Willie Snug or Slouchy Beanie

Design by Marie Segares/Underground Crafter.

This simple textured and gender-neutral beanie pattern can be finished in two ways: as a snug-fitting beanie or as a slouchy hat. Available in 10 sizes from newborn through adult large, make one for everyone in the family! The free version of the pattern is available in Teen/Adult Small. For my version of this cozy beanie, I used King Cole Autumn Chunky. For the snug-fitting version, I used 5256 Chesnut (at left), and for the slouchy version, I used 5255 Frozen (at right). This is a lovely, multicolor roving yarn that is soft and warm.

Teen/Adult Small: 21” (53.5cm) hat circumference

Materials

• King Cole Autumn Chunky yarn (80% acrylic/20% wool, 3 oz/100 g, 153 yd/140 m) – 2 skeins in your choice of color, or approximately 300 yd (274.5 m) in any bulky weight wool blend or acrylic yarn.
• Autumn Chunky is available from your local yarn shop or online at LoveCrafts or Wool Warehouse UK.
• I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• J-10/6 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Bent-tip yarn needle.

Skill Level: Beginner