sc + dc cluster you made in the first round. Continue working your beanie in continuous rounds.
NOTE: If you are using a stitch marker to keep track of rounds, place the stitch marker in the first sc of your first cluster of the round.
Continue with the pattern until your work reaches approx. 9 – 9.5″ tall. (This measurement includes the band.) This will be approx. 15 rounds.
Once your work is 9 – 9.5″ tall:
Ch.1, hdc in each stitch around. Join with a ss to beginning hdc of the round.
Then:
Ch.1, sc in the same stitch, sc decrease in the next. *sc in the next stitch, sc decrease in the next.* Repeat * all the way around. Ss to top of first sc.
Then:
Ch.1, sc in the same stitch and each stitch around. Join with a ss to first sc of the round.
Bind off leaving a tail approx. 12″ long. Thread a tapestry needle and work your needle in and out of each sc post. When you come back to the beginning, flip your beanie upside down and pull the yarn to close the top of the beanie. If needed, weave your needle in and out through the top of the beanie to close the hole. Weave in any loose ends!
Thank you so much for following along with this beanie pattern. I hope you have enjoyed it!
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Great pattern! I completely agree about that yarn color. I think it’s safe to say it’s “greige ” grey & beige!
Thank you! I like “greige” lol!
Hello there! Love this pattern and it made a beautiful beanie that I gave to my sister! I just wanted to point out that in your measurements like 21′ and 9′ you are saying 21 feet and 9 feet! Should be 21″ and 9″ to indicate inches 🙂
Lol! Thank you Ana! I must of missed that when I was editing the post. Those measurements are enough to fit a giant! I’m happy your beanie turned out great!
Just finished this beanie! Love it! Comfy!
I’m so glad you like it! 🙂
Love this pattern . Made 3 of them so far for the homeless groups , I used a different color for the ribbing on one looks real nice . Thanks for sharing.
Hi Maryann!
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you love the pattern! Would love to see them. Feel free to post to Croyden Crochet Facebook page!
Mary
Love the Alabaster Slouch hat, but would like to make it into the pony tail open style. Can that be done?
Hope so. Thx.
Hi Sandy!
With this particular hat it would be tough because the pattern goes in a continuous spiral. You are not joining after each row.
I love this pattern. And would like to make it for my granddaughters B-day. The thing is I haven’t learned to crochet yet. I’m doing pretty good on the looms. Is there a written pattern available or could you give me the names of the stitches? Appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks Elaine
Hi Elaine!
The pattern requires the single and double crochet stitch. You will also need to know how to slip stitch. There is a written pattern that you can download for a small fee here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/511026284/alabaster-slouch-beanie-pattern-crochet?ref=shop_home_active_3
Hi,
I ended up with 90 single crochets?? Not sure what I did wrong. I measured 21 inches too, it’s looks ok, but is that too many?
Hi Robin!
That should be fine! Just follow the rest of the pattern in the round.
Hi Mary,
I am just starting to get to crocheting after many years! Love this hat and making it for my niece. After working my tapestry needle through each sc, I am not sure how to complete the last step , “When you come back to the beginning, flip your beanie upside down and pull the yarn to close the top of the beanie. Weave your yarn in and out through the top of the beanie to close the hole”. Any additional suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your patience while I figure this out.
Hi Mariann!
So basically what you are doing is pulling the the yarn to cinch the beanie. The reason why I say to flip the beanie upside is so when you pull to tighten, the tail is not coming out of the top of the beanie but the bottom. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly! That works!
You’re welcome!
Was wondering on the beaning part after the band how many stitches should be in Aeschylus round?
I am just starting this pattern and I just wanted to make a comment on the color name. I had a little VW truck back in the early 80’s that still had the sales sticker on it. The color was gray and was listed as S LATE (slate with a space between S and LATE). I like to name my vehicles and named it ‘Little IZ Late’. (S_Late). To this day ‘grey’ is still ‘ IZ LATE’.
Such a fun story! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Hello, I love this pattern. I just now made one for my mothers birthday. But I was wondering if there will be any child sizes available???
Sorry, not at this time. You can always measure the head circumference and make a band that length. Then, Follow the instructions for the adult version.
Hi! Thank you, i love this pattern!
I made one already, and i was having trouble getting it big enough after the 21″ long ribbing. The next two rounds made it get soo small. So i kept making it longer until it worked. But i forget what i did.
So I’m making my second hat now, and i made it longer than 24″ to start, ended up with 70 sc. It’s almost the right size, a little on the bigger side. Do you have any recommendations on what i might be doing wrong?
Thanks!
Hi Alyssa!
Are you using the same yarn? Also, when you say big enough, do you mean long enough? I think it may have to do with how many sc you are making around for the first row. Try adding a few more.
Great pattern! I love this hat. Thank you so much for making it available to us!
You’re welcome! I’m glad you like it!
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