Slouchy Basic Beanie Using Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino
The Design
Take our favorite Basic Beanie, give it a little slouch, and what do you get? This fun, free pattern! This slouchy hat has a casually ribbed brim and swirling decreases for just the right amount of easy-going charm.
We chose Wool and the Gang’s Alpachino Merino for a chunky version of the Slouchy Basic Beanie. A blend of sustainably sourced alpaca and merino wool, this yarn has a gentle, poofy twist and creates a plush, cozy fabric!
The Details
FINISHED SIZES
Adult Medium (Adult Large): Approx. 20 (22)"/51 (56)cm around x 10"/25.5cm deep.
Note: Hat will stretch to fit head 2"/5cm larger than finished circumference.
YARN
1 skein Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino (110 yds/100m each). Or approx. 95 (110) yds/87 (100)m of an equivalent chunky-weight yarn.
Sample shown in color Walnut Twist (discontinued).
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 10 1⁄2 (6.5mm) 16"/40cm circular and double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 10 (6mm) 16"/40cm circular needle, or one size smaller than gauge needle.
5 stitch markers, one in a contrast color for start of round.
Darning needle to finish.
Optional: 21⁄2"/65mm Pom-Pom maker.
GAUGE
Approx. 12 sts = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round, after blocking.
Free Sloucy Basic Beanie pattern (Download).
COLOR: Cameo Rose. Soft pink; think ballet slippers.
COLOR: Chalk Yellow. Cheerful lemon yellow.
COLOR: Chestnut Brown. Brown...like a chestnut.
COLOR: Cornflower Blue. Saturated cerulean blue.
COLOR: Eucalyptus Green. Pale pistachio.
COLOR: Margaux Red. Deep plum.
COLOR: Midnight Blue. Blue so deep it's almost black.
COLOR: Rocksalt Red. Himalayan pink salt.
COLOR: Rocky Grey. Morning fog.
COLOR: Sahara Dust. Clean linen.
COLOR: True Blood Red. Bright candy apple red.
COLOR: Tweed Grey. Dark smoky grey.
COLOR: Magic Mint. Exactly like it sounds.
COLOR: Pink Sherbert. Juicy grapefruit.
COLOR: Ivory White. The name says it all.
COLOR: Walnut Twist.
COLOR: Black Twist.
COLOR: Space Black.
COLOR: Walnut Brown.
