This lightweight yet cozy slouch hat is made using the classic granny stitch, an airy stitch that’s perfect for those transitional months between summer and fall otherwise known as Hotumn (Hot + Autumn).
With its soft slouch, breathable texture, this cozy crochet hat is stylish, comfortable, and super easy to crochet!
As the seasons crossover from summer to fall all too quickly, especially here in a country that sees more cooler weather than warm, I was inspired while wandering around Michaels with all their fall and Halloween decor. It kinda got me thinking more about new crochet projects for fall and, and the Chloe Slouchy Hat was the perfect easy crochet pattern to share.
What is Hotumn?
Let’s call this in-between season Hotumn – that fleeting, slice of time when summer refuses to fully let go, even though autumn is already knocking. It’s the perfect time to pull out your crochet beanie stash or start a new project like this granny stitch hat.
And if you want a matching counterpart for spring moving into summer, that’s Sprummer, another short and sweet stretch when the flowers bloom and the sun gets stronger.
Why the Chloe Slouchy Hat is the Best Granny Stitch Crochet Hat Pattern for Hotumn
What you’ll love about this pattern:
What’s Included in This Free Crochet Pattern
- Step-by-step instructions clear stitch counts
- Photos for guidance
- Tips on adjusting the length or fit for different sizes, including adult large size
- Recommended crochet hook sizes and yarn choices think seasonal transitions
- How to make a neat gauge swatch for best fit and look
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this is an easy crochet pattern to follow.
Make a cozy granny square inspired version for the whole family, or stick to solid colors for a modern, minimalist look. Use your favourite fall tones, or try bold brights for a splash of fun.
I tried some Cotton Caron Cakes I had left over and it matched a cute little mug my niece have me! This hat is a little shorter but still looks great – using what you have always feels good.
More Than Just a Hat
If you love working with the granny stitch, check out my other free crochet patterns for crochet blankets, cozy blankets, and afghan patterns — perfect for layering up when the weather turns colder.
Don’t forget to make your gauge swatch and choose the right hook size to ensure your project fits perfectly.
FAQs
The Chloe Slouchy Hat is a perfect project for those fleeting Hotumn days, quick to make, easy to customize, and a stylish addition to your wardrobe. Whether you’re working from your yarn stash or picking up new yarn, this granny stitch hat will quickly become one of your favorite things to crochet.
If you love the granny stitch pattern and not having to join a bunch of square – I think you will love these patterns too!
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Happy crocheting!
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Recommended Yarns
Brava Tweed is a soft, affordable acrylic yarn with subtle tweedy flecks that add texture and charm. It’s durable, machine washable, and perfect for cozy everyday projects like hats, blankets, and home décor.
Lion Brand Wool Ease:
Wool-Ease blends wool and acrylic for warmth, softness, and easy care. It’s a classic worsted weight yarn ideal for sweaters, scarves, and hats, and comes in a wide range of timeless colours.
Made with Love:
Made With Love is a super-soft polyester yarn designed for crocheters. It works up fast, feels plush, and is perfect for cuddly blankets, plushies, and quick gift projects.
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Notes
- This pattern comes with a photo tutorial the steps are the same for each size so you can easy refer to the photos to make sure you are on track.
- This crochet beanie is worked top down in a tube. Once finished the top of the hat will be sewn closed.
- Pattern works great with all yarn types – be sure to use the Yarn Substitution Calculator to make sure your yarn is good match.
- Easily adjust the size of the hat be chaining more at the beginning – keep it a multiple of 3.
- No joining between rounds — continuous spiral construction.
- Use a stitch marker to track the first stitch of each round.
- When working sc rounds, pick up all loops between crossed clusters for consistent texture.
- Crown closing is done with a yarn needle by weaving through the first round of hdc and pulling tight — a clean and neat method.
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Skill Level
Beginner
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- sc – single crochet
- st – stitch
- sts – stitches
- sl st – slip stitch
- rpt – repeat
Gauge
12 rows and 12 sc = 4” X 4”
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 is worked in rounds the gauge will be based on a swatch of rows made in single crochet.
The 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.
Finished Measurements & Yarn Requirements
Finished Measurements & Yarn Requirements
0 to 6 months
Width: 15”
Height: 8.5”
Yarn: 50 gm / 106 m / 1.76 oz / 116 yd
6 to 12 months
Width: 17”
Height: 9”
Yarn: 60 gm / 127 m / 2.12 oz / 139 yd
12 months to 3 years
Width: 18”
Height: 9.5”
Yarn: 70 gm / 148 m / 2.47 oz / 162 yd
3 to 10 years
Width: 19”
Height: 10”
Yarn: 85 gm / 180 m / 3.00 oz / 197 yd
Adult
Width: 21”
Height: 11”
Yarn: 100 gm / 212 m / 3.53 oz / 232 yd
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..
Other Materials Needed
- Tapestry Needle
- 6.50 mm crochet hook
- Worsted Weight Yarn (see sizing chart for exact amount required)
- Stitch Markers
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
Notes
- No joining between rounds — continuous spiral construction.
- Use a stitch marker to track the first stitch of each round.
- When working sc rounds, pick up all loops between crossed clusters for consistent texture.
- Crown closing is done with a yarn needle by weaving through the first round of hdc and pulling tight — a clean and neat method.
Join to form circle:
First round of clusters:
First round of single crochets: A few rounds done:
Closing the top:
Go back to the start of the hat and use the long tail left at the beginning. Weave the yarn needle back and forth through the stitches.
This is it partially closed keep pulling the yarn as you go and you will see the centre start to close.
There may be a small whole left at the top simply use your yarn needle to close it.
Free Crochet Pattern
0 – 6 Months
Hat is worked topped down in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting.
Leave an extra long tail at the beginning of the chain we are starting at the top of the hat and this will tail of yarn will be used to cinch the top of the hat closed.
Using 6.50 mm hook ch 42.
Join with slip stitch to 1st chain. Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work hdc in each chain around. (42)
Rnd 2: Sk 1st 2 sts, *2dc in next, dc in 2nd skipped stitch, sk next 2 sts*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd (42)
Rnd 3: Sc in 1st and each st around (42)
Rnd 4: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (42)
Repeat rounds 3 and 4 until hat measures 8.5 inches from crown to bottom of hat
Finish with 1 round of sc. Join with slst to 1st st of previous round, fasten off and weave in ends. (This is the bottom of the hat.)
Using tapestry needle and yarn insert needle and weave yarn through stitches of first round of hdc. Pull stitches tight as you work until top of hat is closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.
6 – 12 Months
Hat is worked topped down in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting.
Leave an extra long tail at the beginning of the chain we are starting at the top of the hat and this will tail of yarn will be used to cinch the top of the hat closed.
Using 6.50 mm hook ch 48.
Join with slip stitch to 1st chain. Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work hdc in each chain around. (48)
Rnd 2: Sk 1st 2 sts, *2dc in next, dc in 2nd skipped stitch, sk next 2 sts*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd (48)
Rnd 3: Sc in 1st and each st around (48)
Rnd 4: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (48)
Repeat rounds 3 and 4 until hat measures 9 inches from crown to bottom of hat.
Finish with 1 round of sc. Join with slst to 1st st of previous round, fasten off and weave in ends. (This is the bottom of the hat.)
Using tapestry needle and yarn insert needle and weave yarn through stitches of first round of hdc. Pull stitches tight as you work until top of hat is closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.
1 – 3 Years
Hat is worked topped down in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting.
Leave an extra long tail at the beginning of the chain we are starting at the top of the hat and this will tail of yarn will be used to cinch the top of the hat closed.
Using 6.50 mm hook ch 51.
Join with slip stitch to 1st chain. Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work hdc in each chain around. (51)
Rnd 2: Sk 1st 2 sts, *2dc in next, dc in 2nd skipped stitch, sk next 2 sts*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd (51)
Rnd 3: Sc in 1st and each st around (51)
Rnd 4: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (51)
Repeat rounds 3 and 4 until hat measures 9.5 inches from crown to bottom of hat.
Finish with 1 round of sc. Join with slst to 1st st of previous round, fasten off and weave in ends. (This is the bottom of the hat.)
Using tapestry needle and yarn insert needle and weave yarn through stitches of first round of hdc. Pull stitches tight as you work until top of hat is closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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3 – 10 Years
Hat is worked topped down in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting.
Leave an extra long tail at the beginning of the chain we are starting at the top of the hat and this will tail of yarn will be used to cinch the top of the hat closed.
Using 6.50 mm hook ch 54.
Join with slip stitch to 1st chain. Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work hdc in each chain around. (54)
Rnd 2: Sk 1st 2 sts, *2dc in next, dc in 2nd skipped stitch, sk next 2 sts*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd (54)
Rnd 3: Sc in 1st and each st around (54)
Rnd 4: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (54)
Repeat rounds 3 and 4 until hat measures 10 inches from crown to bottom of hat.
Finish with 1 round of sc. Join with slst to 1st st of previous round, fasten off and weave in ends. (This is the bottom of the hat.)
Using tapestry needle and yarn insert needle and weave yarn through stitches of first round of hdc. Pull stitches tight as you work until top of hat is closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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Hat is worked topped down in continuous rounds. Do not join. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of round for easier counting.
Leave an extra long tail at the beginning of the chain we are starting at the top of the hat and this will tail of yarn will be used to cinch the top of the hat closed.
Using 6.50 mm hook ch 60.
Join with slip stitch to 1st chain. Ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work hdc in each chain around. (60)
Rnd 2: Sk 1st 2 sts, *2dc in next, dc in 2nd skipped stitch, sk next 2 sts*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd (60)
Rnd 3: Sc in 1st and each st around (60)
Rnd 4: Sk 1st st, 2dc in next, dc in skipped stitch *sk next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, dc in 2nd skipped stitch*, rpt from *to* till end of rnd, sk last st (60)
Repeat rounds 3 and 4 until hat measures 11 inches from crown to bottom of hat.
Finish with 1 round of sc. Join with slst to 1st st of previous round, fasten off and weave in ends. (This is the bottom of the hat.)
Using tapestry needle and yarn insert needle and weave yarn through stitches of first round of hdc. Pull stitches tight as you work until top of hat is closed. Fasten off and weave in ends.
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