With the cooler weather showing that it may arrive early this year I’m excited to share one of my favourite crochet slouchy hat patterns for free here on my blog.
This hat, effortlessly suits everyone from adorable babies to playful toddlers from spirited children to trendy adults. This pattern covers all the bases and will soon be covering all your loved ones heads too!
The Montgomery Slouch Crochet Pattern is a fun and creative crochet project where you can unleash your style through colour and texture. Whether you prefer stripes, or classic textures, this pattern offers endless possibilities for a unique hat tailored to your taste.
Crafted with worsted weight yarn, it’s ideal for those transitional months. Designed with simplicity in mind, even beginners can tackle this pattern, ensuring a fun and hassle-free crochet project. Let’s dive in and create a cozy, chic slouch hat together!
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The Yarn
I chose worsted weight yarn because in my humble opinion it is the best yarn for both a slouchy hat design and it’s the ideal choice for those in-between months, where the weather can’t seem to make up its mind.
Not too heavy, not too light – it’s the Goldilocks of yarn weights, AND I really do feel (well here in Canada anyways) that there is a much larger selection of worsted weight yarns than other weights.
So whether you are dressing up for a special occasion or keeping it a casual and relaxed day. This slouchy beanie has you covered and I’m sure will become your new go to every day or hide your messy hair day hat as you run about town!
How to Personalize
The Montgomery Slouch hat is a fantastic canvas for expressing your unique style through stripes.
One of the things I love most about being a crocheter is the ability to customize pretty much anything you make. Whether you’re channeling the shifting seasons, showcasing team spirit, or radiating holiday vibes, you get to introduce stripes to your hat in any colours you want.
Warm fall vibes, springtime pastels, the classic red and green of Christmas, or the bold blue and yellow of your beloved sports team – showcase them all and let your imagination run wild because the options are limitless!
And, if you’re looking for inspiration or have hit a creative roadblock, fret not! Tools like Adobe Colour and Canva Color Palette Generator are the answer. My favourite way to use these tools is to upload an image that I love the colours of, and it will generate all the inspiration I need.
Don’t be afraid to experiment. It may take a little time, but one of the crochet universe’s best qualities is its “undo and redo” or hmmm, maybe “frogging it” feature – if you’re not feeling the vibe, just unravel and begin again.
With a dash of creativity, you might just have people asking “Hey, where did you get that amazing hat?” And you, my friend, can proudly proclaim, “Oh, that’s all me!”
Construction of the Hat
The Montgomery Slouch Hat is crocheted top down. Increasing rounds are done quickly to achieve a “gathered” look at the top of the hat and smooth out as you crochet down the side.
It is essential that each round is joined with a slip stitch and that your work is turned. This is what produces that super cute ‘zig zag’ look.
One of the of things I like best about joining at each round is how easy it is to find the beginning and end of each round. When we join with a slip stitch, it’s like the hat is kindly showing us where its edges meet. This natural marker becomes a guide, making it really easy to start each round exactly where we should.
So, whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this construction method ensures that you’ll breeze through each round easily – even when you lose your stitch marker. Oh… maybe that is just me?
Okay with all that behind us now lets gather our materials, prepare to cozy up with worsted weight yarn, and get ready to transform these simple supplies into a crochet slouchy hat that’ll turn heads and warm hearts. Your journey is about to become colourful, creative, and oh-so-comfortable!
Measurements
Struggling to meet the sizing here? Most likely yarn choice or tension – be sure to read this guide for everything you need to know about the perfect fitting hat every time!
Materials Needed
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Yarn Gauge
Gauge must be matched for the correct fit of this hat, matching the recommended yarn gauge can assist in successful substitution and result in a more accurate finished product.
Crochet YARN Gauge (4in x 4in)
16 sts / 10 cm (4″)
Please note that the actual amount of yarn needed may change depending on the yarn chosen always purchase a little more than you think you may need.
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Free Crochet Pattern – Montgomery Slouch
Skill Level
Beginner
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- sp – space
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- slst – slip stitch
- rpt – repeat
Finished Measurements & Yarn Requirements
Two Tone Hat – Amount required for each colour
| Sizing | Worsted Weight Yarn Requirements | |||||
| Height | Length | G | M | O | Y | |
| 0 to 3 months | 8” | 16” | 25 | 39 | 0.88 | 43 |
| 6 to 12 months | 9.5” | 17” | 30 | 47 | 1.06 | 51 |
| 12 months to 3 yrs | 10” | 18” | 40 | 62 | 1.41 | 68 |
| 3 to 10 yrs | 10.5” | 19” | 45 | 70 | 1.59 | 77 |
| Adult | 11” | 20” | 50 | 78 | 1.76 | 85 |
Yarn amounts for solid hat – with Contrast Band
*Note a small amount of yarn is required if you are making a contrast band
| Sizing | Worsted Weight Yarn Requirements | |||||
| Height | Length | G | M | O | Y | |
| 0 to 3 months | 8” | 16” | 50 | 78 | 1.76 | 85 |
| 6 to 12 months | 9.5” | 17” | 60 | 94 | 2.12 | 102 |
| 12 months to 3 yrs | 10” | 18” | 80 | 125 | 2.82 | 137 |
| 3 to 10 yrs | 10.5” | 19” | 90 | 140 | 3.17 | 154 |
| Adult | 11” | 20” | 100 | 156 | 3.53 | 171 |
Pattern Gauge
Must be met to ensure proper sizing. New to crochet and unsure about gauge? Read this post here for everything you need to know about meeting crochet gauge.
A gauge swatch is vital for a well-fitting crochet hat. It determines stitch tension and measures the number of stitches and rows. Comparing it to the pattern’s gauge ensures the final hat fits as desired. Adjust hook or tension if needed for a perfectly fitting hat.
Because the texture of this hat, the gauge will be based on a swatch of rows made in single crochet.
A specific number or rows is not needed for this swatch as you will be working the number or rounds based on a measurement and not a round count. But it is recommended to do at least 6 rows for your gauge swatch.
16 sts = 4 inch across (10 cm) in Single Crochet
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How to do Colour Changes
1. Finish the Last Stitch with Colour A:
Complete the last stitch of your current colour (Colour A) up to the point where you have two loops on your hook.
2. Introduce Colour B:
Before completing the last step of your current stitch with Colour A (usually a yarn over and pull through), prepare to switch to Colour B. To do this, drop Colour A, and pick up Colour B. Hold Colour B behind your work.
3. Complete the Stitch with Colour B:
Now, use Colour B to finish the last step of the stitch. This will secure Colour B in place.
4. Crochet Over the Yarn Tails:
To hide the yarn tails and prevent them from coming undone, crochet over them as you work your next few stitches. This will lock the tails in place and save you from having to weave them in later.
5. Continue with Colour B:
Simply continue crocheting with Colour B as your new working yarn. You can follow pattern’s instructions or create your colour pattern as you go.
6. Drop Unused Yarn:
Because we are changing colours every round simply drop your working yarn before picking up the next colour at each round.
7. Change Colours as Needed:
Repeat these steps whenever you need to change colours in your project. Remember to always complete the last step of the stitch with the new colour.
Newborn to 6 Months
Join with a slst, ch 1 and turn at the end of each round. After the increase rounds you may find the top of the hat may be rippled; this is normal and will straighten out as additional rounds are added.
Striping
1 Round – Colour A (Grey)
1 Round – Colour B (Cream) Dominant colour is worked wrong side facing.
For striped version make colour changes every round. Be sure to pull yarn to the opposite side you will have facing out so that colour changes will not show.
Using 6.50 mm hook Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 11 hdc in 2nd st from hook. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (11)
Rnd 2: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around. Join with slst, ch 1 turn.(22)
Rnd 3: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (44)
Rnd 4: (Sc, dc) in 1st dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with slst to 1st sc, ch 1 turn (44)
Your hat may look quite ‘rippled’ at this point it is supposed to look like that.
From this point forward be sure to work (sc,dc) in dc.
Rnd 5: (Sc, dc) in 1st dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with slst to 1st sc, ch 1 turn (44)
Repeat round 5 until hat measures 7” from crown to bottom of hat.
Now, it’s decision time: you have the choice to either incorporate the contrasting band or maintain the current zigzag pattern. To proceed with your preferred style, please read the instructions below.
Change to 6.00 mm hook
Without Contrast Band
Repeat round 5 until hat measures 8”. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Contrast Band (Change to Contrast Colour Here)
Rnds 1-4: Sc in 1st and each st around. Join with slst to 1st sc. Ch 1, turn. (44)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
6 to 12 Months
Join with a slst, ch 1 and turn at the end of each round. After the increase rounds you may find the top of the hat may be rippled; this is normal and will straighten out as additional rounds are added.
Striping
1 Round – Colour A (Grey)
1 Round – Colour B (Cream) Dominant colour is worked wrong side facing.
For striped version make colour changes every round. Be sure to pull yarn to the opposite side you will have facing out so that colour changes will not show.
Using 6.50 mm hook Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (6)
Rnd 2: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around. Join with slst, ch 1 turn.(12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (24)
Rnd 4: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (48)
Rnd 5: (Sc, dc) in 1st dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with slst to 1st sc, ch 1 turn (48)
Your hat may look quite ‘rippled’ at this point it is supposed to look like that.
From this point forward be sure to work (sc,dc) in dc.
Rnd 6: (Sc, dc) in 1st dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with slst to 1st sc, ch 1 turn (48)
Repeat round 6 until hat measures 8.5” from crown to bottom of hat.
Now, it’s decision time: you have the choice to either incorporate the contrasting band or maintain the current zigzag pattern. To proceed with your preferred style, please read the instructions below.
Change to 6.00 mm hook
Without Contrast Band
Repeat round 6 until hat measures 9.5”. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Contrast Band (Change to Contrast Colour Here)
Rnds 1-4: Sc in 1st and each st around. Join with slst to 1st sc. Ch 1, turn. (48)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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12 Months to 3 Years
Join with a slst, ch 1 and turn at the end of each round. After the increase rounds you may find the top of the hat may be rippled; this is normal and will straighten out as additional rounds are added.
Striping
1 Round – Colour A (Grey)
1 Round – Colour B (Cream) Dominant colour is worked wrong side facing.
For striped version make colour changes every round. Be sure to pull yarn to the opposite side you will have facing out so that colour changes will not show.
Using 6.50 mm hook Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd st from hook. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (6)
Rnd 2: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around to 2nd last st. Place (sc, dc, sc) in last st. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (13)
Rnd 3: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (26)
Rnd 4: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (52)
Rnd 5: (Sc, dc) in 1st dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with slst to 1st sc, ch 1 turn (52)
Your hat may look quite ‘rippled’ at this point it is supposed to look like that.
From this point forward be sure to work (sc,dc) in dc.
Rnd 6: (Sc, dc) in 1st dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with slst to 1st sc, ch 1 turn (52)
Repeat round 6 until hat measures 9” from crown to bottom of hat.
Now, it’s decision time: you have the choice to either incorporate the contrasting band or maintain the current zigzag pattern. To proceed with your preferred style, please read the instructions below.
Change to 6.00 mm hook
Without Contrast Band
Repeat round 6 until hat measures 10”. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Contrast Band (Change to Contrast Colour Here)
Rnds 1-4: Sc in 1st and each st around. Join with slst to 1st sc. Ch 1, turn. (52)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
3 to 10 Years
Join with a slst, ch 1 and turn at the end of each round. After the increase rounds you may find the top of the hat may be rippled; this is normal and will straighten out as additional rounds are added.
Striping
1 Round – Colour A (Grey)
1 Round – Colour B (Cream) Dominant colour is worked wrong side facing.
For striped version make colour changes every round. Be sure to pull yarn to the opposite side you will have facing out so that colour changes will not show.
Using 6.50 mm hook Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 7 sc in 2nd st from hook. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (7)
Rnd 2: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around. Join with slst, ch 1 turn.(14)
Rnd 3: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (28)
Rnd 4: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (56)
Rnd 5: (Sc, dc) in 1st dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with slst to 1st sc, ch 1 turn (56)
Your hat may look quite ‘rippled’ at this point it is supposed to look like that.
From this point forward be sure to work (sc,dc) in dc.
Rnd 6: (Sc, dc) in 1st dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with slst to 1st sc, ch 1 turn (56)
Repeat round 6 until hat measures 9” from crown to bottom of hat.
Now, it’s decision time: you have the choice to either incorporate the contrasting band or maintain the current zigzag pattern. To proceed with your preferred style, please read the instructions below.
Change to 6.00 mm hook
Without Contrast Band
Repeat round 6 until hat measures 10.5”. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Contrast Band (Change to Contrast Colour Here)
Rnds 1-6: Sc in 1st and each st around. Join with slst to 1st sc. Ch 1, turn. (56)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Adult
Join with a slst, ch 1 and turn at the end of each round. After the increase rounds you may find the top of the hat may be rippled; this is normal and will straighten out as additional rounds are added.
Striping
1 Round – Colour A (Grey)
1 Round – Colour B (Cream) Dominant colour is worked wrong side facing.
For striped version make colour changes every round. Be sure to pull yarn to the opposite side you will have facing out so that colour changes will not show.
Using 6.50 mm hook Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 7 sc in 2nd st from hook. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (7)
Rnd 2: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around to 2nd last st. Place (sc, dc, sc) in last st. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (15)
Rnd 3: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (30)
Rnd 4: (Sc, dc) in 1st and each st around. Join with slst, ch 1 turn. (60)
Rnd 5: (Sc, dc) in 1st dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with slst to 1st sc, ch 1 turn (60)
Your hat may look quite ‘rippled’ at this point it is supposed to look like that.
From this point forward be sure to work (sc,dc) in dc.
Rnd 6: (Sc, dc) in 1st dc *sk next st (sc, dc) in next dc* rpt from *to* till end of rnd. Join with slst to 1st sc, ch 1 turn (60)
Repeat round 6 until hat measures 9.5” from crown to bottom of hat.
Now, it’s decision time: you have the choice to either incorporate the contrasting band or maintain the current zigzag pattern. To proceed with your preferred style, please read the instructions below.
Change to 6.00 mm hook
Without Contrast Band
Repeat round 6 until hat measures 11”. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Contrast Band (Change to Contrast Colour Here)
Rnds 1-6: Sc in 1st and each st around. Join with slst to 1st sc. Ch 1, turn. (60)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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