Caymus Beanie/Slouchy Hat

Caymus Mock Slouchy Crochet Hat by Briana K

What is Being Made

The Caymus is a beginner-friendly crochet beanie and slouchy hat pattern available in six sizes: Newborn, Baby, Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult, and Adult. This versatile design works as either a fitted beanie or a relaxed slouchy style, making it suitable for various head sizes and personal style preferences. The pattern is designed by Briana K and comes as a downloadable PDF file.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for beginners. The hat is constructed using the Magic Circle method to create a seamless crown, which is a popular technique for working hats in the round. The construction method allows for a clean, professional finish at the top of the hat. The pattern uses straightforward shaping and increasing methods to achieve the slouchy silhouette while maintaining structural integrity.

Stitches Used

The Caymus pattern utilizes several essential crochet stitches:

• Single Crochet (sc) — the primary stitch used throughout most of the hat construction
• Chain (ch) — used for foundation and turning chains
• Slip Stitch (sl st) — used to join rounds and create seamless transitions
• Split Stitch — a specialized stitch technique used in this pattern; defined within the pattern instructions
• Single Crochet in Third Loop (sc in third loop) — a variation technique that is explained in the pattern documentation

The pattern notes that the chain 1 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch, which is important for maintaining accurate stitch counts and proper shaping.

Materials and Gauge

The Caymus pattern calls for Aran weight yarn, worked with a 5.0 mm (H) crochet hook. The recommended gauge is 21 rows by 15 single crochet stitches equals 4 inches by 4 inches in split stitch. Adjusting hook size to obtain proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements.

The pattern was designed using Malabrigo Worsted yarn shown in the Pigeon colorway. However, similar Aran or worsted weight yarns can be substituted, with suggestions including Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable, Knit Picks Preciosa Worsted, Manos Del Uruguay Maxima, Valley Yarns BFL Worsted, and Cascade Yarns Boliviana.

Yardage Requirements by Size

Yarn requirements vary by size:

• Newborn: 100 yards
• Baby: 150 yards
• Toddler and larger sizes: amounts specified in complete pattern

Finished Measurements

The slouchy hat measurements in inches are:

• Newborn: 7 ½ inches wide by 7 ¼ inches tall
• Baby: 8 inches wide by 8 inches tall
• Toddler: 9 ¼ inches wide by 9 inches tall
• Child: 10 inches wide by 9 ¾ inches tall
• Teen/Adult: 10 ¾ inches wide by 11 ¼ inches tall
• Adult: 11 ¼ inches wide by 12 ¼ inches tall

Additional Supplies

Beyond yarn and hook, the pattern requires standard crochet notions: a stitch marker for tracking round placement, a yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a measuring tape for checking gauge and finished dimensions.

Skill Level

Rated as a beginner difficulty project, the Caymus beanie is an excellent choice for crocheters new to hat construction or those building foundational skills with basic stitches and simple shaping techniques.