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Back in Brugge Slouchy Beanie Free Crochet Pattern

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Would you believe that before now I had never ever crocheted a slouchy beanie? 😮 I could not be happier with the end result of my NEW design, the Back in Brugge Beanie! This crochet slouchy beanie is worked in one piece, and is easily customized to specific sizes. I am in love!

Gold example of the Back in Brugge Slouchy Beanie crochet pattern on a smiling female model wearing a brown jacket and black shirt in a backyard setting.

Back in Brugge Beanie

I decided to name this the “Back in Brugge” beanie because that is where the inspiration for this slouchy beanie hit me – during our family Christmas vacation. I always have to have something to work on, so after I finished a grey Painted Canyon Cardigan on the airplane (and wore every day of our trip!) I purchased a new Tunisian hook and got to work.

Terracotta colored example of the Back in Brugge Slouchy Beanie Crochet Pattern with faux fur pom pom on a smiling female model wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt sitting on a brick front porch and holding a teal colored coffee cup.

I wanted to incorporate two different techniques – regular crochet and Tunisian crochet. I love that the brim is worked in one piece and folded. This creates a super thick, warm hat brim that keeps your ears toasty warm.

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Back in Brugge Beanie

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn – approx. 240 yards
-Red Heart Chic Sheep by Marly Bird in “Sterling” pictured (discontinued)
–Red Heart With Love in “Terracotta” pictured
Crochet hook in size 6mm
Tunisian crochet hook in size 6mm
Faux fur pom pom
-Note! I purchased the grey pom and I made the brown pom myself. Make your own using this faux fur pom pom tutorial!

how to make fur pom pom

Pattern Notes:

Pattern written using US terms.

BLO = Back Loop Only

This pattern uses the Tunisian Honeycomb Stitch (THS) which alternates Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS) with Tunisian Purl Stitch (TPS). Find a video tutorial for the Tunisian Honeycomb stitch here, or watch the video below.

If you would like to make this hat in a size other than adult, all you need are measurements. Check out this chart to see how long (how many rows) to make the brim, then continue adding rows until you reach ~ 2″ past the “hat height” measurement in the same chart. The more rows you add, the slouchier the beanie!

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Back in Brugge Beanie

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Note! I have just published a FULL video tutorial for this beanie! Find this tutorial, along with many other tutorials, on my YouTube channel.

Check out Jynelle Langwell’s version. It is SO beautiful! ♥ 

Back In Brugge Crocheted Beanie

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Slouchy Beanie Pattern (adult)

Starting with regular 6mm hook…

Row 1: Ch-21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each to end. (20)

Rows 2 – 75: Ch-1, turn, sc in both loops of first st, sc in blo of next 18 sts, sc in both loops of last st. (20)

how to crochet a hat brim

Should be about 21″ long. Refer to this sizing chart if needed. Do not fasten off. Fold brim in half lengthwise as pictured. Switch to Tunisian hook.

How to crochet a slouchy beanie

Row 1: Going through both layers of brim edge, pull up a loop in each row end as pictured. (you should have 75 loops for 75 rows) Ch-1, * yarn over, pull through two loops. * repeat between * * to end. Need help? Watch this FULL tutorial!

Row 2: TSS in first, TPS in next. Alternate TSS and TPS to end. Go through both sides of last stitch from previous row. Chain-1, * yarn over, pull through two loops. * repeat between * * to end.

Row 3: TPS in first, TSS in next. Alternate TPS and TSS to end. Go through both sides of last stitch from previous row. Chain-1, * yarn over, pull through two loops. * repeat between * * to end.

Repeat rows 2 & 3 to 25 rows (or until piece is about 11” tall – including brim)

Back in Brugge Slouchy Beanie

Slip stitch across last row. Fasten off leaving ~20″ tail.

Back in Brugge Slouchy Beanie

Fold piece in half and, using your yarn needle, sew the two sides together using the Mattress Stitch. Sew all the way down and around the bottom of the brim, then weave in all ends.

Free slouchy beanie crochet pattern

Free slouchy beanie crochet pattern

Using another 12″ -ish yarn tail, feed yarn needle through the top row of the hat. Pull both ends to the inside and cinch together. Weave in all ends and add your pom pom. You. Are. Done!

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I love how this slouchy beanie pattern is worked in one piece, and that stitch definition is fabulous! If this is your first foray into Tunisian crochet, I hope you enjoy it! I do have several more crochet patterns featuring Tunisian crochet, and you can find them here:

Timeless Tunisian Tunic Crochet Pattern
The Bee’s Knees Face Cloth: Small Face Cloth Free Crochet Pattern
Juliet’s Baby Blanket: Baby Blanket (or Nursing Cover) Crochet Pattern

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44 Comments

  1. I Love this pattern. I am curious if there would be a way to make it a messy bun style. I am no good at winging it but have had requests for this hat with an elastic up top ☺️ any tips would be hugely appreciated
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    1. Hi Meagan! I don't see why you couldn't...I would just stop crocheting rows when your desired beanie height is reached, then go ahead and slip stitch across to bind off that tunisian crochet...then ch-1 and turn and sc2tog all the way across, then grab an elastic and sc that to the top of the hat.
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  2. I absolutely love this pattern and tutorial! Mine is keeping my ears toasty when our temps dip to single digits or below zero bi-polar weather swings as I work around our farm. I'll be making more.
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  4. Hi there - I made this hat and was so pleased how easy it was and how quickly it worked up as this the first time doing Tunisian crochet. Your instructions were concise and clear and the video was an added bonus. Do you have a pattern for matching mittens? - would love to make a pair to match the hat.
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  5. Love the look of this hat! This will be both my fist Tunisian attempt and my first slouchy hat! What is the height of the brim before it's folded? I tend to have a tighter tension and am trying to gauge if my brim will be a nice size once it's folded over before I get too far into the project.
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  6. In this pattern is there a general rule as how to size the to a child and toddler size, like if the head circumference you should decrease inches by xx amount? I want to make my grandchildren this beanie but I'm not as experienced in adjusted sizes. Thanks
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  8. I'm tryingto make my 4 year old granddaughter this hat but the beanie instructions you refer us to is for a circular beanie. I need to know if I make this the circumference of the head or 2 or 3 inches shorter to allow for the stretch? Also the height of the hat? Thanks so much. LeAnn
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  9. In the instructions above for beginning the band for the hat it does not mention working in back loops only, where as in video it does.
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  11. I need to make one of these for an adult with a 25" head. I checked the chart given in the link but I'm not sure how to sort how many rows to do for the brim, because that chart only has crown circumference. Is there a measurement I should be going for?
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  13. How many chains for a child's beanie. I'm making my niece one and I love this pattern I just wanna know what size I can do for a 1 year old. How many to chain and how many rows tall?
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    1. Love the look of this hat! This will be both my fist Tunisian attempt and my first slouchy hat! What is the height of the brim before it's folded? I tend to have a tighter tension and am trying to gauge if my brim will be a nice size once it's folded over before I get too far into the project.
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  14. Hello. I am so excited to find your Tunisian crochet patterned! Love it! Have you ever done any with the double-ended long hook? I think it’s called crochet knit or crohooking. If you have any patterns using this kind of hook I would LOVE to see them! Please send links! Also where to buy more double ended hooks. I only javelin two sizes and can’t find any more. I think the were by Boye.
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  15. Is there a gauge for this hat? I only have 5.25mm & 6.5mm hooks. I'm not sure if I can use either of these. Thanks!
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    1. Hi Cindy! There is not a gauge for this pattern. Since you can make this hat to measurements, you can essentially use any hook size...I would probably go with the 6.5mm hook to give the slouch of the hat a little more drape...it may end up too stiff with the 5.25mm. Hope this helps!
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  16. Hi! I'm new to tunisian crochet and have some questions regarding what kind of hooks to purchase. Do you think extended tunisian hooks would work with this beanie pattern?...trying to avoid buying multiple sets. Also, which tunisian hooks are you using that are in your pictures?...they are not the same as the ones on your link. Thanks for your help and for providing such beautiful patterns! I cant wait to make this!
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  17. Wow, this beanie is super cute. I've never done this stitch before. I've been a knitter and crocheter for 40 years and never tried this. I'm excited to give this a go. Now I just need to buy the longer hooks. I watched your videos and it looks pretty darn easy...thanks to your detailed instructions. And I just subscribed so I can learn new patterns. I guess you CAN teach an old dog new tricks.
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  18. Oh, this is beautiful! I love it! I'll be making these for the Grandbabes for next Christmas. I too, can't wait to get the Tunisian hook...so excited! Thank you, CJ
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  19. Thank you so much for this wonderful Beanie Pattern. It´s so lovely. I just finished my Beanie and ist was also my first try in the tunesian crochet. You‘re explanations were really helpful. I‘m so happy with my new Beanie.
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  22. Hi there! I really like this pattern! You mentioned two yarns in the supply list. Did you use both? When did you switch colors if you did use both? Thank you Kim
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  23. Gosh but I can't thank you enough for this pattern, you have a new subscriber in me! I looked at your Timeless Tunic and love that also. I finally got into Tunisianing this past Summer and of course everyone got dishcloths in different stitches for Christmas - LOL! I can't wait to try your Beanie and other patterns. So time and sharing is so very much appreciated!
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  24. When starting the Tunisian crochet part, why is there a ch 1 before doing the return pull through two loops, yo pull through two loops?
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    1. Hi Melissa! The chain 1 before the return pass is to maintain the height of the row...it's no different than the chain 1 at the beginning of a row in regular crochet. Hope this helps!
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    1. I have made neck warmers in the round with these stitches. I wonder if it could be done with a hat and close it up like you did. I think I’m going to give both ways a try.
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  26. I've tried to do this hat tonight, but my Tunisian crochet is not great! I can't control the tension very well. It's a gorgeous pattern too. I've done the brim and will make another beanie using that instead xx
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