Crochet Slouchy Hat Free Pattern – Starry Nights

I’m so excited to share my newest crochet slouchy hat free pattern with you, the Starry Nights Slouchy Hat!

This design was inspired by those cozy evenings when the sky is deep and full of stars.

Using black and white colors, you know… they are always trendy and never expire!

This hat has the perfect bit of slouch for everyday wear, and it’s one of those projects you’ll actually enjoy making (and wearing!).

The pattern is part of our 2025 From Us to You Crochet Donation Challenge and was specially designed to celebrate October’s Halloween times.

Using the spike double croche stitch, the Starry Nights hat keeps you warm and cozy , perfect as a handmade gift, charity donation, or a timeless piece to wear proudly.

This hat pattern is part of a set. Follow the main post of the CAL event to find the matching scarf that will be published by October 29th , 2025

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This pattern is part of the 2025 From Us to You Crochet Donation Challenge – scroll down for details 👇

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How to Crochet the Spike Double Crochet Stitch for a Slouchy Hat

One of the things that makes the Starry Nights Slouchy Hat crochet pattern really shine is the spike double crochet stitch.

It’s a simple stitch that adds so much texture and depth, perfect for giving this slouchy hat its flowing, starry-night feel. Instead of working into the top of the stitch like usual, you reach down into the row below, which creates that fun, elongated look.

If you’ve never tried the spike double crochet before, don’t worry , I’ve got you covered! I put together a step-by-step video tutorial👇 to walk you through it, so you can follow along and practice before jumping into the hat. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll see how easy (and addictive) this stitch really is.

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Starry Nights Slouchy Hat – Free Textured Crochet Beanie Pattern

The Starry Nights Crochet Slouchy Hat is perfect if you’ve been looking for a beginner-friendly crochet hat pattern with texture.

The design uses the spike double crochet stitch to create a soft, wavy fabric that feels cozy while still looking stylish.

This free crochet beanie pattern with slouch is great for fall and winter, and it works up beautifully whether you’re making it for yourself, a handmade gift, or even to sell at craft fairs.

If you enjoy patterns that are relaxing to stitch but still give you a unique finish, this textured crochet slouchy hat pattern is definitely one you’ll want to add to your project list

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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we? Making the Dotless Scarf

Difficulty

Intermediate

Materials

• 100% Acrylic, 100gr, weight #4 yarn, in Black  and some in white
• Hook: 5 mm
• Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape

Gauge for my sample using the yarn I had

• 12 st X 8 rows ( 4” X 4”)

Sizes

S ( 19” – 20” circumference)

M (21” – 22” circumference)

L (22” – 23” circumference)

This sample is Medium in size and has a 21” circumference

Stitch Key

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• St = Stitch
• Dc = Double Crochet
• Yo = Yarn Over

Specialty Stitches

FpDc = Front Post Double Crochet [Yo, insert hook under the post of next st, yo, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo, draw through last 2 loops on hook.]

Granny Spike Stitch – will be explained in the instructions + video

Dc2Tog = Double Crochet 2 together: Yo, insert hook into stitch indicated, pull up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops (first leg made), yo, insert hook into next stitch indicated, draw up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops (second leg made), yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

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Notes

• This pattern uses US terminology
• The pattern is worked in rounds
• This pattern is worked bottom up
• Ch 1 at the beginning of the row does not count as st
• Ch 3 at the beginning of the row does count as st
• This pattern uses pattern repeats.
• You can work this pattern with one color or multiple, as you wish- I used two solid colors

If you need a visual tutorial for the Spike stitch, follow the video 👇

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The brim starts with the color black

Ch 60 and close to a circle with a Slst.

Round 1: Ch 3, dc 1 in next ch and around to end of chain, Slst to ch 3 ( 60)

Round 2: Ch 3, *Fpdc 1 in next st , dc in next repeat from *  around to end of round, Slst to ch 3 ( 60)

Round 3: Ch 3, *Fpdc 1 in next st , dc in next repeat from *  around to end of round, Slst to ch 3 ( 60)

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The Body

Round 4: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st, sc 1 in next st and around to end of round, Slst to 1st ( 60)

Now we start the granny spike st

Watch the video

Round 5: Ch 3, +2dc in 1st st from hook, *ch 1, skip 3 st,  dc 3 in next st , repeat from * around to end of round, Slst to ch 3 ( 60)

Round 6: Ch 3, *dc 1 in ch 1 space, dc 1 on top of 2nd dc from prev round cluster, dc 1 in same ch1 space (this is the spike granny st) ch 1, repeat from * around to end of round, Slst to ch 3 ( 60)

Change to color white

Round 7: Ch 3, dc 1 on top of 2nd dc from prev round cluster, dc 1 in same ch 1 space,* ch 1, dc 1+ spike dc+dc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * around to end of round, Slst to ch 3 ( 60)

Change back to the color black

Round 8: Ch 3, *dc 1 in ch 1 space, dc 1 on top of 2nd dc from prev round cluster, dc 1 in same ch1 space (this is the spike granny st) ch 1, repeat from * around to end of round, Slst to ch 3 ( 60)

Round 9: Ch 3, dc 1 on top of 2nd dc from prev round cluster, dc 1 in same ch 1 space,* ch 1, dc 1+ spike dc+dc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * around to end of round, Slst to ch 3 ( 60)

Rounds 10-19: Repeat rounds  8+9. Change to color white again for one round at round 13 and back to black

Round 20: Ch 3, dc 1 on top of every dc and spike dc  in every ch 1 space to straighten the round, Slst to ch 3 ( 60)

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The Cap

Round 21: Ch 3, dc 1 dc 1 in next 2 st, *Dc2tog in next, dc 1 in next 3 st, repeat from * to last st ( finish with Dc2tog), Slst to ch 3 ( 60)

Round 22: Ch 3, dc 1 dc 1 in next st, *Dc2tog in next, dc 1 in next 2 st, repeat from * to last st ( finish with Dc2tog), Slst to ch 3 ( 60)

Round 23: Ch 1, sc 1 in 1st st , sc 1 in next and around, Slst to 1st st( 60)

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Finishing

Using the tapestry needle, sew the top of the hat to close the hole.

Cut your yarn and weave in the ends.

Option: You can add a Pompom

Enjoy!

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**This is an original Sandra Regev pattern: Owner /Designer of Sandra Stitches. This pattern may not be redistributed for free, sale, or trade, but finished products can be sold with credit to this shop – enjoy!

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Find the free PDF download – Valid until Friday 10th HERE

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