Slouchy Beanie Pattern

So I decided to post a pattern for a crochet slouchy beanie. I didn't come up with the pattern though I did write it so that those of you who CAN read a crochet pattern will be able to do this. I want to give TOTAL credit for this beanie to Youtube User - TraceyBeauty for posting the video of how to make this cute and easy beanie.

To watch the video of how Tracey does it:  Slouchy Beanie Video Tutorial

I will finish making the beanie tonight and will update this post with the finished product. But here you go for the pattern:

Slouchy Beanie

Supplies:

I (5.5mm) Crochet Hook

4-ply worsted weight yarn – any color you like

Stitches Used & Abbreviations:

Chain Stitch – ch

Single Crochet - sc

Slip Stitch – sl st

Double Crochet – dc

Front Post Double Crochet – fpdc

Back Post Double Crochet – bpdc

*If you need help with these stitches check out these videos:
                 1. Basic Stitches

                 2. fpdc/bpdc Stitches


Pattern:

Ch. 52 (check head size to make sure it fits properly)

R1: SC to join, ch. 3, dc in every stitch

R2: Sl St to join, ch. 3, *fpdc, bpdc* repeat, Sl St to join

R3-R5: Repeat R2

R6: Ch. 3, *dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch* repeat, Sl St to join

R7-R8: Repeat R6

R9: Ch. 3, dc in every stitch, Sl St to join

R10: Ch. 3, dc in every other stitch (skip one stitch), sl st to join

R11: Ch. 3, dc in each, sl st to join

R12 to end: Ch. 2, sc in every THIRD stitch until the hat closes

SC across big gap to close hat, tie off