This Frost Blossom Slouchy Hat is sure to keep you warm and comfortable through the colder months. Soft, textured, and beautifully shaped, this crochet hat offers a relaxed slouchy fit that feels cozy without being bulky. It’s the kind of accessory you’ll reach for all season long.
This pattern features the lemon peel stitch, a beginner-friendly combination of single crochet and double crochet that creates a richly textured fabric with a subtle woven appearance.
Free pattern by Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
Paired with two coordinating yarn colors, the stitch pattern produces gentle color changes that give every beanie its own unique personality. The result is a hat with wonderful depth and visual interest while still being easy and relaxing to crochet.
Worked from the brim upward, the design includes a stretchy ribbed band for a comfortable fit and a classic slouchy silhouette. The repeating stitch pattern is simple to memorize, making this an enjoyable project for advanced beginners and beyond.
With step-by-step video tutorials included, you’ll have extra support to guide you through the process with confidence.
Part of the Frost Blossom Collection, this beanie coordinates beautifully with matching accessories like the scarf, cowl, wrist warmers, and boot cuffs. The pattern includes four sizes—Teen, Adult Small, Adult Medium, and Adult Large—so you can create the perfect fit for yourself or someone special. Warm, stylish, and satisfying to make, the Frost Blossom Slouchy Beanie is a wonderful project for fall and winter crocheting.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
You should be able to work in the back loop, single crochet and double crochet stitches in the round.
Gauge
12 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in lemon peel stitch
For accurate size, check your gauge as your crochet stitches may be looser or tighter than mine.
Size
- Teen = 16 inches around, stretches to 18 inches
- Adult Small = 18 inches around, stretches to 20 inches
- Adult Medium = 20 inches around, stretches to 22 inches
- Adult Large = 22 Inches around, stretches to 24 inches
Note on the sizing: The brim on this hat stretches at least 2 inches. Therefore, the brim is crocheted 2 inches shorter than the desired final size.
Materials
Yarn. Red Heart Super Saver Bitty Stripes from Yarnspirations. It is a #4 medium weight yarn, 515 yards each skein. 100% Acrylic.
This pattern uses approximately 150–200 yards of each color, so one skein of each yarn is sufficient for all sizes.
This pattern uses two yarn colors:
- Color A: Crayon Box
- Color B: Moonbeam
Adult Large = 400 yards total, 1 skein of Moonbeam, 1 skein of Crayon Box
Teen = 300 yards total, 1 skein of Moonbeam, 1 skein of Crayon Box
Adult Small = 330 yards total, 1 skein of Moonbeam, 1 skein of Crayon Box
Adult Medium = 360 yards total, 1 skein of Moonbeam, 1 skein of Crayon Box
Supplies
Size I Crochet Hook 5.5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
