Simple Tunisian Slouch Beanie Pattern + Tutorial.
Hi! I'm super excited to release this Tunisian Pattern. It was super fun to combine the different types of needle art in one pattern and the end result looks like knitted beanie.
I recorded a video tutorial to help with the pattern. My goal is that a beginner will crochet this beanie with flying colors!
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Watch the Pattern Tutorial or scroll down for the written instructions.
Watch the video on YouTube: Tunisian Simple Slouch
Watch the LEFT-Hand tutorial: Tunisian Simple Slouch (LEFT handed)
YARN
Lion Brand Feels Like Butta, Yellow 218 Yards (1 skein for Adult)
HOOKS
USG 4mm (Brim) Crochet Hook
USK 6.5mm (Body) Tunisian Hook
OTHER MATERIALS
ABBREVIATIONS
ch – Chain
st(s) – Stitch(es)
hk – Hook
yo – Yarn Over
sc – Single Crochet
tbl – Through Back Loop
lp(s) – Loop(s)
sp – Space
rep – Repeat rem – Remaining
tss – Tunisian Simple Stitch
tks – Tunisian Knit Stitch
tks2tog – Tunisian Knit 2 sts Together
Rtn – Return Pass
Fwd – Forward Pass
SKILL LEVEL – Advanced Beginner
NOTES – Pattern is written in US terms.
Any weight yarn can be used with recommended hook size or smaller for the brim. Use 1-2 size larger for the body.
BRIM | USG 4mm Crochet Hook
Foundation: Ch11 (or as tall as you want your brim)
Note: Video for different brims!
Row 1: 1sc into the 2nd ch from the hk & into each ch across. Ch1, turn (10 sts)
Row 2: 1sc tbl in the first st & every st across. Ch1, turn (10 sts)
Repeat last row until desired circumference. Measure brim while slightly stretched. See chart below for standard circumference sizes.
BODY | Switch to USK 6.5mm Tunisian Hook
Foundation
Fwd – insert hk through the top of first row, yo, pull up lp (leave lp on hk), *insert hk through top of next row, yo, pull up lp (leave lp on hk). Rep from * across. Do not turn.
Rtn: ch1, *yo, pull through 2 lps. Rep from * until one lp left on hk.
Row 1: Tks as follows: *insert hk between the vertical front & back lps in the next st. Rep from * across. Draw up a lp in last bar. Work a normal rtn.
Rep Row 1 until beanie measures approx. 2-3” above the desired ear to crown height measurement (see chart on page 1). Measure from the bottom of the brim. Adjust slouch by crocheting less/more rows.
DECREASE
Row 1: *tks in next 4 sts, tks2tog as follows – insert hk through next vertical bar & tks in the next st pulling up 1 lp. Rep from * across. Tks in any rem sts. Draw up a lp in last bar. Work a normal rtn.
Row 2: *tks in next 3 sts, tks2tog. Rep from * across. Tks in any rem sts. Draw up a lp in last bar. Work a normal rtn.
Row 3: *tks in next 2 sts, tks2tog. Rep from * across. Tks in any rem sts. Draw up a lp in last bar. Work a normal rtn.
Row 4: *tks in next st, tks2tog. Rep from * across. Tks in any rem sts. Draw up a lp in last bar. Work a normal rtn.
Cast off: *tks in the next st, after pulling up a loop, pull through the loop on your hook. Rep from * across. Draw up a lp in last bar, pull through the loop on your hook. Fasten off.
FINISHING With same yarn, use the mattress stitch (or desired method) to sew the beanie together starting st bottom. Weave the tail through the sts around crown. Pull tail to close & tighten hole. Secure & weave in all ends.
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