17 Cozy and Cute Slouchy Crochet Hat Free Patterns

There’s nothing quite like a slouchy crochet hat to keep you warm whenever the weather turns cool. And sure, we’re heading into summer now, but the beanies in this round-up are still perfect for cool mountain hikes, chilly camping trips, or just for getting ahead on your winter projects!

1. 3 mL Slouchy Beanie

Free pattern by The Cookie Snob Crochet here!

This slouchy beanie has such fun alternating textures, which are made with easy stitches plus the front-post double crochet stitch. The pattern calls for worsted-weight yarn and has instructions for size adjustments. You’ll need to know how to work in the third loop, but the pattern has a nice tutorial, so this is a great project for beginners who are ready to learn new techniques.

2. Snowfall Slouchy Hat

Free pattern by Whistle & Ivy here!

This cute wintery beanie is made with bulky yarn, so it’s sure to keep you cozy in the snow, and the pom-pom option is absolutely adorable! The pattern requires easy stitches plus the “snowfall stitch” and color changes, and it includes a video tutorial, so it’s good for intermediate beginners. The free pattern includes the adult size, and if you want to make other sizes from infant through adult large, you can purchase the PDF version.

3. 30 Minute Beginner Crochet Slouchy Hat

Free pattern by Sewrella here!

This hat is super easy to make and works up quickly because it uses Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, a cozy bulky yarn. It only calls for basic stitches, so it’s a great project if you’re new to making hats or working in the round.

4. Slouchy Crochet Beanie

Free pattern by Jen Hayes Creations here!

Here’s another slouchy beanie with fun alternating textures. The pattern calls for worsted-weight yarn and it’s super customizable: you can make a hat with no slouch, some slouch, or lots of slouch. You’ll need to know how to do front-post and back-post stitches, so this is a good pattern for intermediate beginners or beginners who want to learn new skills.

5. Floral Crochet Slouchy Hat

Free pattern by Littlejohn’s Yarn here!

This hat uses a gorgeous floral motif, and as the designer says, it’s great for using up scrap yarn. This is a lighter-weight hat than some of the others in this roundup, so it’s perfect for cooler spring and summer days. It uses simple stitches plus treble-crochet-three-together, and there’s a video tutorial, so if you’re a beginner with a few projects under your belt, this project should be a breeze.

6. Incredibly Simple Slouchy Hat

Free pattern by ELK Studio here!

This elegant slouchy hat is the perfect way to add some style to your wardrobe. The pattern calls for just one skein of chunky yarn, such as Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Chunky Yarn, so the hat works up quickly and is super cozy. It’s easy to make because it only requires basic stitches.

7. Bernat Slouchy Peaked Hat

Free pattern by Yarnspirations here!

This hat is a perfect, fashionable fall accessory, and it’ll keep you nice and warm thanks to Bernat Softee Chunky, a super-bulky three-ply yarn. The pattern uses easy stitches and includes both written instructions and a diagram, so it’s great for all crocheters.

8. Jenny Slouch Hat

Free pattern by Yarn + Chai here!

This is a great slouchy hat to make for the teens in your life, since the sizing is teen/adult small. The pattern uses crossed double crochet to give the hat a fun texture, and there are instructions for this stitch, so even beginners will be able to whip up a beanie in no time!

9. Slightly Slouchy Hat

Free pattern by Simply Made By Erin here!

Looking for a hat with just a bit of slouch? Here’s the perfect project! It looks particularly amazing when made with multicolor bulky yarn. The hat can be made in both women’s and kids’ sizes, and you’ll only need knowledge of easy stitches and how to measure gauge.

10. Slouchy Twist Beanie Hat

Free pattern by Wendy Poole here!

This fun pattern comes with both right-handed and left-handed instructions, so it should be accessible to all crocheters! It features a fun twisting construction, uses easy stitches, and can be viewed as a YouTube tutorial or a written PDF. It does use UK terminology, so if you need to translate that to US terminology, check out this guide.

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11. Slouchy Hat

Free pattern by YARNutopia here!

This super-slouchy hat looks absolutely beautiful when made with multicolor yarn. The designer says it takes just one afternoon to make, so it’s a great project when you need a hat but are in a time crunch. The pattern is adjustable, uses easy stitches, and includes both written and video instructions.

12. Spiral Slouchy Hat

Free pattern by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts here!

This beanie’s spiral design is so cute! This is an amazing pattern for beginner crocheters, because even though the hat looks complex, it’s actually made entirely with single crochet stitches and increases/decreases. Plus, you can choose any combination of yarn colors, so it’s super customizable.

13. Crochet Heart Stitch Hat

Free pattern by Left in Knots here!

This beautiful hat uses just one skein of yarn and can be made in toddler, child, and adult sizes. It has a lovely texture, and the pompom is an especially cute touch. You’ll need worsted-weight or light worsted-weight yarn, plus knowledge of the puff stitch and the double-crochet v stitch, so this is a good pattern if you’ve already completed a few projects.

14. Snowboarders Slouchy Hat

Free pattern by Beatrice Ryan Designs here!

If you’re looking to hit the slopes and want to stay warm, this is the perfect hat for you. It uses worsted-weight yarn and easy stitches plus the front-post double crochet stitch. And of course you can choose whatever color of yarn will best match your snowboarding gear!

15. Karen’s Cluster Stitch Slouchy Hat

Free pattern by Karen Vaughn here!

The cluster stitch makes this a beautiful, stylish hat. It’s perfect for fall, and all you’ll need is worsted weight yarn and knowledge of cluster and beginning cluster stitches, which are described in the pattern.

16. Slouchy Crochet Hat

Free pattern by Melanie Thomassian here!

This adult-size hat uses bulky yarn, so it’ll keep you cozy all winter long. You’ll need to know front-post and back-post double crochet, so this is a great pattern for intermediate beginners. If you’re just learning those stitches or need help with any other part of the hat, the designer welcomes questions via email.

17. Snow Capped Slouch Hat

Free pattern by Yarn + Chai here!

I’m in love with the texture of this hat! The chain-2 spaces wrap around the hat in a spiral, evoking a snowflake on a winter’s day. This hat uses worsted yarn and easy stitches and should work up super quickly, so it’s a good choice for crocheters with any level of experience.