Don't worry - the Ups and Downs Crochet Slouchy Beanie won't mess with your emotions! But it will put a big smile on your face when big tall stitches twist down into fabulousness and bring this slouchy beanie to a whole 'nother level!
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A Very Unique Stitch Pattern!
The Ups and Downs Crochet Slouchy Beanie uses 4 different crochet stitches and 2 cute buttons to create a unique free crochet pattern. And it's easy to customize too - add more (or subtract a few) rows to make it slouchier or beanier- it's up to you. Undo a braid to change up the length and look on the fly - this hat goes wherever you want to take it!
It includes 3 sizes, but is shown here in the largest - a nice easy fit for an adult. A bit tighter on my noggin, soft and loose on my 12 year old. I'd share pictures of it on me, but I'm still working on those 10 foot long arms. And odds are she'll be stealing it anyway!
Ups and Downs Crochet Slouchy Beanie
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MATERIALS
US - I, 5.5mm hook - Furls
150-200 yds Purl Soho Worsted Twist (4/Medium; 100% Merino Wool; 164 yds/100g)
2 buttons - 1.25"
tapestry or yarn needle (Susan Bates Finishing Needle used)
Gauge: 12 sts x 7 rows = 4" in dc
Sizes: S (18-20"); M (20-22"); L (22-24") (Need more adjustments? Work any even number of stitches for Round 1!)
Helpful Links and Tutorials
Matching Patterns: Ups and Downs Crochet Cowl
Ups and Downs Crochet Fingerless Mitts
Cliquez ICI pour la traduction Française!
FDC - Foundation Double Crochet
FDC joined to work in the round
Fpdc - Front Post Double Crochet
Bpdc - Back Post Double Crochet
Dc2tog - Double Crochet 2 Together
Ups and Downs Crochet Slouchy Beanie Instructions
Round 1: FDC 54(60,66), join with sl st to first FDC to work in the round.
Round 2 - 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), fpdc in the first st, bpdc in the next st, *fpdc in the next st, bpdc in the next st; repeat from * around, join with a sl st in the first fpdc. (54(60,66) sts)
Round 4: Ch 6 (counts as first st), QuadTr in each st around; join with a sl st in the top of the ch 6. (54(60,66) sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with a sl st in the top of the first hdc. (54(60,66) sts)
Round 6 - 7: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop (in back, behind the top two loops) of each st around; join with a sl st in the top of the first hdc. (54(60,66) sts)
Round 8 - 11: Repeat Rounds 4 - 7.
Round 12 - 14: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), dc in each st around; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (54(60,66) sts) NOTE: This is where you add or subtract rows to make more/less slouchiness.
GO TO DIRECTIONS FOR THE SIZE YOU ARE MAKING BELOW:
SMALL (18-20"):
Round 15: Ch 2, *dc in 7 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (48 sts)
Round 16: Ch 2, *dc in 2 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (36 sts)
Round 17: Ch 2, *dc in 1 st, dc2tog; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (24 sts)
Round 18: Ch 2, dc2tog around; join with a sl st in top of first dc2tog. (12 sts)
Round 19: Repeat Round 18. (6 sts) Break yarn, gather top if needed, and weave in ends. Go to assembly instructions below.
MEDIUM (20-22"):
Round 15: Repeat Round 14. (60 sts)
Round 16: Ch 2, *dc in 3 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (48 sts)
Round 17: Ch 2, *dc in 2 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (36 sts)
Round 18: Ch 2, *dc in 1 st, dc2tog; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (24 sts)
Round 19: Ch 2, dc2tog around; join with a sl st in top of first dc2tog. (12 sts)
Round 20: Repeat Round 19. (6 sts) Break yarn, gather top if needed, and weave in ends. Go to assembly instructions below.
LARGE (22-24"):
Round 15: Repeat Round 14. (66 sts)
Round 16: Ch 2, *dc in 9 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (60 sts)
Round 17: Ch 2, *dc in 3 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (48 sts)
Round 18: Ch 2, *dc in 2 sts, dc2tog; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (36 sts)
Round 19: Ch 2, *dc in 1 st, dc2tog; repeat from * to end, join with a sl st in top of first dc. (24 sts)
Round 20: Ch 2, dc2tog around; join with a sl st in top of first dc2tog. (12 sts)
Round 21: Repeat Round 20. (6 sts) Break yarn, gather top if needed, and weave in ends. Go to assembly instructions below.
ASSEMBLY (all sizes):
- The QuadTr sts from Rounds 4 and 8 will be used to make "braids." Use the stitch markers to mark where you want the braids to end as they go around the hat - the buttons go right above the marked stitches. Placement here is a personal choice!
- Sew the buttons to the hdc rows above the marked stitches.
- With your fingers, twist the QuadTr just to the left of the marked stitch one time, so that it forms a loop as shown:
Pull the next QuadTr through this loop, without twisting this second stitch.
Continue pulling each Quad Tr through the previous loop, not twisting them. Use your fingers to close the center of the braid so that the "ladder" doesn't show in the center.
- When you get to the marked stitch, remove marker and pull through loop to finish braid. Loop this last loop over the button above, to hold the braid in place.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 with next row of QuadTr.
And voila! The Ups and Downs Crochet Slouchy Beanie has shrunk several inches, and those crazy tall QuadTr stitches have turned into fun braids that go all the way around the hat. You could add another repeat of Round 4-7 for a third row of braids, or go right to plain dc sts for Rounds 8-11 if you want just one braid and button! The details are all up to you. I can't wait to see all the fun projects you make using this pattern!
The Fine Print
Written pattern and graphics copyright Tamara Kelly 2014. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern, but please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern, please visit the About page for details.
Irma hendricks says
I have been looking for a pattern for my granddaughter. This will be right up her girly girl alley. Thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Irma, I hope she likes it - and that you enjoy making it!
LOIS Lois Hostetter lois210@comcast.net says
My question is. Do you chain 60 and do a row of double crochet to start
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Lois! No, the FDC means no chain is needed! 🙂 Please click on it for a tutorial!
DE'ANNA says
Supr cute! Thank you so much for all you share. <3
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you De'Anna!
Arlene Ehrlinspiel says
You are an amazing designer! Thank You for all your time and creativity! This will be my next attempt at new stitches. I can hear my husband now, another new hat? Thanks again.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Arlene!
Jennifer says
Do you make them? I would like to buy one or two!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Jennifer! I don't sell finished items, but check out the Moogly Makers page! 😀
Dianne says
Hi Tamara I just love your patterns, they are just wonderful 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Dianne!
Caitlin says
LOVE those buttons!! The hat too, of course! I have searched Jo-Ann's online to try and find them, and they don't seem to sell them. I guess I will have to make a trip! Did you purchase them recently? Thank you! 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Caitlin! I purchased them within the last month. 🙂 Thank you!
Andi says
I just got a new hank of yarn and THIS is the pattern!!! Thanks so much!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Andi!
sheila says
What a beautiful design! I've finished making myfuture grandbaby newborn hats. Now, I'd love to try one for myself. This is perfect! (Found your hat on Pinterest.)
Juli says
I just loved hats with texture and this has so much. I can't WAIT to try it. Thank you so much for publishing it. After I make my first one, I'll stop back and let you know. Oh, and I love the button feature - just one more element of interest. Thank you for posting the size of the button.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Juli, I'm so glad you like it!
Opal says
This is so cute!! I am making one now but I am having problems with the hdc in back 3rd loop. I am not sure if I am placing them in the right place. Can you post a video or picture of the right location got this stitch. Thanks so much.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Opal! I'll be putting up a video for that technique this week!
Tracy says
I'm almost finished with this hat! Just have to wait till morning to raid my mom's stash of buttons to find the perfect ones. It worked up really fast and was super easy. Thanks so much for making your patterns so easy to follow!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Tracy, I'm so glad to hear you liked it!
Kristen says
Hello! This is gorgeous!!! I cannot wait to make it, thank you for sharing!!! Question: Which size do you think would fit good for a girl in her 20's?? I don't want to make one too small...
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Kristen! It depends on how big her head is, and how tight she likes her hats - and how tight your own gauge is. The Large is the one pictured here.
Amy says
Could you elaborate on Rnds 6-7?? Not sure where the 3rd loop is?? Love the new stitches tho, such a great pattern! Thanks for sharing!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Amy! I'll be posting a video for that technique this week!
tori says
Let me just say, this was so easy to make its insane!!! It looks super intricate and like it would take forever to make the fishtail center, uh, nope! I love this pattern!!!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Tori! That put a big smile on my face this morning!
diana hunt says
I love the pattern. But i need some help. My rows 6-7 do not lay right. I have redone the rows 4 or 5 times, and i cannot get it to look right. Can you help?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Diana! I'll be posting a video of that technique this week!
Andrea says
Omg! Just finished my first Ups and Downs Slouchy via some stash busting so had to use variation colour for rows 8 - 11. Found 2 buttons that matched perfectly. I also used an L hook to pull my braids through which made things less fiddly for me. In my hurry I did miss my row 2 but the outcome is still awesome! Thanks so much Tamara, I now have an alternate to your 'Artfully Simple Infinity Scarf' for gifts (and me), lol. Xo
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Andrea, I'm so glad you enjoyed making it! Great tip on the hook!
Anja Bout says
Hi,
Here I am again. Is it the same as the bpds? I looked closely to the picture and that is what I see?
Tamara Kelly says
There are bpdc and fpdc used in the brim, I'm not sure what a bpds is?
Anita says
Love this pattern Tamara!! My youngest granddaughter just started her freshman year of college, in Syracuse NY and she has asked for lots of "Nana hats" to keep her head warm this winter and guess which is going to be first on the hook?? 🙂 yep, this one!!! Thanks for all your inspirational patterns and wonderful tutorials!!! Hugs!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Anita!
Laia says
Hi Tamara, I'm spanish and I don't understand at round 6, "hdc in the 3rd loop (in back, behind the top two loops)". Can you explain me, please? Thank you so much!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Lala! I'll be putting up a video on that technique this week! 🙂
Laia says
Thank you so so much!!!!!
Patricia says
Would it be possible to give English wool weights and abbreviations please? love the designs but I am a
Beginner at crochet.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Patricia! There's details on the yarn included in the pattern - all the info I have on it. You can see translations of US to UK terms here: http://www.yarnfwd.com/main/crochet.html
Eidilia Thomas says
Your Print Friendly button is missing. 🙁
Eidilia Thomas says
Ok, the PrintFriendly button has a picture of three people instead of the normal green leaf I'm used to seeing. Thanks!
Tamara Kelly says
How strange! It's still a leaf for me - maybe that was a weird temporary thing? Or I have a cached version? It's an external plugin (calls up another website to interact with mine) and I don't really have any control over it other than including the button.
Samantha says
Hi, so I have a question. I am currently stuck on rows 6-7, but I don't understand what it means by going in the back loops 3 down? Is it possible to email me and sort of explain it?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Samantha! I'll have a video for that up this week!
Lisa says
I am having problems with rounds 6 & 7. Do you gave a video tutorial on this round? Or even a picture pointing out the 3rd loop I should be using? Thank you.
Lisa says
I'm sorry, somehow I missed your reply to others asking the same question. I love this pattern and am intrigued on the new stitches for me to learn. Thanks again.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Lisa! I should have it up on Wednesday, baring unforeseen technical difficulties (pretty sure that's the online version of knocking on wood lol).
Cazzie says
A fab pattern. Love it! Started it late last night and not long finished it. The long stitches was a nice new challenge for me. Had my 5 year old daughter model it for me to take a pic and I fear I have lost it. She's still wearing around the house. Any excuse to make another one! I'll upload a pic to your Facebook wall later. Thank you 😀
Tamara Kelly says
😀 That's when you know it's a winner! Thanks so much Cazzie!
Tracy gilpin says
I made this lovely hat today. Can't see how to post a pic of it though x
Lovely design.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Tracy! Thank you! I'm afraid I don't have photo sharing capabilities here on the blog, but you're welcome to share a photo on the Moogly facebook page! 🙂
Mitzi Trenz-Christian says
Super hat.
Angel:) says
I love, love, LOVE this pattern, but I have a question, and I'm a newbie in the ways of crochet so please forgive my naïvete...hehe. How would this be in DK weight yarn? What changes would I need to make for this thinner yarn? I found some Bernat Satin Sport (3weight) on clearance and would like to make my sister this hat but not sure how it would change up the results. Thanks for your time, I sincerely appreciate what you do in helping us make your beautiful patterns 🙂 ♥
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 Thank you Angel! DK weight yarn is thinner, so you'll want to start with more stitches. Make enough FDC to go around your head, make sure it's an even number, and then go from there. You'll probably want to add a couple more rows where indicated for length as well. Then just work even decreases until you close it up! 🙂
Angel:) says
Thank you so much Tamara! I appreciate you taking the time to pass on your wisdom. ♥ I can't wait to try it! Thanks again 🙂
deb says
My daughter has asked me to make this hat for her and she wants a pair of fingerless gloves to go with it. Any ideas on a pattern that might compliment the hat?
Tamara Kelly says
I'll be sharing one as this week's free pattern! 🙂
Deb says
I just saw the pattern! How funny is that? You must have read my mind (or I read yours) 🙂
Amanda says
Hello! I love this hat and would love to try to give it a try this weekend. However, I usually crochet from the top of the hat, down. Would this work if I made the pattern backwards (Started with the last round and increased instead of dec.). I've never done this before, so I'm not sure if it will work.
Tamara Kelly says
Yes, I think it would work great! 🙂 Just increase instead of decrease for those first few rows!
Amanda says
Excellent! Thank you so much for your help! 🙂
It's such a cute pattern!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you! Be sure to check out the fingerless mitts, just out today! https://www.mooglyblog.com/crochet-fingerless-gloves/
Alejandra says
The pattern is lovely, my best friend is going to study to Canada, and this is a perfect pattern for her. thank you for sharing 😀
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Alejandra!
Nalex says
Hi! I finished this beanie a few days ago (I haven't taken it down since then :p) and I love it! Here's a picture I if you want to see it: http://p1.storage.canalblog.com/14/42/1162415/98412931.jpg. And I've just seen that you put matching gloves online ♥o♥ thanks soooo much! (sorry if I made mistakes, English isn't my mother tongue)
Jean Hall says
Thanks for this adorable idea! I just made one for my daughter who loves slouchy beanies and just started college last week. I wanted an idea for a beanie in her new school colors, something different. I wish I could figure out how to include a picture here. I modified the pattern slightly, using only one row of the quad treble stitches, so only one braid. I did that row in a contrasting color, so the hat is black and the braid is gold. I'm already dreaming of ways to incorporate the cool braid idea into other hats and scarves.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thanks Jean! Black and Gold eh... Hawkeyes by chance?
Jean Hall says
Nah, Tyler Apaches. 🙂 I'm working on one now for a friend at Texas Women's. Maroon with white braids. I have in mind a matching scarf that uses white braids across each end.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Had to guess!
danielle drown says
Thank you for such a fabulous pattern! It was a great challenge, and those quad triple stitches! Keeping the right amount of tension was a new lesson in patience! LOL but I love the pattern and even made the fingerless mitts to go with it!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Danielle, I'm so glad! 😀
Zee says
I love the pattern. I love the detail and videos you added. They helped a lot. I learned so many new stitches! Thank you! I'll be making more of your patterns! Now on to the mitts!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Zee!
Joan Meyer says
Loved this pattern! Thank you! I made one for my granddaughter and got SO many compliments! Can't wait to make the fingerless gloves to go with it!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thanks so much Joan I'm so glad to hear it!
Adeline says
Hi, I love the hat! I had a question, is there any yarns that you have used or recommend using that cost a bit less? the one listed is $20 a skein and I cannot really swing that. Thanks!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Adeline! Any medium weight (worsted or aran) should work just fine. 🙂 Just look for the yarn symbol "4" on the label!
Penny says
This is adorable! I'm gonna make one 🙂 Tamara , may I ask you - which rounds would you subtract to make this a beanie, rather than a slouchy hat?
Penny says
Forgot to click the button to get your response by email
Penny says
Please ignore my question, Tamara - I was so excited, I just jumped right in 🙂 I just finished this in a beanie hat - I skipped rows 12-14 all together. Came out perfectly! I did mine in Red Heart Boutique, Unforgettable - Echo. I wasn't sure how the variegated yarn was going to look, but I love it! Such a fun pattern, Tamara, Thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Yay! Thanks Penny! I'm so glad you like it!
Isabel says
I'm now working on row 8, but I occasionally put it on my head to fit and try. And actually, when finished up to row 7, it also makes a quite nice headband as well 🙂
But love love love the pattern!!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thanks so much Isabel! I did actually consider stopping there, but I was having too much fun!
Lee Ann says
What an amazing pattern not only do I love the braid, I love the way the button functions as a way to hold the braid "locked."
Thank you very much!!
🙂
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Lee Ann!
Julie Cosh says
I saw this hat and my mouth hung down....I love crocheting hats and this one was so different from all the other ones I have made. I just got it finished with cute cat buttons in a charcoal grey color!! Everybody loves it!! I will be making many more in all different colors. Thanks so much for this and all your wonderful patterns 🙂 !!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Julie!! I'm so glad you like it!
Mindy R. says
I made this using a light bulky yarn, red heart reflective. I loved making it. Can't wait to try your other hat patterns. 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Ooo, I haven't gotten a chance to play with that one yet, bet it's great! 😀 Thanks Mindy!
Theresa H. says
Just finished my very 1st hat. My daughter in law asked me to make this for her. I had so much fun I am gonna make some as gifts. I am left handed and sometimes I have a hard time with patterns. They just look different. This was perfect thanks so much. 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
😀 You're very welcome, I'm so glad you like it Theresa! Thank you!
Piti says
Hi,
I'm from France and I would like more information about the yarn.
On the website (http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9239-Purl-Soho-Worsted-Twist), the needles suggested are 7-8.
But you used a 5.5 hook.
Do I have to look for a 7-8 yarn or a 5.5 yarn ?
Thank for your answer.
Tamara Kelly says
I often break the "rules" on suggested hook size to get the effect I want. 🙂
PITI says
OK thanks ...
I've been on Ravelry and I understood that recommended needle size 7-8 is for US range and not european.
Thank you for those patterns, i'm going to take my yarn and crochet all these as soon as possible !
Allison says
I've been searching everywhere for the perfect winter hat and I have FINALLY found it!! I am so so excited to make this. Thankyou for the great tips and for the free pattern. It is so appreciated!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Allison!
Joanna says
I'm wearing my new red hat as we speak 😀 Thanks so much for your patterns & videos ♡ ♡
Tamara Kelly says
😀 You're very welcome - thank you!
Holly says
Just finished this for my friend and oh my gosh is it cute!! I crocheted some little flowers in place of the buttons and it's just darling. I will have to make one for myself! Awesome design!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Holly, I'm so glad you like it!
Michelle says
I'm on row 6, and it looks so fat! Am I doing something wrong?
Tamara Kelly says
It should be a bit smaller around than the head size you're making it for. Did you get gauge?
Sarah says
Just discovered your website! I'm definitely going to make this hat, and I've just been watching the videos and familiarizing myself with the pattern, and wanted to say the videos and everything are fantastic and so, so clear! Thank you so much for taking the time to do all this 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Sarah! I'm so glad you found "me"!
Betty "IKroshay" says
I loved your hat pattern so much. Thank you for sharing. I just wanted to let you know that I am making an ups-and-downs infinity scarf with Red Heart TLC in caramel. I made it way too long (210 QuadTr!) but it will work. THANKS AGAIN
Tamara Kelly says
Awesome! 😀 Thanks Betty!
Lara says
I love the ups and downs set. Is there any chance you will have a cowl or scarf to match them prior to the holiday season? If not, would you mind if I improvised one?
Tamara Kelly says
I'll have one out on the 28th! 😀
Lara says
YEA!! I can't wait, thank you!!
Cassandra says
Hello,
Is a matching scarf for the Ups and Downs hat coming out today? Loved making the hat. I learned some new stitches and procedures for getting a new look.
Thank you for the patterns.
Cassandra
Tamara Kelly says
A matching cowl and boot cuffs are out today! 😀
Wiebke Dirks says
Dear Tamara,
thank you very much for this nice pattern. I learned some new stitches by your wonderful tutorials.
I made this beanie for my dear colleague, a real pink lady. Because we couldn't find any nice buttons, I fixed the bordure with crochet flowers. It looks so nice.
Best wishes from the north of germany
Wiebke
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 Thank you Wiebke! I'm so glad you liked making it!
Cborden says
I'm having trouble understanding the braid. Can you explain that a little more?
Tamara Kelly says
Did you watch the video? It's better than words. 🙂
Rachel says
I changed a lot of the little details but this pattern was a great basis for a Christmas gift for a super picky friend. Thanks so much for posting! So fun and a quick project too 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Glad it gave you a good start! Thanks Rachel!
maribel says
I would like to make a suggestion on your printed patterns. If you could include a brief description of how to do special stitches at the top of your patterns that would be very helpful. I printed up one of your patterns and got stuck on the first row because I didn't know what the abbreviation meant and didn't have an internet connection. Just something to consider. Your patterns are absolutely amazing in every other way. And I thank you for making them available.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Maribel! It's a hard balance, as people also request them to be more abbreviated.
amatherwin says
I love this pattern. I made the QuadTr in dark pink, and I love how it turned out. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much, I'm very glad to hear it!
Angel says
I don't usually comment on these things, but I have to say not only do I love the design, but I love that your pattern is easy to follow. Until this pattern, I'd given up on following patterns, and was simply trying to replicate things from a picture or 2. I made this beanie in part of an evening, and it was so simple, what took the most time for me was when I would mess up & not realize it until I had lots to undo just to fix it. Thanks for posting this pattern, keep up the amazing work. 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Wow, thank you so much Angel!! I really appreciate you saying so! <3 Happy New Year!
Edel says
Best hat pattern ever. I've been looking for a hat to make for myself for years. This is perfect. Thank you Tamara, it's beautiful.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Edel! I'm so glad to hear it!
Ginghun says
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thank you so much for all your beautiful patterns and your helpful ideas! You are a sweetie to do this for us! I'm new to crochet and you are definitely making it exciting for me!!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Ginghun!
ALI says
CAN SOMONE PLZ LEAVE ME A LINK FOR THE MATCHING FINGERLESS GLOVES TO GO WITH THE HAT! THANK YOU...
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Ali! The matching fingerless gloves are at https://www.mooglyblog.com/crochet-fingerless-gloves/
Amanda boyer says
I have made the fingerless gloves and love them! I am trying this pattern for the matching hat, but wanted to do just one round of braids and no slouch. But when I omit the rounds that you mention, it is too short. How might I add length without adding slouch?
Tamara Kelly says
Since you're omitting one of the braids, I wouldn't omit the other rows. 🙂
Amanda boyer says
Thanks you for these patterns! Love the braids. I have made the fingerless gloves and love them, now I'm working on this hat. I want to do it with just one braid and no slouch. I have omitted the rows that you suggested but it is too short. How might I add length without adding slouch?
Amanda boyer says
I'm sorry if this is a duplicate, I didn't mark the email update on my first one and then couldn't find it in the list.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Amanda! Since you're omitting a braid, I would leave in the other rows. 🙂
Teri says
I made the Ups and Downs Slouchy Beanie and the Ups and Downs cowl in Redheart Supersaver Heather gray this past Sunday and Monday and I must say that I so enjoyed the pattern The different textures that you included in each pattern are amazing and I just loved working them. They made the pattern so interesting to do...
Loved them both...thank you
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Teri!
dalila says
Made two already love the pattern ..thank you for sharing.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Delila!
Trish says
Absolutely love the hat. So easy to make and yet it looks so intricate.
Really loved the easy links to the tutorials on how to do each stitch. I've only been crotcheting for 12 months so I still need to check what I'm supposed to do for each stitch. I'm looking forward to making another one and to checking out your other patterns.
Thank you so much
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Trish! 😀
ThaO cao says
I loved this hat, I made it already. Thank you for your working and sharing this pattern
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you Thao! I'm so glad you liked it!
Noemi says
Hi, Tamara!
I always enjoy your patterns and I'm excited to finally have a chance to work on this one. I am running into a bit of a snafu with the tall stitches though. By the time I finish the fifth and sixth 'yarn over, pull through two" combos, the loops are very loose! It's causing the hat to fan out on row 4. Is this typical? Should I switch to a size smaller hook for the rows with tall stitches? Or do you have any tips to avoid the loose loops at the end? Any help will be much appreciated!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Noemi! Thank you! To keep the tall stitches tight, it's important to do the yarn overs close to the hook, and then use your non-hook hand to pinch the pairs of loops as the are worked off the hook. Then, if it's still a bit uneven, you can actually even them out by pulling a bit on the loops that wrap around the stitch on the right (if you're right handed), working down the stitch, to even it out. Does that make sense?
Noemi says
Yes, I believe it does. Thank you for your reply! I'll definitely try your suggestions. 🙂
Shishta says
Hi
I liked the pattern and want to make it myself. But I could not understand *** 54(60,66).
plz help.
Thanks
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Shista! The numbers refer to different sizes. The first number is the small, then inside the parentheses you have medium and large. S (18-20″); M (20-22″); L (22-24″)
Shishta says
Thanks
🙂
Kee crochet says
This was so fun to do! I learned a lot of things while using this pattern. Like third loops, and QuadTr, and decreasing in DC! And then the super fun braids at the end were awesome!
Thank you so much for the pattern, please have a wonderful day!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Kee! I appreciate it!!
Fay Powell says
Hello, Tamara,
Love, love, love the pattern. Made it for sale on my Etsy site. Credited you and put a link (but Etsy does not allow active links, so people will have to cut and paste.
Please take a look and tell me what you think. Everyone who has seen it so far loves it. Thanks so much for sharing your talent.
Sincerely, Fay
Tamara Kelly says
Looks great Fay! Thank you! Best of luck with your shop! 🙂
Singingking says
I want to make the 3rd row of braids...but don't want it to be too "slouchy". Any suggestions?
Tamara Kelly says
You can remove a couple of the rows that are worked evenly, after the braids, and just start the decreases sooner. 🙂
AUtumn Finney says
I am absolutely in love with the Ups and Downs patterns, but am having difficulty on the finishing of the braids on the entire Ups and Down set... help, please!
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Autumn! Did you watch the video tutorial?
Samantha says
I adore this hat so much! I'm already working on my second and planning on buying more wool with the view of making the full set that I didn't realise was there until after my wool purchase! 😀 thank you Tamara for bringing this pattern to the world!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Samantha!
Abby says
Weird question--I'm planning to sell this at a craft sale. I noticed from your info that you're cool with the finished products being sold, as long as we "link to the pattern". Do I literally write out the link address, or can I just put "Pattern credit is the Ups & Downs Slouchy Crochet Beanie from the Moogly Blog, by Tamara Kelly" or something along that phrasing?
I'd just feel kinda silly hand-writing all the dashes and slashes and whatnot. But if that's how you'd prefer to be credited, I'll do it!
Awesome hat, by the way. I just finished it in Vanna's Choice and it's so squishy and comfy and cute!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Abby! "Pattern from Moogly" would be wonderful! Best of luck with your craft sale!
Abby says
Sweet! I'm already working on a second one, it was so much fun 🙂
Karol says
Loved making this hat! I made it for my daughter-in-law and she adored it. I was almost afraid to try the pattern, but it turned out easier than I thought and I intend to make another one. Used Red Heart With Love - White.
Tamara Kelly says
That's fantastic Karol, thank you! I'm so glad to hear it!
Nicole says
Hi there, in round 5 it says to chain 1, then HDC in each st around. I clicked on the tutorial for hdc and after chaining once, you turned your work and started the HDCs then. The HDC tutorial was not specific to this pattern, so I'm confused about the turning. You didn't say to turn after chaining 1 in these instructions, but I'm wondering if that's just a rule with HDC that most people who crochet know. I'm pretty new at crocheting, and up until now have only done granny squares, so I don't yet know all the rules of each stitch and just need a little clarification. Other than that though, I'm loving how the hat is turning out! Thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
The turning in the video is because I'm working back and forth in rows. This hat, like most hats, is worked in rounds, where you join at the end, so you don't turn unless the pattern says to. 🙂 No turning in this one! I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Nicole says
Ok that makes sense, thank you! Thank you for replying so quickly too! I'm making this hat for my niece (and the matching fingerless gloves), and I looked at a few other patterns before coming across this one. I always read the comments to get a feel for how accurate the instructions were, and whether the majority of the people commenting had success or difficulty with the pattern. I was surprised by how many questions went unanswered, and no matter how much I liked the look of the hat, if it was obvious that people were having problems or asking questions that were not being answered, I wouldn't even attempt the pattern (especially since I'm a beginner). When I saw this hat, I loved it immediately, and was thrilled to see that you answer questions and so promptly too. Had that not been the case, I wouldn't have even attempted this hat at this stage. So thanks again! Oh and once I'm finished with this hat, I will be exploring your many other patterns as well!
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 I'm so glad it helped Nicole! Thank you!
Jan says
I made this hat. I am a beginner. Thanks for such great instructions. It turned out really good. !!!!
Tamara Kelly says
I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you Jan!
Nicole Serrafero says
Planning to make this patter very soon but I was wondering if you have any suggestions to incorporate 2 colours into the pattern? I have two colours that I've been wanting to use together.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Nicole, thank you! If you look at the pattern gallery on Ravelry, you'll find some great ways people have changed up the colors: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ups-and-downs-crochet-slouchy-beanie/people 🙂
Sarah says
Hi~ I really love this pattern and I want to make it as a gift for a friend but the beginning is really stumping me. Do I do 54 of those in the beginning? Sorry I'm a beginner/
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Sarah! This pattern starts with FDC - foundation double crochet. These stitches take the place of traditional ch and dc sts to create a first row that is extra stretchy and elastic. If you click on FDC in the first round of instructions, where it's in a different color, that is a link to the tutorial. 🙂 And yes, you make 54 of them!
Nicole says
Fingerless Gloves seront-ils traduit en français ? J'ai le Ups and Downs Crochet Slouchy Beanie et j'aimerais bien faire les fingerless.
Merci
Tamara Kelly says
Non, I have not had a translator offer to do those.
Nicole says
Merci, je vais essayer quand même avec traducteur. Ils sont très beaux.
Laura K. says
This hat is amazing! I've made five already. The button idea gives each hat a new look and you can mix colors in any way imaginable! Love it! ?
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Laura!
Jo Atkin says
Thank you, thank you! I've been crocheting since I was 8 yrs old, (83 now). Never had as much fun making anything
As I did making this hat...my daughter and G daughter will LOVE it.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Jo!
priscilla says
Thank you so much for posting this pattern! The hat is super cute, and the instructions are among the clearest I've ever followed!! (The links you posted to confusing things were soooooo appreciated) Keep up the awesome work! 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Priscilla!
Keri W says
Hi - loving this pattern and you write it out really well to understand - only thing i was hoping for help with is that i've done 68 stitches in the large pattern to make it fit, so when i get to row 16 and start the decreasing, the numbers are a bit off - any advice?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Keri, thank you! I would just throw an extra decrease or two in there whenever it seems appropriate. You can still have 7 sts on the last round and it will gather up just fine. 🙂
Ada says
Hi, I love you page and your patterns.... I want to make this for children toddler and babies is there any suggestion for adjustment to make them smaller?
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you! The size small (18-20″) will fit most children, but for toddlers I'd start with 48 sts, and for babies I'd start with 42 sts. 🙂
Rebecca says
I just finished this hat and I LOVE IT!!!! I'm going to make several to give to the Chemo lab in our area. Thank you!!!
Tamara Kelly says
🙂 Thank you!
Brenda Brammer says
A great pattern for a wonderful hat. I have crocheted for 60 years and learned a new few stitches from this. It is on my list for gifts. Thank you so much. B
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Brenda! 😀
Laura Brown says
This is the MOST FUN hat to make, and is adorable!! I am addicted to making it!!! The pattern is beautifully written, which is a really big deal to me because I had a brain injury 11 years ago and just learning again to read patterns. AND this one has been one of the BEST!!! Even making a version of it for my 2-1/2 month old granddaughter so mommy & both daughters will have matching hats! I DO want to know - if you don't mind - where did you get those buttons???
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Laura! ♥ I got them at my local Joann Fabrics. 🙂
Laura says
Thank you!! Our local ANYTHING (except walmart of course...) is over 100 miles away. But I go up to Billings once a month so will add a stop there to my list!! I usually stop at Michael's and/or Hobby Lobby...all within a mile of each other!!! But to live so far from a city was what I always wanted - and have accomplished for 40 years!! Is a good trade-off. 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
I grew up in the country myself - although not that far out - and I know the fun of hitting the shops when you're in "town"! 🙂 Have fun!
Susan Richards says
Just wanted you to know that I made your mitts and this hat and then decided to see if I could make a headband. I did and love it! I used the first part of the hat and then added fpdc and the bpdc rows to end it. I was wearing it today and got a compliment. When I told her that I made them, she was so excited. Wanted me to make one for her but thinner. I just finished it and it turned out great. If I could add a picture I would. 🙂 Thank you so much for such an easy to follow pattern.
Tamara Kelly says
That's fantastic! 😀 Thank you Susan!
Teresa Lohan says
Thanks loads. I just made this hat twice in two days and I really love it.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you, I'm so glad to hear it!
Gail Carroll says
Thank you so much!!!! I have made so many of these hats, they are a delight to make. And versatile!!! Ups and Downs is my go to beanie!! You are awesomely talented and thank you for sharing it all with us.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much!
Amanda says
Love, LOVE this pattern! And thank you for including links to all of the instructional videos.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you Amanda!
Barbara Foster says
This is one of my favorite go to patterns. I've made many of your items. Thank you for your creativity !
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Barbara!
Ame Rica says
Tamara, This crochet pattern is simple, elegant and ingenious. Thank you for sharing.
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you so much Ame!
Lora Henry says
I love this hat but i need the abreviation for the stitches i am new at crocheting if you could please send the Abrevs to my email i would apprecate it very much.
P.S. Please put in the subject Crocheting Abrevs.
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Lora! You can always find the abbreviations list at Crochet Abbreviations
Pam Owen says
I love the look of this hat and I'm lucky enough to have this yarn, excited to get started. Just a side note, your daughter is a beautiful young lady.
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much!! 😀 I think so too!
Paula drahos says
Would it work to use Wool-Ease thick & quick yarn for this pattern?
Tamara Kelly says
Hello Paula! I'm afraid that yarn is 2 sizes too big for this pattern as written.
denise says
I love this! I made it a few years ago, but couldn't use it too much because I lived in a relatively warm place. I've now moved to a colder country, and realized that I didn't bring it with me. Despite not knowing the language, I'm searching high and low for yarn to make this again! Thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
😀 Thank you Denise! And stay warm! ♥
dani taylor says
I'm starting this pattern and I don't understand how you connect the first row of fdc with just a slip stitch. Can anyone clarify my confusion?
Dani
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Dani! Please see this tutorial: https://www.mooglyblog.com/joining-foundation-stitches-to-work-in-the-round/ 🙂
KIML says
NOT GOING TO DO THE BRAID THING
Tamara Kelly says
Okay, it's totally optional! 🙂 I hope you enjoy making the rest of the pattern!
Melissa Wilkerson says
I absolutely love this pattern! Thank you so much for making this free! Everyone in my family has gotten one. I get so many compliments. I always tell them where I found the pattern. I have a very large antique button collection and I finally have a way to display them with this pattern. Thanks again!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so much Melissa! That's so great to hear - and I envy your button collection, I bet it's amazing!
sarah says
hi! i don't like making hats from the brim up, so i made a version of this from the top down - is it okay if i post it on my blog and link back to here for the original pattern? thank you!
Tamara Kelly says
I would prefer if you just linked back with a picture and a few notes. Thank you. 🙂
Karen says
Okay I tried it again cuz I looked at the instructions for the printer friendly button and it goes right into my HP wife by director something that goes right to my printer and I am not seeing the options to get rid of the images or anything so it's kind of a pain cuz I can't like I have to go through the whole document and try to edit it all and it's very difficult when it's in print format I don't know I don't know if there's another option if there is please tell me thank you
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Karen! Did you try opening a second tab to PrintFriendly.com and doing it right on their site? If that doesn't work, there's also the CleanPrint extension for Chrome.
Laurie says
Thank you ❤️
Amber Miller says
Ok so I'm new to learning patterns and I've always made a hat from the circle top down and not the other way.. I have figured out all of it up to the top and closing it up.. When do I start to close it together? Am I supposed to keep it flat the whole time then see it together?
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Amber! Great question! Here's a tutorial on just this topic: https://www.mooglyblog.com/gathering-hat-crowns-rounds/ 🙂
Kim says
I know this is an older post but I just found it & had to tell you -- I made the hat this afternoon/evening. I FREAKIN' LOVE IT! Not only did I learn the magical voodoo of starting projects with foundation stitches, which will carry over to almost everything else I do from this point on, but the braiding trick was brilliant. The whole design is such a beautiful mix of textures and patterns that is surprisingly fast and easy to do. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern!!
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you so very much Kim! That made my night! ♥
Gary says
Hi Tamara, this is a fine hat but the link that got me here called it the lickety split hat. I was expecting a hat with a My Little Pony on it with an ice cream on it's bum, it used to be my eldest daughters favourite. So as you might understand I'm a tad disappointed, any chance you could have a word with those lovely people at All Free Crochet and tell them to stop changing the names on patterns (which they do a lot) as it is very misleading. Thanks Gary.
Tamara Kelly says
Oh geeze, they renamed it again, eh? They do love doing that - I've spoken to them about it before, but they really like doing it.
Rachel says
This is an amazing pattern! Just finished it and learned loads! The FDC is a revelation- the first time I have made a hat that isn’t tight around the brim!
Tamara Kelly says
♥ Thank you so much!
Gramz says
This hat is perfect for all 4 of my granddaughters and myself. Thank you so much for sharing the lovely pattern!!
Big warm hugs ans stay safe and happy always!!
Gramz