Snowbird Chunky Slouch Hat Free Crochet Pattern

Snowbird Chunky Slouch Hat Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

The Snowbird Chunky Slouch Hat is a cozy, bohemian-style hat that's perfect for anyone who loves a little texture with their coziness. Worked in soft chunky acrylic in warm cream and cool dove grey stripes, it has a relaxed, slouchy fit that flatters everyone and feels wonderfully squishy on cold days. Three rounds of raised popcorn stitches near the crown add a fun, tactile detail, while a braided cream-and-grey cord tied in a bow at the front gives it that handmade, boho finish. It's a great project for crocheters who are comfortable with the basics and ready to try a simple stitch texture and some easy shaping.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Bulky (5) weight yarn, 100% acrylic — 2 skeins cream (approx. 160 yd total) and 1 skein dove grey (approx. 80 yd)
• Hook: 6.5 mm (K/10.5) crochet hook
• Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, measuring tape
• Finished size: Circumference 22 inches (unstretched), height 11 inches (slouchy)

Abbreviations

• ch — chain
• sl st — slip stitch
• sc — single crochet
• hdc — half double crochet
• dc — double crochet
• hdc2tog — half double crochet two stitches together (a decrease)
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• rep — repeat
• R / Rnd — round

Gauge

12 stitches and 8 rows = 4 inches in half double crochet. To check, crochet a small swatch in hdc and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if you have too many or too few stitches.

Tips Before You Start

• Count your stitches at the end of every round — the body stays at 66 stitches until the crown shaping begins, so it's easy to catch a mistake early.
• When you join the starting chain into a ring, double-check that it isn't twisted before working Round 1.
• Change colors on the last yarn-over of the final stitch of a round so the new color starts cleanly.
• Keep your popcorn stitches snug — pulling the closing chain slightly tight helps them pop out neatly from the fabric.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Hat Body (worked in joined rounds from brim to crown)

With cream, ch 66, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist.

R1: Ch 1, hdc in each ch around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

R2–4: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

Change to dove grey.

R5–6: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

Change to cream.

R7–8: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

Change to dove grey.

R9: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

R10 (popcorn round): Ch 1, hdc in first 3 sts, *popcorn in next st, hdc in next 5 sts; rep from * around, ending with hdc in last 2 sts, join with sl st to first hdc (11 popcorns).

R11: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

Change to cream.

R12–13: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

Change to dove grey.

R14: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

R15 (popcorn round): Ch 1, hdc in first 3 sts, *popcorn in next st, hdc in next 5 sts; rep from * around, ending with hdc in last 2 sts, join with sl st to first hdc (11 popcorns).

R16: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

Change to cream.

R17–18: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

Change to dove grey.

R19: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

R20 (popcorn round): Ch 1, hdc in first 3 sts, *popcorn in next st, hdc in next 5 sts; rep from * around, ending with hdc in last 2 sts, join with sl st to first hdc (11 popcorns).

R21: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

Change to cream.

R22–23: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

Change to dove grey.

R24: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

Change to cream.

R25: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st to first hdc (66 sts).

Crown Shaping

R26: Ch 1, *hdc in next 9 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st to first hdc (60 sts).

R27: Ch 1, *hdc in next 8 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st to first hdc (54 sts).

R28: Ch 1, *hdc in next 7 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st to first hdc (48 sts).

R29: Ch 1, *hdc in next 6 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st to first hdc (42 sts).

R30: Ch 1, *hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st to first hdc (36 sts).

R31: Ch 1, *hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st to first hdc (30 sts).

R32: Ch 1, *hdc in next 3 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st to first hdc (24 sts).

R33: Ch 1, *hdc in next 2 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st to first hdc (18 sts).

R34: Ch 1, *hdc in next st, hdc2tog; rep from * around, join with sl st to first hdc (12 sts).

R35: Ch 1, hdc2tog around, join with sl st to first hdc (6 sts).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail through the remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close.

Brim Edging

With cream, join yarn at the bottom edge of the hat (the brim).

R1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc (66 sts).

R2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc (66 sts).

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Braided Cord Tie

Cut 3 strands of cream and 3 strands of dove grey, each 40 inches long. Knot one end, braid to desired length (approx. 36 inches), then knot the other end and trim the ends. Weave the cord through the brim edging between R1 and R2 of the edging, and tie it in a bow at the front.

Popcorn Stitch (how-to)

Work 5 dc in the same st, remove the hook, insert the hook into the first dc, pull the loop through, then ch 1 to secure.

Assembly and Finishing

This hat is worked in one piece, so there's no seaming required. Weave in all remaining yarn ends on the inside of the hat. Close the crown firmly with the long tail and knot it on the inside. Block lightly by misting with water and shaping over a bowl or hat form to open up the slouch and smooth the popcorn rounds; let it dry completely before wearing. Finally, thread the braided cord through the brim edging and tie it in a bow at the front.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the cream and dove grey for any two bulky colors you love — a tonal pair looks modern, while a bright contrast makes the popcorns stand out.
• For a warmer hat, work the body in a wool-blend bulky yarn; just check your gauge first, since fiber content can change the drape.
• Add a third popcorn round or space them slightly further apart for a different texture rhythm — just keep the 66-stitch count on every plain round.